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Volpe Law Provides strategic representation in commercial litigation, real estate, and general counsel matters for 7- and 8- figure companies.
we are a Denver, Co AREA LAW FIRM specializing in commercial litigation. construction law. and real estate law.
Volpe Law delivers exceptional civil litigation and legal counsel for businesses and individuals. We specialize in construction disputes, real estate matters, and contract issues. Whether you need representation, contract drafting, or strategic advice, we provide candid guidance and effective solutions for your legal challenges.
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What are the biggest risks businesses take when they operate without general counsel?
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Volpe Law handles a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters, whether in pre-litigation, mediation, arbitration, or court.
Real Estate disputes can involve a variety of claims. Pre-litigation disputes and claims we frequently handle involve boundary and easement disputes, neighbor disputes, adverse possession, HOA disputes, etc.
Volpe Law both prosecutes construction disputes and defends builders, contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors. There is a complex body of law in Colorado governing construction disputes.
Partnership, LLC, fraud, and breach of contract disputes occur every day within companies. Sometimes, businesses need to sue each other for contractual and other violations.
Contracts and quasi-contracts come in all forms from oral and verbal agreements, to written and signed agreements, to oral modifications after the fact, to promises that are not delivered upon.
Commercial torts involve business-related harm for which another person or business is liable. These types of claims can include civil theft, fraud, defamation, intentional interference, conversion, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, business disparagement, and more.
The mechanics’ lien statute in Colorado provides a powerful tool to contractors and suppliers when they provide labor or material to improve someone else’s real property and are not paid.
Our Contract and Transactional Practice involves counseling clients on any number of questions related to contractual and business relationships. Contracts of all sorts are one of the heaviest sources of disputes and litigation in Colorado.
We offer a complimentary discovery call and we’ll gladly discuss your case with you at your convenience. Contact us today to request an appointment with one of our attorneys. Appointments subject to attorney availability.
Construction projects are complex undertakings, involving multiple parties and timelines. Costs are significant, the timelines are often lengthy, and each phase depends on the others in the project involved to uphold their responsibilities.
When one party fails to uphold their responsibilities, delays or cost overruns occur, if one party’s oversight leads to permitting issues, or if someone’s negligence causes an injury on-site, the entire project grinds to a halt.
What is your recourse when your construction project turns into a quagmire of delays and un-budgeted-for costs? Can you recover damages if one of your project partners’ negligence costs you money?
At Volpe Law, LLC, our focus is on the needs of construction contractors, property owners, developers, and investors. As skilled legal professionals, we work within Colorado and federal laws governing land use and construction project management to achieve your goals, whether it’s negotiating a favorable solution out of court or taking the matter before a judge and jury.
When someone else’s mistakes cost you time and money, sometimes the only solution is to initiate legal action. You deserve the best quality representation from a legal team that knows how to win.
That’s us. At Volpe Law, LLC, we appreciate the blood, sweat, and cash you’ve poured into your project, and we’re here to help protect everything you’ve worked so hard for. We analyze your situation and give you the right advice for your best move forward.
With decades of combined legal experience, our litigation team has seen just about everything. We know how to handle complex claims involving multiple parties and are very familiar with common objections made by the other side and what it takes to win.
The construction litigation process is more than just filing a lawsuit for damages. In fact, the process may be resolved without the need to sue, but only if you act fast, and talk to our Colorado contraction litigation lawyers as soon as you hit a snag.
Many times, we’re able to resolve the matter by drafting and sending the other party a letter of intent to sue. This lets them know you’re serious about your interests and prepared to fight for the resolution you deserve. A letter of intent to sue is essentially a warning to the other party that you will go to court if the matter cannot be resolved.
We may recommend mediation sessions, guided negotiations between you and the other party, with the goal of finding common ground and an acceptable compromise. Or, if your construction contract has an arbitration clause for dispute resolution, we build a case to present to the arbitrator on your behalf.
Trust the Volpe Law litigators to manage all aspects of your claim, from exploring your legal options to collecting evidence and testimony to support your position and drafting and filing all the accompanying motions necessary to pursue your claim.
As we progress through the civil litigation process and the facts of the matter clarify, the other party may be more amenable to a negotiated settlement. If not, rest assured that we prepare your case anticipating a trial, so we’re always prepared.
What kind of construction dispute are you facing? From cost overruns to delays and defects, trust the construction litigation attorneys from Volpe Law, LLC to resolve the matter efficiently and effectively. Call our firm today for a case review.
Volpe Law handles civil litigation and commercial disputes across every district court in Colorado. That means wherever your matter gets filed, you have counsel who knows the court.
We appear regularly in Denver County District Court, Jefferson County District Court, Arapahoe County District Court, Douglas County District Court, El Paso County District Court, and Summit County District Court. We also handle matters in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado when litigation moves to the federal level. And beyond those courts, we practice statewide. If it’s a Colorado district court, we’re there.
In-house counsel shopping for outside litigation support needs more than a firm with a good website. You need attorneys who know the local rules, have tried cases in front of the judges on your docket, and can step in without a lengthy ramp-up. That’s what Volpe Law offers.
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Our FAQ section addresses the most common questions we hear from clients, providing straightforward answers to help demystify the legal process. While these answers provide a helpful starting point, every case is unique. There’s no substitute for personalized legal advice tailored to your specific situation. Ready for detailed guidance? Contact Volpe Law for a complimentary discovery call where we can discuss your case directly and develop a strategy that works for you.
Yes, even though Colorado law doesn’t require Limited Liability Companies to have an operating agreement, developing one helps clearly define the roles and responsibilities of partners and investors and provides a structure for resolving disputes. An operating agreement can also assign management responsibilities and profit distribution, and the more clearly you define these (and account for any unusual occurrences), the less likely it is that disagreements between partners will impact business operations. Without an operating agreement, your business operations could flounder. Our Colorado business lawyer can develop an operating agreement that suits your needs and business goals.
