Allen Wertz & Feldman, LLP in Aspen, Colorado, is a transactional and litigation law firm. Its partners are Alan Jay Feldman and Jeffrey Larkin Wertz.

The firm has more than twenty years combined experience representing a wide range of clients. The lawyers at Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP focus their practice on:

• Civil litigation
• Business counseling including entity formation, financing, contracting and dispute resolution
• White-collar and blue-collar criminal defense
• Real estate matters including acquisitions and sales, financing, leasing and construction disputes
• Personal injury litigation

At Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP, we pride ourselves on our experience, accessibility and personal attention to our clients. We have successfully represented individuals and entities in both state and federal courts and in a wide variety of transactional matters.

Our key practice areas are:

Real Estate

At Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP , we represent clients in all areas of real estate law, including acquisitions, financing, condominium and homeowner associations, leasing and land use.

Real estate law is a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline and consulting an attorney is very advisable when considering selling, acquiring, financing or managing real property. Please call for a free consultation to discuss your real estate needs.

Acquisitions

We assist our clients in all areas of acquiring and selling residential and commercial real estate. Negotiation, title review, and documentation of the transaction are primary functions of real estate attorneys and we ensure that our clients receive competent and timely assistance regarding these matters. Whether the property is a small condo or a large commercial building with existing tenants, we work closely with our clients to make sure that expectations are met and problems are avoided or minimized.

Real Estate Financing

Our firm deals with matters concerning everything from construction loans, permanent loans, oversight of construction administration, to complex governmental underwritten and subsidized housing developments financed by individual tax credits. We have experience with financing construction for resort community homes as well as experience with both public trustee and judicial foreclosures.

Condominium

We assist condominium associations and unit owners in all areas of condominium law including; covenants and restrictions, collection of maintenance assessments with condominium liens and foreclosures, declarations for both new developments and condominium conversions and any type of dispute concerning a unit owner or a homeowner’s association.

Leasing and Tenancies

We have a great deal of experience with commercial and residential leasing, representing both landlords and tenants over the past nine years. We assist with negotiating and drafting leases that focus on clear and purposeful provisions.  We strive for simplicity and understandability when it comes to lease provisions. When drafting a lease, we believe both parties must understand their rights and obligations in order to properly appraise the tenancy and ensure that terms are met. Moreover, we are experienced in handling leasing disagreements, including eviction proceedings and other related leasing litigation.

Finally, negotiating and drafting effective leases can be a crucial part of starting a new business and we work closely with entrepreneurial clients to make sure that their expectations are met and their interests are protected.

Land Use

Land use matters can vary from fairly simple disputes to complicated issues regarding easements, zoning, right-of-way, planning and development, among others. We are committed to attentive representation that strives to speed up the process and avoid bureaucratic delays.

We represent clients in most areas of law in this regard including:

• Construction Contracting, Subdivisions, and Time Shares
• Land Use & Zoning, Boundary Disputes, Adverse Possession
• Easements, Commercial Leasing, Second Home Sales, HOA, Nuisance Law
• Mortgages and Foreclosures

Construction Law

Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP represents a very large roster of clients that are landowners, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.

The various Colorado statutes that address construction disputes are complicated and have very strict timing restrictions that impose pre-litigation burdens on litigants.

The best practice is to have a competent attorney involved in all phases of a construction project and Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP is prepared to assist in this regard. Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP has extensive experience in construction law and litigating construction disputes through verdict.

If you are an owner of a construction project and the work is defective, you need to contact Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP immediately in order to take the proper steps to preserve your claims.

If you are a contractor, subcontractor, tradesman or material supplier who has not been paid in full for labor or materials you provided to a construction project, we advise that you contact us to discuss the legal deadlines under Colorado law to notice, record and litigate a mechanic’s lien.

Civil Litigation

From its inception in 2000, Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP has maintained an active litigation presence in both state and federal courts. We have successfully represented clients in litigating and arbitrating disputes in a wide range of matters. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in state and federal trial courts in Colorado, New York and Pennsylvania as well as appellate courts. We are active members in the American, and Colorado Trial Lawyers Associations and the Colorado, New York and Pitkin County Bar Associations.

We have experience in alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation and have developed a practice that takes advantage of these forums when they are available and valuable.

Whether the underlying dispute is commercial, construction, personal injury, real estate, tort or contract, our attorneys are able to immediately take on your case and protect your interests.  We take full advantage of all technological advancements and pride ourselves on keeping our clients involved and informed throughout what sometimes can be a long and difficult process.

Personal Injury

Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP aggressively represents clients that have been injured - from the minor injury to a catastrophic loss. If you have been injured and you feel that it is due to the negligence, recklessness, fault or intentional conduct of someone else, you are well-advised to seek legal representation to assess your case. Through experience, our firm is able to evaluate injuries and pursue a claim when appropriate.

We focus on ensuring that our client’s injuries are compensated for adequately and in a timely manner. We keep our clients informed of the status of their case on a regular basis and we have a proven track record of putting tremendous pressure on defendants or their insurance companies, achieving results in a timely manner.

Our personal injury practice includes:

• Motor Vehicle Cases
• Intentional Torts
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Wrongful Death
• Slip and Fall
• Skiing/Snowmobiling/Snowboarding Accidents

If you have been injured, please pick up the phone and call us for a free consultation about your case.

Criminal Defense and Related Matters

Allen, Wertz & Feldman, LLP has the experience to guide your criminal case through the courts. We handle felony, misdemeanor, juvenile and traffic cases. Partner Jeff Wertz is a former Deputy District Attorney for Colorado’s Ninth Judicial District. He has tried felony and misdemeanor cases to local juries since 1997.

We handle civil, administrative and quasi-judicial matters that are related to criminal cases such as driver’s license revocation hearings at the Department of Revenue and we are experienced in filing petitions to seal criminal case records where the client is eligible to have their records sealed under law.

Know your rights! Don’t go to court without an experienced trial litigator who has a track record of fighting the fight.