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

Commercial Tenants: Understand Your Lease

The Supreme Court of Colorado recently held a shopping mall tenant responsible for a slip and fall accident that occurred on ice in the shopping center’s parking lot. In Constable v. Northglenn, LLC, 248 P.3d 714 (Colo. 2011), the Court sided with the landlord /wner of the shopping mall and found that an indemnity provisionGoGo to Blog

Employers Don’t Jeopardize the At-Will Status of Your Employees

Filed Under Business Law, Employment

Since Colorado is an “at-will” state, employers in Colorado are generally free to terminate the employment of an employee at any time, with or without cause. Exceptions arise if there is an employment contract governing the employee’s employment or a pattern of behavior by the employer that sets employee expectations for continued employment. One ofGoGo to Blog

For Business Owners – Time is money

Filed Under Business Law, Risk Management/Litigation

We’ve all heard the old saying that “time is money” but that is especially true if you are a closely held business owner whose time is already limited. Lawsuits of any kind can take up a huge amount of a business owners’ time and energy. Preparation for depositions, producing documents and being in court forGoGo to Blog

Choosing a Business Entity in Colorado

Filed Under Business Law, Start-Up

In Colorado, the most common entities for new businesses are the sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company; and corporation. When considering which structure is right for your new business you should consider the following factors: (i) the extent owners are protected from personal liability; (ii) your desired management structure; (iii) the easeGoGo to Blog

Employee or Independent Contractor? Considerations for Business Owners

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

When making staffing and hiring decisions, one question companies commonly face is whether to engage independent contractors or employees. While using independent contractors has its benefits (such as not having to pay payroll taxes for those individuals), it can carry legal risks if a person is misclassified as an independent contractor as opposed to anGoGo to Blog

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