Bylaws are internal rules governing the operations of a business entity. They outline the roles and responsibilities of key players (C-suite directors, company officers, and the board of directors) and the procedures for voting and holding meetings. Bylaws are the essential framework of business operations and help your business remain compliant with Colorado regulations. They also provide an avenue for dispute resolution and maintaining the organizational structure. Although bylaws aren’t legally required for a corporation to operate in Colorado, they serve as a valuable roadmap for overall business operations and provide a framework for growth and change.
Yes, you can form a business in Colorado and operate in another state, although your entity must comply with that state’s registration requirements. Our Colorado business lawyer can explain how to form your business in Colorado, your “domestic state,” then register as a “foreign” business entity in any other state where you conduct business activities. Failure to register as a foreign entity and failure to comply with that state’s licensing regulations, tax payments, and other laws can result in heavy fines and even restrictions on enforcing contracts.
Colorado courts review the terms of the non-compete agreement to determine if they are reasonable given the circumstances, considering scope, geographic limitations, and duration. Our Colorado business litigation lawyer can develop a strong argument supporting your position to enforce your employment agreements, clarifying for the court how these agreements protect your legitimate business operations and proprietary, sensitive information. While non-compete agreements may not place undue hardship on the employee, we can develop a strong case affirming the need for your agreement’s specific terms.
Yes, if the verbal agreement meets the essential elements of an oral contract, then it can be enforced as such in a Colorado court. However, it can be more difficult to prove the existence and the specific terms of the agreement without written documentation affirming your verbal agreement. Additionally, some types of contracts, such as certain real estate transactions, may not be valid unless they’re written. Consult our Colorado contracts lawyer about how to best create a case proving the existence of your verbal contract, which can include witness testimony and the conduct of both parties after the agreement was made.
Yes, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation (guided negotiations) or arbitration (in which each side presents their case to a deciding arbitrator) are frequently used to resolve business disputes and address breach of contract damages. Negotiations may be either between the two parties or handled on behalf of each party by their respective attorneys. Resolving disputes through ADR, rather than in court, can preserve business relationships, which is important to many people involved in partnership, shareholder, or vendor disputes. You also have more control over the process in ADR than you do in a trial.
Business lawsuits can take as little as a few months to resolve (if both parties are open to mediation and can negotiate a compromise out of court) to several years, depending on the complexity of the legal matters involved in the case and whether the case involves multiple plaintiffs (like a class action or mass tort claim). A discovery process involving thousands of pages of documents or the deposition of hundreds of witnesses naturally takes longer than a case with simple issues and a relatively lower value. Our Colorado business litigation lawyer can often negotiate a favorable out-of-court settlement, sparing you a prolonged trial.
Construction defects and breach of contract are the two most common types of construction disputes, although delays or cost overruns for a project can also result in legal action. Failure to comply with building codes or zoning regulations can also spell legal trouble, although your trouble may be with the state or municipal government and not a business partner or vendor. Good contracts, ones that include a clause for dispute resolution, can help avoid miscommunications that lead to disputes. Our Colorado construction lawyer can draft and review contracts between developers, investors, vendors, and materials suppliers to address each party’s responsibility and include provisions for dealing with cost overruns, delays, and repairing any construction defects.
Yes, if the construction delays resulted from a breach of contract or negligence on the part of a contractor, subcontractor, or other involved party, then yes, you can file a suit for damages you incurred as a result. Our Colorado construction lawyer can assess the financial impact of the cost overruns and determine a fair amount for liquidated damages or other compensation. We build a case proving that the delay was unjustified, caused financial harm, and directly resulted from the contractor’s actions (or inaction).
Liquidated damages specify a predetermined amount of compensation payable to one party if the other party breaches specific terms of a contract, including causing a delay in a construction or development project. Including a liquidated damages clause helps reduce lengthy disputes over damages owed and can serve as a preventative measure. For a liquidated damages clause to be enforceable, the amount must reflect a reasonable estimate of probable loss at the time the contract was formed; liquidated damages aren’t typically used punitively.
As a dedicated, community-based law firm, we draw on our connections with the community and our unique talents to provide personalized, comprehensive legal services to our clients. Our team enjoys making a positive difference for our clients by offering candid legal counsel, tenacious representation, and evaluation of legal risk.
Attorneys at Volpe Law have been competitively selected to the Super Lawyers 2023 Colorado Rising Stars List which is a prestigious distinction that only the top 2.5% of attorneys receive. Volpe Law has also been named a Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion. Our attorneys are experienced in a variety of sectors and licensed in various courts to meet the needs of our diverse client-base.
Volpe Law is committed to innovative solutions to meet our clients’ challenging legal needs. Innovative solutions at Volpe Law means offering high-quality services to clients, implementing new ways of delivering and accessing those services, and finding creative solutions to the most complex and challenging legal issues.
We strive to candidly inform you up front, before you make any financial commitments, whether we think our services are going to be worth the investment. We rely on our courtroom experience and legal knowledge to educate you on the legal processes and laws that will determine the outcome of your case so you are able to make informed decisions.
We rely on our courtroom experience and legal knowledge to educate you on the legal processes and laws that will determine the outcome of your case so you are able to make informed decisions.
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We offer a complimentary discovery call and we’ll gladly discuss your case with you at your convenience. Contact us today to request an appointment with one of our attorneys. Appointments subject to attorney availability.
Volpe Law is committed to answering your questions about Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Construction, Business Litigation, Breach of Contract, Tort Litigation, Mechanics’ Liens, and Contract Review & Drafting in Colorado.
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