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

Negotiation Preparation

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

Under what circumstances does it make sense to hire a lawyer to help you prepare for a negotiation? Smart businesspeople know that those who are the most prepared for a negotiation typically achieve the best outcome. Hiring a lawyer to prepare for a negotiation – whether mediation, arbitration, or an informal face-to-face meeting – positionsGoGo to Resource

Cybersecurity: A Top Business Concern

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

For the first time data security is the most prevalent concern among both corporate general counsel and directors, according to the 2012 “Law and the Boardroom” survey by FTI Consulting and Corporate Board Member. Data security ranked higher than even operational risk or loss of reputation. The reasons why cybersecurity weighs so heavily on theGoGo to Resource

Legislation Targets House Flippers

Filed Under Business Law, Real Estate

As the housing market continues to improve, we are seeing increased activity with respect to the purchase of residential units by investors. Such investing is being utilized by large corporations as well as individuals with one or two investment properties. In addition, house flipping, which experienced widespread popularity before the burst of the housing bubble,GoGo to Resource

CONTRACTS COMPETENCE: Boilerplate Pitfalls

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

Why hire a lawyer to draft a contract when so many forms are available on the internet? Because “boilerplate” — standard clauses, usually found at the end of contracts – offer many pitfalls for unwary parties who don’t fully understand what these clauses mean. One classic problem we often see with boilerplate in contracts draftedGoGo to Resource

Business Resources in Northern Colorado

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

Signs of recovering business growth are multiplying in the Fort Collins area and Northern Colorado. The Northern Colorado Business Report recently reported on the significant growth in lending to businesses by the 13 largest commercial banks who do business in Northern Colorado. Over one billion more in loans were made in the first quarter ofGoGo to Resource

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