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# Downey & Associates PC

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- [What Denver Property Owners Should Know Before Signing a Commercial Lease](https://downeylawpc.com/what-denver-property-owners-should-know-before-signing-a-commercial-lease/): Signing a commercial lease is a major step for any business owner or property investor in Denver, Colorado. Whether you are opening a new location or expanding your operations, the terms of your lease can have long-term financial and legal consequences. At our firm, we regularly advise clients in Denver on commercial real estate transactions and help them avoid costly mistakes before they sign.
- [When Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Colorado?](https://downeylawpc.com/when-are-non-compete-agreements-enforceable-in-colorado/): Non-compete agreements are common in employment and business relationships, particularly in industries where confidential information, client relationships, or specialized training are involved. These agreements are designed to limit an employee’s ability to compete with a business after the relationship ends. However, Colorado has some of the strictest laws in the country when it comes to non-compete enforcement.
- [How Can Colorado Businesses Protect Themselves From Employment-Related Lawsuits?](https://downeylawpc.com/how-can-colorado-businesses-protect-themselves-from-employment-related-lawsuits/): Colorado employers face a wide range of employment-related risks. Claims involving discrimination, harassment, wage issues, retaliation, or wrongful termination can appear suddenly and create significant strain on a business. Even when a company has good intentions, a single complaint can disrupt operations, damage workplace morale, and lead to expensive litigation. For small and mid-sized businesses, the financial impact alone can threaten long-term stability.
- [What Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty in a Business Partnership?](https://downeylawpc.com/what-is-a-breach-of-fiduciary-duty-in-a-business-partnership/): In any successful business partnership, trust is not just expected; it's essential. When two or more individuals enter into a business venture, they assume legal and ethical obligations to one another. These obligations are referred to as “fiduciary duties,” and they form the foundation of professional cooperation. When a partner prioritizes personal interests over those of the business or the partnership, they may be in violation of these legal duties.
- [What Should You Do If a Federal Agency Terminates Your Contract for Default?](https://downeylawpc.com/what-should-you-do-if-a-federal-agency-terminates-your-contract-for-default/): Few things are more alarming for a government contractor than receiving a notice of default termination. If you’ve been awarded a federal contract, you’ve likely invested substantial time, personnel, and resources to fulfill your obligations. When an agency suddenly terminates that contract for default, it not only disrupts your business; it threatens your future in the federal contracting arena. Knowing how to respond quickly and strategically is essential.
- [What Property Tax Exemptions Are Available in Colorado?](https://downeylawpc.com/what-property-tax-exemptions-are-available-in-colorado/): Property taxes are a necessary part of homeownership and business operations, but they can be a significant financial burden. Fortunately, Colorado offers several property tax exemptions that help reduce these costs for qualifying homeowners, businesses, and organizations. If you own property in Colorado, it’s important to understand what exemptions are available and how they can benefit you.
- [What Is Considered Wrongful Termination in Denver?](https://downeylawpc.com/what-is-considered-wrongful-termination-in-denver/): Wrongful termination is an unfortunate reality that can disrupt lives and careers. In Denver, as well as the broader state of Colorado, there are specific laws designed to protect employees from unfair dismissal. Understanding what constitutes wrongful termination is essential for any employee who feels they were dismissed unfairly.
- [How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Injury Claim in Denver?](https://downeylawpc.com/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-car-accident-injury-claim-in-denver/): If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Denver, one of the most pressing questions you may have is how long you have to file a claim This is a critical question because the timeline for filing a personal injury claim in Colorado is governed by specific laws, and missing this window can have severe consequences. In this blog, we’ll explore the statute of limitations for car accident claims in Denver, the importance of acting quickly, and what steps you should take if you're nearing the deadline.
- [Can Verbal Agreements Be Legally Binding in Business Transactions?](https://downeylawpc.com/can-verbal-agreements-be-legally-binding-in-business-transactions/): In business, agreements often start with a handshake or a conversation. Many businesses operate on the principle of trust and verbal commitments. However, this leaves a crucial question: are these verbal agreements legally binding? At Downey Law PC, we provide guidance on both verbal and written agreements, helping our clients understand the legal standing of such commitments.
