About

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Real Estate

Otten Johnson has unrivaled depth of experience and talent in real estate matters, having dealt with nearly every type of issue or transaction relating to real estate. The firm's Real Estate practice group brings formidable resources to bear on each matter it handles.

We represent clients in acquisition and disposition, development and land use approvals, financing, leasing, construction contracts, condominiums, timeshares, foreclosures, joint ventures, 1031 exchanges, and Opportunity Zone investing.

Land Use

Complex land use projects require collaborative finesse in working with local governments to advance a land owner's desired use. Understanding the big picture and details of land use regulation helps our lawyers bring credibility when dealing with local governments.

Our approach blends inventiveness and pragmatism while remaining focused on client objectives in a cost-effective manner. We represent private-sector landowners in zoning, subdivision, annexation, urban renewal and related entitlement matters. Clients range from local developers to publicly traded REITs, large retailers, and telecommunications companies.

We handle subdivision and zoning issues, development agreements, public-private partnerships, urban renewal projects, regulatory takings litigation, and First Amendment land use matters including sign regulation.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Colorado

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What the Team is Known For

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC is a respected boutique firm that covers numerous facets of real estate, from land use and litigation to transactions and tax. The firm represents a wide range of clients, including developers, owners and investors. It is frequently engaged on complex zoning and subdivisions, significant construction financing and mixed-use developments. The group is additionally accomplished in assisting with major public infrastructure projects and multifamily residential developments.

Work Highlights

  • Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC continued to represent Toll Southwest in its Colorado land development and acquisition matters, including negotiating land development agreements and reviewing preliminary offering memorandums for bond issuances.

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Notable Practitioners

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Cory Rutz
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Cory Rutz
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Cory Rutz practise focuses on representing property owners and developers in the acquisition and entitlement of commercial, residential and industrial projects. Cory Rutz has an established land use practice which includes assisting clients with local government approval of annexations, subdivisions, rezonings and development agreements. In addition, Cory Rutz also works with clients on purchase and sale agreements, common interest community plans, construction contracts, public-private partnerships and related financing matters. 

Cory is knowledgeable, pragmatic and an expert in the field.

Michael Westover
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Michael Westover
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Michael Westover is particularly recognized for his handling of real estate finance transactions and developments. His clients include institutional investors.

Michael Westover is the gold standard.

Thomas J Ragonetti
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Thomas J Ragonetti
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Thomas Ragonetti frequently acts on large scale residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. He is especially well regarded for his capabilities in zoning and land use matters.

Thomas has an uncanny ability to understand issues and prescribe actionable solutions.

Thomas is a top specialist.

Steven Cohen
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Steven Cohen
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Steven Cohen is an experienced real estate lawyer with broad capabilities covering acquisitions and dispositions. He also handles joint ventures and construction matters.

Steven Cohen is amazing at both a professional and personal level.

Steven is an excellent lawyer and a very good technician.

Steven is a sharp and strong advocate.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Colorado

Real Estate

Michael Westover
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Michael Westover
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Thomas J Ragonetti
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Thomas J Ragonetti
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Steven Cohen
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Steven Cohen
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Cory Rutz
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Cory Rutz
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Thomas J Ragonetti
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Thomas J Ragonetti
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