Colorado PUC & motor-carrier law

Your right to operate.
Worth protecting.

Your business depends on its operating authority. Richard J. Bara represents Colorado motor carriers in applications, compliance matters and defense before the Public Utilities Commission.

More than 50 years of legal experience.
A solo practice. A direct relationship.

Arvada, Colorado
By appointment only

The road ahead.
The counsel you need.

Starting an operation. Keeping it in good standing. Responding when your authority is challenged.

This office handles Colorado PUC matters for new operators and established carriers.

A foundation for
your next move.

Representation in applications for operating authority, from preparing the supporting record to addressing protests and interventions.

  • Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity
  • Contract Carrier Permits
  • Household goods mover permits
  • Supporting evidence, protests & interventions
Discuss an application

Compliance as your
business evolves.

Ongoing regulatory counsel for operating carriers, including routine filings and changes to existing authority.

  • Tariff & rate filings
  • Insurance, surety bonds & annual reports
  • Transfers, amendments & extensions of authority
  • Advertising & permit-number compliance
Discuss your compliance needs

A considered response.
A prepared defense.

Representation when a Commission action or complaint puts your operating authority at issue.

  • Show-cause proceedings
  • Civil penalty assessments & complaints
  • Suspension & revocation defense
  • Hearings before the Commission
Discuss a Commission action

For Colorado's
regulated carriers

  • Household goods movers
  • Passenger carriers
  • Towing carriers
  • Common & contract carriers

Richard
J. Bara

Counsel for Colorado motor carriers.

Experience matters.
So does who handles your case.

Richard J. Bara brings more than 50 years of legal experience to his practice. His current focus is Colorado Public Utilities Commission and motor-carrier matters.

This is a solo practice. You work directly with Richard on your matter, from the initial discussion through the filings and proceedings it requires.

Colorado Bar admission
1977
Juris Doctor
Northwestern University, 1970

Based in Arvada. Consultations by appointment.

A clear place to begin.

What to expect when you contact the office.

  1. Make the call

    Describe your application, concern or notice. Have relevant paperwork at hand.

  2. Arrange a consultation

    Meet by appointment, in Arvada or by phone. No walk-ins.

  3. Discuss the options

    Review the matter, any response dates and the possible next steps.

  4. Move forward

    If representation is agreed, work with Richard on filings and proceedings.

Let's talk about
the road ahead.

Contact the Law Offices
of Richard J. Bara.

Call the office(720) 271-7272
7828 Vance Dr
Arvada, CO 80003

By appointment only. No walk-ins.
Consultations in person or by phone.

Call Richard J. Bara(720) 271-7272