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

Business Owners: Are Your Independent Contractors Actually Employees?

Filed Under Business Law, Employment

The Colorado Court of Appeals recently considered the issue of whether a company’s independent contractor qualified as a “covered employee” for unemployment tax liability purposes. In Softrock Geological Services, Inc. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office the court considered whether an individual who provided oil and gas well site services to a geological services company wasGoGo to Resource

Survey Says the Front Range of Colorado is a Great Place to Do Business

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

A recent survey of over 6,000 small business owners nationwide by Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, found that small business owners in Colorado are some of the most optimistic in the country – 9th overall. Other findings include that our state is one of the most business-friendly in the country by various measures. GoGo to Resource

Cyber Security Awareness for Small Businesses: What’s In Your Data Security Plan?

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

Information technology experts agree that small businesses are at high risk for hacking and other cyber security risks. Alan Wlasuk, managing partner of 403 Web Security, explains the details of why small businesses are not immune from attack. Contrary to the impression left by frequent media reports of hacking and data security breaches involving largeGoGo to Resource

Purchasing a Home? Hire an Attorney.

Filed Under Business Law, Real Estate

The Denver Post reports that the local housing market is showing signs of improvement as both the demand for houses and the number of houses under contract is significantly up from the prior year. There is no doubt that favorable interest rates are helping to fuel this activity in the residential real estate market. AlthoughGoGo to Resource

Considerations when Selling a Family Business

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

A recent article in the Miami Herald indicates that as many as 90% of all companies in the United States are family-owned. The article proposes several questions that owners of family-owned businesses should consider when contemplating the sale of the family business. Why are you considering the sale? Clearly identifying the reason for the saleGoGo to Resource

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