Real Estate and Natural Resources – Entity Organization:

Co-counsel for an owner/developer with respect to partnership and profit sharing arbitration claims raised by a minority interest holder regarding a $100M+ mixed-use Denver infill development, resulting in dismissal of the claims and a Judgment adverse to the claimant.

Lead counsel for Colorado tenancy in common commercial real estate ownership groups with respect to $3M+ in investor member claims, resulting in favorable settlements and membership interest buy-outs.

Lead defense counsel for a development group with respect to $60M in claims involving five litigation matters by a joint venturer associated with $200M+ mixed-use commercial mall development in Colorado, resulting in dismissal of the claims and a favorable settlement for the development group devoid of personal liability.

Lead counsel for a Colorado development group with respect to amendment and restructuring of a $10M finance settlement arrangement with a joint venturer, resulting in contractual modifications favorable to the development group.

Lead counsel for Chaffee County landowners in defense of $500K+ in water rights and delivery disputes with other homeowner association members and property owners, resulting in a favorable settlement and implementation of a monitoring framework and revised water quality and system measures.

Lead defense counsel of a majority owner/operator with respect to six litigation matters initiated by a minority partner involving the development of Nebraska sand resources for natural gas fracking, resulting in dismissal of the claims and a premium sale of the $60M+ joint venture.

Lead defense counsel on behalf of a Wyoming ranch owner/operator in the defense of $20M+ in arbitration claims by a minority interest holder with respect to a wind power development, resulting in summary judgment and dismissal of the claims.

Co-counsel on behalf of a Washington affordable housing developer with respect to profit-sharing and management claims raised by a minority interest holder regarding $100M+ in developments, resulting in dismissal of the claims.

Lead counsel for a California real estate investment syndicator with respect to $9M in claims relating to five investor members, resulting in favorable settlements and membership interest buy-outs.

Lead defense counsel for an ownership group with respect to member investor litigation regarding scope of Manager authority for sale transaction purposes related to the sale of a $9M commercial shopping center in Texas, resulting in dismissal of the claims and a completed sale transaction to a third party.