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Samuel L. McClaren, Energy Attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Over 67 years of legal practice · focused on Energy and Environmental · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Greenwood Village, CO

Practicing energy in Greenwood Village since 1959.

67+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
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Samuel L. McClaren is an attorney based in Greenwood Village, CO. The practice focuses on Energy and Environmental. Samuel has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
Experience
over 67 years
Known for
Energy · Environmental
  • Handles Energy and Environmental matters from Greenwood Village, CO.
  • Over 67 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Samuel L. McClaren: Samuel L. McClaren is an attorney based in Greenwood Village, CO. The practice focuses on Energy and Environmental. Samuel has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Samuel takes on

Samuel concentrates on energy and environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Energy cases in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Samuel takes energy matters in Greenwood Village, 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 Samuel agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Samuel takes environmental matters in Greenwood Village, 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 Samuel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Samuel L. McClaren — energy lawyer in Greenwood Village

Samuel L. McClaren is an attorney based in Greenwood Village, CO. The practice focuses on Energy and Environmental. Samuel has over 67 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Samuel L. McClaren is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, environmental law. Samuel received a P.E. degree from Colorado School of Mines in 1954, and has been licensed for 67 years. Samuel practices in Greenwood Village, CO.

Working with Samuel on a energy matter

Samuel L. McClaren is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, environmental law. Samuel received a P.E. degree from Colorado School of Mines in 1954, and has been licensed for 67 years. Samuel practices in Greenwood Village, CO.

Who Samuel represents

Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for energy and environmental matters in Greenwood Village and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Oklahoma

    LL.B. · 1959

  • Colorado School of Mines

    P.E. · 1954

Jurisdictions

Samuel's state bar admissions

  • Colorado (inactive)

    1959 · ACTIVE

  • Oklahoma

    1959 · ACTIVE

Samuel studied at LL.B. in University of Oklahoma and P.E. in Colorado School of Mines.

Law school and academic background

Samuel completed LL.B. in University of Oklahoma and P.E. in Colorado School of Mines. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Samuel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Samuel L. McClaren's office in Greenwood Village

Samuel's primary office is at 45 Coral Pl, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-3461. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

45 Coral Pl

Greenwood Village, CO 80111-3461

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Samuel L. McClaren — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Samuel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing energy attorneys in Greenwood Village.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Samuel L. McClaren — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel'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; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a energy attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many energy 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 Samuel

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every energy 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. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Samuel L. McClaren

  • How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a energy case?

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

  • Does Samuel offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do energy cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple energy 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. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Greenwood Village?

    Samuel 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 — Samuel 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 Samuel?

    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. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Samuel accepting new energy clients right now?

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

Areas served

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