Longmont Civil Litigation & Disputes — with an investigator's eye
Contracts broken, boundaries crossed, injuries caused, money owed — Attorney Charles E. Liken Jr. brings twenty-plus years of Colorado civil courtroom work and 700+ government fraud investigations to civil matters from demand letter through judgment enforcement.
Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On the Legal Front Lines · Former Government Investigator, Denver Human Services · Licensed Colorado Attorney · 20+ Years in Private Practice · Former Colorado Deputy District Attorney · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator
When it's your money, your property, or your name on the line
Before the prosecutor years and the family-law docket, Attorney Liken built his own Denver firm on Colorado civil litigation — real-estate disputes, contracts and liens, personal injury, and corporate and franchise fights. That practice never left the toolbox. Civil cases are investigations with rules of procedure attached, and with 700+ government investigations behind him, he prepares yours like the evidence matters — because it does.
Ready when you are — talk it through with Attorney Liken.
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Litigation with an investigator's eyes
Civil cases are often built in the file, not just in the courtroom: the document the other side didn't produce, the timeline that doesn't add up, the witness nobody interviewed. That's investigator work — and it's the discipline behind how we prepare every civil case. You'll also get a plain cost-benefit read on which fights are worth having.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a civil lawsuit in Colorado?
It depends on the claim. Colorado's deadlines run from as short as one year to three years for many contract and tort actions, and longer for certain debts (C.R.S. § 13-80-101 and following). Because the clock can start before you realize you were harmed, it is worth confirming your deadline early.
Is it worth suing, or will legal fees eat the recovery?
That is the first question the firm addresses. Some contracts and some Colorado statutes shift attorney fees to the losing side, which changes the math; other disputes cost more to litigate than they are worth. You will get a plain cost-benefit assessment of which fights are worth pursuing.
Can I recover my attorney fees if I win?
Sometimes. Colorado generally follows the American rule, where each side pays its own fees, unless a contract clause or a specific statute provides otherwise. Many written contracts contain a prevailing-party fee clause, and certain claims such as wrongfully withheld security deposits carry statutory fees. The firm looks for that hook early.
What is the difference between mediation, arbitration, and trial?
Mediation is a facilitated negotiation you can walk away from; arbitration is a private, binding decision by a neutral instead of a judge; trial is a public court decision. Many Colorado civil cases settle in mediation, but preparing as though for trial is what gives you the leverage to settle well.
Sue smart. Or defend smarter.
A no-charge 20-minute call with Attorney Liken — talk through your options, the likely costs, and what it will take.