$ 450-650 per hour
James Alan Greer
also known as GREER+ASSOCIATES, PC
About James
Biography
- "Superb" rated attorney with significant experience in all facets of real estate and every conceiveable construction matter. Available to offer consultation, document review and drafting, pre-litigation services, legal advocate on your behalf at mediation or arbitration, and litigation services. In order to maximize efficiencies, Mr. Greer encourages and participates in early negotiation of disputed claims. Broad experience in assisting homeowners, contractors, design professionals, business owners, lessors/leasees, and buyers/sellers.
- Successfully resolved over 2200 real estate and construction claims in the past 33 years, with aggregate value over $200M.
- Offices in Del Mar CA and Boulder CO (two states' licensure)
- Arbitrator with American Arbitration Association (465 files as arbitrator/mediator)
- Licensed General Contractor, California CSLB (since 2005)
- MartindaleHubbell rates as exemplary reputation, well established practice
- Volunteer Service: Chairperson of Board of Zoning Appeals; General Counsel for Four Mile Fire Firefighters; Consulting Counsel for ProduceGood
- Real Estate/ConstructionBackground: grew up in construction trades (Iowa); has designed/developed 13 residences and 2 commercial buildings - from procurement, through design, specification, bidding, permitting, development, and management.
- Broad practical business experience (founder of law firm employing 12-15; design/builder of a dozen projects employing all subs/trades; managed and supervised a construction crew for 4 years during college)
- Education: B.A. (University of Iowa 1981, Honors program, double major in Economics and Political Science in 3 yrs); M.A.P.A. (University of Iowa 1983, Master's Degree in Public Administration, cum laude); J.D. (University of San Diego 1986, juris doctorate, 26 years old).
- Personal: interests include flyfishing, camping, hiking, gravel biking, ocean kayaking, college sports; married and father of two "perfect children".
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Arbitration
50%
30 years | 465 cases
Construction and Development
25%
40 years | 2,350 cases
Real Estate
25%
40 years | 1,950 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Colorado for 29 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
JAMES A. GREER, ESQ.
1221 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014-2505
JAMES A. GREER, ESQ.
1942 Broadway, Ste. 314, Boulder, CO, 80302
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by sylvia | September 28, 2020 | Real Estate
Telelphone consult
I consulted Mr. Greer because my seller wants to rent back 2 weeks after closing. Mr. Greer was very kind and knowledgeable and advised me on which form to fill out for this situation. He also recommended to have the seller keep their home insurance during the rent-back period to protect our h...
Posted by Sky | August 12, 2019 | Landlord & Tenant
Extremely helpful and informative!
I called James with multiple questions in regards to terminating a lease early and getting involved with small claims and he answered all of concerns and questions with clear, logical solutions as well as a plethora of need-to-know information and guidelines that helped get me well informed for futur...
Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2017 | Residential
Worst experience .Unbeliveable!
I hired him to evaluate the HOA CC&R's and problem with the neighbor. he said he will call me to understand the case and review the CC&R's. he never called me,he did not read the Cc&R's. He send me an recommendation that did not even address the problem I had initially called him for. He said I can a...
James Greer
Replied last December 09, 2017This "client" was unprofessional and now has slandered my good reputation. First, she induced me to perform with a $750 retainer check that never had funds in the account and went NSF the day after I performed all of the contracted tasks. Second, I agreed to perform 2.5 hours (for said $750) for "review, analysis, recommendation"; I received and reviewed 88 pages of her neighbor and HOA dispute documents and her CCRS (1.0hrs), then drafted a 4-page Client Memorandum replete with analysis of all the disputes and claims presented to me in her "packet" and my recommendations (4 in all) for the legal steps she could consider (1.5hrs). At that juncture I had completed my contracted work. Next, I took her phone call wherein we spoke for 54 minutes and I answered ALL of the questions posed (this work was FREE as a courtesy to her). Minutes afterward she bombarded me with emails asking for more legal analysis of completely new subject matter, to which I politely informed her that these new (and odd) pursuits would require additional retained funds. The adage is true: "you help people for free, it comes back to bite you". All told, she has defrauded me out of the contracted fee of $750.00, the NSF Fee of $22.00, and the extra hour of advice beyond the contracted work. My 30-year career of providing highly respected legal work, together with serving as a volunteer in community service, should be weighed substantially more favorably than this rude and unprofessional outlier.
Posted by Steven | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Utterly Outstanding Experience
My wife and I were having an issue with some former buyers of our house who decided not to go through with the sale and the house fell out of escrow (as was their right). The former buyers then came to us to try and recoup inspection fees, appraisal fees etc...and threatened us with a small claims c...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, honest and intelligent
We were having a dispute with our contractor on a residential remodel. Jim gave us great advice and information which allowed us to be in the best possible negotiating position. Since our contract called for arbitration (should it come to that), Jim's experience as an arbitration judge and lawyer was...
