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Contact
Email
garfield@garfieldhecht.com
Phone
(970) 236-7987
Address
625 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, US
Professional
About
I (along with Andy Hecht) am the founding partner of the firm which first opened its doors in 1975. The firm recently celebrated its 40thAnniversary. I am the managing shareholder of the firm which has five locations on the Western slope employing 22 attorneys. I am active in various practice areas representing individual and corporate clients (including a number of banks) in their various activities. I also oversee the firm’s opinion letter practice. I have represented landlords and tenants alike in negotiating retail, office and residential leases. I have handled annexation of development lands into municipalities. I have authored covenants and declarations for all kinds of developments from duplexes to PUD’s including high-end subdivisions such as Wildcat Ranch. I have represented banks and private lenders in their lending activities as well as the restructure of non-performing loans and where needed collection activity including foreclosures and UCC sales. I have represented purchasers and sellers of all manner of real estate including fractional, single family, duplexes, commercial properties, farm and ranch lands and parcels earmarked for development. I have represented clients in the negotiation and drafting of shareholder and operating agreements. I have represented clients that are parties to shareholder or operating agreements where disputes have arisen and have successfully negotiated resolutions without resort to litigation. I have represented Buyers and Sellers of businesses and companies including stock and asset sales with and without leverage.
About Real Estate Law
Real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving property transactions, disputes, and development. They ensure smooth closings and protect clients' property rights. Common matters include property purchases, sales transactions, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues.
Credentials
Education
1969 Brooklyn Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1966 Bucknell University BSBA
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 America's Most Honored Professionals 2016, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 2016 Bar Register of Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Rated AV Preeminent for 30 Years, Martindale-Hubbell N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2016 The Colorado Lawyer SK Peightal Engineers, LTD. v. Mid Valley Real Estate SolutionsV, LLC-- Construction Defect Litigators and Bank Attorneys Take Notice 2015 The Colorado Lawyer When Homeowner Associations Borrow- What Attorneys and Lenders Should Know 2013 The Colorado Lawyer Third Party Opinion Letters: Limiting Liability of Opinion Givers 2011 The Colorado Lawyer Public Trustee Foreclosures: Be Aware of What Remains N/A The Colorado Lawyer Purchasing Mountain Property
Associations
2016 - Present American Bar Association, Senior Lawyers Division Member 2001 - Present American Bar Association, Law Practice Division Member 1974 - Present Colorado Bar Association Member 1973 - Present Pitkin County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2016 ANB Bank Loans to Homeowner Associations 2016 Alpine Bank Loans to Homeowner Associations 2014 Alpine Bank Marital Asset Training 2013 Alpine Bank Reserve Studies in Colorado
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Updated: May 29, 2026