I (along with Ron Garfield) am the founding partner of the firm which first opened its doors in 1975. I am a shareholder of the firm which has five locations on the Western Slope and employs 22 attorneys. I have represented seller and buyers of residential and commercial property owners for 40 years. My practice includes representation of large real estate investment groups, buyers and sellers in lending and borrowing activities. I have extensive experience in land use matters seeking governmental approvals for subdivision and planned unit development and challenging government land use decisions.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1971 | 03/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Icon | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent for 30 years | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Best Law Firms | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Garfield & Hecht, PC | 1975 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Pitkin County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section | Member | N/A |
Colorado Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Board of Dance Aspen | Former President | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgetown University Law Center | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1974 |
University of Denver College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1971 |
University of NYU | 1968 | |
Lake Forest College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1966 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Western Slope Retreat | Banking in Real Estate Environment | 2016 |
Vectra Bank | Real Estate Banking and Policies | N/A |
Chad Schmit, Real estate Attorney on Aug 22, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Andy is an exceptional real estate and land use attorney who is highly respected by his clients and the legal community. I highly recommend Andy for all real estate related matters.
Christopher Bryan, Real estate Attorney on Aug 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Andy is a superb real estate and business transactions lawyer and is one of the premiere attorneys in Aspen.
Chad Schmit, Real estate Attorney on Aug 22, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Andy is an exceptional real estate and land use attorney who is highly respected by his clients and the legal community. I highly recommend Andy for all real estate related matters.
Christopher Bryan, Real estate Attorney on Aug 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Andy is a superb real estate and business transactions lawyer and is one of the premiere attorneys in Aspen.
Christopher Lacroix, Real estate Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Ronald Garfield, Real estate Attorney on Jul 29, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
He is an outstanding attorney at the top of his game. He represents a cross section of clients including individuals and corporate. Great negotiator and highly skilled in transactional matters.