Attorney, Strategist, Counselor and Mediator

Bradley brings decades of experience to help clients think clearly, act strategically, and resolve what matters.

Who he is

Bradley Bartlett is an attorney whose career reflects a deliberate refusal to stay in a single lane. His work has moved across public interest litigation, tribal advocacy, legal education, business counsel, and mediation, forming a practice grounded in both breadth and depth.

At the center of his work is a clear throughline which is that he is drawn to complexity. Not just legal complexity, but human complexity. Situations where competing interests, unclear rules, and high stakes require more than technical answers.

Clients come to him when the path forward is not obvious. When there is pressure, risk, or conflict that needs to be understood before it is acted on.

His role is to bring clarity to those moments.

He is known for a steady presence, disciplined thinking, and the ability to see both the legal structure and the underlying dynamics shaping a situation. He does not approach the law as a set of isolated problems to solve, but as part of a larger system that includes people, relationships, and long term consequences.

This perspective has been shaped over decades of work across very different environments, all of which now inform how he shows up for clients today.

A career across disciplines

Bradley began his career as a public interest litigator, working on environmental and tribal matters that required both legal rigor and a deep understanding of community impact. He litigated cases under foundational environmental laws and advocated for the rights and sovereignty of American Indian nations, work that remains a core part of his professional identity.

He went on to spend years representing tribal governments and Native organizations, advising on governance, disputes, and long term strategic matters. As an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians, this work is both professional and personal, shaping his approach to advocacy, responsibility, and peacemaking.

His career expanded into legal education, where he served as a law professor and led a selective, year long legal clinic. Students applied to work under his guidance and were trained through direct, real world legal experience. This chapter reinforced a disciplined, mentorship driven approach that continues to define how he works with clients.

In parallel, Bradley developed a substantial practice advising businesses and organizations operating in complex and emerging industries. His clients have included private and publicly traded companies, healthcare providers, therapists, and organizations working in cannabis, natural medicine, and other regulated spaces.

During the COVID period, he served as legal counsel for the well known documentary, How to Change Your Mind, based on the work of Michael Pollan. His involvement reflected a broader pattern in his career of working at the intersection of law, culture, and evolving conversations around mental health and plant based therapies.

Today, his work is focused primarily in healthcare and regulatory law, business counsel, and dispute resolution, where his range of experience allows him to guide clients through situations that many times do not have simple or standard answers.

Approach & perspective

Bradley’s work is grounded in the belief that not every conflict requires escalation. Effective legal counsel requires careful assessment, clear communication, and the ability to understand both the legal and human dimensions of a situation.

As a former law professor, he led a selective, year long legal clinic where students worked directly on real cases under his guidance. That experience continues to shape his disciplined and mentorship driven approach to client work.

In addition to his legal practice, Bradley is involved in men’s specific leadership and personal development work through Project UNCivilized, where he serves as both legal counsel and board member. Over the course of his career he has sat on multiple other boards as well, including the Chacruna Institute’s Counsel for the Protection of Sacred Plants. This work has deepened his understanding of communication, accountability, and the interpersonal dynamics that often underlie legal disputes.

He also works with veterans and continues to represent a wide range of clients, including healthcare professionals, business owners, and organizations operating in complex environments. Over the course of his career, he has proudly represented multiple influential women leaders such as Winona LaDuke and others working at the intersection of community, health, and advocacy.

Across all of his work, there is a consistent focus on helping clients navigate complexity with clarity, integrity, and sound judgment.

Credentials & experience

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of Colorado School of Law, 1998

  • Bachelor of Arts, Georgia State University, 1993, Magna Cum Laude

Bar Admissions and Courts

  • State of Colorado

  • State of Georgia

  • United States District Courts

  • United States Courts of Appeals

Teaching and Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2014 to 2017

  • Founder and Director of a selective, year long legal clinic where students applied to work under his supervision and worked on active legal matters

His academic work emphasized applied legal training, mentorship, and preparing students to navigate real world legal complexity.

Professional Activities and Affiliations

  • Member, Colorado Bar Association

  • Member, Federal Bar Association

  • Member, Georgia Bar Association

  • Member, International Cannabis Bar Association

  • Member, National Native American Bar Association

Professional Experience and Roles

  • Founder and Principal, Bartlett Law Practice

  • Public interest litigator representing environmental causes and tribal nations

  • Longstanding counsel to tribal governments and Native organizations

  • General counsel and advisor to organizations in healthcare, wellness, and emerging industries

  • Board Member, Project UNCivilized

  • Mediator trained in traditional peace making approaches