Nechleba Law Firm, P.C.
Nechleba Law Firm is a full-service administrative and partial appellate practice which can be generally categorized into two categories: subcontracted legal assistance for attorneys, and a la carte legal aid for individuals.
If you're a small to medium-sized firm that is interested in exploring novel and dynamic arguments but lack the time or resources to add a qualified associate to your staff to do so, consider Nechleba Law Firm's of-counsel assistance services.
If you're simply an individual just interested in seeking out general legal aid to specific administrative, licensing, or appellate issues, or you're interested in splitting up legal representation of a multi-faceted problem to multiple lawyers, take some time to review Nechleba Law Firm's a la carte offerings to individual clients.
Below, you can find a general summarization of the most common areas of practice which Nechleba Law Firm covers. If you have questions regarding whether we can assist in an a legal issue that you otherwise don't see featured here, please feel free to contact us at your leisure; we nevertheless may be able to help you.
Administrative Appellate Practice
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You fought the good fight against a government agency and went down swinging. Now what? Many legal professionals only have the training to suit up and help at the trial stage of a case, but none of the knowledge to get into appellate battles.
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Appellate work is akin to being fluent in multiple languages, translating what occurred in the administrative trial to a reviewing judge. The goal is to describe the case in the appellate court's tongue to demonstrate what was decided incorrectly and why.
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A seasoned professional, attorney James Nechleba has over half a decade's experience handling all matters of administrative appeals to the District Courts. Contact Nechleba Law Firm today if you want to take the next step in your fight against an adverse decision by the Department of Revenue, the Department of Labor, or any other Colorado administrative agency.
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Arts and Entertainment Law
Are you a photographer? A sculptor? A writer, dancer, or musician? The work product you create as a creative professional deserves protection so you can get the credit and compensation you deserve.
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Artists, performers, and athletes regularly face hundreds of scenarios that would benefit from the guidance of legal counsel. Maybe you're a local artist trying to understand the terms of a collaborative project contract. You could be a writer trying to ensure that your work isn't plagiarized. Maybe you're a combat athlete unsure of a fight contract. The bottom line is that what you do best is create and perform--leave the legal stuff to lawyers so you can focus on your art. Contact Nechleba Law Firm today for guidance; attorney James Nechleba has been advising artists of all stripes across the US for the past decade.
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Attorney Contracting Services
The best, most effective firms don't push their associates to be jack-of-all-trades, but instead let them loose on the areas of practice where they shine brightest. Just because you have a smaller firm doesn't mean that this can't apply to you. Outsourcing legal research and drafting to a seasoned professional with Nechleba Law Firm is a surefire way you can fully invest your focus as a legal professional at client interaction and court performance.
Do you have a novel legal theory that needs a strong motion or brief to support it? Are you just curious about the current state of law on an issue and need a quick memo on your strategic options? Contact Nechleba Law Firm today to see about getting all the benefits of a dedicated associate to free you up to be a superstar, without the burden of adding another employee to your staff.
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Business Startup
LLC? LLP? PC? Inc? DBA? S-corp? C-corp? 501(c)(3)? When you decide to take the plunge and invest in yourself by starting your own business, it is natural to have a lot of questions about the nuts and bolts of it all. Maybe you have dreams of opening your own food truck or restaurant, or someone that's been operating as a sole proprietor for years and are ready to take your business to the next level. Maybe you're just curious about the process itself and are just overwhelmed and intimidated by the information you got off the internet. Give Nechleba Law Firm a call today to learn about your option and plot the next steps in the journey of your life.
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Cannabis Business Law
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When Colorado voters passed Amendment 64 in November of 2012, it forever changed how government and business viewed and handled the cannabis industry in Colorado. Currently, more than half of the states have some form of a legalized cannabis industry.
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Like any newly regulated product, however, there is inevitably a labyrinth of state and local rules to understand before being able to successfully set up shop. These include but are not limited to: city and county zoning limitations, licensing, financial transactions and banking, and overall tracking from seed to sale. Moreover, cannabis is still illegal under federal law and as such, business owners need to be aware of the risks they potentially face from being involved in this industry, even when operating a perfectly legal state-level business.
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Having an attorney that knows the terrain and can help you navigate it is imperative for the success of your business. Contact Nechleba Law Firm with your questions and learn about what it takes to succeed in this exciting new industry.
