Representative Matters

Represents governmental and private clients in land use, economic development and financing projects. Also, represents clients in projects related to energy development. Recent examples include:

• Represented municipality in annexation and zoning of 640-acre Federal enclave and purchase and sale of 65-acre parcel for development of regional hospital and transit-oriented project.
• For over 25 years has represented municipal client in major land use and financing transactions, including annexation, revenue sharing for financing of infrastructure, and development of major shopping center; redevelopment of former shopping center into mixed-use downtown area; financing and construction of new civic center; financing of golf courses and other park and recreation facilities.
• Represented municipal client in formation of an urban renewal authority for redevelopment of downtown area.
• For over 13 years has served as counsel for a redevelopment authority in converting a former military base into a new award-winning community.
• Represented municipality in annexation of over 200 acres and in sale of water and power for development of ethanol production facility.
• Served as counsel to a major utility in connection with power purchase agreements and project development and financing for gas, wind and hydro-electric generation projects in the Western United States.

Professional Activities

• Admitted Colorado, 1979
• Former Chair, Aurora Economic Development Council

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Utah College of Law, 1979
  • Associate Editor, Utah Law Review
• Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Utah State University, 1976