Devon Bell is a seasoned attorney representing energy clients in a full range of oil and gas and natural resource development disputes. He regularly appears before state and federal courts, as well as regulatory bodies at all levels of government. Devon also has experience in environmental law, including the Clean Water Act.
Before joining Beatty & Wozniak’s team, he gained a broad range of litigation experience at various well-regarded defense firms in Denver. He handled civil, tort, construction defect, and workers’ compensation cases for clients, gaining critical courtroom experience, including jury selection, hearings, and trials.
Devon brings a results-oriented mindset to every matter. Whether resolving complex litigation, guiding clients through administrative hearings, or defending high-stakes claims, Devon takes a thoughtful approach to litigation. With experience spanning multiple states and jurisdictions, he understands how to navigate courtroom challenges and deliver practical, efficient outcomes.
A Colorado native and avid outdoorsman, Devon enjoys mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, and fly fishing. You can usually find him at a local brewery with his wife and two golden retrievers, Waffle and Palacsinta. He is also conversant in Spanish and Hungarian and is a former reserve player for a semi-professional indoor soccer team.
Education
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D.
- Law Review, Water Law Review, Senior Editor, 2012 – 2015
Colorado State University
- B.A. – 2012
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: Philosophy
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court District of New Mexico, 2025
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2015
- Colorado, 2015
- New Mexico, 2022
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association, Water Law Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Representative Experience
- Litigation and regulatory matters in multiple states, including Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.
- Appearances before state and federal regulatory agencies, including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Public Utilities Commission.
- Securing a defense verdict in a mold inhalation case in Colorado.
- Obtaining dismissal of landowner claims related to lay-flat water lines in Wyoming.
- Successfully defending an appeal in Colorado regarding the scope of an insurance contract and available coverage.
- Obtaining an award of attorneys’ fees for discovery violations in New Mexico.
- Negotiating favorable settlements in a wide range of commercial and energy-related disputes.
- Achieving a dismissal for failure to prosecute in U.S. District Court.
Published Works
University of Denver Water Law Review
- Vol. 17 Issue 1, Court report: Bounds v. New Mexico ex rel. D’Antonio – Fall 2013
- Vol. 17 Issue 1, Conference note: South Platte Forum: Digging In – Fall 2013
- Vol. 17 Issue 2, Conference note: RMLUI: Land Use Tools for a Water-Smart Future – Spring 2014
- Vol. 18 Issue 1, Court report: Nelson v. Brooks – Fall 2014
- Vol. 18 Issue 1, Court report: Telford Lands L.L.C. v. Cains – Fall 2014
- Vol. 18 Issue 2, Conference Note: CWC 2015 Annual Convention
- Vol. 18 Issue 2, Conference Note: CWC 2015 Annual Convention: Rethinking Colorado’s Water: Capital Ideas: Public. Private. Partnerships – Spring 2015
Denver Association of Professional Landmen Newsletter
- Montana Supreme Court Finds No Tribal Sovereign Immunity for Entity Created Under State Law – Summer 2023
- Say “Bye-Bye” to Chevron Deference: A Review of the United States Supreme Court’s Decision in Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo – Fall 2024