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Donald Corky Eby

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  • Castle Rock, CO
  • Licensed for 6 years
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About Donald

 

Donald “Corky” Eby is a Robinson and Henry superstar and leader of the firm’s real estate practice. He helps clients solve problems relating to real estate, including commercial and residential acquisition, financing, development, leases, foreclosure, landlord tenant, eviction, contract issues, HOA disputes, Realtor representation, zoning and other land use issues. He also represents Colorado veterans on issues such as VA disability ratings, combat related special compensation, discharge review, and other Veterans Administration claims. Additionally, he handles business and commercial law issues including acquisitions and mergers, joint ventures and entity formation, collections, franchises, contract issues, and general corporate counsel.

 

Prior to joining our firm Donald served in the US Navy where he was assigned to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers, the Naval Discharge Review Board, and other special assignments. During his military career he was deployed to Iraq, Kuwait, the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Mediterranean, and Adriatic Sea. He also, has owned and operated a real estate company for over ten years where he has personally bought and sold dozens of homes and dealt with hundreds of tenant issues ranging from broken leases, to property repairs, and evictions. His unique background gives him an exceptional perspective on the issues faced by today’s business owners, landlords, and veterans. 

 

EDUCATION

·        Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science

·        University of Denver, Juris Doctor

·        Colorado Bar Association CLE, Colorado Real Estate Practice Course

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

·        Scholastic Excellence Award – Trial Practice

·        University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Corporate Apprentice of the Year

 

BAR ADMISSION

·        Colorado

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

·        Castle Rock Board of Adjustments

·        Colorado Real Estate Investors

·        NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development - Legislative Affairs Committee

·        MOAA – Military Officers Association of America

·        Navy League

·        Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans

·        Mr. Eby regularly speaks to groups who are concerned about legal issues

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·        American Bar Association

·        Colorado Bar Association – Real Estate and Natural Resources Sections

·        Douglas Elbert County Bar Association – LinkedIn Group manager

 

Contact Donald by email or schedule and appointment by calling 303-688-0944.

Practice areas

LitigationLand use and zoningLandlord or tenantReal estate
  1. Real estate: 30%

    I represent clients with all types of real estate issues including buy / sell contracts, to ownership disputes, quite title actions, quit claim deeds, easements, HOA disputes, and failure to disclose complaints.

    7 years, 100 cases

  2. Landlord or tenant: 30%

    I represent landlords and tenants in eviction cases, security deposit issues, and warranty of habitability claims.

    7 years, 200 cases

  3. Land use and zoning: 20%

    Many times Cities attempt to take land or rezone land without following the fairness factors required. My experience in real estate and as a Board of Adjustment Member and Planning Commissioner have helped me to understand this system from the municipality's perspective . Don't loss your land or let your land be improperly rezoned without demanding your rights. I can help.

    7 years, 10 cases

  4. Litigation: 20%

    I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in many types of civil litigation. Most of these cases are in someway related to real estate but not always. Examples include, mechanics liens, security deposits, money damages, breach of contract, slander, torts, etc. Have you been served a complaint or do you need to assert your rights? I can help.

