Sarah Auchterlonie, Business Attorney in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO
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Sarah Auchterlonie is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Business.
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- Denver, COLORADO
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- Business
- Handles Business matters from Denver, COLORADO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).
About Sarah Auchterlonie: Sarah Auchterlonie is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Business.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sarah Auchterlonie
Sarah concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sarah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Denver, Colorado
Sarah takes business 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 Sarah agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sarah Auchterlonie — Attorney of Colorado business experience
Sarah Auchterlonie is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Business.
Authority on consumer finance regulation and law. Decade of government bank regulatory service. Develops multidisciplinary solutions for consumer finance companies and banks.
With deep understanding of consumer finance law and markets, Sarah Auchterlonie ensures that transactions and consumer product offerings achieve her clients’ compliance, effectiveness and growth goals. As an advocate in Congress or with federal and state agencies, she brings a decade of government service with federal and state banking regulators. She works tirelessly to expand access to credit through rulemaking and informal advocacy. In litigation, Sarah has successfully tried and resolved cases in administrative, federal and state venues, and also provides expert testimony on consumer finance topics. Whether she is developing contracts, policies and procedures, or advising consumer finance companies in investigations, licensing, investments, financing or mergers and acquisitions, Sarah brings creativity and a lexicon of consumer finance legal knowledge to bear for her clients.
A respected thought leader on consumer finance and banking, Sarah sits on the Colorado Banking Board, the supervisory authority over Colorado-chartered banks, trusts and money transmitters. She is also the co-author of the legal treatise, Consumer Finance Law and Compliance, published by BNA. Previously, she was a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Thrift Supervision in Washington, D.C. during the financial crisis and an acting deputy enforcement director and one of the founding employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Working with Sarah on a business matter
Authority on consumer finance regulation and law. Decade of government bank regulatory service. Develops multidisciplinary solutions for consumer finance companies and banks. With deep understanding of consumer finance law and markets, Sarah Auchterlonie ensures that transactions and consumer product offerings achieve her clients’ compliance, effectiveness and growth goals. As an advocate in…
Clients Sarah works with
Sarah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Sarah Auchterlonie's legal education and bar admissions
Washington University in St. Louis
J.D. · 2002
Sarah studied at J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis.
Law school and academic background
Sarah completed J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sarah runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Sarah Auchterlonie
Sarah has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026).
Locations
Sarah Auchterlonie's office in Denver
Sarah'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.
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Client reviews of Sarah Auchterlonie
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Sarah Auchterlonie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sarah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sarah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah'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; Sarah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Sarah
Sarah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Sarah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sarah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Auchterlonie
How much does it cost to hire Sarah for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sarah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sarah offer a free consultation?
Sarah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Sarah's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple business 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. Sarah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sarah take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Sarah 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 — Sarah 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 Sarah?
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. Sarah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sarah accepting new business clients right now?
Sarah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado
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