Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife outdoors or traveling the world. I enjoy golf, ice hockey, skiing and snowboarding, and cycling.
Practice areas
civil, commercial, construction, real estate, business and insurance litigation.
11 years, 150 cases
Complex domestic law cases involving difficult issues and high net assets
5 years, 5 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative | 2016 | 03/07/2021 |
| MN | Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees | 2013 | 04/14/2021 |
| CO | Active | 2010 | 02/09/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Super Lawyer Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star | Colorado Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| CAI - Southern Colorado Chapter Chair of the Year | Community Association Institute | 2016 |
| Minnesota Super Lawyer Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star | Colorado Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| 2015 Rising Star | Colorado Super Lawyer | 2015 |
| 2014 Rising Star | Colorado Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| 2013 Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| Certificate of Completion - NITA Trial Skills | NITA | 2011 |
| Certificate of Completion - Deposition Training | NITA | 2010 |
| Clinical Education Award - Appellate Division | University of Colorado Law School | 2010 |
| Excellence Award in Property | CALI | 2008 |
| Excellence Award in Civil Procedure | CALI | 2008 |
| Excellence Award in Legal Writing | CALI | 2008 |
| Dean's List | Gonzaga University School of Law | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Gutterman Griffiths, PC | 2017 - Present |
| Partner | Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson, PC | 2010 - 2017 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Court Appointed Special Advocates | Boardmember | 2017 - Present |
| Community Associations Institute | Education Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
| Community Associations Institute | member | 2013 - Present |
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Denver Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Community Associations Institute Southern Colorado Chapter | Education Committee Co-Chair | 2015 - 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Asosciation Institute - Southern Colorado Chapter | Education Committee Chair | 2015 - 2017 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Community Associations Institute - Rocky Mountain Chapter | Navigating Insurance by Thinking Like a Lawyer | 2016 |
| Common Interest - CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter | Fronterra Village Multifamily Community Association, Inc. v. Pulte Home Corporation: A Case Study | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Law School | JD | 2010 |
| University of Colorado Leeds School of Business | BS Business Administration | 2007 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAI continuing education | Taught continuing education classes to multiple property managers and property management companies regarding construction defect law and the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Arbitration Against National Builder for Defective Firewalls | Arbitration Award - $2.6 Million |
| 336 unit townhome community | Settled - confidential settlement |
| 124 Unit Townhome in Broomfield | Settlement |
| 186 Unit Condominium Development | Settlement |
| 68 Unit Condominium Project | Settled |
| Construction Defect Arbitration Against National Builder | $1.16 million award with fees and costs pending |
|---|---|
| Construction Defect Case Against Mountain Builder | Favorable Settlement |
| Construction Defect Arbitration Against National Builder | Arbitration Award in our favor in excess of $6 million |
| Arbitration Award Against National Builder for $13.5 Million | judgment in my client's favor for $13.5 million |
Jeffrey Runge, Litigation Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and highly regarded in the legal community.
Nahshon Dart, Litigation Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
Relationship: Other
I attended Gonzaga University School of Law with Mr. Griffiths and found him to have a sharp legal mind. I endorse this lawyer without reservation.
Chad Johnson, Litigation Attorney on Sep 12, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had several cases where Duncan was opposing counsel. Duncan was at all times professional, knowledgeable, and an effective advocate on behalf of his clients.
David Pigott, Construction and development Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Griffiths, Litigation Attorney on Nov 3, 2012
Relationship: Family member
I endorse this lawyer.
Tia Zavaras, Construction and development Attorney on Jan 5, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Suzanne Griffiths, Construction and development Attorney on May 20, 2011
Relationship: Family member
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Kerrane, Construction and development Attorney on Jan 25, 2011
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
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