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Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Colorado

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

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Real Estate - Colorado

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What the Team is Known For

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP is a standout firm that remains a top choice for clients on a range of property-related matters. The firm draws on a bench of highly experienced attorneys who excel in all areas of real estate, including finance, zoning and construction. Its experience spans large scale and mixed-use residential, commercial and retail development. The practice group works with a diverse client base that includes developers, contractors and REITs, and demonstrates formidable strength across a range of sectors including hospitality, leisure and healthcare.

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Work Highlights

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Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP represented McWhinney, in its $95 million acquisition of the Thompson Hotel in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood.

Strengths

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Brownstein attorneys are strategic partners and thinkers. They bring tremendous value to any situation.
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Notable Practitioners

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Aaron Hyatt
Aaron Hyatt assists developers and property management companies, among other clients. He handles acquisitions, leases and developments.
Aaron is a great communicator. He understands issues so quickly and one of his great strengths is his ability to articulate issues to his clients.
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Bruce A James
Bruce James is a distinguished practitioner noted for his expertise in hospitality developments. He also handles issues relating to mixed-use, residential and commercial projects.
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Carolynne White
Carolynne White maintains her standing as one of Colorado's most esteemed zoning and land use lawyers. Her expertise spans all manner of commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.
Carolynne is a strategic thinker and doer. The level of service and sophistication that she offers is extremely high.
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Blair Lichtenfels
Blair Lichtenfels, chair of the firm’s real estate department, is recognised for her expertise in land use and zoning compliance, with a particular focus on urban infill, industrial, multi-family and mixed‑use development projects.
Blair can handle sophisticated matters and is highly detail-oriented.
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Caitlin Quander
Caitlin Quander is a strong choice for land use and entitlements matters. She advises clients on a wide range of development and entitlement issues, including land use planning and zoning due diligence.
Caitlin brings great attention to detail, sophistication and vision.
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Nicole R Ament
Nicole Ament is a regular adviser to a number of significant real estate clients. She has a strong track record in transactions as well as development work.
Nicole was great to work with on hotel transactions.
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David Curfman
David Curfman is increasingly recognized for his real estate practice, providing counsel to clients on financing transactions, with experience representing both lenders and borrowers.
David is a very thoughtful counsel, who is very detail-oriented and consistently manages transactions steadily.
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