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Contact
Email
patoile@ffcolorado.com
Phone
983-444-8353
Website
Address
Castle Rock, CO, 80104, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
ColoradoIowaNebraskaU.S. District Court District of ColoradoU.S. Court of Appeals 10th CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesU.S. Supreme Court
About
Aaron Barrick has extensive trial experience as lead counsel in over 35 fully litigated jury trials and over 100 administrative hearings. He specializes in complex civil litigation with a focus on commercial litigation, real estate law, land use, and construction law. He also acts as advocate and counselor in insurance, probate, guardianship and conservatorship matters. Prior to joining Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C., Mr. Barrick served as a Judge Advocate and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Air Force where he gained a unique perspective serving as both defense counsel to high-profile clients before courts-martial in the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia, and later as managing trial attorney and chief prosecutor of the Air Force's busiest criminal justice office. Mr. Barrick was also selected to defend the Air Force against land-use reclamations, toxic tort claims, wrongful death claims, and employment disputes. He remains associated with the Air Force as senior counsel and adviser to the Colorado Air National Guard. Mr. Barrick was employed as a trial attorney for an insurance defense firm in Denver after leaving active duty and before joining Folkestad Fazekas. He is licensed in Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa.
About General Law
General practice attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. They can assist with contracts, disputes, transactions, and various civil matters. Common matters include contract disputes, civil litigation, business formation, legal consultations.
Credentials
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1991 | J.D. | Central College, Pella, Iowa, 1987 | B.A.
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Awarded City of Castle Rock’s Citizen of the Year by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce (2016); Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review (2016); America’s Most Honored Professionals - Top 1% by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review (2016); Top Rated Lawyers in Litigation by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review (2015); Awarded Outstanding Military Attorney of the Year Award by the Douglas-Elbert Bar Association (2014); Awarded the City of Castle Rock's Ping Lee Jung Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award by the Castle Rock Chamber (2014); Attorney and law firm maintain the highest peer review ranking by Martindale Hubbell of “AV”; Voted annually by newspaper readers as “Best of the Best” law firm in Douglas County, Colorado; Regularly honored as Business of the Month by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce; Awarded the Air Force’s ACC ANG Legal Office of the Year (best among 46 national competitors) (2008); Regularly promoted below the zone; attained rank of Colonel at 17 years of military service. Retired with full honors, honorable discharge, receipt of the Legion of Merit and full veterans benefits.
Associations
American Bar Association (Member) | Colorado Bar Association (Member) | Iowa Bar Association (Member) | Nebraska Bar Association (Member) | Douglas-Elbert County Bar Association (Member) | United States Air Force (Senior Counsel) | Colorado Air National Guard (Adviser)
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Updated: Jul 27, 2026