    7 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

900 Castleton Rd
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Robinson and Henry, PC

900 Castleton Rd
Suite 200
Castle Rock, CO, 80109

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive201209/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1378
Legal guides4
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Lawyer in Denver Real Estate52802018
Up and Coming Lawyers,Law Week Colorado2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2015
Client Distinction AwardAVVO2014
Preeminent 4.6 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2014
Douglas Elbert County Bar AssociationYoung Attorney of the Year2013
Corporate Apprentice of the YearUniversity of Denver Sturm College of Law2012
Scholastic Excellence Award - Trial PracticeUniversity of Denver Sturm College of Law2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerRobinson & Henry, P.C.2012 - Present
Legal InternCH2M Hill2012 - 2012
Legal InternshipDistrict Court18th Judical District2011 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Colorado Bar AssociationVolunteer - Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans2012 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationNatural Resources Section2011 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationDouglas Elbert County Bar Association2011 - Present
Denver Chapter of the Navy LeagueN/AN/A
Colorado Association of Real Estate InvestorsN/AN/A
Castle Rock Planning CommissionFormer Board of Adjustment memberN/A
Colorado Bar AssociationBusiness and Real Estate Law SectionN/A
American Bar AssociationN/AN/A
US Court of Appeals 10th CircuitN/AN/A
US District Court ColoradoN/AN/A
NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate DevelopmentLegislative Affairs Committee2011 - 2012
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Colorado Real Estate JournalCan You Pass the Fair Housing Test2017
Colorado Real Estate Journal"Tail" of No Pet Policies and Emotional Support Animals2017
Commercial Evictions in ColoradoCommercial Evictions2016
SelfResidential Evictions2016
SelfHOA Law2016
CO Real Estate JournalPremises Liability2015
Nat Assoc of Real Estate AttorneysMarijuana and Real Estate2015
CO Real Estate JournalLeases and Marijuana2015
Douglas County CourtsThe Judicial History of Douglas County Colorado2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Denver Sturm College of LawJD - Juris DoctorN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Opportunity Works Landlord Education ForumWhat Landlords Need to Know2017
Home Builders Association 3rd Quarter Builder Eye-Opener BreakfastAsk Us Anything: Lawyers Answer Your Toughest Questions2017
Denver Annual ConventionWhat Colorado REALTORs need to know about Marijuana2017
CREC Annual Update CourseAnnual Update Course2017
Arapahoe County CourtEviction 101 Clinic for Landlords2017
Commercial Brokers at the Annual ConferenceCREC's Annual Broker Update Course2016
Colorado Association Of REALTORSWhat Colorado REALTORs need to know about Marijuana2016
Investor Success SummitReal Estate Investor Issues2015
Duty to DiscloseDuty to Disclose2015
CREC Broker Annual Update CourseCREC Broker Annual Update Course2015
Brokers GuildMold Meth and Marijuana2015
Broker CEMold, Meth, and Marijuana2015
Real Estate Investor SummitReal Estate purchase and sell for the Real Estate Investor2014
News interviewMarijuana and Landlord's Rights2014
CO Real Estate Broker CETrust Accounts and Lease Clauses for the CO RE Broker2014
Ask and Attorney Legal PanelLegal issues faced by Colorado Real Estate Brokers2014
South Metro Denver Realtor AssociationColorado Real Estate Commission Annual Update Course for Colorado Brokers2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Security Deposit DisputeWon - Triple damages and attorney fees
Quiet TitleLien removed attorney fees awarded
Removal of Mechanics LienRemoved Lien
Money DamagesWon
Slander DefenseNegotiated for case to be settled with no damages to either side.
Warranty of Habitabilitywon
Tortuous interference with a contractSettled favorable to client

Reviews

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5 Star
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3 Star
8%
2 Star
8%
1 Star
17%
Review Donald Eby

Get ready to be passed off

Posted by anonymousWed Mar 20 2019

Consultation was great for a REAL ESTATE dispute. Agreed to have him represent us, and was immediately passed off to a criminal defense attorney that didn't know anything about real estate law. Had to fire him and get knowledgeable attorney from a different form. Thanks for wasting a month of our time and thousands of dollars Donnald.
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Donald Eby's response: I'm sorry you were unhappy with our service. We have many very qualified attorneys at Robinson and Henry. I'd like to understand more about how you were not properly represented please contact us at [email protected]

Horrible!

Posted by anonymousWed Feb 08 2017

Argumentative, arrogant, misleading. It's like he wants his own client to lose. I don't know why this guy is in the business, he likes to argue but he is terrible at the job of representing. Wouldn't recommend him to anyone!
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Donald Eby's response: I apologize for offending you. If you will call my office 303-688-0944 I'll do my best to help you. Is this posting the result of a free consultation? I suspect that I did not provide the answers that you had hoped to hear. If this is the case I encourage you to call back to speak with another attorney at our firm to test your legal theory. If you were a client I encourage you to contact my firm, speak to Bill, I'd really like to learn from this so that no future client is disappointed as you seem to be.
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Attorney endorsements

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Joseph Maher, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mr. Eby since law school, and he is a true straight shooter. He has my highest endorsement.

April Jones, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jul 29, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Donald is a very sharp, knowledgeable lawyer. I recommend him for landlord representation matters.

Dane Mueller, Real estate Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I have practiced real estate law under Don since graduating from law school. Since my first hour on the job I have conferred with him almost daily about a wide variety of legal issues. His depth and breadth of experience and seasoned professional judgment are great assets to his clients.

Jake Lustig, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Don is an incredible attorney with an impressive knowledge of the law. He is professional, thoughtful, and takes great pride in his work. I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Brown, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Don's expertise in real estate and landlord/tenant law is unparalleled. He and his team regularly obtain the best possible results for his clients because the quality of his work product is beyond reproach. Without hesitation, I resoundingly endorse this lawyer.

Scott Macleod, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Donald's continuing dedication to the law and clients is admirable. We wholly endorse his practice.

James Townsend, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 10, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

Don is a well-respected attorney with excellent legal knowledge and experience.

Daniel Deasy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Excellent advocates in the arena of landlord/tenant law are hard to come by. Being familiar with Mr. Eby's work in Colroado, I give him my highest recommendation should you find yourself in need of help with a difficult tenant or due to the conduct of an impossible landlord.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Ryan Fishman, Debt collection Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Simon Kabzan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community.

Richard Geller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I strongly endorse Donald. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

Misty Fields, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Eby is a respected and knowledgeable attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients.

J. Shumaker, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Mr. Eby. He is one of the most knowledgeable real estate attorneys in Colorado.

Jared Adams

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Eby is a well respected lawyer in the legal community.

Eid Qaqish, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is highly knowledgable and a zealous advocate for his clients.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Ligia Parmenter, General practice Attorney on Apr 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Donald Corky Eby is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

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