Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC is a Colorado law firm focused exclusively on representing local governments and public entities. Established in 2022, the firm serves special districts, municipalities, authorities, and other public entities across the state. Its attorneys bring decades of shared experience in local government law and emphasize practical, collaborative guidance. The firm is based in Lakewood and works with communities throughout Colorado.

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC provides general counsel services for special districts of many sizes and types. Its clients include fire protection, ambulance, health service, hospital, library, metropolitan, park and recreation, water, sanitation, and sewer districts. The firm advises on governance, statutory compliance, contracts, public meetings, open records, personnel matters, and service plans. Its services extend to public bidding, construction contracts, financing, intergovernmental agreements, and district inclusions and exclusions.

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC handles municipal law, public finance, local government elections, employment matters, regulatory proceedings, authorities, and district organizations and consolidations. Its attorneys represent public entities before state and federal regulatory agencies in rulemaking, permitting, applications, and contested proceedings. The firm reports serving as general counsel to approximately 200 special districts across Colorado. Its team has participated in significant district consolidations and local government projects.

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC maintains a long-standing connection with the Special District Association of Colorado. Partner Emeritus Jim Collins co-founded the association in 1975, and partner Allison Ulmer serves as its Executive Vice President. The firm collaborates with the association on seminars, publications, training, and educational materials addressing special district legal needs. Its approach centers on resolving legal issues, preventing future problems, and supporting effective community governance.