Denny Ehlers

“I truly enjoy assisting clients working their way through complex, complicated and sometimes controversial circumstances involved in Real Estate, Land Use and Business Law.  That requires careful analysis of the facts and the law, but also consideration of cost, expense and timing of each situation, and, perhaps most importantly, understanding the client’s objective. I believe that effective representation of a client’s interest can usually be achieved through detailed preparation and effective presentation, while attempting to insure that all involved are treated with dignity and respect.  My preference is to work with the client, rather than for the client, to creatively find the best solutions and achieve the greatest results.”

Recognition

• AV Preeminent Rating Martindale for more than a decade, representing the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards

 Representative Matters 

• Mercy Medical Center of Durango real estate and land use matters resulting in the development of the new multi-million dollar regional medical center.

• Twin Buttes Planned Development from inception through final approval of an award winning project with 655 residential units and other community and civic facilities.

• Windom Ranch and other developments near or within Durango Mountain Resort.

• Multiple other development projects through municipal and county processes involving hundreds of units.

• Multiple Downtown Business and Restaurant Leases

• Ranch and Large Property Transactions

• Financial Negotiations with private and institutional lenders

• Entity Structure and Formation

Bar Admission

• 1975, Colorado and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado;

• Member:  Southwest Colorado Bar Association; Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Section.

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Denver 1975

• Master, University of California at Los Angeles, 1972

• Bachelor of Science, United State Air Force Academy, 1971

Community Activities

Member:  Durango 9-R School Board, 1987-1991, President 1990-1991; Director La Plata County Community Development Corporation; Director La Plata Open Space Conservancy; Attorney for Durango Soup Kitchen; Director Durango Nordic Ski Club; Director Southwest Center for Developmental Disabilities. 

Interests

• Family

• Biking

• Hiking

• Skiing

• Travel