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

CONTRACTS COMPETENCE: Termination

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

Want to avoid a future lawsuit about your contract? Make sure it has a clear, reasonable termination clause. Lawsuits are, unfortunately, a common outcome when the parties to a contract don’t have any other way to get out of a contract they’re unhappy with, or when they don’t agree on who gets paid for whatGoGo to Resource

2012 Legislative Wrap-up for Colorado Business Owners

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

Several bills favorable to business owners have passed into law this legislative session. For details and links to specific bills see the weekly Legislative Status Report from the Jefferson County Business Lobby. The following is a brief summary of new laws impacting businesses that will go into effect this year: HB12-1029 Economic stimulus personal propertyGoGo to Resource

Colorado Secretary of State Announces Launch of New Uniform Commercial Code Filing System

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

The Colorado Secretary of State recently announced the launching of a new filing and searching system for Uniform Commercial Code filings in Colorado. The new system eliminates traditional paper filings and requires UCC forms to be filed online. The system is designed to save businesses time and money by enhancing and streamlining the process forGoGo to Resource

CONTRACTS COMPETENCE: Indemnification

Filed Under Business Law, Risk Management/Litigation

One of the most mysterious – and important – clauses found in many standard contracts is the indemnification clause. What is indemnification? And how can you tell whether the clause is favorable to your business or to the other side? Indemnification is like private insurance. It’s usually an agreement by one party to indemnify, orGoGo to Resource

Fair Housing Refresher for New Landlords

Filed Under Business Law, Real Estate

Recent surveys confirm that vacancy rates are falling across the Denver Metro area, yet new housing construction is not yet expanding. This means apartments and rental homes are becoming increasingly attractive business opportunities. The Governor has proclaimed April Fair Housing Month in Colorado, to celebrate the 44th anniversary of the passage of the federal FairGoGo to Resource

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