About Us
Experienced!Established in 1934, Brown & Camp, LLC is one of Delta’s oldest and most respected law firms.
Since its origins, the firms partners have exemplified their dedication to the community through their involvement in local charities, youth groups and civic philanthropy. That same commitment to the community carries through today as you’ll find the partners actively involved in: The Delta Kiwanis Club, Delta Rotary Club, Delta- Montrose Free Legal Services, Young Life, Boy Scouts of America, Community Options, Inc., Western Slope Environmental Resource Council, Great Beginnings Preschool, Delta Christian Church, Colorado Plateau Mountain Bikers Association and Delta Area Mountain Bikers Association.
A proud history and a commitment to the community are only part of what makes this firm stand out among other western slope law firms. With more than 90 years of combined law experience, clients are assured of quality, competent representation and legal counsel.
James Brown
Attorney
Jim is a Delta, Colorado native and the son of A. Allen Brown, who practiced law in Delta from the 1930’s until his death in 1983. Jim received his B. A. in Economics and Law degree at the University of Colorado. Jim joined the firm in 1974 along side his father and brother.
He is licensed to practice law in Colorado. In 1985, he was counsel for Plaintiff-Appellant in Wright v. Horse Creek Ranches. 697 P. 2d 384 (road right-of-way case). And in 1993, he was counsel for Applicant in In re the matter of Gibbs. 856 P. 2d 798 (water rights matter). Jim is the attorney for the Town of Crawford (1978- present). His main areas of legal practice are real estate, estate planning, estate administration, water rights, civil trials and appeals, municipal law, and small business formation.
Jim was editor-in-chief of the University of Colorado Law Review from 1972-1973. He clerked for Judge Charles Pierce of the Colorado Court of Appeals from 1973-1974. Jim has been the Town Attorney for the Town of Cedaredge, CO (1978-1996), the Town of Orchard City, Co (1978-1983), and the Attorney for Delta County Memorial Hospital District (May 2002- November 2008). He is a member of The Delta Rotary Club (president 1986-1987), on the board of Directors of Delta-Montrose Free Legal Services, and Young Life. He has been a member of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Colorado Supreme Court and The City of Delta Planning Commission. He has been a member and on the Board of Midwestern Colorado Health Center, and the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association.
Jim enjoys the outdoors including cross-country skiing, hiking, fly fishing, and bluegrass music.
Jim Brown has been practicing law for over 40 years.
Terry L Camp
Attorney
Raised in Texas, Terry obtained a B.A. from the University of Texas in 1995, where he majored in History and Political Science and worked for the Texas Legislative Council. He earned his law degree from the University of Utah in 1998. After graduating from the University of Utah, Terry practiced as a trial attorney in Houston, Texas. In 2003 he moved to a large firm in Denver, Colorado. There he litigated high profile construction and business cases for fortune 500 clients. Terry is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Texas. The majority of his practice is focused on litigation involving construction, business, insurance, and employment. Terry has been published in many law journals and frequently teaches seminars to Engineers on topics specific to engineering. He is currently the president of the Delta Bar Association, member of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA), and serves as a Boy Scout leader.
In 2003, Terry and his wife, Sheryl, and their 5 children moved to Colorado. Seeking the beauty of the Western Slope and a smaller setting in which to raise their children, they settled in Delta County in 2010. Terry enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, fly-fishing, cross country skiing and watching his children’s sports.
Amanda McCauley
Paralegal
Amanda McCauley is a born and raised local of the Delta, Olathe, and Montrose area. She earned her high school diploma from Olathe High School in 2005. Amanda then went on to graduate from Western State College of Colorado in 2009 earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law Emphasis and English Minor. Amanda also attended Arapahoe Community College where she received her Certificate of Paralegal Studies in 2011.
Amanda enjoys spending time with friends and family in her spare time. She is an outdoorswoman who enjoys hunting and fishing. Amanda is also an avid photographer who specializes in animals and landscapes. She has recently taken up subsistence gardening as a new hobby.
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Terry Camp
Attorney, Partner
Raised in Texas, Terry obtained a B.A. from the University of Texas in 1995, where he majored in History and Political Science. He earned his law degree from the University of Utah in 1998. After graduating from the University of Utah, Terry practiced in Houston, Texas. In 2003 he moved to a large firm in Denver, Colorado. There he litigated high profile construction and business cases for fortune 500 clients. Terry is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Texas. The majority of his practice is focused on litigation involving construction, business, insurance, and employment. Terry has been published in many law journals. He is 2014 president of the Delta Bar Association,member of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA), and serves as a Boy Scout leader.
In 2003, Terry and his wife, Sheryl, and their 5 children moved to Colorado. Seeking the beauty of the Western Slope and a smaller setting in which to raise their children, they settled in Delta County in 2010. Terry enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, fly-fishing, cross country skiing and watching his children’s sports.
Curt Smelser
Attorney, Partner
Curt was born in Missouri and raised in the timber and lumber center of the Pacific Northwest where he learned the values and work ethic of its people. He holds bachelor and master degrees in geography, with minors in geology, from Western Washington University. He graduated law school from Lewis and Clark College, Northwestern School of Law in Portland, Oregon.
Curt has spent his entire professional life as a leader in public and private land use, natural resource, water and environmental decision-making as a planning director in Oregon and Washington, and as a private attorney. His expertise, as well as the focus of his law practice, is the entitlement process for land, water, natural resource, forestry and environmental permits. Working these issues through the local, state and federal governmental process is his specialty.
Curt’s work experience range from simple zoning and subdivision matters to entitlements for complete new urban areas, master plans for large residential developments, natural resource permits and commercial shopping and industrial centers to litigation of complex water rights issues. Curt was the lead attorney on several important Court of Appeals and Supreme Court decisions establishing new land use law in Washington. Curt and his wife Gayle built a home in Cedaredge in 2005 and moved permanently to Colorado in 2010. He has practiced law in Colorado since 2009. In his spare time, Curt enjoys daily walks with the family dogs, playing golf with his wife and two grandsons, reading and cooking. You may know Curt as the former owner of the Wildfire
DIVORCE AND FAMILY
Encompasses marriage, adoption, divorce, custody, death, and estate planning
Representation for all stages of life.
We’ve been helping singles, couples & families for over 80 years in all aspects of Family Law.
Through estate planning we can give you confidence your assets are protected and will transfer smoothly to your heirs.
Adoption law can be challenging and complex, we can minimize the confusion and answer all your questions.
Divorce is often a very difficult and stressful situation, our attorneys will vigorously represent your interests.
Brown & Camp, LLC are ready to listen to your needs and provide you with the Family Law services that best meets those needs.
CONSTRUCTION
Terry L. Camp has the breadth of knowledge to draft contracts, leases, as well as take your case to trial. He has successfully litigated cases for international airports, highway projects and high-rise building projects. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to national home builders
At Brown & Camp, LLC, we strive to achieve the best available outcome while getting your case resolved as quickly and painlessly as possible.
CIVIL LITIGATION
A legal dispute between two or more parties that seeks money damages or specific performance.
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If you’re involved in a civil dispute, are seeking compensation for damages (monetary or otherwise), or wish to recover a right, we can help.
The best possible resolution may not always involve the time and expense of a trial. Our skilled team of attorneys will patiently listen to your case details, evaluate and explain your options and provide you with a course of action based on over 100 years of collective experience.
At Brown & Camp, we strive to achieve the best available outcome while getting your case resolved as quickly and painlessly as possible.
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