- [Can Zoning Laws Affect Your Home Renovation Plans in Denver?](https://downeylawpc.com/can-zoning-laws-affect-your-home-renovation-plans-in-denver/): Embarking on a home renovation project in Denver is an exciting venture that promises to transform your living space into something uniquely yours. However, before you pick out paint colors or start dreaming of kitchen upgrades, it's critical to understand how local zoning laws could influence your renovation dreams. Denver's zoning regulations play a pivotal role in what you can and cannot do with your property, potentially impacting everything from building extensions to the height of your new fence.
- [Exploring the Different Types of Property Ownership in Colorado](https://downeylawpc.com/exploring-the-different-types-of-property-ownership-in-colorado/): When it comes to property ownership in Colorado, there are various types of ownership structures to consider. Understanding these differences is important for anyone involved in real estate transactions or seeking legal guidance. In this blog post, we will explore the various forms of property ownership in Colorado, providing valuable insights to help you make informed decisions. Whether you are a homeowner, investor, or business owner, this knowledge will empower you to navigate the complexities of real estate in Denver, Colorado.
- [New Age Lifestyle Company Sues UFO Researcher for Defamation](https://downeylawpc.com/new-age-lifestyle-company-sues-ufo-researcher-for-defamation/): Everyone gets their day in court. Even really strange folks and entities too. Well, it seems there’s a defamation lawsuit case in Boulder County District Court in which a famous UFO researcher has allegedly been saying humiliating and harmful things to the online community that could injure Gaia, Inc.’s professional reputation.
- [Uber and Lyft Lose Trade Secret Battle in Supreme Court](https://downeylawpc.com/uber-and-lyft-lose-trade-secret-battle-in-supreme-court/): Both Uber and Lyft must feel a bit vulnerable following a decision by Washington’s Supreme Court decision to allow the government to disclose data on what Seattle neighborhoods they serve. The ruling overturns a lower court’s decision to grant an injunction that sided with the transportation companies right to keep data secret.
- [Oasis Brewery Rises from the Ashes after Zoning Dispute](https://downeylawpc.com/oasis-brewery-rises-from-the-ashes-after-zoning-dispute/): Oasis Brewing was once one of Colorado’s sweetheart microbreweries in Boulder – sporting an Egyptian motif with larger than life palm-leaf fans and hieroglyphs on the taproom walls. The brewery enjoyed a decade-long run in that famous location near the intersections of Broadway and Canyon. But as more and more microbreweries emerged, they pinched on Oasis’ success forcing the breweries’ closure. In 2014, Oasis’ owner George Hanna was talked into resurrecting the brewery by his son and son-in-law, banking on the microbrewery’s still notorious brand of beers.
- [Will Six Fifty 17 Be Denver’s Newest Mixed-Use Crown Jewel?](https://downeylawpc.com/will-six-fifty-17-be-denvers-newest-mixed-use-crown-jewel/): For decades, it seems the Denver skyline has remain unchanged, until recently that is. With a torrent of people flocking to live in the Mile High City, Denver has seen an unprecedented building boom for residential and now high-rise commercial space. There have a been a handful of new additions to the Denver skyline, but none as significant as the 1,000-ft. tall, 90 story, $400 million skyscraper planned for 650 17th Street, which is also the building’s proposed name. If approved Six Fifty 17 will become the most visible crown jewel of Denver’s downtown skyline.
- [Can A Company Sue It's Board of Directors?](https://downeylawpc.com/can-a-company-sue-its-board-of-directors/): To answer that questions, one only needs to look at real-life examples of the business world. Right here in Denver parent company of the Denver Post, MediaNews Group, put its neck out there and voiced its outright opposition to Randstad North America Inc.’s $429 million purchase of Monster Worldwide Inc.
- [Denverites Wary of Funding for New Affordable Housing Plan](https://downeylawpc.com/denverites-wary-funding-new-affordable-housing-plan/): If you have been a Denver Metro area resident for more than five or ten years, you can attest to the fact that Denver’s housing situation has become a big issue. Well, it seems everyone and their dog wants to move to Denver from all corners of the nation, which begs the need for high-density, affordable housing in the downtown area. At the center of this issue is how Denver will spend $150 million in funds approved in 2016.
