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Chad William Johnson

Construction and development Attorney at Denver, CO

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The Needle in the Haystack

I've (regrettably) been involved in some litigation during my career and, hence, have had the opportunity to work with a diversity of attorneys in different specialties, different locales, and different levels of experience. Without exception, Chad Johnson turned out to be the most competent, forthright, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the litigation process -- even more impressive in light of his relative youth. Chad represented me as the Plaintiff in a construction-defect case that arrayed his talents against three other parties, each with their own attorneys. From the start, it was obvious that Chad's capabilities far exceeded that of our adversaries -- including Defendants, their attorneys, and insurance companies. Most critically, at every stage in the legal process (from initial filing to ultimate resolution), Chad always seemed two steps ahead of our adversaries. I am very thankful for his tremendous support and the positive outcome.

I HIGHLY recommend Chad!

My wife and I hired Chad to help us through a painfully complicated construction defect case that took nearly 2 years to settle, and we were incredibly impressed with him throughout. Not only did we ultimately reach a positive settlement, but he was unbelievably thorough, knowledgeable, flexible, available, and pleasant to work with all throughout. This was the first (and hopefully last) lawsuit that we have been apart of, and knowing that we could absolutely trust Chad and that he had our backs made all the difference. I can't say enough positive things about our experience.

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Construction and development

85%

13 years
Real estate

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13 years
Personal injury

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13 years

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Chad W. Johnson is the founding member of Johnson Law. He began his career representing the largest developers and builders in Colorado in construction defect cases. Now, in addition to representing Colorado contractors in all types of construction and contract matters, he represents homeowners throughout Colorado in construction defect cases.

He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Colorado and is a member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations. In 2019 he was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Construction Litigation.

He received his undergraduate degree from University of Minnesota-Duluth, graduating with distinction, and his law degree from the University of Denver. In his final year of law school, Mr. Johnson was elected by his peers as the Most Outstanding Academic at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law. He was a member of the University of Denver Civil Litigation Clinic, where he represented low-income clients in domestic violence and landlord-tenant cases. Mr. Johnson also proudly served in the Minnesota and Colorado Air National Guard from 2004 - 2011.

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Johnson Law

(844) 334-6689 Office

1825 York Street, Suite 100

Denver, CO, 80206

chadjohnsonlaw.com/

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Johnson Law - Louisville Office

357 S McCaslin Blvd, ste 200

Louisville, CO, 80027

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Johnson Law - Mountain Office

110 East Beaver Creek Blvd, Suite 305

Avon, CO, 81620

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Posted by Craig | August 18, 2016

The Needle in the Haystack

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Posted by Alex | November 18, 2016

I HIGHLY recommend Chad!

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Posted by Dylan | April 13, 2023

Construction Defects Attorney

The group at Johnson Law helped us navigate our way through a tough foundation/structural issue with our home. They were communicative throughout the process and helped us come to a resolution with the builder in our case. The timeline that they laid out at our initial meeting was one that turned out to be a reality for our case which was helpful. Whenever we had questions that needed to be answered they were quick to get back to us and helped us understand different aspects of the litigation process, thus putting our minds at ease.

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Posted by Derek | December 21, 2022

Interview Chad before you make your decision

When building a home, the contractual side can be daunting and intimidating for the home owner especially if they have not been through the process before. I interviewed a few attorneys who practiced construction law – side note: my recommendation is to avoid contract lawyers, focus on construction law practitioners. Of those I interviews one wanted a retainer before speaking with me, another commented my contract seemed pretty good, and the last confused me seemingly indifferent. However, Chad, fit me into his crazy schedule, and immediately reviewed the contract, guided me through it, and pointed out the good, bad, and ugly. Being very familiar with construction, he was able to explain important "construction" aspects of the contract in a way I doubt the general contract attorney could. In the end, I felt fortunate to have had his counsel and would highly recommend him to homeowners who wish to build. rebuild, or even just remodel.

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Posted by RM | December 6, 2022

Excellent service

Chad is organized, well spoken and delivers very professional service. When you hire a lawyer you want one that will tell you like it is - NOT what you want to hear. The former saves you money and the latter one costs you money. Chad is no stranger to the truth. He will shoot you straight. He, nor the additional lawyers at his firm, are afraid of hard work and collectively they carry a significant amount of knowledge.

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2022

Great experience

Chad and his team were wonderful. We were reluctant to hire a lawyer but after our experience, we just wish we had done it sooner! They were honest and compassionate and helped us reach the best possible outcome in order to put a bad experience behind us!

