David Closson

Shareholder - Transaction

Phone: 303.991.2000
Dave is a shareholder with Altitude Community Law and the head of our Business Law Group department. Dave is a Colorado Native, born in Boulder, with a law degree and MBA from CU. His years of running a business and handling real estate transactions is a perfect fit for associations. He is tenacious and tactical in accomplishing deals – no matter how small or large, and in the process he never fails to get the result the client wants.

Education:
B.A., Colorado State University – 1995
MBA, University of Colorado Leeds School of Business – 2002
Juris Doctorate, University of Colorado School of Law – 2002

Professional Organizations:
Community Associations Institute

Professional Organizations:
Community Association Institute

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

Recent Publications by David A. Closson

Association Landscape Considerations in the Age of Water Restrictions

With a light snow season this past winter, Colorado is facing historically low snowpack in the high country.  Less snowpack means drought conditions and less available irrigation water for landscaping use this summer. In an effort to conserve water, various municipalities have already imposed watering restrictions.  On March 25th  the Denver Board of Water CommissionersGo to Newsletter

Contract and Rule Reviews- What are they and Why do it?

Contracts and community rules are common documents for a homeowners association.  Whether your Association is hiring a community manager, landscape provider, painting company, accountant, pool maintenance service, or contractor for community repairs; a form agreement may be provided by the contractor to the Association.  Additionally, the Association’s governing documents typically include written rules.  When allegedGo to Newsletter

Amending Your Governing Documents – Does It Require a Homeowner Vote?

Outdated and burdensome provisions within the HOA’s governing documents can serve to hinder operations and create confusion.  Common examples include developer rights that no longer apply to the community, outdated assessment restrictions, and a lack of utilization of technological advances. The issue of outdated governing documents is especially important given the extensive recent legislative changesGo to Newsletter
Is finding a parking space in your community challenging?  Condominium and townhome-style communities often have open parking lots which may include individually assigned parking spaces and/or parking spaces which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.    Such communities commonly adopt parking rules that aim to increase safety, improve the flow of traffic, and maximizeGoGo to Blog