Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Business Legal Services in Denver & Little Rock
Brown Berardini & Dunning has provided sophisticated legal services to businesses, financial institutions, and individuals since 1991. Our attorneys combine over 75 years of collective experience with a practical approach to legal challenges, prioritizing clients' financial interests and operational needs. We specialize in business litigation, real estate law, creditors' rights, and commercial transactions, serving clients in Colorado, Arkansas, and Arizona. Our team of skilled litigators and negotiators maintains deep expertise in banking law, construction disputes, and appellate practice. We deliver the quality of large firms while maintaining the efficiency and personalized attention of a boutique practice.Our attorneys have built long-standing relationships with banks, lending institutions, and small to mid-sized businesses through consistent, reliable counsel. We focus on minimizing legal risks while providing actionable business advice that addresses real-world implications. Our practice areas include commercial collections, probate administration, title insurance litigation, and business formation. We serve clients from offices in Denver and Little Rock, offering tailored solutions for complex legal matters. With a commitment to transparency and cost-effectiveness, we help clients navigate legal challenges while protecting their bottom line.
Services
Banking Law
Real Estate Law
Business Litigation
Creditors' Rights
Construction Law
Probate Administration
Appellate Practice
Commercial Transactions
Title Insurance Litigation
Business Formation
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience representing financial institutions and businesses.
- Our attorneys offer combined expertise in multiple legal disciplines across multiple states.
- We provide cost-effective legal solutions with personalized attention.
- Our practice combines legal advice with practical business considerations.
- We serve major financial institutions and construction companies with specialized counsel.
Services
Banking Law
Our banking law practice addresses lender liability, consumer protection statutes, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. We help banks navigate complex federal and state regulations including TILA, FDCPA, and UCC. Our attorneys provide proactive counsel to prevent compliance issues and defend against lender liability claims while protecting clients' financial interests.
Real Estate Law
We handle commercial and residential real estate transactions, title insurance litigation, and property disputes. Our services ensure legally sound transfers, enforce contractual obligations, and resolve conflicts over land use and zoning regulations. We represent clients in foreclosure proceedings and construction-related property matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Business Litigation
Our litigation practice focuses on resolving business disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or courtroom representation. We handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and commercial collection matters while prioritizing cost-effective solutions that align with clients' business objectives and financial constraints.
Creditors' Rights
We represent financial institutions and businesses in commercial collections and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Our attorneys help clients recover outstanding debts through legal actions while maintaining compliance with applicable collection laws and regulations that protect creditors' interests.
Construction Law
Our construction law practice addresses payment disputes, contract breaches, and mechanic's lien issues for contractors and property owners. We handle defect claims, project delays, and safety violation disputes while emphasizing clear contract terms and proactive risk management strategies.
People
Douglas W. Brown
Partner
Partner with extensive experience in business litigation and appellate practice. Provides strategic legal counsel to financial institutions and commercial clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Neal K. Dunning
Partner
Experienced attorney specializing in real estate law and commercial transactions. Offers practical legal solutions for property disputes and business operations.
David C. Walker
Partner
Skilled litigator with focus on creditors' rights and banking law. Represents financial institutions in complex legal matters and collection proceedings.
Drew P. Fein
Partner
Business law attorney handling corporate transactions and commercial disputes. Provides strategic counsel for business formation and operational compliance.
Scott W. Drusch
Partner
Appellate specialist with expertise in challenging and defending trial court decisions. Focuses on preserving legal precedents that benefit business clients.
Questions
How can outside counsel help financial institutions minimize risk?
We help banks and lenders navigate complex regulations including TILA, FDCPA, and UCC to prevent compliance issues and lender liability claims.
What does a business lawyer do?
Our attorneys assist with business formation, contracts, mergers, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth operations from startup to dissolution.
How does real estate law impact property transactions?
We ensure legally sound transactions, protect property rights, and help clients comply with zoning regulations and contractual obligations.
What is estate administration?
We guide executors through probate processes, handle asset distribution, and resolve disputes regarding wills and fiduciary duties.
What are common construction law disputes?
We handle breach of contract claims, payment disputes, construction defects, and mechanic's lien issues between owners and contractors.
How does appellate law differ from other legal areas?
Our appellate team challenges or defends trial court decisions based on legal errors, leveraging deep knowledge of legal precedent.
