Arthur K. Griffin

Arthur represents commercial real estate and advanced energy clients with development, acquisitions and dispositions, lending, and land use matters, and has extensive experience in the industrial, hospitality, retail, energy, and office industries. With a background in corporate and tax law in addition to his real estate experience, Arthur is able to dissect all aspects of a deal and see the business perspectives, allowing him to provide sophisticated representation to his clients in both routine and complex matters. He advises his advanced energy clients in real estate, land use, and tax matters, including the large scale implementation of solar photovoltaic systems on real estate developments, solar leasing, power purchase agreements, electronic vehicle charging stations, and other related energy development projects. He has also advised alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, including major casinos and nightclub operators, regarding federal and state regulatory alcohol laws and liquor licensing matters, including licensing and regulatory compliance matters with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the Colorado Department of Revenue – Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division, and various Colorado municipalities.

Prior to joining Fennemore, Arthur served as General Counsel to a Denver-based multi-faceted real estate company where he oversaw high volumes of development and stabilized asset transactions, brokerage deals, leasing matters, and finance arrangements. Prior to that, he worked in the Denver office of a national firm, where he focused on complex real estate matters of all types.

Outside of the office, Arthur enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, fishing, cooking, and coaching youth sports. He also enjoys competitive and recreational sailing and has sailed throughout the Gulf Coast, Caribbean, Northeast, Pacific Coast, and Mountain regions.