Mr. Gordon's practice focuses on the construction and commercial real estate industries. By working in these related areas, Mr. Gordon understands the interrelationship between the long-term real estate development process and construction.

Construction

As a member of Holland & Hart's Construction Practice Group, Mr. Gordon prepares, defends, and litigates construction claims. Mr. Gordon's practice also involves representing clients in complex construction appeals. In addition to his litigation activities, Mr. Gordon is involved in project development early on, counseling and representing project owners, design professionals, and general contractors in the drafting and negotiating of design and construction contracts for a variety of project-delivery systems.

Mr. Gordon is the author of "Construction Law in Colorado," a blog that provides insight on key cases and developments relevant to construction law in Colorado.

Commercial Real Estate

Mr. Gordon represents real estate developers in litigation matters, and specializes in removing obstacles to the development and use of real property. Mr. Gordon's real estate litigation practice also includes representing commercial landlords in landlord/tenant litigation and representing property owners and developers in eminent domain matters.

Electronic Discovery and New Media

Mr. Gordon is the partner liaison for Holland & Hart's Practice Support Group, which manages electronic discovery for the firm. He is a frequent lecturer on electronic discovery and litigation holds.

HONORS

Elected for inclusion in Super Lawyers' Rising Stars 2009 for construction litigation

Recognized as a leader in The Legal 500 2010 edition for construction law

Past Chair and current member, Construction Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry

Member, Legal Advisory Committee of the Associated General Contractors of Colorado

Publications

The Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Construction Law, 2005 and 2007 Supplement on Mechanics' Liens, and co-managing editor for the forthcoming edition

Avoiding Spoliation (On Site 2007)

Recent Colorado Appellate Decisions Highlight How Unpredictable Construction Litigation Can Be

Court of Appeals Rules That Delay Damages Not Recoverable

Suing Someone Who Has To Agree To Be Sued

New Defect Act Has Implications for Commercial Construction

Court Rules on "Pay-When-Paid" or "Pay-if-Paid" Clause in Colorado, Colorado Real Estate Journal, April 7-20, 1999, at p. 16.

The Endangered Species Act: Impacts on Land Use and Development, Technical Services Rep. No. 11, Rocky Mtn. Land Use Inst. (Co-author) 

Speaking Engagements

Fundamentals of Construction Law - Schedules and Time Impact Issues, and Changes and Differing Site Conditions (Nov. 5, 2009)

Promise & Perils of Web 2.0 and Your Business - eDiscovery as it relates to Web 2.0 (Nov. 3, 2009)

3rd Annual eDiscovery Summit, Colorado Association of Litigation Support Professionals (Oct. 30, 2009)

AIIM Rocky Mountain - Litigation and Electronically-Stored Information (June 7, 2007)

FRII Executive Series - Litigation and Electronically-Stored Information (March 8, 2007)

AGC Mechanics' Lien Seminar