Invasion Of Privacy Lawyers In Colorado

WHAT IS INVASION OF PRIVACY?

Invasion of privacy is an extremely broad cause of action in Colorado, but can only be brought by individuals.[1]Corporations, associations, and partnerships may not recover for an invasion of privacy because they have no personal rights of privacy.[2]

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF INVASION OF PRIVACY?

You might be asking: What is Invasion of Privacy in Colorado? How do I prove Invasion of Privacy in Colorado? The right of privacy has been defined as “the right to be left alone,” and the invasion of privacy torts are concerned primarily with liability for injury to feelings caused by invasions of that right.[3] There are three types of common law invasion of privacy torts recognized in Colorado, as well as a very specific statutory cause of action:

1. Unreasonable intrusion upon the seclusion of another;
2. Unreasonable publicity given to another’s private life.
3. Additionally, the state legislature has passed “revenge porn” statutes that allow a civil cause of action for posting private pictures without consent. The revenge porn statutes give a victim powerful remedies discussed here.[4]

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A $5,000 retainer is required for all pre-litigation dispute cases, while active litigation matters have a minimum retainer of $10,000. As of 1/1/2025, attorney rates vary between $275 – $400/hour. These hourly rates are paid by the retainer account. Fees and retainers for contract reviews and smaller projects vary, with some cases best suited for a 1-2 hour paid consultation at $350 per hour or $700 for two hours. All retainers are evergreen and refundable. Please call to inquire for further details.

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[1] Restatement (Second) of Torts § 652I cmt. c (1977).

[2] Id.

[3] Restatement (Second) of Torts § 652A cmt. a (1977).

[4] See C.R.S. §§ 13-21-1401 et seq; 18-7-107, 108