Brian K. Melton, Esq.

Brian Melton is a dedicated attorney with extensive experience representing clients across multiple areas of law. Currently, Brian focuses his practice on small and midsize businesses and the people who own them. Brian helps clients navigate corporate law, ensuring compliance and sound governance, advising on strategies at the intersection of law and business, and solving the complex problems business owners face. Brian negotiates deals, transactions, and settlements, and drafts a wide variety of contracts to memorialize those underlying agreements. Brian particularly enjoys forming new businesses and improving the corporate structure of existing businesses so that clients can pursue their business dreams with the reassurance that they are well-positioned for success. Brian also loves helping clients buy and sell businesses and other property.

Brian has represented hundreds of clients in diverse matters throughout his legal career. His deep understanding of multiple bodies of law allows him to guide clients through complex legal matters, ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risks. His deep knowledge of overlapping areas of law enables him to guide clients through complex issues with confidence, helping them minimize risk, stay compliant, and achieve practical, strategic outcomes.

Brian’s broad legal perspective allows him to help clients make coordinated decisions that protect their business, financial, familial, and personal interests. His interdisciplinary approach ensures that clients benefit from strategies addressing how personal, family, and business matters intersect. For example, Brian can structure business documents to safeguard assets in the event of divorce or death, and when those events occur, he can help ensure those transitions are handled with skill and care. If you have concerns about how your personal or family life relates to your business, and vice versa, schedule a call with Brian to discuss the whole picture.

Brian has been recognized many times for his high standards of practice by peer organizations such as Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Association (Top 40 Under 40), and the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Brian earned his J.D. from The University of Tulsa College of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also holds a B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration, majoring in marketing, from The University of Alabama. During law school, Brian was actively involved in moot court, representing TU in national competitions. His strong advocacy skills earned him membership in the prestigious Order of Barristers.

Practice Areas

• Business Law
• Outside General Counsel / Fractional General Counsel Services
• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Business Entity Formation and Structuring
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting
• Transactional Law
• Real Estate Law
• Contract Disputes
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Appeals / Appellate Law

Affiliations

• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, El Paso County Bar Association

Licenses to Practice Law

• Colorado

Court Admissions

• All Colorado State and Appellate Courts
• U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Education

• University of Tulsa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama
  BS in Commerce and Business Administration