- [Feds Torn on Ruling Barring BLM from Regulating Fracking](https://downeylawpc.com/feds-torn-on-ruling-barring-blm-from-regulating-fracking/): Everyone knows there’s big money in black gold (oil) and companies’ eager to get at this natural resource don’t take too kindly to the roadblocks they hit along the way. In this particular case (State of Wyoming et al v. Jewell et al ), a federal judge in Wyoming is getting a little bit of push back from the federal government as well as some legal professors about one of his controversial rulings blocking federal rules surrounding hydraulic fracturing on government ground.
- [CBS Corp Sues Judge Judy over Show Profits, Alleged Fraud](https://downeylawpc.com/cbs-corp-sues-judge-judy-over-show-profits-alleged-fraud/): Who knew this sleepy-town family court judge would one day be the center of contention surrounding a multi-million-dollar lawsuit. Well, it appears Los Angeles superior court Judge Yvette Plazuelos has ruled that Judge Judy Sheindlin’s agent, Rebel Entertainment Partners, can go ahead with their lawsuit against CBS television.
- [Bob Marley Family Wins $2.4M Trademark Infringement Lawsuit](https://downeylawpc.com/bob-marley-family-wins-2-4m-trademark-infringement-lawsuit/): The family of the late reggae superstar Bob Marley recently won $2.4 million in a trademark infringement lawsuit over the coffee brand carrying the family’s name. At issue, says parent company Jammin Java, is the fact that the family decided to nullify its contractual obligation with the coffee brewing company founded in 2007 by former chairman Rohan Marley, one of Bob Marley’s 11 children. Jammin Java counter sued for breach of contract.
- [Denver Broncos Get Naming Rights to Mile High Stadium](https://downeylawpc.com/denver-broncos-get-naming-rights-to-mile-high-stadium/): If you are a die-hard Denver Broncos fan, this one will be music to your ears. It seems a bankruptcy judge has granted a request from Sports Authority to transfer the naming rights of Mile High Stadium back over to the Denver NFL football team. Sports Authority Holdings, Inc. failed to make its last contract payment and then made the name grant request.
- [5 Mistakes to Avoid When Inking Commercial Real Estate Deals](https://downeylawpc.com/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-inking-commercial-real-estate-deals/): Acquiring real estate is a lot like dating, and then getting married. You get the opportunity to check the place out and see if you like it, then you seal the deal. But, just like getting married, many investors tend to find out about some skeletons in the closet that can turn out to make your life difficult.
- [OSHA to Publish Employer’s Injury & Illness Reports Online](https://downeylawpc.com/osha-publish-employer-injury-reports-online/): Have you ever wondered how safe your current (or a prospective) workplace really is? Well, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently enacted a new compliance measure, requiring roughly 750,000 employers (which operate about 1.5 million workplaces) to submit detailed annual reports regarding work-related injuries and illnesses online as of 2017. This new rule is reportedly set to take effect this month.
- [City Hall Sued over 'Surprise' Grove Development Project in Historic Bemis Neighborhood](https://downeylawpc.com/city-sued-over-grove-development-bemis/): The Grove development project seems to be taking fire from every direction. First, the project developer threatened to file a $30 million lawsuit against the city for its attempts to halt the development plans. Now, nearby neighbors are up in arms over the scope of the project - and its potential impacts on their community.
- [Developer of Littleton Mixed-Use Project Threatens to Sue City for $30 Million](https://downeylawpc.com/developer-threatens-30m-lawsuit/): The Grove senior-living, mixed-use development project in downtown Littleton got pretty heated at a recent City Council meeting, and which council members considered putting an immediate halt to it.
- [Homeowner Wins Easement Access Rights Across National Forest Land](https://downeylawpc.com/homeowner-wins-easement-access-national-forest/): Land easement cases can be really tricky, especially when they involve local, state or federal governments. This case is between a Colorado mountain homeowner and the U.S. Forest Service, and it concerns the agreement they arrived at in a road easement access conflict so that the homeowner could cross federal land to access his property.
