Real Estate

We continue to build on our long-standing reputation as one of the leading real estate firms in Colorado. Our real estate attorneys represent a diverse clientele involved in virtually every aspect of real property ownership and development.

Our expertise includes land acquisition and due diligence, entitlements, special districts, private and/or public finance, common interest communities, construction, leasing and sales. We have strong expertise in both water law and environmental law to support our real estate transaction clients. Further support is provided by our attorneys specializing in bankruptcy, receivership, and workouts.

Please explore the areas listed below for more information. Questions? Please contact one of our Real Estate Team attorneys.


Affordable Housing

Our attorneys have been deeply engaged in affordable housing issues for many years. We have advised developers, non-profit organizations and governments.

Construction

We have extensive experience and expertise in both public and private construction projects.

Commercial Leasing

Our Commercial Leasing Team has a tremendous breadth of experience in all forms of leases.

Environmental Law

We counsel clients regarding the environmental consequences and liabilities of governmental decisions, real estate transactions, land use planning, management and business plans and commercial transactions.

Lending and Commercial Foreclosures

We represent lenders and borrowers in all areas of commercial and real estate lending, workouts, and foreclosures.

Mixed Use, Condominiums and Planned Communities

We have one of the most experienced groups in the region involved in the formation and operation of common interest communities.

Receiverships

We are on the cutting edge of receivership law. We represent receivers and claimants in all types of proceedings

Real Estate Acquisition and Sales

We have extensive experience in the representation of clients in real property purchase and sales transactions.

Real Estate Litigation

We assist our clients in real estate disputes involving issues such as claims for breach of purchase and sale contracts or construction contracts, eminent domain, adverse possession, trespass and more.

Reorganization, Workouts, Bankruptcy

We represent creditors and lenders throughout the US in financial restructuring and resolvency proceedings.

Water Rights and Water Quality

Our water attorneys have represented individuals, ditch companies, state and municipal governments, special districts, lenders, and developers in water rights evaluation, acquisition, protection, and transfer.

Articles

New!They’re Baaaack! FHA Has Just Released New Condominium Regulations
by J. Christopher Kinsman and Adam P. Chenell

Finding public finance in these challenging times: TIFs, credits
by Daniel M. Minzer

Stabilization Of Housing Market Will Create Additional Public/Private Partnership Opportunities
by Rita M. Connerly and J. Christoher Kinsman

Green retrofitting existing buildings
by Jennifer L. Lufman

Issues in Receiverships of Residential Real Estate Development Projects 
by Caroline C. Fuller

Representative Clients

Adams County Housing Authority
Colorado and Santa Fe Land Company
Continuum Partners
Denver Housing Authority
Forest City
Lend Lease
Lowry Redevelopment Authority
McShane Companies (Chicago)
Opus Northwest
Red Peak Properties
Toll Brothers
Trammel Crow
Urban Ventures
U.S. Postal Service