Ronald Garfield Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Aspen

Ronald Garfield Bio
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.