Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Community Association Legal Services in Colorado
Since 2005, Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt has provided value-oriented legal services to community associations across Colorado. Our full-service law firm tailors representation to the unique needs of each community, emphasizing a preventive legal approach that minimizes discord through proactive governance counseling. We specialize in advising boards on compliance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, nonprofit corporation regulations, and anti-discrimination laws while managing day-to-day operations including contract enforcement, election processes, and employment law matters. Our team offers innovative solutions for assessment collection through shared-risk and fixed-fee programs, covenant enforcement policies, and aggressive litigation advocacy when necessary.With expertise in community formation, special district representation, and expert witness testimony services, we combine deep local knowledge with comprehensive legal acumen to protect property values and support sustainable community development. Our attorneys have contributed to shaping Colorado's community association laws, ensuring clients receive guidance informed by both practical experience and legislative intent.
Services
General Business Advisory
Assessment Collection
Covenant Enforcement
Litigation Services
Community Formation
Expert Witness Testimony
Special District Representation
Document Amendments
Maintenance Chart Creation
Education Law Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of specialized experience in Colorado community association law
- Our preventive legal approach minimizes community discord through proactive governance
- We offer tailored assessment collection programs with shared-risk and fixed-fee options
- Our team includes attorneys who helped draft Colorado's community association laws
- We provide comprehensive services covering all aspects of HOA and special district operations
What people say
Deep local knowledge
Responsive service
Effective legal strategies
Proactive governance
Expertise in HOA law
Services
General Business Advisory
We serve as general counsel to HOAs and community associations, advising on compliance with Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act and nonprofit corporation regulations. Our services include governance guidance, contract negotiation, document amendments, and fiduciary duty counseling. We help associations navigate employment law requirements and maintain proper operational procedures while minimizing legal risks through preventive strategies.
Assessment Collection
Our assessment collection services offer two proven approaches: shared-risk contingency programs with no upfront costs and fixed-fee collection models. We utilize specialized software and legal remedies to recover delinquent assessments efficiently. Our team pursues debts through direct owner communication, court proceedings when necessary, and modern payment solutions including online credit card and ACH transactions to maximize recovery rates for associations.
Covenant Enforcement
We help associations maintain property values through effective covenant enforcement programs. Our services include policy development, owner education, and progressive enforcement strategies. When voluntary compliance fails, we pursue legal remedies including fines, court injunctions, and enforcement actions while ensuring proper notice procedures and due process protections for all community members.
Community Formation
We assist in establishing new common interest communities from initial planning through operational launch. Services include document drafting, plat review, purchase agreement preparation, and governance structure development. Our team handles all aspects of community creation including HOA incorporation, EIN acquisition, and compliance with Colorado's specific requirements for planned communities, condominiums, and special districts.
Litigation Services
When disputes arise, we provide comprehensive litigation support including risk analysis, cost estimation, and courtroom representation. Our services cover covenant enforcement actions, contract disputes, administrative hearings, and insurance defense matters. We advocate aggressively for associations in court while maintaining focus on achieving practical solutions that protect community interests and governance authority.
People
Candyce D. Cavanagh
Of Counsel
Experienced community association attorney providing strategic legal guidance to HOAs across Colorado, with expertise in governance, compliance, and preventive legal strategies.
Lauren C. Holmes
Managing Partner
Leads firm operations with extensive experience in community association law, focusing on governance, assessment collection, and legislative compliance for Colorado HOAs.
Jonah Hunt
Managing Partner
Specializes in covenant enforcement and litigation, representing community associations in complex disputes and compliance matters throughout Colorado.
Aaron J. Goodlock
Partner
Community formation expert assisting in establishing new developments, with focus on document drafting and compliance with Colorado's common interest ownership regulations.
John R. Stanek
Partner
Education law specialist representing school districts in El Paso County and statewide, handling governance, employment matters, and special education compliance issues.
Questions
What services do you offer for Colorado community associations?
We provide comprehensive legal services including governance counseling, assessment collection, covenant enforcement, litigation representation, community formation, and special district support tailored to Colorado HOAs.
How do your assessment collection programs work?
We offer two options: shared-risk contingency programs with no upfront costs and fixed-fee collection models, utilizing legal remedies and modern payment solutions to maximize recovery rates.
Can you help with covenant enforcement issues?
Yes, we develop enforcement policies, educate owners, and pursue legal remedies including fines and court injunctions while ensuring proper due process protections.
Do you handle community formation and development?
Yes, we assist with establishing new communities including document drafting, governance structure development, and compliance with Colorado's specific requirements for planned communities.
Are your attorneys experienced in Colorado HOA law?
Our team includes attorneys who helped draft Colorado's Common Interest Ownership Act, ensuring our clients receive guidance informed by legislative intent and practical experience.
What areas of Colorado do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in Denver and Colorado Springs, with statewide representation capabilities for community associations and special districts across Colorado.
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