Overview

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC exists to empower the success of our clients, our team and our communities by providing exceptional legal and consulting services.

We are a team of highly-trusted professionals organized to provide best-in-class legal services in business, real estate and estate planning.

CP2 is more than a business, a law firm or a group of attorneys; we are a catalyst for your success.

We believe in a culture of high performance and providing better opportunities for success in life and business. Our clients know us as their most trusted advisers and advocates.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.cp2law.com

Founded:
2013
Size:
30
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Practice Areas:
8
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

Regional

Colorado

Tier
1
Colorado
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Colorado
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Colorado
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Colorado
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Colorado
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
3
Colorado
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Firm Leadership

G. Brent Coan
Partner

Rankings

Regional

Colorado

Tier
1
Colorado
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Colorado
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Colorado
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Colorado
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Colorado
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
3
Colorado
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
3
Colorado
Construction Law
Tier
3
Colorado
Environmental Law

Practice Areas

Coan, Payton & Payne LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 8 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Real Estate Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Coan, Payton & Payne LLC proudly has 7 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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November 23, 2024
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC has been named in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Read Article Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC has been named in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®
November 11, 2024
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”) is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Yatabe to their attorney team.
Read Article Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”) is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Yatabe to their attorney team.
November 8, 2024
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC has been named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Read Article Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC has been named in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
August 15, 2024
2025 EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS® IN AMERICA AND THE BEST LAWYERS® ONES TO WATCH IN AMERICA RECOGNIZES EIGHT COAN, PAYTON & PAYNE, LLC ATTORNEYS.
Read Article 2025 EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS® IN AMERICA AND THE BEST LAWYERS® ONES TO WATCH IN AMERICA RECOGNIZES EIGHT COAN, PAYTON & PAYNE, LLC ATTORNEYS.
August 1, 2024
Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”) is pleased to announce that Bob Choate and Julie Trent have been promoted to Partner at the firm.
Read Article Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”) is pleased to announce that Bob Choate and Julie Trent have been promoted to Partner at the firm.
July 18, 2024
Richard M. Hess, Jr. was elected to the Colorado Bar Association Trust & Estate Section Executive Council.
Read Article Richard M. Hess, Jr. was elected to the Colorado Bar Association Trust & Estate Section Executive Council.
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Awards

Coan, Payton & Payne LLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Coan, Payton & Payne LLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Coan, Payton & Payne LLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
2025 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2025 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2024 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2024 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2023 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2023 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2022 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2022 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2021 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2021 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2020 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2020 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2019 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2019 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms
2018 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2018 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2017 Best Law Firm - Business Connect
2017 Best Law Firm - Business Connect
2017 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2017 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2016 Top Ranked Law Firms - ALM
2016 Top Ranked Law Firms - ALM
2016 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2016 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2015 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm
2015 Best Lawyers - Best Law Firm

Offices & Contacts

Denver, CO
South Tower, Suite S-3100
999 Eighteenth Street
Denver, CO 80202
United States
Fort Collins, CO
103 West Mountain Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80524
United States
Greeley, CO
1711 Sixty-First Avenue, Suite 100
Greeley, CO 80634
United States
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