CP2 News

Denver, CO – May 8, 2025 – Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”) is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Challinor to the firm’s probate practice group.  His addition enhances the firm’s depth of knowledge and underscores its continued commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.  “We are honored to welcome Scott Challinor to CP2,” said G. Brent Coan, Managing Member of CP2. “Scott’s distinguished background and proven track record align seamlessly with our firm’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused service. We are confident that he will make significant […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is honored to announce G. Brent Coan, Brett Payton, Michael C. Payne and Andrew S. Klatskin have been selected to the 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list and Matthew L. Chudacoff and Amanda T. Huston have been selected to the 2025 Colorado Rising Stars list. Each year, the Super Lawyers research team selects no more than five percent of lawyers in the state to receive a Super Lawyers honor and no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive the Rising Stars honor. […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is pleased to announce that Brett Payton was named one of BizWest’s Top 50 Most-Influential Business Leaders in Northern Colorado and Boulder Valley and was recognized as the top ranked leader in the Professional Services category. “It is truly an honor to receive this distinction as a top business leader,” said Brett Payton.  “Success is a collective effort, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented and dedicated individuals and to have the trust and support of our clients,” continued Payton. […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is pleased to announce Kevin E. Holst has joined its attorney team. Kevin Holst is a highly experienced executive, legal and operational leader with over 20 years of experience, serving in senior roles at prominent organizations. His practice areas include ski resort development, real estate development, hotel and hospitality, corporate transactions, multi-family development, leasing, corporate contracts, and more.  “We are excited to have Kevin join our team,” said G. Brent Coan, Managing Partner of Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC. “With Kevin’s extensive experience with complex […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC  is pleased to announce that Michael C. Payne has been elected to the Board of Directors for the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation. This not-for-profit organization focuses on investing resources to improve the lives of its families, friends and neighbors in northern Colorado and utilizes donor and public grant funding to support innovative research and education, patient financial assistance, community health programs, and enhancements to patient care. “I am honored to support the mission of this great organization by serving on its Board of Directors,” said […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (CP2) is pleased to announce that Amy Wegner Kho has been named a partner at the firm. Ms. Kho, licensed in both Colorado and Idaho, specializes in estate planning, probate, elder law, agricultural law, and other natural resources law. Ms. Kho’s passion for estate planning law stems from her upbringing on her family’s cattle ranch, where she witnessed the challenges many families face without proper estate planning. An active member of the Colorado Bar Association, Ms. Kho serves on both the Elder Law Section Executive […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”), is pleased to announce that attorney R. Clay Bartlett has been elected to the firm’s Executive Committee.   “Clay is a respected leader and mentor in our firm,” said G. Brent Coan, Managing Partner of CP2. “We are excited to have Clay serve on the Executive Committee, where he will be instrumental in shaping the future of our firm,” Coan added.  Mr. Bartlett serves as a trusted legal advisor to clients in business and real estate and empowers them to maximize value, minimize risk or […]

COLORADO – Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is pleased to announce they have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® which is the firm’s eighth year to receive this prestigious accolade. CP2 received recognition in the following eight practice areas: Real Estate Law Corporate Law Trusts & Estates Banking & Finance Law Construction Law Environmental Law Creditors Rights Bankruptcy & Reorganization Law The 2025 Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys […]

Colorado, August 15th, 2024 – Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC is pleased to announce that eight attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Editions of The Best Lawyers® in America and 2025 Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC would like to congratulate the following lawyers: G. Brent Coan – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, twelfth year recognized Fritz Ganz – Environmental Law, seventh year recognized Richard M. […]

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC (“CP2”) is pleased to announce that Bob Choate and Julie Trent have been promoted to Partner at the firm. Attorney Bob Choate works primarily out of the Fort Collins office, but he has deep ties to Greeley and all of Northern Colorado. His practice is focused on real estate development and associated business transactions. Prior to joining Coan, Payton & Payne, Mr. Choate spent many years as corporate counsel for local governmental entities in northern Colorado, and has extensive experience navigating the permitting processes necessary […]