Pat Mellen

At Pat Mellen Law LLC in Denver, Colorado, Pat Mellen leverages over 30 years of diverse industry experience – from manufacturing and IT to retail management, nonprofits and national security clearances – into her legal practice. Drawing from a rich background that includes years as a private and background investigator for national security clearances, she meticulously follows transactions and disputes from inception to resolution. Her areas of focus include ADR, civil litigation for plaintiffs, environmental litigation, real estate matters for consumers, land use and zoning and civil rights.

Ms. Mellen concentrates on resolving residential property disputes through negotiation, mediation or litigation. She handles cases involving real estate conflicts, often representing plaintiffs but also some defendants. Additionally, she excels in tracing financial and document trails, always keenly aware of what's missing or what should have occurred. Whether it's a failed real estate transaction, environmental contamination issues or disputes involving neighbors, HOAs, landlords, tenants, divorcing spouses, contested probate estates or bankruptcy liquidations, she's the go-to legal professional.

Approaching disputes with a systematic perspective, Ms. Mellen seeks to understand their real-world roots and explore all possible resolutions. She advocates for creative compromises but isn't afraid to leverage the power of the court when necessary. A staunch defender of plaintiffs' rights, she champions equal access to the courts, educates individuals about their rights and effectively uses the tools of the legal system.

Ms. Mellen graduated from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, holding a certificate in environmental and natural resources law. She is admitted to practice in both Colorado and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri.