About Brett & Our Staff
Brett Hill
Experience
Since 1997, Brett Hill has successfully practiced law in Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado area and become one of the leading Estate planning and Probate attorneys. His practice was established at his family firm, Hill and Hill LLC, a Martindale-Hubbell top rated firm for decades in Fort Collins.
He represents several successful Fort Collins businesses and does all of their Contract and Corporate work. He also is the lawyer for a local Homeowners' Association and has recently been involved in protecting Homeowner’s Rights in disputes with HOAs. He is the one that you will want to contact about any Land or Property dispute.
Education
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark, Portland, Oregon 1994
Washington University, St. Louis, MO Master's degree Chinese language,1997
University of Colorado, Boulder, 1989 (Cum Laude)
Poudre High School,1985 (Valedictorian)
Memberships
Philosophy
Brett’s main goal is to do what is best for his clients.
Brett’s honesty and sometimes blunt evaluation of legal issues is his greatest strength. If he thinks that a case will lose in court or will not be cost effective he always lets clients know up front. Brett has even been known to refer clients to a different attorney if a case is out of his expertise so that a client will have the best possible result. Brett takes time to listen to his clients and will modify work that needs to be done to fit into a client’s timeline or budget. This is what makes him an effective lawyer and instills devotion from his clients.
History
Brett comes from a long tradition of accomplished Hill men. He is the fourth generation serving Fort Collins. His great grandfather, William S. Hill, was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado's 2nd congressional district from 1941 to 1959. Brett's grandfather, Alden T. Hill, was a prominent attorney in Fort Collins for more than 60 years. In July 2009 Alden T. Hill was featured as "One of the Six Greatest Lawyers in Colorado History." Alden T.'s philosophy on life and on business can best be summed up with a quote from that article: "Alden T. never sought fame or fortune. His idea of a life well lived was measured by his service to his clients and to his community." (The Colorado Lawyer. July 2009. Vol.38, No.7, p.43). Alden T and his son, Alden V., eventually established Hill and Hill LLC which served the local area for more than 80 years. Alden V. worked as an attorney until his death in 2022. Brett was a part of that tradition from 1997 to 2015 when he established The Hill Law Firm LLC to ensure that clients would have the same quality legal services continued.
Brett "inherited" Alden T’s clients after he passed away peacefully in his office chair in 1998. All of Alden T’s clients and many family friends say that Brett practices law and has the same loyalty and devotion as his grandfather and many clients have become close family friends.
Family/Hobbies
Brett has raised a family of three in Fort Collins. He is a guitar player, a painter, and teacher. You will find his colorful impressionist paintings hanging around the office and probably a guitar in the corner. Clients are always surprised at how easy it is to talk to Brett and get advice because he does not fit the lawyer stereotype.
Experience
Since 1997, Brett Hill has successfully practiced law in Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado area and become one of the leading Estate planning and Probate attorneys. His practice was established at his family firm, Hill and Hill LLC, a Martindale-Hubbell top rated firm for decades in Fort Collins.
He represents several successful Fort Collins businesses and does all of their Contract and Corporate work. He also is the lawyer for a local Homeowners' Association and has recently been involved in protecting Homeowner’s Rights in disputes with HOAs. He is the one that you will want to contact about any Land or Property dispute.
Education
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark, Portland, Oregon 1994
Washington University, St. Louis, MO Master's degree Chinese language,1997
University of Colorado, Boulder, 1989 (Cum Laude)
Poudre High School,1985 (Valedictorian)
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Larimer County Bar Association
- Colorado Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court - Colorado
Philosophy
Brett’s main goal is to do what is best for his clients.
Brett’s honesty and sometimes blunt evaluation of legal issues is his greatest strength. If he thinks that a case will lose in court or will not be cost effective he always lets clients know up front. Brett has even been known to refer clients to a different attorney if a case is out of his expertise so that a client will have the best possible result. Brett takes time to listen to his clients and will modify work that needs to be done to fit into a client’s timeline or budget. This is what makes him an effective lawyer and instills devotion from his clients.
History
Brett comes from a long tradition of accomplished Hill men. He is the fourth generation serving Fort Collins. His great grandfather, William S. Hill, was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado's 2nd congressional district from 1941 to 1959. Brett's grandfather, Alden T. Hill, was a prominent attorney in Fort Collins for more than 60 years. In July 2009 Alden T. Hill was featured as "One of the Six Greatest Lawyers in Colorado History." Alden T.'s philosophy on life and on business can best be summed up with a quote from that article: "Alden T. never sought fame or fortune. His idea of a life well lived was measured by his service to his clients and to his community." (The Colorado Lawyer. July 2009. Vol.38, No.7, p.43). Alden T and his son, Alden V., eventually established Hill and Hill LLC which served the local area for more than 80 years. Alden V. worked as an attorney until his death in 2022. Brett was a part of that tradition from 1997 to 2015 when he established The Hill Law Firm LLC to ensure that clients would have the same quality legal services continued.
Brett "inherited" Alden T’s clients after he passed away peacefully in his office chair in 1998. All of Alden T’s clients and many family friends say that Brett practices law and has the same loyalty and devotion as his grandfather and many clients have become close family friends.
Family/Hobbies
Brett has raised a family of three in Fort Collins. He is a guitar player, a painter, and teacher. You will find his colorful impressionist paintings hanging around the office and probably a guitar in the corner. Clients are always surprised at how easy it is to talk to Brett and get advice because he does not fit the lawyer stereotype.
Susan Dinkel
Susan Dinkel is Brett’s Paralegal. She is a Fort Collins native who is the mother of two sons and a has two grandchildren. Susan graduated from Poudre High School in 1984 and is married to her high school sweetheart, Tim.
Brett and Susan have worked together since Brett began practice in 1997 at Hill and Hill LLC. Together Brett and Susan work effectively and efficiently. Susan is the bookkeeper for the HOA that Brett currently represents and was the former bookkeeping secretary for Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal.
Susan is familiar with the Probate Process and Court filing. She is detail oriented and a valuable part of The Hill Firm. It will be Susan who will answer the phone when you call in and she will be sure to remember your name and case. Susan will be the one who notarizes your Will, files your court documents, and makes your appointments.
Susan Dinkel is Brett’s Paralegal. She is a Fort Collins native who is the mother of two sons and a has two grandchildren. Susan graduated from Poudre High School in 1984 and is married to her high school sweetheart, Tim.
Brett and Susan have worked together since Brett began practice in 1997 at Hill and Hill LLC. Together Brett and Susan work effectively and efficiently. Susan is the bookkeeper for the HOA that Brett currently represents and was the former bookkeeping secretary for Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal.
Susan is familiar with the Probate Process and Court filing. She is detail oriented and a valuable part of The Hill Firm. It will be Susan who will answer the phone when you call in and she will be sure to remember your name and case. Susan will be the one who notarizes your Will, files your court documents, and makes your appointments.