- [Zillow Settles Trade Secret Suit for $130 Million](https://downeylawpc.com/zillow-settles-trade-secret-suit-130m/): Zillow is set to pay $130 million in one of the most contentious online real estate cases in history. Zillow has agreed to settle with Move, which operates Realtor.com for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
- [RX Green Countersues Over False Claims, Alleged Violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act](https://downeylawpc.com/rx-green-countersues-false-misleading-claims/): All Natural Transdermal Cannabis Patch developer RX Green has filed a counter lawsuit against a competitor claiming the owner and employees of Mary’s Medicinal have spread misleading and false information about the company, which violates Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
- [CoStar Sues Two Denver Companies for Misuse of Proprietary Data](https://downeylawpc.com/costar-sues-over-contract-breach/): CoStar Inc., a commercial real estate research company, filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, March 29 in a Denver U.S. District Court against two Denver brokerage companies alleging they used the company’s brand without permission.
- [Multi-Million NFL Contract Dispute Nears Resolution](https://downeylawpc.com/multi-million-nfl-contract-dispute-nears-resolution/): Von Miller of the Denver Broncos is embroiled in an intense contract dispute with the team, and he doesn’t appear to be blinking. The Super Bowl MVP’s last contract offer of $114.5 million over six years would make him the highest paid, non-quarterback player in the National Football League.
- [5 Costly Business Succession Planning Mistakes to Avoid](https://downeylawpc.com/5-costly-business-succession-planning-mistakes-to-avoid/): Business succession planning can be pivotal to protecting your investment in an enterprise and ensuring the longevity of that enterprise. While there is no cookie-cutter way to plan for the succession of a business, however, avoiding the following mistakes can be key leaving a business on your terms and minimizing your liabilities in the process.
- [4 Key Elements to Include in a Business Plan Summary](https://downeylawpc.com/4-key-elements-to-include-in-a-business-plan-summary/): A business plan can be the roadmap to success and profitability for an enterprise. While traditional business plans are usually longer, detailed documents that include a number of sections and in-depth analysis, however, the business plan summary should only be about one page long.
- [Business Planning & Formation: 6 Essential Topics to Cover in Employee Handbooks](https://downeylawpc.com/business-planning-formation-6-essential-topics-to-cover-in-employee-handbooks/): Employee handbooks can be essential to establishing good, lasting employer-employee relationships. While employee handbooks can cover a lot of issues, however, the following are generally the most important topics to details in these handbooks:
- [Business Financing: How to Prepare Your Business to Borrow](https://downeylawpc.com/business-financing-how-to-prepare-your-business-to-borrow/): How to Prepare a Business to Borrow
- [7 Questions to Answer before Starting a Business](https://downeylawpc.com/7-questions-to-answer-before-starting-a-business/): When preparing to form a business, there can be a lot of issues to consider and resolve ahead of time in order to position that business for success in the future.
- [The Difference between Employees versus Contractors: What Business Owners Need to Know](https://downeylawpc.com/the-difference-between-employees-versus-contractors-what-business-owners-need-to-know/): When hiring staff to run a business, owners and managers can choose to take on their new hires as either employees or contract workers. Understanding the difference between these two types of staff can be crucial in appropriately classifying workers and, in turn, avoiding potentially costly disputes in the future.
- [4 Helpful Tips for Developing Effective Business Plan Executive Summaries](https://downeylawpc.com/4-helpful-tips-for-developing-effective-business-plan-executive-summaries/): A business plan executive summary may be your only chance to communicate how your business will achieve success to potential investors, partners, employees and others. Given that these summaries are limited in length, below are some tips on what to focus on in order to develop a compelling, effective executive summary for your business plan.
- [5 Questions Business Owners Should Ask When Considering Government Contracting](https://downeylawpc.com/5-questions-business-owners-should-ask-when-considering-government-contracting/): Getting into government contracting can be a boon for businesses, providing them with a steady stream of work for months or even years. When business leaders decide to get into government contracting, however, asking the following questions first can help them figure out:
- [3 Ways to Protect Business Trade Secrets with Non-Employees](https://downeylawpc.com/3-ways-to-protect-business-trade-secrets-with-non-employees/): A business’ trade secrets can be the basis of success for that enterprise. While we’ve discussed what businesses can do to protect their trade secrets with new and departing employees in previous blogs, here, we will point out some of the primary ways to protect trade secrets in dealings with non-employees.
- [6 Steps to Take before Changing Your Business’ Name](https://downeylawpc.com/6-steps-to-take-before-changing-your-business-name/): Businesses that gain or lose a partner, those who are trying to rebrand and even those that may be trying to get away from a negative association may all consider changing their names. Regardless of why a business name needs to be changed, the how of it is typically involved.
