Atty. Charles Thomas Plake

Atty. Charles Thomas Plake

Charles Thomas Plake is a lawyer practicing business and commercial law, general counsel services, business and commercial transactions and 14 other areas of law. Charles Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Tulsa in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Fort Collins Fort Collins 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Thomas Plake at a glance

Charles Thomas Plake is a Senior Counsel based in Fort Collins, Colorado, practicing at Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, contracts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1994). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1993) and University of Tulsa (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Fort Collins, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Thomas Plake is a lawyer practicing business and commercial law, general counsel services, business and commercial transactions and 14 other areas of law
  • Charles Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Tulsa in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Charles Thomas practices at Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC in Fort Collins, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Thomas Plake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Thomas Plake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Contracts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Fort Collins 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Thomas Plake

Where is Charles Thomas Plake's law office located?
Charles Thomas Plake's law practice is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The firm is Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Thomas Plake handle?
Charles Thomas Plake focuses on residential, trusts, contracts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Charles Thomas Plake practiced law?
Charles Thomas Plake has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Charles Thomas Plake go to law school?
Charles Thomas Plake earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Charles Thomas Plake for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1993
B.A.
University of Tulsa
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1994

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