About

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist our clients in achieving their appropriate business and personal objectives, while protecting them from reasonably avoidable risk.


We recognize that we are not insurers; however, our function is to acquaint our clients with the alternatives available to them.


We consider that the ethics of our profession are an essential part of our involvement in the affairs of our clients.


The rule of law will be honored in our counsel to clients and in the conduct of our practice.


We regard our work as a service to our clients and count our practice as among the helping

professions.


We expect to be positive influences in helping our clients meet their goals.


We pledge to do no harm and to endeavor to accomplish that which is beneficial. We strive for mastery of detail in our work, recognizing that attention to detail is the hallmark of our care for our clients

and their interests.


We pledge that we will not be guilty of "overlawyering". We will look for win/win opportunities in every situation.


We expect a high level of professional competence from each person working in our office and encourage attendance at continuing education programs and professional journal reading.


We are conscious of our limitations and refer matters to specialists when we lack the skill and/or knowledge to address our client's needs.


We pledge to do our fair share of pro bono work, recognizing our responsibility to assist in making legal services available to all persons regardless of their station or circumstance in life. Correspondingly, we pledge to treat each client with dignity as we try to respond to his or her human potential and not just to the

present condition of the person.


We intend to operate our firm in a sound and businesslike fashion having due regard for the prompt payment of our just obligations. likewise we have the right to expect prompt payment of the statements we render for the services we provide. We expect to be reasonably compensated for the work we do commensurate with the education, experience and ethical guidelines applicable to each member of our staff.

Aiming to provide quality service; a welcoming environment; professional expertise; and outstanding quality.

Attorneys

Secure Exceptional Representation 

Conerly & Callahan dedicates time to grasp each client's distinct needs and collaborates closely to create a successful strategy, ensuring that every case receives the attention it deserves. Reach out to the office today to arrange a consultation.

Mindi L. Conerly-Millican, Esq.

Admitted to Practice Law in Colorado: 2002
Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Tulsa College of Law: 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from Truman State University: 1998
Minor: Justice Systems

Mindi is a dedicated attorney based in Montrose, Colorado, specializing in estate planning, probate administration and litigation, property disputes, real estate transactions, contractual disputes, complex business transactions and guidance.


With over two decades of experience, she has built a reputation for her expertise in navigating through her clients' most complex legal needs.

Mindi is known for her collaborative approach to the practice of law, working closely with her clients, and local stakeholders, to drive impactful legal solutions. She has successfully represented numerous clients in litigation and negotiations. In 2024, Mindi became a certified mediator with Colorado Bar Association. She has started offering

mediation services through a branch of Conerly & Callahan known as Clear Outcomes, while continuing her civil law practice which she has successfully operated since 2006.


Outside of her legal practice, Mindi is passionate about travelling. She has experienced many areas and cultures of the world, always bringing back to our firm the joys of those travels.


Mindi's dedication to her clients and her community exemplifies her belief that law can be a powerful tool for positive change.

Ryan F. Callahan, Esq.

Admitted to Practice in Colorado: 2008
Juris Doctor (JD) from Albany Law School at Union University: 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from Siena College: 2004

Ryan is a civil practitioner based in Montrose, Colorado, specializing in property disputes and litigation, land use, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant law, business and contractual transactions, construction defect actions, and complex estate litigation.


With over 15 years of experience, Ryan is committed to advocating for his clients' interests and ensuring that their goals are met with efficiency and care.


After earning his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School at Union University, in Albany, New York, Ryan moved to Montrose to begin his career as Mindi's first legal associate with Overholser & Conerly, where he honed his skills in transactional law, litigation, and landlord/tenant law. In 2011, Ryan partnered with Mindi, creating Conerly &

Callahan, the law firm that they have cultivated with pride ever since.


Ryan is known for his compassionate approach, taking the time to understand each client's unique situation and guiding them through the legal process with care and expertise. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and actively participates in community outreach programs that provide legal assistance to underserved populations.


In addition to his legal practice, Ryan enjoys taking advantage of the Colorado backcountry and spending time with his family. Ryan believes in maintaining a balanced life, but also finds that attorneys play a major role by lessening the stresses and burdens that their clients feel as they navigate their legal needs.


Whether you need guidance through a complex legal issue or representation in court, Ryan is dedicated to providing personalized and effective legal solutions.


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