Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Colorado
Band 1
About
Provided by Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC
Our Approach: Sophisticated from Vision to Close
Commercial real estate matters involve complex issues. Drawing on the firm’s additional expertise in real estate finance, land use, tax and litigation, Otten Johnson’s Real Estate practice group brings formidable resources to bear on each and every matter it handles. The firm has unrivaled depth of experience and talent in real estate matters, having dealt with nearly every type of issue or transaction relating to real estate.
Our Real Estate practice group represents clients in many contexts, including:
- acquisition and disposition, both single asset and portfolios
- development and land use approvals
- financing and leasing (both lender and borrower representation)
- leasing (both landlord and tenant representation)
- real estate development
- construction and design contracts
- resort and recreational developments
- condominiums and master planned communities
- timeshares and other fractional interest projects
- title insurance
- historic preservation
- foreclosures and loan workouts
- entity selection and formation
- joint ventures
- fund formation
- operational tax matters
- partnership taxation
- property tax assessments and appeals
- 1031 exchanges; both forward and reverse
- conservation easements
- mountain, rural and ranch land real estate transactions
- transferable development rights
- public/private partnerships
Chambers Review
Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC is a respected boutique firm that covers numerous facets of real estate, from land use and litigation to transactions and tax. The firm represents a wide range of clients, including developers, owners and investors. It is frequently engaged on complex zoning and subdivisions, significant construction financing and mixed-use developments. The group is additionally accomplished in assisting with major public infrastructure projects and multifamily residential developments.
Work Highlights
- Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti provided counsel to Amacon on the development of the Block 176 project in Denver.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Otten Johnson has expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate. Regardless of the type of transaction or the specific issue, there is always an attorney at Otten Johnson who has relevant experience and expertise."
"The firm provides excellent legal input."
"The team is very responsive and delivers the best service."
"They are very capable of handling complex deal structures and sophisticated negotiations."
"Otten Johnson has expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate. Regardless of the type of transaction or the specific issue, there is always an attorney at Otten Johnson who has relevant experience and expertise."
"The firm provides excellent legal input."
"The team is very responsive and delivers the best service."
"They are very capable of handling complex deal structures and sophisticated negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Westover is particularly recognized for his handling of real estate finance transactions and developments. His clients include institutional investors.
"Mike is a superb lawyer, particularly in the lending world."
"He is the best in the business."
Thomas Ragonetti frequently acts on large-scale residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. He is especially well regarded for his capabilities in zoning and land use matters.
"Tom Ragonetti is an encyclopedia of zoning and land use knowledge and probably the best in his trade in Colorado."
"Tom is the go-to attorney for entitlement and government relations in Denver."
Steven Cohen is an experienced real estate lawyer with broad capabilities covering acquisitions and dispositions. He also handles joint ventures and construction matters.
"Steve is an exceptional lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC
Colorado
Members
Provided by Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC
Allison Altaras
Amanda Greenberg
Andrew Schwartz
Chris Toll
Cory Rutz
David Brennan
Dimitri Adloff
Heather Meek
J. Thomas Macdonald
Jay Philp
Julie Gifford
Kimberly Martin
Lindsay Diedrich
Matthew Bender
Munsey Ayers
Industries
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Agriculture
Charter Schools
Construction
Education
Energy-Alternative Energy, Oil and Gas
Green Building
Healthcare/Medical Office Buildings
Homebuilding
Hospitality and Resorts
Lending and Finance/Investment Banking
Local Government and Special Districts
Manufactured Housing Communities
Manufacturing
Multifamily Housing
Office and Industrial Buildings
Publishing
Railroads and Transportation
Religious Organizations
Retail
Senior Living
Software/Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation/Transit-Oriented Development
Wholesale Distribution