Meet the Attorneys
Cummings & Petrone LLC specializes in criminal defense, DUI/DWAI and traffic related issues, juvenile counsel, personal injury, and landlord/tenant disputes. Our combined litigation experience enables us to provide quality legal representation throughout all aspects of the justice system.
NICHOLAS G. CUMMINGS
Attorney
Nick Cummings grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and after turning eighteen he enlisted in the Air National Guard. In 2002, he transferred to Colorado to attend the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) where he double majored in political science and
history. While attending UNC, Nick was a starter on the rugby team. His team won the 2005 Division II national championship and was the national runner-up in 2006. In 2006, Nick was given a merit scholarship to Gonzaga School of Law. While at Gonzaga he clerked for the Honorable Michael P. Price and completed an internship with the Alaska Department of Law. While attending Gonzaga School of Law, Nick was given an honorable discharge from the National Guard as a Staff Sergeant.
In 2006 Nick was accepted into Gonzaga School of Law on a merit scholarship. While at Gonzaga he clerked for the Honorable Michael P. Price and completed an internship with the Alaska Department of Law. Nick prosecuted traffic and misdemeanor cases in Fairbanks Alaska. While attending Gonzaga Nick was given an honorable discharge from the National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. He separated from the military to focus on his legal career.
After graduation from Gonzaga, Nick took and passed the Colorado bar examination in 2009. In January of 2010 he moved to the island of Kauai. While at Kauai, Nick clerked for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the Kauai County government. While there Nick assisted with their civil forfeiture division. In April 2010 Nick accepted a job with the 8th Judicial District as a deputy district attorney in Fort Collins, Colorado. For seven and a half years Nick conducted and completed jury trials from petty trespass to murder in the first degree.
In 2017 Nick left the district attorney’s office and formed a partnership with Joseph J. Petrone. Nick and Joe hope to offer their years of public service to individuals in the Northern Colorado community.
In his spare time Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Their love is camping and they hope to visit all of the 53 National Parks by the time his children graduate high school.
JOSEPH J. PETRONE
Attorney
Joe was born in Wyoming, but spent much of his childhood in southeast Asia where he graduated from Jakarta International School in Indonesia. He then moved to Fort Collins to attend Colorado State University. After graduating, he moved back to his
home state for law school where he graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law. Joe was the Director of the Defender Aid Program in law school and defended indigent clients throughout the state, practicing in both trial and appellate cases and even arguing before the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Although his Wyoming roots run deep, Mr. Petrone was eager to return to Fort Collins to continue his legal career. He spent the next ten years at the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office where he cultivated extensive trial practice and courtroom experience. He’s handled thousands of criminal cases spanning from the lowest petty offense to the most complex crimes in our system. In 2017 he and Nick formed the Law Firm of Cummings & Petrone, LLC in 2017.
Joe has extensive knowledge in the area of criminal law and has personally handled cases involving all levels of traffic, misdemeanor, and felony charges. He knows the importance of having a skilled trial attorney help you navigate the legal process. His experience as a prosecutor and familiarity with the law enforcement agencies in Northern Colorado give him unique insight when negotiating cases. Often times, cases can be settled favorably without having to go through a trial, but Joe is well equipped to take a case to trial in order to achieve the best results for his clients.
In his spare time, Joe enjoys spending time with his family, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a good book, and like all Colorado residents, anything outdoors.
SARAH KIRK
Paralegal
Sarah has been an integral part of the firm since its founding in 2017. As the first point of contact for many clients, Sarah oversees scheduling, handles court correspondences and inquiries, drafts and files motions, and ensures clients are informed at every stage
of the case. Sarah plays a vital role in ensuring each case moves forward efficiently and effectively with a deep understanding of the legal system and practical knowledge of procedural requirements, including fees, deadlines, and document preparation. Sarah is especially well-versed in the processes of the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles. She regularly assists clients in navigating complex issues related to driving privileges, including license reinstatement, administrative hearings, and compliance with DMV mandates. In addition to her legal expertise, Sarah brings empathy, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every aspect of her role. While she is currently working toward a career in nursing, she is thrilled to be back with the firm and remains committed to supporting clients and attorneys alike until she begins nursing school. In her free time she enjoys being outside with her two cattle dogs, Hank and Halle.
BRAD ALLIN
Law Offices of Brad Allin of Counsel with Cummings & Petrone Attorneys at Law
Brad is a well-known and very respected attorney who has been representing clients in Northern Colorado for over 44 years. He handles only DUI cases. He has helped literally thousands of clients with their most difficult problems. He knows the ins and outs of the
court system, the people and the law. He is an excellent trial attorney who knows how jurors think about DUI cases and what it takes to get a favorable settlement from the DA or a trial win in the courtroom. Of his last 7 trial cases (all DUIs) he has gotten Not Guilty verdicts in 6 of them. If you hire Brad, you will also get an experienced staff who will keep you updated at all stages of your case. You can talk to Brad at any time, by phone or face to face in the office. He offers a free consultation.