Roaring Fork Valley Attorney

Your Boutique Aspen Law Firm

When you need a skilled attorney in the Roaring Fork Valley, Neiley & Morris provides the experienced legal representation you deserve with the personalized attention that only a boutique practice can offer. Our Carbondale office is conveniently located at 320 Main Street, Suite 200, providing easy access for clients throughout Pitkin County and the surrounding mountain communities.

We intentionally maintain a boutique practice size to ensure every client receives the focused attention their case deserves. Our attorneys combine sophisticated legal expertise with hands-on service, allowing us to develop deep familiarity with each case and maintain direct client relationships throughout the legal process. We understand the unique lifestyle, property holdings, and legal challenges facing residents of this affluent mountain region.

Comprehensive Legal Services in the Roaring Fork Valley

From our Carbondale office, Neiley & Morris serves clients throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, including Aspen, Basalt, Snowmass Village, and surrounding communities. We provide comprehensive legal services in:

High-Net-Worth Family Law

Our Aspen-area family law attorneys specialize in sophisticated domestic relations cases, including:

• High-Net-Worth Divorce: Handling complex divorces involving luxury real estate, business interests, investment portfolios, and substantial assets with the sophisticated expertise these cases demand and the personalized attention they deserve.
• Complex Property Division: Dividing marital estates that include Aspen properties, vacation homes, ski-in/ski-out real estate, commercial holdings, and real estate investments throughout the Roaring Fork Valley
• Business Valuation: Working with forensic accountants to accurately value privately-held businesses, professional practices, and investment interests
• Executive Compensation: Addressing stock options, deferred compensation, bonuses, and complex income structures common among Aspen professionals
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting sophisticated marital agreements to protect substantial assets and family wealth
• Child Custody in Affluent Families: Creating parenting plans that address private schools, international travel, multiple residences, and high-profile family considerations
• Spousal Maintenance: Negotiating and litigating appropriate maintenance given high-income marriages and significant lifestyle considerations
• Property Protection: Safeguarding inherited wealth, trust interests, and separate property in divorce proceedings

Criminal Defense Throughout Pitkin County

Our criminal defense attorneys provide vigorous representation for clients facing charges in Pitkin County and throughout the Roaring Fork Valley:

• DUI/DWAI Defense: Defending against drunk and impaired driving charges, including cases involving après-ski scenarios, tourist situations, and high-profile defendants who value discretion
• Domestic Violence: Providing experienced defense in domestic violence cases and protection order hearings, understanding the unique pressures these charges create in close-knit mountain communities
• Drug Offenses: Handling possession, distribution, and marijuana-related charges with an understanding of Colorado's evolving cannabis laws
• Assault and Violent Crimes: Defending against assault charges, menacing, and other violent crime allegations
• Theft and Property Crimes: Representing clients accused of theft, burglary, trespass, and white-collar crimes
• Traffic Violations: Fighting speeding tickets, reckless driving, and other traffic offenses to protect driving privileges and insurance rates
• Municipal Violations: Handling citations and charges in Aspen, Carbondale, and Basalt municipal courts

Why Choose Neiley & Morris for Aspen Area Legal Matters

The Boutique Advantage

Our intentionally small practice size is our greatest strength. While larger firms may offer extensive resources, we provide something more valuable: direct, sustained attention from experienced attorneys who know your case intimately. From our nearby Carbondale location, we serve the Roaring Fork Valley with deep local knowledge—our attorneys understand the Aspen lifestyle, from après-ski culture to Pitkin County court procedures, and we maintain the close professional relationships that benefit our clients.

Sophisticated Expertise, Personalized Approach

As a boutique firm, we handle the same caliber of complex, high-stakes cases as larger practices, but with a fundamental difference in how we serve our clients:

• Multi-million dollar marital estates with diverse asset portfolios
• Business valuations and complex property division
• International custody disputes involving multiple residences
• High-profile criminal matters requiring discretion
• Trust and estate considerations in divorce proceedings
• Prenuptial agreements protecting substantial wealth

Understanding Aspen's Unique Landscape

The Roaring Fork Valley presents distinctive legal challenges that require specialized knowledge:

• Luxury real estate holdings spanning multiple properties in Aspen, Snowmass, and beyond
• Seasonal employment patterns affecting custody and support calculations
• Second and third homes used seasonally or as investment properties
• High-income professionals with variable or deferred compensation
• Private school considerations and extracurricular activities requiring substantial financial commitments
• International travel and multi-state custody considerations
• Privacy concerns for high-profile individuals and families

Direct Access to Experienced Counsel

At Neiley & Morris, you work directly with experienced attorneys from consultation through resolution. There are no layers of junior associates or case handlers—your attorney knows every detail of your case and remains personally involved in all significant developments. This direct relationship ensures strategic continuity, rapid response times, and the confidence that comes from working with counsel who is fully invested in your outcome.

Pitkin County Courthouse

Most legal matters in the Aspen area are handled at the Pitkin County Combined Courts, located at:

Our attorneys regularly appear in Pitkin County courts and have developed strong working relationships with judges, court staff, and local counsel. This familiarity with the local legal community helps us navigate the system efficiently and advocate effectively for our clients.

Serving the Entire Roaring Fork Valley

From our convenient Carbondale location, we serve clients throughout the region, including:

• Aspen and West Aspen
• Snowmass Village
• Basalt
• Carbondale
• El Jebel
• Woody Creek
• Old Snowmass
• Missouri Heights
• Throughout Pitkin County and Eagle County

Our Carbondale office provides easy access for clients throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, with ample parking and a professional environment for confidential consultations.

A Different Approach to Legal Representation

When selecting legal counsel for high-stakes matters in the Roaring Fork Valley, you deserve a firm that combines sophisticated expertise with genuine personal attention. Our boutique model allows us to maintain the high standards expected in Aspen-area legal practice while ensuring every client receives the focused representation their case demands.

Quality Over Volume

We intentionally limit our caseload to ensure quality representation. This means your attorney has the time to thoroughly analyze your situation, develop nuanced strategies, and remain deeply engaged throughout your case. You're not just another file number—you're a client who receives our full professional attention.

Comprehensive Service

Our dual focus on family law and criminal defense allows us to serve clients comprehensively. When family matters intersect with criminal issues—such as domestic violence allegations during divorce proceedings—we provide seamless representation across both practice areas without requiring multiple firms or conflicting strategies.

Proven Results

Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience handling sophisticated cases throughout Colorado's mountain communities. We've successfully represented clients in complex divorces, high-stakes custody disputes, serious criminal matters, and every variation in between. Our track record speaks to our ability to achieve favorable outcomes in the types of cases that matter most to Roaring Fork Valley residents.

Schedule a Consultation

If you need an attorney serving the Aspen area and Roaring Fork Valley, contact Neiley & Morris today to schedule a consultation. We offer flexible meeting times to accommodate your schedule and can meet at our convenient Carbondale location or arrange meetings in Aspen when appropriate.

Call us at (970) 963-6363 or email office@neileymorris.com to discuss your legal matter with an experienced attorney serving the Aspen area.

Whether you're facing a complex divorce, need to protect your assets in a prenuptial agreement, or require experienced criminal defense, Neiley & Morris provides the sophisticated legal representation you need with the personalized attention you deserve.