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Business and business-related litigation can oftentimes be overwhelmingly complex and fraught with pitfalls for those who are not trained in navigating the various complexities of consumer-business relationships. Whether you are a business owner or a consumer, the attorneys at Belzer Law can expertly guide you through the common claims and litigation landscape of business and commercial claims related to all aspects of the business relationship. Our lawyers have significant experience with litigating all types of commercial litigation claims, including claims for breach of contract, partnership disputes, claims for breach of fiduciary duty, claims under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, contractor claims, and more.

Because we both pursue and defend claims, our attorneys are more knowledgeable about the tactics for both prosecuting and defending claims—which gives us an edge in litigation. Our attorneys are distinguished for their thoughtful and candid assessments of cases and can help you to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your claims. In doing so, our attorneys involve you in the collaboration so that you can make an informed decision on whether litigation is the appropriate way to remedy the harm you’ve suffered.

Owning property has traditionally been a staple of the “American Dream.” But owning property can also give rise to various property or real estate disputes that can cause more than a headache—it can cause a crisis and disrupt your home and life. Whether it is a property dispute, an easement or boundary dispute, a quiet title action, or a partition action, Belzer Law can help you navigate your real estate legal issues and protect your home and assets.

The attorneys at Belzer Law are familiar with these types of disputes and they are recognized and accomplished in litigating them so that you can protect your home and your own slice of the American Dream.

A “tort” is a civil wrong that arises when one party causes another party to suffer loss or harm. Some torts that you may have heard of include defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, or negligence.

To remedy the wrong, parties often resort to litigation. For example, the famous McDonald’s “hot coffee” case was a tort. So was the Johnny Depp and Amanda Heard defamation trial. However, litigating torts can be complicated because there are numerous claims and defenses that can arise from a single incident, and they are generally very dependent on the specific facts. That is why it is so important to consult an expert if you have been harmed in some way (or someone else is accusing you of harming them), so that they can evaluate the facts and determine whether liability exists.

The attorneys at Belzer Law are experts in and very familiar with the various claims and defenses relevant to numerous torts. In fact, because the attorneys at Belzer Law both pursue and defend torts, we have a deep understanding of the strategy involved on both sides of the litigation, which provides a unique advantage whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant. If you have been harmed by another person, or if you are being accused by another person of harming them, call the attorneys at Belzer Law to discuss the facts of your case and the legal claims and defenses available.

Your home may be in an organized neighborhood governed by a homeowner’s association (“HOA”)—a lot of Colorado residents live in HOAs. There can be many benefits to living in HOAs because HOAs are governed by a set of governing documents that act as a binding agreement on the powers of the HOA, the requirements of living in the neighborhood, and how the HOA must operate. This can give you a sense of certainty in your neighborhood and assurance regarding your property value.

But HOAs must operate within the confines of the law. In Colorado, there are a set of laws that govern the formation, management, powers, and operation of HOAs. This set of laws is called the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act. Notably, some provisions of this current law only apply to communities created after July 1, 1992 (and if your community was created before that date, it may be subject to an older law).

At Belzer Law, we understand the importance of HOAs, the application of the CCOIA, and how these laws and regulations impact Colorado residents. After all, this can impact your home—and HOAs can potentially foreclose on your home for violations. If you are on the governing board of an HOA and have questions about what your HOA can or cannot do—or if you are being accused by your HOA of violating certain regulations or covenants—contact the attorneys at Belzer Law today for an evaluation of the facts of your case and advice on the best ways to resolve the issues you are facing.

Being a business owner can be both exciting and, at times, stressful. As a small business itself, Belzer Law understands the everyday complexities and pitfalls that business owners face. As a legal advisor for your business, Belzer Law can help you understand some of the most common legal claims an employer may encounter, including wrongful termination claims, Title VII and discrimination claims, and wage claims.

Our attorneys can advise you on the best way to protect your business and reputation in the face of these common employment claims.

The First Amendment enshrines the importance of freedom of speech and participation in the government through the right to petition or right to assemble. Over the years, society has used these rights to shed light on a variety of issues, including public harms and public concerns. Unfortunately, some companies and individuals have weaponized lawsuits (most often defamation lawsuits) and filed retaliatory lawsuits against people who were merely exercising their rights. These lawsuits mired those utilizing these rights in expensive and draining litigation, sometimes for years. These lawsuits have been called “SLAPP” suits. “SLAPP” stands for “strategic lawsuit against public participation.”

Colorado’s Anti-SLAPP statute provides a procedural mechanism at the outset of litigation to weed out meritless lawsuits. It limits the costs of the lawsuit by stopping all discovery and requiring a hearing to test the merit of the lawsuit before the lawsuit can proceed.

The attorneys at Belzer Law are the leading experts in Colorado on this area of the law, having argued the first Colorado Anti-SLAPP case before the Colorado Court of Appeals regarding the specific mechanisms and burdens applicable in Anti-SLAPP cases.