James Alan Greer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michael Doland
Construction and development lawyer | Jan 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"The answers of Mr. Greer are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"We have used Greer's services several times over the years. Always a pleasure."
"Mr. Greer is a competent, effective and professional lawyer. I have referred him many cases over the years and have always received favorable feedback from my clients who have hired him. I have also had occasion to use him as a mediator with excellent result. I highly recommend and endorse him."
William Hernquist
Construction and development lawyer | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have used Jim as a mediator on several matters in the past few years. He has been very effective. I will use him again."
Albert Crosner
Construction and development lawyer | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Greer is a very experienced and respected lawyer in construction law and is quite responsive to questions posed by the Avvo community. As a result, I endorse Mr. Greer."
"Mr. Greer is an excellent lawyer and a prollific contributor to the Avvo community. I endorse him without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"James Greer demonstrates extensive knowledge and command over a broad range of legal matters. His responses on Avvo are excellent and accurate. He is an asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Greer on several matters in Colorado. I found him to be very organized, professional and ethical, and as a fairly new attorney, I learned quite a bit from him on negotiation and the practical implications of litigation."
Daniel Watkins
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Volunteer of Year, Four Mile Fire Department
2017
Chairman, Board of Zoning Appeals, Boulder County
2017
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale- Hubbard
2016
Chairman, Board of Zoning Appeals, Boulder County
2016
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Chairman, Board of Zoning Appeals, Boulder County
2015
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
"BV" Rated = Exemplary Reputation, Well-Established Practice, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Procurement and Development, Realty Consultants, Inc.
1989 - Present
Founder of Law Firm, GREER + ASSOCIATES, PC
2015 - 2020
Board Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals, Boulder County
1986 - 1989
Assistant General Counsel, Lusardi Construction & Development
1983 - 1985
Assistant to City Attorney, City of Oceanside
1977 - 1978
Intern, Iowa State Senate
Associations
2008 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationArbitrator
2008 - Present
Boulder County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2008 - Present
Boulder County Bar Association, Real Estate Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD"B" General Contractor
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember, Real Estate Section
2007 - Present
Boulder County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.Founder / President
1996 - Present
San Diego Superior CourtCertified Mediator
1996 - Present
COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATIONLicensed Attorney
1995 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember
1988 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Real Property Law SectionMember
1988 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Construction Law SectionMember
1987 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATIONLicensed Attorney
2017 - 2021
ProduceGood, San DiegoBoard Counsel
1998 - 2001
Arbitration and Mediation InternationalMember
1997 - 2000
Southern California Mediation AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
136 plaintiffs v. Beazer Homes, Colorado
Settlement $8.2M for plaintiffs
Subcontractor (commercial) v. Benchmark Contractors, Los Angeles
Settlement for client $4,101,000.00
7 Homeowners v. Community College District, San Marcos
$575,000 settlement for Plaintiffs
Buyer (Residential) v. Seller, Encinitas CA
Settled for client $969,250
72 Named Plaintiffs v. Fairway Pines Developers, Colorado
Achieved over $5.5 million in settlement funds.
Education
1986
Univ of San Diego SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Iowa
MA - Masters
1981
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1981
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Lafayette chamber
Commercial Development update
2001
Advanced Construction Law Series
Construction Payment Remedies
1991
Construction Industry conference, San Diego
Advanced Construction Disputes; Payment Remedies; Mechanic's Liens;
Publications
2020
Boulder Camera
Historic Renovation guidelines and experiences
2019
Lafayette chamber commerce
Commercial Development - update
2017
Seminar Handout
Disclosure Pitfalls in Residential Property Setting
2016
Seminar Handout
Zoning Appeals re: setbacks, variances, height limits
2014
Seminar Handout
Construction Contracts, best practices (commercial)
2013
Seminar Handout
Construction Contracts, best practices (residential)
2012
Seminar Handout
Construction Contracts, best practices (residential)
2009
Boulder Bar Association / Seminar
Entitlement Challenges re: commercial development settings
2009
Bar Association / Seminar
Disclosure in Sale Residential Property, best practices
2001
National Business Institute - Advanced Construction Law Series
Construction Payment Remedies In California
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do i have my own choice of contractor?
08 Mar 2022
Q&A
Cslb sent a letter of mandatory arbitration was planning on taking it to small claims how mandatory is it?
06 Mar 2022
Q&A
If I signed an Arbitration agreement in 2020 and then was laid off 2 months after due to covid does it still count ?
03 Sep 2021