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Ronald Garfield

Real estate Attorney at Aspen, CO

5.0   5 reviews
  • State Years
    Colorado - CO 50 years
    New York - NY 53 years
  • Licensed for 50 years
    State CO
    Acquired 1973
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 53 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1969
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Ronald

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I (along with Andy Hecht) am the founding partner of the firm which first opened its doors in 1975.  The firm recently celebrated its 40thAnniversary.  I am the managing shareholder of the firm which has five locations on the Western slope employing 22 attorneys. I am active in various practice areas representing individual and corporate clients (including a number of banks) in their various activities. I also oversee the firm’s opinion letter practice.

I have represented landlords and tenants alike in negotiating retail, office and residential leases. I have handled annexation of development lands into municipalities. I have authored covenants and declarations for all kinds of developments from duplexes to PUD’s including high-end subdivisions such as Wildcat Ranch.

I have represented banks and private lenders in their lending activities as well as the restructure of non-performing loans and where needed collection activity including foreclosures and UCC sales. I have represented purchasers and sellers of all manner of real estate including fractional, single family, duplexes, commercial properties, farm and ranch lands and parcels earmarked for development.

I have represented clients in the negotiation and drafting of shareholder and operating agreements. I have represented clients that are parties to shareholder or operating agreements where disputes have arisen and have successfully negotiated resolutions without resort to litigation. I have represented Buyers and Sellers of businesses and companies including stock and asset sales with and without leverage.

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Ronald Garfield
625 E Hyman Ave
Ste 201
Aspen, CO, 81611

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Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2016
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An attorney myself for close to 50 years, I met Ron Garfield in an Aspen real estate transaction where he was representing the adverse party in the late 1980's. I was impressed by his expertise, demeanor and professionalism and have been using Ron ever since in numerous real estate and transactional matters as well as for general advice in other situations that have occurred over the years. His Representation is and has always been excellent. When it comes to client communication, specifically return calls and answering questions about anything and everything, Ron gets back to me promptly, does not procrastinate, gives me his feedback (which is invariably correct) and has become my "go to guy" in Aspen and Colorado matters. For these and other reasons I strongly recommend Ron Garfield and the Garfield and Hecht firm.
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Posted by Tom | July 30, 2016
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Ron Garfield has been my attorney for 30 years. His expertise and analytic skills are excellent. I have really appreciated his outstanding communication and guidance in all of my dealings with him.
Posted by John Ward | July 27, 2016
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Branch President
Mr. Garfield's expertise has help my bank close several high dollar, complicated transactions. Mr. Garfield is extremely professional and always looking out for the best interests of his clients. He is also an attorney that is adept knowing what is important and facilitates the ultimate closing the transaction.
Posted by Peter | July 26, 2016
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Gastronomic excellence
Mr. Garfield was retained to negotiate a restaurant lease with a high end chain. He was able to protect our interests at every turn and conclude a torturous negotiation on the best of terms with opposing counsel.
Posted by Josh | July 26, 2016
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Reviewing Ron Garfield
We hired Ron to pursue a law suit against a former partner who committed fraud, which we won. Ron provided excellent and timely counsel, and was very responsive to our needs. He is a terrific individual and fine attorney, and we would hire him again.

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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Garfield & Hecht, PC
  • 1975 - Present

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1969
  • Bucknell University
  • BSBA
  • 1966

Associations

  • American Bar Association, Senior Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Law Practice Division
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1974 - Present
  • Pitkin County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1973 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • America's Most Honored Professionals 2016
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent Attorney
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • 2016 Bar Register of Preeminent Attorney
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Rated AV Preeminent for 30 Years
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
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Publications

  • The Colorado Lawyer
  • SK Peightal Engineers, LTD. v. Mid Valley Real Estate SolutionsV, LLC-- Construction Defect Litigators and Bank Attorneys Take Notice
  • 2016
  • The Colorado Lawyer
  • When Homeowner Associations Borrow- What Attorneys and Lenders Should Know
  • 2015
  • The Colorado Lawyer
  • Third Party Opinion Letters: Limiting Liability of Opinion Givers
  • 2013
  • The Colorado Lawyer
  • Public Trustee Foreclosures: Be Aware of What Remains
  • 2011
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Speaking Engagements

  • ANB Bank
  • Loans to Homeowner Associations
  • 2016
  • Alpine Bank
  • Loans to Homeowner Associations
  • 2016
  • Alpine Bank
  • Marital Asset Training
  • 2014
  • Alpine Bank
  • Reserve Studies in Colorado
  • 2013
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (8)
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Banking Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse Ron Garfield. He has the highest level of professionalism. I have known him for over 40 years in this practice."
Real estate Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Banking Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Banking Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"It is a privilege to work for Ron, who is an exceptional and dedicated practitioner."
Banking Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have had the privilege of working for and with Ron for 18 years on numerous banking related matters. Ron's knowledge of banking related laws and ability to foresee issues at the outset of a deal are unmatched in this area of law. I highly recommend Ron as counsel for banking institutions."
Banking Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Co-worker
"Nobody on the Colorado Western Slope knows banking law better than Ron Garfield"
Real estate Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Co-worker
"Ron is among the preeminent transactional attorneys in Colorado. His expertise is second to none regarding Aspen real estate matters. Ron also has a broad swath of experience in homeowners association issues, banking laws and regulations, and complex secured transactions."
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Aspen Real estate Lawyer Ronald Garfield
Ronald Garfield
Real estate Attorney
Aspen, CO
Licensed for 53 years