Hutchinson, Black & Cook

Name

Hutchinson, Black & Cook

Legal name

Hutchinson Black and Cook, LLC

Website

https://hbcboulder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Business law
• Litigation services
• Estate planning
• Civil rights law

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: The firm generates revenue through billable hours for legal services provided to individual and corporate clients across its various practice areas including litigation, estate planning, business law, and other specialized legal counsel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hutchinson, Black & Cook is a Colorado law firm that provides legal counsel and representation across multiple practice areas including business and corporate law, civil and commercial litigation, wills/trusts/estates, civil rights, personal injury, real estate, employment, construction, entertainment and media, intellectual property, sports and Title IX, sexual abuse victim representation, tax, water law, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm serves both business clients and individuals throughout Colorado from its Boulder headquarters, generating revenue primarily through billable hours for legal services.

Product overview

Hutchinson Black & Cook is a Colorado law firm serving clients since 1891, offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas rather than a unified software product. The firm's services are organized into practice area specializations including Business & Corporate Law, Litigation, Wills/Trusts & Estates, Civil Rights Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, Construction Law, Entertainment & Media Law, Intellectual Property Law, Sexual Abuse Victim Representation, Sports Law, Tax Law, Title IX Litigation, Water Law, and Arbitrations/Mediations. Each practice area functions as a distinct service line staffed by attorneys with specialized expertise in that domain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business & Corporate Law Legal counsel for business formation, contracts, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment financing transactions for Colorado businesses and emerging companies.
• Litigation General civil litigation services including appeals, complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, and general litigation matters for business and individual clients.
• Wills, Trusts & Estates Estate planning services including wills, trusts, probate administration, gift planning, charitable contributions, marital agreements, and guardianships for individual clients.
• Civil Rights Litigation Litigation services representing individuals whose civil rights have been violated, including police misconduct, constitutional rights cases, and inmate protection matters.
• Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Representation for individuals injured due to negligence or misconduct, seeking compensation for damages and wrongful death claims on a plaintiff basis.
• Real Estate Law Legal services covering property transactions, disputes, commercial leasing, HOA issues, and boundary line litigation for property owners and businesses.
• Employment Law Counseling and litigation services addressing employment-related disputes including discrimination, wrongful discharge, non-competition agreements, and wage claims.
• Construction Law & Litigation Legal services for construction disputes, representing owners, developers, architects, and engineers in multi-million dollar construction matters.
• Entertainment & Media Law Legal representation for musicians, filmmakers, writers, and entertainment industry professionals regarding contracts, licensing, and industry-specific matters.
• Intellectual Property Law Services protecting trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property including registration, licensing, and dispute resolution.
• Sports Law and Title IX Litigation Legal services for athletes including Title IX litigation, SafeSport proceedings, NIL negotiations, and matters improving opportunities and safety for athletes, as well as gender equity litigation in education and athletics.
• Sexual Abuse Victim Representation Specialized representation for sexual abuse survivors in litigation against perpetrators and institutions, including Title IX cases and SafeSport proceedings.
• Tax Law Legal counsel addressing tax-related matters and compliance issues for individuals and businesses.
• Water Law Legal services addressing water rights, usage, and related disputes specific to Colorado water law.
• Commercial Lending Law Legal representation for commercial lenders and borrowers in financing transactions and loan arrangements.
• Arbitrations and Mediations

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest breast cancer jury verdict in Colorado history (2003)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LEGUS InternationalminorOthersThe firm is a member of LEGUS International, a network of law firms that may provide cross-referrals and collaborative resources for international legal matters.
• Boulder Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe firm is a member of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce and sponsors events like the Boulder International Business Forum.
• ACLU of ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBC partnered with the ACLU of Colorado and a team of civil rights lawyers to secure a precedent-setting ruling regarding protection of medically vulnerable inmates from COVID-19 at Weld County Jail.
• Boulder Community FoundationminorOthersRecognized by Boulder Community Foundation for contribution to the Foundation's COVID-19 Boulder County Response Fund.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP: Large Denver-based multi-practice law firm with business, litigation, real estate, and government relations practices, frequently recognized alongside HBC in Colorado legal rankings and competing for the same regional clients.
• Kutak Rock LLP: Multi-office national firm with strong Denver presence, providing business, litigation, real estate, and public finance services that parallel HBC's corporate and commercial lending practices.
• Moye White LLP: Denver-based full-service law firm with comparable headcount, covering business, real estate, employment, and litigation matters in direct competition with HBC for Colorado mid-market clients.
• Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLP: Denver-based mid-sized full-service firm with comparable business, litigation, and IP practices, competing for similar Colorado business clients and frequently listed in Best Lawyers alongside HBC attorneys.
• Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe PC: Denver-based multi-practice firm of comparable size serving business, healthcare, real estate, and employment clients, overlapping with several HBC practice areas including business law and employment.
• Holland & Hart LLP: Multi-office Mountain West law firm with Denver presence, offering business, litigation, employment, IP, and natural resources practices that overlap heavily with HBC's practice mix.
• Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP: Denver-based litigation boutique with national trial practice, comparable to HBC's litigation strength and similarly recognized for high-stakes trial work in Colorado courts.
• Caplan & Earnest LLC: Boulder-based full-service law firm of comparable size, serving Colorado businesses and individuals across business law, litigation, real estate, and estate planning — directly competing with HBC for the same Boulder talent and clients.

Regional players

• Snell & Wilmer LLP: Mountain West regional firm headquartered in Phoenix with Denver office, covering business, real estate, and litigation practices similar to HBC but primarily serving different states within the same geographic region.

Broad incumbents

• Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP: Large national full-service law firm with Colorado offices offering corporate, litigation, employment, and IP practices that overlap broadly with HBC's portfolio, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HBCSportsLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hutchinson-black-and-cook-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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