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.
Languages spoken
English
625 E Hyman Ave
Ste 201
Aspen, CO, 81611
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1973 | 03/05/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1969 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Garfield & Hecht, PC | 1975 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
The Colorado Lawyer | Purchasing Mountain Property | N/A |
The Colorado Lawyer | Renting Mountain Property | N/A |
The Colorado Lawyer | Selling Mountain Property | N/A |
The Colorado Lawyer | Short Sale | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1969 |
Bucknell University | BSBA | 1966 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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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Andrew Hecht, Banking Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
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I endorse Ron Garfield. He has the highest level of professionalism. I have known him for over 40 years in this practice.
Christopher Lacroix, Real estate Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Hecht, Banking Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
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I endorse Ron Garfield. He has the highest level of professionalism. I have known him for over 40 years in this practice.
Christopher Lacroix, Real estate Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Kendig, Banking Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Angela Vichick, Banking Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
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It is a privilege to work for Ron, who is an exceptional and dedicated practitioner.
Chad Schmit, Banking Attorney on Jul 27, 2016
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.
David Mcconaughy, Banking Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Nobody on the Colorado Western Slope knows banking law better than Ron Garfield
Christopher Bryan, Real estate Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
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.