Donald “Corky” Eby is the managing partner of Robinson and Henry 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 the 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 an appointment by calling 303-688-0944.
Practice areas
I represent landlords and tenants in eviction cases, security deposit issues, and warranty of habitability claims.
10 years, 200 cases
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.
10 years, 100 cases
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.
10 years, 10 cases
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.
10 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2012 | 06/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyer in Denver Real Estate | 5280 | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Up and Coming Lawyers, | Law Week Colorado | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Douglas Elbert County Bar Association | Young Attorney of the Year | 2013 |
Corporate Apprentice of the Year | University of Denver Sturm College of Law | 2012 |
Scholastic Excellence Award - Trial Practice | University of Denver Sturm College of Law | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Robinson & Henry, P.C. | 2012 - Present |
Legal Intern | CH2M Hill | 2012 - 2012 |
Legal Internship | District Court18th Judical District | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Bar Association | Volunteer - Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans | 2012 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | Natural Resources Section | 2011 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | Douglas Elbert County Bar Association | 2011 - Present |
Denver Chapter of the Navy League | N/A | |
Colorado Association of Real Estate Investors | N/A |
Castle Rock Planning Commission | Former Board of Adjustment member | N/A |
Colorado Bar Association | Business and Real Estate Law Section | N/A |
American Bar Association | N/A | |
US Court of Appeals 10th Circuit | N/A | |
US District Court Colorado | N/A | |
NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development | Legislative Affairs Committee | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Colorado Real Estate Journal | Can You Pass the Fair Housing Test | 2017 |
Colorado Real Estate Journal | "Tail" of No Pet Policies and Emotional Support Animals | 2017 |
Commercial Evictions in Colorado | Commercial Evictions | 2016 |
Self | Residential Evictions | 2016 |
Self | HOA Law | 2016 |
CO Real Estate Journal | Premises Liability | 2015 |
Nat Assoc of Real Estate Attorneys | Marijuana and Real Estate | 2015 |
CO Real Estate Journal | Leases and Marijuana | 2015 |
Douglas County Courts | The Judicial History of Douglas County Colorado | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Denver Sturm College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Home Builders Association 3rd Quarter Builder Eye-Opener Breakfast | Ask Us Anything: Lawyers Answer Your Toughest Questions | 2017 |
CREC Annual Update Course | Annual Update Course | 2017 |
Denver Annual Convention | What Colorado REALTORs need to know about Marijuana | 2017 |
Opportunity Works Landlord Education Forum | What Landlords Need to Know | 2017 |
Arapahoe County Court | Eviction 101 Clinic for Landlords | 2017 |
Commercial Brokers at the Annual Conference | CREC's Annual Broker Update Course | 2016 |
Colorado Association Of REALTORS | What Colorado REALTORs need to know about Marijuana | 2016 |
Brokers Guild | Mold Meth and Marijuana | 2015 |
CREC Broker Annual Update Course | CREC Broker Annual Update Course | 2015 |
Duty to Disclose | Duty to Disclose | 2015 |
Investor Success Summit | Real Estate Investor Issues | 2015 |
Broker CE | Mold, Meth, and Marijuana | 2015 |
Real Estate Investor Summit | Real Estate purchase and sell for the Real Estate Investor | 2014 |
CO Real Estate Broker CE | Trust Accounts and Lease Clauses for the CO RE Broker | 2014 |
News interview | Marijuana and Landlord's Rights | 2014 |
Ask and Attorney Legal Panel | Legal issues faced by Colorado Real Estate Brokers | 2014 |
South Metro Denver Realtor Association | Colorado Real Estate Commission Annual Update Course for Colorado Brokers | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Security Deposit Dispute | Won - Triple damages and attorney fees |
Quiet Title | Lien removed attorney fees awarded |
Removal of Mechanics Lien | Removed Lien |
Money Damages | Won |
Slander Defense | Negotiated for case to be settled with no damages to either side. |
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Joseph Maher, Litigation 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, Unknown 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, Landlord or tenant 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, Litigation Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Donald's continuing dedication to the law and clients is admirable. We wholly endorse his practice.
James Townsend, Real estate Attorney on Jul 10, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Don is a well-respected attorney with excellent legal knowledge and experience.
Daniel Deasy, Litigation 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, Litigation Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan Fishman, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Land use and zoning Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Simon Kabzan, Unknown Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community.
Richard Geller, Unknown 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, Real estate 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, Real estate 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, Litigation Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Eby is a well respected lawyer in the legal community.
Eid Qaqish, Litigation 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, Landlord or tenant 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, Unknown 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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