Real Estate Law Section

Monitors and reports on judicial, legislative and other developments that affect the practice of real estate law. The goal of the section is to promote, clarify and educate members concerning issues arising in Colorado real estate law. The section keeps its members informed through quarterly real estate newsletters, special columns in The Colorado Lawyer, and numerous legal education programs, including approximately six workshops per year, quarterly topical luncheons and an annual symposium that provides a unique opportunity to learn and to renew acquaintances with fellow real estate lawyers. All Colorado lawyers with an interest in real estate can benefit from joining this section.

The 2009/2010 CBA Section Chair: Jerri L. Jenkins

CBA Staff Liaison: Dana Collier Smith
dcolliersmith@cobar.org

2009 CLE Discount Coupon

HOLD THE DATE - 2010 REAL ESTATE SYMPOSIUM, JULY 15-17 IN SNOWMASS!

2009-10 Topical CLE Luncheon Dates

September 3, 2009 at Maggiano's Denver Pavilions
"What Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Closing the Equity Gap in Real Estate Development: Using HUD/FHA Financing, Economic Stimulus Funds and Tax Credits" -- John K. Carson, Esq., Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Denver 

October 8, 2009 at Maggiano's Tech Center
"What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know About Water Title and Due Diligence" -- Bridget A. McCann, Esq., Denver

November 5, 2009 at Maggiano's Denver Pavilions
“Title Examinations: The Good, The Bad, the Ugly” -- Julia T. Waggener, Esq., Waggener & Foster, LLP, Denver

December 3, 2009 at Maggiano's Tech Center
"What Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Ancillary Probate, Title in Trusts, Medicaid Planning and other Selected Probate Topics” -- David W. Kirch, Esq., David W. Kirch, PC, Aurora

January 7, 2010 at Maggiano's Denver Pavilions
"Tricks of the Trade or Traps for the Unwary: What Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Standard Forms, Terms of Art and Relevant Statutes" -- Diane B. Davies, Esq., Faegre & Benson, LLP

February 4, 2010 at Maggiano's Tech Center
March 4, 2010 at Maggiano's Denver Pavilions
April 1, 2010 at Maggiano's Tech Center
May 6, 2010 at Maggiano's Denver Pavilions

Upcoming CLE Real Estate Programs

Colorado Real Estate Practice Course, September 15, 2009 thru November 17, 2009 
Legal and Practical Strategies for Surviving Hard Times, October 1, 2009

Check the CBA CLE website at http://www.cobar.org/index.cfm/ID/20023/ for information on Real Estate online programs and publications.

Articles Needed For Publication In The Colorado Lawyer

The Real Estate Section encourages all aspiring authors to contribute articles (or even just ideas for articles) for publication in the real estate column of The Colorado Lawyer.  Articles submitted need to provide a balanced discussion of new, developing or interesting areas relating to the practice of real estate law in Colorado or nationally.  To encourage your creative energy, the Real Estate Section will honor the best real estate article published in The Colorado Lawyer during 2008/2009 with a stipend of $500 to the contributing author or firm.  Articles should be submitted to Randy Alt at Otten Johnson (ralt@ottenjohnson.com) for consideration.