David Closson, Author at Altitude Community Law

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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 – Since 2010

Admitted In:
Colorado

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

Recent Publications by David A. Closson

Dot Brand Program Advances with Launch of the Trademark Clearinghouse

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) opened the Trademark Clearinghouse system on March 26. The Trademark Clearinghouse is intended to give trademark holders and brand administrators the opportunity for protection against trademark infringement arising out of the new generic top level domain (gTLD, or “Dot Brand”) program. gTLD means the top levelGoGo to Resource

Social Media Awareness for Business Owners

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

As social media use becomes an increasingly critical tool for business success, business owners need to increase their awareness of the potential unintended legal consequences of using social media. Business owners can find themselves and their employees inadvertently violating laws and regulations while using, or regulating the use of, social media. Recent cases show howGoGo to Resource

New Business Incubator in Northern Colorado

Filed Under Business Law, Start-Up

The Northern Colorado Business Report has reported that the University of Northern Colorado intends to launch a new business incubator. The incubator will be aimed at mentoring the owners of new startup businesses in an effort to foster economic development in the area. The program will assist entrepreneurs throughout Northern Colorado and offer a wideGoGo to Resource

Don’t Get Burned by State “I-9” Equivalent

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

With more and more talk at the federal level about immigration reform, most employers are focused on federal compliance when hiring. Specifically the I-9 form created in the 1980s to stem the tide of illegal immigration. Don’t forget to use the new I-9 form which became effective March 8, 2013! In addition to the federalGoGo to Resource

Ten Tips When Firing an Employee

Filed Under Business Law, Employment

It is never easy to fire an employee, but if you are in this position there are a few pointers that, if followed, will minimize potential claims against your company. You don’t have to give a reason since Colorado is an “at-will” state, but it’s a good idea to have a good reason before firing;GoGo to Resource

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