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Commercial Transactions and Service Agreements
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If you're engaging in commerce, whether you're selling goods or services, one of the most important things to do is to reduce everything to writing. People need to have a clear understanding of what your contractual relationship is to them, and what they can expect from your products. This is because it is inevitable that you will find yourself in a situation where your clients or customers did not see eye-to-eye with you regarding what was expected out of your contractual relationship. Moreover, without defined terms, you could otherwise be at the mercy of the defaults of state law.
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As a business owner, it is imperative that you keep good, clean records and this is just another aspect of that responsibility. Working with an attorney is crucial to ensure that you are protecting your good name and reputation as a local business. Contact Nechleba Law Firm today for advice on what kind of contracts you may need, as well as customized drafting services.
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Drivers License Issuance and Restoration
Are you confused about your driver record? Are you struggling to understand how you can get driving privileges in Colorado? Did you just get word that you're facing a pending or current cancellation, suspension, or revocation of your driver's license? Most individuals get conflicting information from the Colorado DMV and are desperate for basic clarity. Nechleba Law Firm can absolutely help you. Uniquely, attorney James Nechleba is one of the very few legal practitioners in the state that formerly presided as a judge over DMV-based administrative hearings. The position gave him such rare insight into the structure and governing authority regarding Colorado driver's licenses that he has been recognized time and again is the legal authority within the defense bar regarding all things DMV.
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Moreover, James Nechleba has made it his mission to educate the rest of the bar regarding how the DMV operates and best practices to promote better outcomes with the DMV; he regularly and frequently teaches instructional courses to attorneys hoping to increase their skill and understanding of how to navigate the DMV and administrative hearings with the Department of Revenue, and has the distinction of being one of the only private defense attorneys to have taught a course to the presiding judges of DMV administrative hearings to promote greater understanding of their legal authority. If you want the final say on what it'll take to put you on the road in Colorado, give Nechleba Law Firm a call.
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DUI Defense
If you're facing a DUI in Colorado, you probably are worried about the future. 'Am I going to jail?' 'Are they going to take away my ability to drive?' 'Do I need to do anything right away to help my case?' Nechleba Law Firm is ready and able to help you, possessing years of direct experience with all of these questions and more. DUI's typically involve two separate consequences that must be addressed both timely and independently: the criminal court case and the potential driver's license restraint with the DMV. If you performed a breath test or allegedly refused testing, it is imperative that you act right away to maintain your right to drive.
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Nechleba Law Firm offers full and a la carte services to individuals accused of DUI based upon your goals as a client. As the go-to authority to the criminal defense bar due to his unique experience as a judge to DMV administrative hearings, attorney James Nechleba's expertise is second to none. Call today if you're interested in either full or piecemeal representation regarding your DUI case.
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Labor and Employment Law
Human Resources. Personnel. FMLA. EEOC issues. Unemployment claims. Whether you own a business or if you're an employee of one, the relationship between the people who sign the front of a paycheck and the individuals that sign the back of them come with mutual rights and obligations that can be difficult to navigate without a seasoned guide. The Nechleba Law Firm possesses the skill and ability to help you through these questions and provide premiere legal representation, whether you are an employer, employee, or something in between.
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Intellectual Property
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Created something novel and want to officially protect it? Nechleba Law Firm offers the means to ensure your creative works are recognized as your property. The first step in this process is applying for trademark or copyright registration with the USPTO or US Copyright office, depending on the kind of creative work. The second step involves stepping up and intervening when you discover that someone is using your intellectual property without your permission.
Moreover, there may be times where you want to allow other people or companies to legally use your protected work or a derivative of it, but for a limited time or limited manner. This is when you would need what's called a "licensing agreement." Your creative property should be treated with the care it deserves. Contact Nechleba Law Firm if you are interested in making sure you get the recognition and rights of ownership for your creative properties.
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Professional Licenses
DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) is an institution that a lot of individuals in various Colorado professions are familiar with. DORA is responsible for over 40 boards, commissions, and advisory committees, which are charged with administering over 50 regulatory programs governing professions, occupations, and businesses comprising over 886,000 individual licensees and approximately 65,000 businesses and institutions. Additionally DORA conducts business examinations and inspections, takes complaints and conducts investigations, represents consumer interests, and conducts education and outreach.
While most largely avoid issues and entanglements with DORA, it can be the case that you get tied up in their bureaucratic web when circumstances change. For example, new laws could be put into place that affect your profession, new regulations could be promulgated that affect how you're able to promote your services, or you could be facing collateral consequences to your professional license due to the result of a criminal complaint. If you are in any of these scenarios, it is necessary to speak with an attorney that can help you understand what is going on and how to move forward.