Fred Long
About Fred Long
Fred Long is a lawyer based in Fort Collins, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Fred Long is recognized in the following practice area:
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott PC
Education: University of Wyoming, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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