Jesse Howard Witt

Jesse Howard Witt

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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 24 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Appeals, Insurance, Business

4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO

About Jesse

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 65%

The Witt Law Firm’s founder, Jesse Howard Witt, has personally worked in the construction industry, represented builders in litigation, and prosecuted numerous construction defect claims on behalf of homeowners and associations. This diverse background provides The Witt Law Firm with both a unique perspective on construction litigation and the skills necessary to resolve claims favorably through mediation or, when necessary, through arbitration or trial.

25 years

65%
Appeals 25%

Appellate law is a primary focus of The Witt Law Firm. Mr. Witt has received awards for his excellent oral advocacy, and he is a skilled brief writer. The firm is available to assist as lead or co-counsel on appeals, and it offers flexible payment arrangements, including contingent and flat fees.

23 years

25%
Business 5%

The Witt Law Firm can provide assistance with forming new entities, drafting contracts, litigating corporate disputes, and other business law matters. Attorney Jesse Witt has served as general counsel to multiple companies, and he is a past member of the Ethics & Compliance Officer Association.

23 years

5%
Insurance 5%

The Witt Law Firm provides experience litigating insurance coverage issues. For homeowners, it is little consolation to recover a large verdict only to find that the defendant builder is bankrupt or otherwise unable to pay. For contractors, it is shocking when an insurance carrier who has collected thousands of dollars in premiums refuses to provide the coverage described in its policy.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Contingency

32%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 10 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 24 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC

4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO, 80305

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Jesse Howard Witt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne Gill

Litigation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jesse on appeals in civil cases. He had made a strong trial court record, a critical foundation for any appeal. Jesse was easy to work with, pragmatic and focused on accomplishing results for our clients."

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Anne Gill

Appeals lawyer

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Suzanna Tiftickjian

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Author of the Year, Community Associations Institute

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

1998

Moot court, best oralist, Hastings College of the Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Of Counsel, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC

2015 - 2015

General Counsel, Hamon Infrastructure

2008 - 2018

Attorney, The Witt Law Firm

2003 - 2008

Partner, Benson & Associates, PC

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Burdman & Benson/Burdman Law Group

1999 - 2000

Law Clerk, Denver District Court

Associations

2009 - Present

Associazione Internazionale di Giuristi Lingua Italiana

2009 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Appellate Practice Subcommittee

2008 - Present

Community Associations Institute

2002 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Amicus Committee

2002 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry

Sample of Legal Cases

Hamon Contractors, Inc. v. City of Louisville

Jury returned verdict in favor of contractor on all claims and awarded $769,000 in damages, including $150,000 in lost profits, and court later added $900,000 in attorney fees.

Hamon Contractors, Inc. v. City of Louisville

The appellate court reversed, holding that contractor had never accepted the defendant's offer. Following remand, jury awarded contractor $769,000 in damages and court added $900,000 in attorney fees.

Cleary Building Corp. v. David A. Dame, Inc., 674 F. Supp. 2d 1257 (D. Colo. 2009)

The court dismissed the majority of the plaintiff's claims. The parties reached a confidential settlement of the remaining issues.

Hamon Contractors, Inc. v. Carter & Burgess, Inc., 229 P.3d 282 (Colo. App. 2009)

The appellate court affirmed the dimissal orders but reversed the majority of the attorney fees awards.

Il Fornaio (America) Corporation v. The Macerich Company

The parties reached a confidential settlement.

Hamon Contractors, Inc. v. Colorado Department of Transportation

The appellate court reversed the judgment and remanded with instructions to allow contractor's claims to proceed to trial.

Park Rise Homeowners Ass'n, Inc. v. Resource Constr. Co., 155 P.3d 427 (Colo. App. 2006)

The appellate court reversed the verdict and remanded for a new trial.

Insurance Co. of the State of Pennsylvania v. Triton Dev., LLC, 2005 WL 2359125

The court granted the homeowners association's motion to dismiss or stay federal suit pending resolution of state court garnishment action. The parties later settled.

Heritage Village Owners Ass'n, Inc. v. Golden Heritage Investors, Ltd., 89 P.3d 513 (Colo. App. 2004)

The appellate court affirmed a verdict in favor of the association, which later settled with the builders' insurance carriers for approximately $6.5 million.

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Education

2001

Univ of Denver COL

J.D.

1996

Univ of California Berkeley

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Construction Defect Litigation Seminar

Ethics of representing HOA's and multiple parties in construction defect litigation

2004

Orange County Bar Association CLE

Practical Tips for the Electronic Office

Publications

Languages

Italian

English

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