Posted by Kathleen | September 30, 2022

Honest and Straightforward

Mr. Johnson was kind enough to provide us with some valuable advice regarding HOA and nondisclosure laws.

Posted by Brad | October 18, 2021

Knowledgeable Experts

After attempts to work with our builder to remedy our new home damage, we found ourselves in need of legal representation. Having never experienced the need for legal support, we found Johnson law through review. Johnson law was professional, thorough, easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable, with deep professional expert connections. Their entire team was available to walk us through the process, answer any questions, and valued us with frequent updates through the process. If you have need in the construction defect category, Johnson Law is a name we highly recommend!

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Posted by Anne | October 7, 2020

THE BEST lawyer on the front range for HOA disputes

I'm giving and enthusiastic 5-star review for Chad W. Johnson, LLC. We contacted Chad after an abandoned, improperly decommissioned sprinkler system on HOA common property suddenly came on, stayed on all night and flooded three of our condos. After our HOA threatened to withhold repairs and not compensate us for our lost property and income as a way to extort us into signing a creepy liability waiver they cooked up that took away all of our rights and blamed us for the debacle, we sought legal help and found Chad Johnson. Chad's quick advice explaining what we were legally entitled to and how to deal with our HOA was absolutely pivotal in our ability to get the HOA to drop their stupid waiver nonsense, agree to pay for repairs in full and commence with them immediately, like they should have done in the first place, under our Declarations. Chad was a great communicator, helpful, whip-smart and truly cared about our plight. We will definitely use him again for our next HOA calamity, and recommend him highly to others.

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Posted by Andrea | October 18, 2018

Chad William Johnson

Chad Johnson Law Firm took our case regarding construction defects which was complicated and took over a year to settle. Chad and his team were wonderful! From start to finish, we were impressed by the professional care and the thorough way he prepared our legal representation. He was well prepared to win our claim. We highly recomend the Chad Johnson Law Firm.

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Posted by Sherri | March 16, 2018

Excellent Representation

Chad did an exceptional job at representing my husband and me, winning our construction defect suit. We lost our home to a forest fire and then to a contractor who took our money and walls that weren't straight, foundation showing in rooms, work that was never finished and a lot of things we would not have known about if it weren't for Chad and the expertise he brought. When it came time for mediation Chad was more than ready and we had an outcome that provided us more than enough money to fix our home and be compensated for the inconvenience. Chad is honest, professional and goes above and beyond.

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Posted by Ian | June 6, 2017

Excellent Attorney

I was very pleased with Chad and his team at The Law Firm of Chad W. Johnson, LLC. I would recommend Chad to anyone who is in need of a Professional and Compassionate attorney.

Posted by Lori | May 11, 2017

Kaiser vs Steiger

Chad was fantastic for our family in a difficult situation. He reversed the court's order on fees so that no fees were assessed against us, he negotiated a settlement for thousands less than the court ordered cost judgment and precluded the plaintiff from filing an appeal or otherwise suing anyone for this mess again by negotiating that into the settlement agreement (potentially saving us tens of thousands in future attorney fees).

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Posted by Ashleigh | October 23, 2014

Trustworthy and honest!

Chad Johnson was professional, informative and attentive with my case. He handled himself very well and throughout a long drawn out case I felt as if my case had his full attention, at all times. I would highly recommend Chad!

Posted by Frank | September 10, 2014

Excellent advice; Highly recommended!!!!

Chad has been extremely helpful in helping us resolve a potential lien issue to our property. His knowledge and advice on contractual law is amazing. We would highly recommend him to review your case and find the most cost effective resolution possible. THANKS CHAD!!!

Posted by Eric | June 20, 2014

A excellent lawyer

Mr. Chad was very responsive to our needs. The fact that he drove from Denver to Greeley to review our problem first hand was amazing!. His knowledge is excellent and his ability to explain to us in terms that we can understand is a great attribute and most appreciated. He is excellent in always communicating with us and always instills a feeling of honest concern about our case while taking the time to explain all of our options and listening to any questions we may have. For anyone looking for a lawyer you would be well served to talk with Mr. Chad Johnson as his knowledge and great integrity well give comfort to you during what can be very intimidating circumstances.

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Posted by Larry | August 13, 2013

New Home Construction Dispute

On July 22, 2013, we met with Chad Johnson to discuss a situation whereby a contractor had substituted inferior quality windows for the windows specified in the contract. The contractor's position was that the substituted windows were equal to those he had installed. Chad quickly confirmed our assertions. While we had come to an impasse in our communications with the building contractor, we discussed with Chad contacting the developer of the property, a person who we had a personal relationship with. Chad agreed that we should seek resolution with the developer before continuing on with legal steps. The developer quickly agreed with our position and the matter was resolved. In addition to the approximate one hour that we spend with Chad in his office, Chad reviewed the agreement that we had been presented with by the developer and made recommendations. Chad refused any payment for the services that we received from him and his office as the matter had been resolved expeditiously. We certainly would recommend Chad Johnson and the Nelson Law Firm.

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Posted by Mike C | October 22, 2014

Steadfast

During the duration of my case, Chad was steadfast about staying in touch and keeping me informed with the pertinent happenings. Always, ready and willing to explain the specifics of even the most complicated matter. I would certainly recommend Chad Johnson.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding Member
Johnson Law
2014 - Present

Associate
The Nelson Law Firm, LLC
2012 - 2014

Associate
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
2010 - 2012

Contract Attorney
Reilly Pozner, LLP
2010 - 2010

Explosives Maintenance 2W0X1
Air National Guard
2004 - 2011

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Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009

University of Minnesota, Duluth
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2007

Associations

Trial Talk Magazine
Editor
2017 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section
Member
2017 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Member
2017 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association
Member
2010 - Present

Denver Bar Association
Member
2010 - Present

Military Pro Bono Project
Volunteer Attorney
2010 - Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
Big
2011 - 2018

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award
American Bar Association
2021

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2019

NITA Advocate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2019

Certificate of Appreciation - Colorado Flood Relief Program
Colorado Bar Association
2014

Certificate of Completion - Trial Skills Program
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2014

Certificate of Completion - Deposition Skills Program
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2012

Most Outstanding Academic
University of Denver - Student Bar Association
2009

Distinguished Graduate
University of Minnesota, Duluth
2007

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Publications

Trial Talk (CO)
An Introduction to Arbitration and Using the Arbitration Process to Your Advantage
2021

Trial Talk (CO)
Contractor Liability Under the Implied Warranty Doctrine
2020

Trial Talk (CO)
An Introduction to the CDARA Notice of Claim Process
2017

Construction Defect Journal
Colorado Court of Appeals Rejects Retroactive Application of C.R.S. § 13-20-808
2012

Construction Defect Journal
United States District Court Confirms That Insurers Can Be Held Liable Under The CCPA
2012

Construction Defect Journal
Insurance Companies Owe a Duty of Prompt and Effective Communication to Claimants and Repair Subcontractors
2011

Colorado Bar Association CLE Legal Connection
Is There a Conflict of Interest When a Construction Defect Defense Attorney Becomes Coverage Counsel Post-Litigation?
2011

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Speaking Engagements

Colorado Bar Association Young Lawyers Division – Litigation Nuts and Bolts CLE
Motions For Reconsideration: When, Why, and How
2021

Blockbuster Conference 2021
Arbitration—Perspectives on Using the Process to Your Advantage
2021

Premises Liability Committee
When Premises Liability and Construction Defect Laws Collide
2017

US DOT Bonding Education Program
Construction Dispute Resolution and Claims
2016

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Janet Frickey

Construction and development Attorney | Aug 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad is a diligent and conscientious attorney who truly puts his clients first. He is an excellent lawyer and human being who will do his very best to satisfy his clients."

Temitayo Okunade

Real estate Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Friend

"Chad has extensive knowledge in legal matters involving construction defects and real estate disputes. His diligence in handling client matters has earned him an impressive reputation for excellence within the legal community where he commands the respect of his fellow attorneys. I endorse Chad and do not hesitate to refer clients to him."

Asma Hasan

Construction and development Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Other

"I have recently had some challenges with a home renovation. My husband found Chad's information online. We called him up and left a message, and he immediately called us back. He provided us great advice and did not charge. With his guidance, we feel we are on the right track. As a fellow attorney, I appreciated Chad's professionalism in getting back to us right away and providing us advice that was at no-charge with a cost-effective plan for moving forward. While we still haven't taken any specific actions yet, knowing we had good options made us feel less victimized in what has been an otherwise frustrating experience. Thank you, Chad!"

Pamela Maass

Real estate Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad Johnson is an outstanding attorney and advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Chad Johnson."

Duncan Griffiths

Construction and development Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Natalie Lynch

Contracts and agreements Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Chad on an extensive project. I found him to be serious, pragmatic, and hardworking. I can highly recommend him."

James Cordes

Unknown Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad is a very professional and strong attorney. He has the ability to correctly analyze any legal issue and I would recommend him to anyone. I endorse this lawyer."