- [FAQs about Business Exit & Succession Planning](https://downeylawpc.com/faqs-about-business-exit-succession-planning/): Leaving a business can be one of the biggest financial moves a business owner makes during his lifetime. When this time comes and owners have developed an effective exit plan, they can position themselves to leave on their terms – maximizing the possible payouts they receive while minimizing the associated tax liabilities.
- [How to Figure Out If You Have a “Small Business”](https://downeylawpc.com/how-to-figure-out-if-you-have-a-small-business/): Although you may think your business’ operations are small, there are specific standards a business entity has to meet in order to qualify as a small business. Understanding what these standards are can be critical to determining whether your business qualifies for small business loans (and government contracts/other opportunities).
- [3 Important Facts to Know about Breach of Fiduciary Duties](https://downeylawpc.com/3-important-facts-to-know-about-breach-of-fiduciary-duties/): Fiduciaries, such as attorneys, accountants and even trustees, generally have a financial and/or legal obligation to some other individual or party. When fiduciaries fail to live up to their obligations in this role, they can be sued for breach of fiduciary duties, making them potentially liable for paying a significant amount of damages.
- [How to Protect Your Business’ Trade Secrets in Employee Relations](https://downeylawpc.com/how-to-protect-your-business-trade-secrets-in-employee-relations/): Trade secrets and confidential information can be the backbones of businesses, and protecting this information can be pivotal to a company’s success and future. Among the various parties that interact with businesses – and that can have access to trade secrets and confidential business information – are a company’s employees.
- [4 Steps to Take When You Want to Win a Govt. Contract](https://downeylawpc.com/4-steps-to-take-when-you-want-to-win-a-govt-contract/): Winning a government contract can be a boon for any business. From securing a stable source of revenue to making connections with professionals who can help your business in the future, government contracting can be extremely beneficial.
- [3 Instances When You Should Review Your Business’ Buy-Sell Agreement](https://downeylawpc.com/3-instances-when-you-should-review-your-business-buy-sell-agreement/): Buy-sell agreements are documents that can outline what should happen with a business in the event certain situations arise.
- [4 Types of Business Insurance](https://downeylawpc.com/4-types-of-business-insurance/): While business insurance is a must for certain types of entities, such as health care providers, it can be difficult for small business owners who conduct low-risk work to know when to get business insurance.
- [FAQs regarding Periodic Reports for Colorado Businesses](https://downeylawpc.com/faqs-regarding-periodic-reports-for-colorado-businesses/): As we’ve pointed out in a few recent blog posts (here and here), submitting periodic reports for businesses is necessary the keep them in compliance with state regulations. To shed some light on what these reports are and what they should include, below, we’ll answer some of the most common questions regarding periodic reports for businesses in Colorado.
- [Maintaining a Business: Colorado Corporation Requirements](https://downeylawpc.com/maintaining-a-business-colorado-corporation-requirements/): After setting up a corporation in Colorado, there will be some ongoing requirements that you’ll have to fulfill in order to keep the business in compliance and maintain the limited liability it provides. Below, we’ll point out the typical ongoing requirements for corporation owners in Colorado.
- [Maintaining a Business: Ongoing Requirements for Colorado LLCs](https://downeylawpc.com/maintaining-a-business-ongoing-requirements-for-colorado-llcs/): Once you have set up your limited liability corporation (LLC) in Colorado, there are certain things you’ll need to do on an ongoing basis in order to maintain your business and keep it in compliance. Below is an overview of the ongoing requirements that generally apply to LLCs in Colorado.

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- [Corporate Governance Attorney in Denver](https://downeylawpc.com/business-and-commercial-law/corporate-governance/): At Downey & Associates, PC, our corporate governance practice is focused on providing strategic guidance, oversight and representation to corporate directors, officers, board committees, shareholders and companies themselves.
- [Denver Business Formation Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/business-and-commercial-law/denver-business-formation-attorney/): At Downey & Associates, PC, our Denver Business Formation Attorney Thomas E. Downey has more than 35 years of experience overseeing various matters and legal issues associated with the formation of new businesses, making him the legal professional you can trust to help you properly form your business so it can thrive for years to come.
