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Charlotte S. Phelps, M&A Attorney in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO

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Charlotte S. Phelps is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on M&A.

Based in
Denver, COLORADO
Experience
attorney
Known for
M&A
  • Handles M&A matters from Denver, COLORADO.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).

About Charlotte S. Phelps: Charlotte S. Phelps is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on M&A.

Areas of practice

Charlotte's practice areas in Denver

Charlotte concentrates on m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Charlotte handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

M&A cases in Denver, Colorado

Charlotte takes m&a matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Charlotte agrees to represent you.

Biography

Charlotte S. Phelps, m&a attorney serving Denver

Charlotte S. Phelps is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on M&A. Charlotte works from Denver, Colorado and takes on m&a matters across the region.

Charlotte Phelps focuses primarily on representing private equity sponsors, individual founders and strategic companies in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments and general corporate governance matters. She has represented clients in a variety of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, hospitality, health care and media. In addition, Charlotte regularly provides general commercial legal advice to clients and makes it a point to understand their day-to-day business operations and objectives.

She is a member of the firm’s Summer Associate Committee and Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.

Prior to joining Brownstein, Charlotte was an associate in the corporate department of Proskauer Rose LLP in New York.

Charlotte's approach to m&a cases

Charlotte Phelps focuses primarily on representing private equity sponsors, individual founders and strategic companies in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments and general corporate governance matters. She has represented clients in a variety of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, hospitality, health care and media. In addition, Charlotte regularly…

Clients Charlotte works with

Charlotte reviews new inquiries case-by-case for m&a matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Charlotte studied and practices

  • Columbia University

    J.D. · 2015

Charlotte studied at J.D. in Columbia University.

Law school and academic background

Charlotte completed J.D. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Charlotte runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Charlotte's legal honors and published work

Charlotte has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026).

Locations

Charlotte S. Phelps's office in Denver

Charlotte's primary office is at 675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900, Denver, Colorado, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900

Denver, Colorado 80202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Charlotte S. Phelps — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new m&a attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Charlotte usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Charlotte charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charlotte's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Charlotte will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a m&a attorney in Denver, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many m&a matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Charlotte

Charlotte discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in m&a practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every m&a matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Charlotte confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Charlotte's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many m&a practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Charlotte S. Phelps

  • How much does it cost to hire Charlotte for a m&a case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Charlotte walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Charlotte offer a free consultation?

    Charlotte charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Charlotte's office. Some m&a attorneys offer free consults — check Charlotte's current terms during booking.

  • How long do m&a cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple m&a matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Charlotte gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Charlotte take my case if I'm outside Denver?

    Charlotte is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Charlotte will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Charlotte?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Charlotte will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Charlotte accepting new m&a clients right now?

    Charlotte's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

M&A attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado

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