Law Articles

Opportunity Many folks have benefited from the expansion of oil and gas exploration and development in Northern Colorado. There are several elements to this opportunity that need to be understood. Mineral Interests Ownership of land does not necessarily mean the landowner owns all the subsurface rights. A determination of the subsurface or mineral interests must […]

The right to a ditch easement is recognized under the Colorado Constitution and statutory law. The Colorado Supreme Court has held a ditch easement includes the rights to “inspect, operate, maintain and repair the ditch” and the rights of ingress and egress over the burdened estate. [more…] A ditch easement can arise by condemnation, grant […]

I represented an owner who hired a contractor to build a large equestrian center. The roofing was put on upside down! The result was that water leaked into the building, soaking the insulation, which in turn fell on the floor in great sheets, damp, smelly and a general mess. The resulting litigation involved the owner, […]