- [Denver Contract Dispute Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/business-and-commercial-law/denver-contract-disputes-attorney/): Contracts are the cornerstones of various business and financial relationships, as they stipulate the terms of the relationship and typically provide certain protections for both parties. However, when contracts are poorly written, when any party is in breach of contract or when other disputes arise, a decisive, quick and cost-effective resolution to these contract disputes can be essential to preserving the parties’ relationship and minimizing the costs for all parties involved in the dispute.
- [Denver Zoning Issues and Disputes Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/real-estate/denver-zoning-issues-and-disputes-attorney/): Zoning and land use issues can seriously compromise the progress and cost of development projects, potentially creating huge financial and legal headaches for individuals and businesses. From developers and construction foremen to property owners and others, the problems of zoning issues can be felt far and wide and need to be resolved as efficiently as possible to reduce the potential costs to those involved.
- [Denver Property Tax Assessments Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/property-tax/denver-property-tax-assessments-attorney/): Whether you own residential or commercial property, the valuation of that property is crucial to establishing your property tax obligations. This means that, when appraisers overvalue your property, you could responsible for paying an excessive amount of property taxes every year, and this can become a huge financial headache and stress when people own multiple properties (and are facing multiple overvaluations).
- [Denver Federal Government Contracts Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/litigation/denver-federal-government-contracts-attorney/): At Downey & Associates, PC, our Denver federal government contracts attorney has a proven record of success when it comes to assisting both small businesses and large corporations with the procurement and compliance issues associated with government contracts, as well as resolving any disputes that may arise between the various parties.
- [Denver Non-Compete Agreements Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/litigation/denver-non-compete-agreements-attorney/): While many non-compete agreements have specific clauses pertaining to non-compete timeframes and/or specific geographic areas or industries in which an employee cannot work for that period of time, the underlying common factors for these types of agreements are that they are legally binding contracts and that violating these contracts can result in serious penalties.
- [Denver Trade Secrets and Intellectual Property Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/litigation/denver-trade-secrets-and-intellectual-property-attorney/): When the proper steps are not taken to protect trade secrets or when trade secrets or intellectual property has allegedly been stolen, Denver Trade Secrets Attorney Thomas E. Downey will ready to defend his clients rights to help them either:
- [Denver Breach of Fiduciary Duty Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/litigation/denver-breach-of-fiduciary-duties-attorney/): In business partnerships, breaches of fiduciary duties may also lead to contract disputes that affect the success of the company. When any breach of fiduciary duties occurs or when allegations of breaching fiduciary duties are made, the Denver breach of fiduciary duties attorney at Downey & Associates, PC will be here to defend your rights and help you resolve your serious legal matters as favorably and efficiently as possible.
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- [Denver Loan Workout Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/real-estate/loan-workouts/): Denver business owners facing loan workouts often need guidance on corporate governance. If you have a distressed property, are facing foreclosure, or have a balloon payment coming due on a commercial property, turn to the real estate attorneys at Downey & Associates. Our experienced lawyers can help you explore options including loan workouts, loan restructuring or modifications, additional sources of funding, and other options to help you regain your financial footing. We represent clients in Denver, all Colorado communities, and across the nation.
- [Denver Commercial Real Estate Development Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/real-estate/commercial-real-estate-development/): Legal problems at a construction site can put you behind schedule, land you hot water and cost you money. When you are facing an obstacle, you need to get past it quickly and cost-effectively. With more than 35 years of experience, the commercial real estate lawyers at Downey & Associates can help you get back on track.
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- [Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Denver](https://downeylawpc.com/personal-injury-defense/): Downey & Associates, PC has extensive experience in personal injury defense. When able to self-direct their defense, many large national companies have chosen us.
- [Denver OSHA/MSHA Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/litigation/osha-msha/): OSHA, MSHA and other safety regulations are complex, and the assistance of a lawyer and other professionals is often necessary. We can assist clients who have questions about their practices and whether they are in compliance with regulations. We strongly encourage such proactive work, as it can save companies significant expense.
- [Denver Mediation and Arbitration Attorney](https://downeylawpc.com/litigation/mediation-and-arbitration/): For many disputes, mediation and arbitration are wise alternatives to litigation. Depending on the specifics of the case and the nature of the opponent, mediation or binding arbitration can resolve a dispute more quickly and cost-effectively.
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