Business Details
28 Years
experience
Denver Lawyers for Construction, Employment & Real Estate Law
Stutheit & Gartland PC is a Denver-based law firm led by Brian K. Stutheit, an attorney with over 30 years of experience. Our practice focuses on construction law, employment law, estate planning, and real estate litigation, serving clients across Colorado. We prioritize client needs, offering sound legal advice and aggressive courtroom representation when necessary. Our firm maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our commitment to excellence and ethical standards. We handle cases ranging from construction defect disputes to unemployment appeals, emphasizing transparency and cost-effectiveness. Our team combines deep local knowledge with a track record of successful litigation in probate, trust disputes, and real estate fraud cases.We pride ourselves on personalized service, avoiding cookie-cutter solutions in favor of tailored legal strategies. Our fee structure emphasizes predictability, including flat rates for unemployment hearings and competitive pricing for estate planning services. With offices in Westminster, we serve clients from Boulder to Colorado Springs and beyond. Our attorneys are recognized contributors to legal publications and frequently represent clients in complex lien, contract, and fiduciary duty matters.
Services
Construction Law
Unemployment Insurance
Estate Litigation
Probates and Wills
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in Colorado courts
- Our firm maintains the AV Preeminent peer review rating
- We charge predictable flat fees for unemployment appeal representation
- We combine trial experience with practical, cost-effective solutions
- Our attorneys are recognized contributors to Colorado legal publications
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Knowledgeable attorney
Calming demeanor
Prompt, effective solutions
Experienced courtroom representation
Fair pricing structure
Services
Construction Law
We represent homeowners, contractors, and design professionals in construction defect cases, contract disputes, and lien matters. Our practice includes warranty claims, delay disputes, and defense against construction negligence allegations. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases involving foundation issues, roofing failures, and insurance coverage disputes.
Unemployment Law
Our firm specializes in unemployment insurance appeals, representing both employers and employees before Colorado's Division of Unemployment. We offer flat-fee representation for hearings, including evidence preparation, witness coordination, and legal arguments. Our track record includes over 150 successful appeals and defense against benefit overpayment claims.
Estate Litigation
We handle contested wills, trust disputes, and fiduciary duty breaches in Colorado courts. Our practice includes removal of trustees, breach of power of attorney cases, and inheritance rights disputes. We represent executors, heirs, and creditors in complex probate litigation across eight Front Range counties.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers purchase contract disputes, seller nondisclosure claims, and boundary disputes. We represent buyers and sellers in fraud cases, defend against wrongful liens, and handle title issues. The firm has tried multiple real estate fraud cases to verdict with a perfect defense record.
Probates and Wills
We draft wills, trusts, and advance directives while assisting with probate administration. Our services include beneficiary deeds, guardianship establishment, and Medicaid planning. We offer competitive pricing for estate documents and represent clients in contested probate matters across the Denver metro area.
People
Brian K. Stutheit
Attorney
AV Preeminent-rated attorney with 30+ years of experience in construction law, employment law, and probate litigation. Recognized by Denver Magazine as a top construction lawyer, Brian handles complex cases involving real estate fraud, unemployment appeals, and estate disputes.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on construction law, employment law, estate planning, probate litigation, and real estate disputes across Colorado.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and potential representation.
How are your legal fees structured?
We use flat fees for unemployment appeals and predictable pricing for estate planning, with competitive hourly rates for litigation.
Can you represent out-of-state clients?
Yes, our firm handles cases for clients throughout Colorado and accepts select out-of-state matters requiring Colorado legal expertise.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine AV-rated legal excellence with personalized service, avoiding associate-level representation while maintaining cost-effective solutions.
