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 Documentation Basics to Build Your Business

Filed Under Business Law, General Business

You’ve got a great business idea and you even have start-up funds! But, do you know the essential documents you will need to retain? Whether you anticipate profits or losses in the first year or two, it is more important to properly document everything that occurs. Sloppy documentation and reporting can result in IRS audits,GoGo to Resource

Guidance Regarding Use of Trademarks as Search Engine Keywords

Filed Under Business Law, General Business, Intellectual Property

On March 8, 2011, in Network Automation, Inc. v. Advanced Sys. Concepts, Inc., 2011 WL 815806 (9th Cir. Mar. 8, 2011), the Ninth Circuit provided some insight as to whether using a competitor’s trademark as a search engine keyword constitutes trademark infringement. The dispute surrounds a common practice utilized by various search engines such asGoGo to Resource

Protections for Commercial Landlords in Colorado Against Mechanics’ Lien Claims For the Unauthorized Work Of Tenants

Filed Under Business Law, Real Estate, Risk Management/Litigation

It’s a situation that comes up again and again: the owner of a commercial property leases property to a tenant. The tenant then decides to remodel or refinish the premises to better suit the tenant’s business operations. The tenant hires a contractor who remodels the property but doesn’t get paid for the work. The landlordGoGo to Resource

Welcome to Business Law E-ssentials

Filed Under Business Law, Miscellaneous

At Altitude Community Law, our goal is to be your business law partner. One important way we partner with you is by giving you timely legal and practical information to help you run your business more efficiently. Our Business Law E-ssentials “BLawG” will offer articles on topics ranging from: Business Start-up General Business Real EstateGoGo to Resource

All Employers Can Be Impacted by Medical Marijuana

Filed Under Business Law, Employment

Medical marijuana is a hot topic in Colorado these days, and more and more Colorado companies are being impacted in one way or another by Colorado’s medical marijuana law. As an employer, what would you do if an employee was using medical marijuana? What are your rights as a business owner? What are the employee’sGoGo to Resource

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