Atty. Aaron Ladd
Aaron Ladd, a water law attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Denver office, focuses his practice on water rights including water supply planning, water court litigation, appeals, buying and selling water rights, contract negotiations, and resolution of irrigation and drainage easement disputes. Aaron practices frequently before the Water Court in Colorado as both an Applicant and an Opposer, has handled appeals to the Colorado Supreme Court, and successfully drafted and championed state legislation for his clients.
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Aaron Ladd is an attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Aaron Ladd, a water law attorney in Dickinson Wright’s Denver office, focuses his practice on water rights including water supply planning, water court litigation, appeals, buying and selling water rights, contract negotiations, and resolution of irrigation and drainage easement disputes
- Aaron practices frequently before the Water Court in Colorado as both an Applicant and an Opposer, has handled appeals to the Colorado Supreme Court, and successfully drafted and championed state legislation for his clients
- Aaron also advises clients concerning interstate water compacts, including the Colorado River Compact
- His clients include municipalities, groundwater districts, industrial users, power companies, mines, water companies, land developers, farmers, ranchers, and individuals
- With an academic background in Geography and Environmental Science, Aaron brings extensive technical experience to his water law practice
- Combining creative-problem solving with a focus on client goals, Aaron effectively guides his clients through the complexities of water law to secure and protect critical water resources
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Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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