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

XXX-Rated Cybersquatting and other Scary Trademark Infringement Problems

Filed Under Business Law, Intellectual Property

One of the many nightmares that haunt business owners these days is how to protect your intellectual property – your name, your trademarks, your brand – online. Consider the latest monster in the closet: a new top level domain name extension (“TLD”), .xxx, intended for use by the adult entertainment industry, is being rolled outGoGo to Resource

Creditors: Be Vigilant in Enforcing Promissory Notes

Filed Under Business Law, Miscellaneous

The Colorado Court of Appeals recently held that a lender’s ability to enforce its rights under a promissory note and deed of trust lapsed as a result of the lender’s failure to bring a lawsuit within applicable statute of limitations period. In Tidwell v. Bevan Properties, Ltd., Bevan Properties, LLC (“Bevan”) lent BLT Consulting (“BLT”)GoGo to Resource

Five Critical Estate Planning Documents for Everyone

Filed Under Business Law, Estate Planning

Although most people do not like to consider the thought of their own passing, delaying having a will prepared to control the distribution of your assets and a testamentary trust to appoint a guardian for your children is not a wise decision. In the event you die intestate (without a will), the state probate statutesGoGo to Resource

Disposable Limited Liability Companies -Possible Personal Liability for Members and Managers

Filed Under Business Law, Real Estate

Property owners commonly form limited liability companies (“LLCs”) for the purpose of developing, holding, or leasing investment or commercial properties. LLCs are used as the entity of choice due to their flexibility, ease of formation, and tax treatment. The thought behind holding the property in the name of the LLC, rather than in the nameGoGo to Resource

Investment Property Owners – You may qualify for a 1031 Exchange – But should you?

Filed Under Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate

An IRS 1031 exchange is a provision in the Internal Revenue Code that allows the owner of investment real estate to sell that property and to use the proceeds of the sale to purchase another investment property without paying capital gains taxes. There are specific requirements that must be followed for an investment property ownerGoGo to Resource

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