We represent discerning custom homeowners in Colorado who expect counsel that operates at the level of their project and understands the relationships, investments, and vision behind custom construction.
Custom home construction requires intentional decisions at every phase. You selected your architect for their vision, vetted your builder for their craftsmanship, and specified materials that would deliver the quality and performance you expected. Whether this is your primary residence or your Colorado mountain retreat, you invested not just financially but personally in bringing your vision to life. Discovering defects after this level of involvement creates both financial exposure and tremendous frustration.
Custom homes involve layers of professional relationships that general contractors, production builders, and warranty programs simply don't address. Your architect translated your vision into drawings. Engineers specified systems to support that vision. A general contractor coordinated dozens of specialty trades. And skilled craftspeople executed finishes that standard construction never attempts. When something goes wrong, untangling responsibility across design, execution, and materials demands both technical expertise and an understanding of how these professional relationships actually work. Your home represents more than square footage.
Your representation should reflect that.
Custom construction disputes require legal representation that matches the sophistication of your project and understands the world you operate in.
With offices in Denver and Beaver Creek, we understand Colorado's custom home market, mountain property complexities, and the standards you expect from professional relationships.
We're not a high-volume practice - we represent a limited number of clients and accept cases where our expertise delivers meaningful advantage.
Our experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in construction litigation gives us strategic insight into how builders, architects, and insurers evaluate and defend high-value cases.
We understand that custom construction involves professional relationships you may want to preserve, and we approach resolution strategically rather than combatively.
High-value custom homes present unique defect patterns and liability questions that differ from production construction.
Determining whether defects stem from architectural design flaws or builder execution failures requires forensic analysis and expert evaluation. This distinction proves critical in multi-party disputes where architects and contractors each defend their work.
Custom materials, imported finishes, and one-of-a-kind architectural features create complexity when failures occur. Standard warranties and typical repair solutions often don't apply, requiring specialized expertise to evaluate and remedy.
Properties in Beaver Creek, Vail, and other mountain communities face unique challenges including elevation effects, severe weather exposure, and site-specific geological conditions that require specialized construction expertise and litigation experience.
Explore our FAQs for insights
I signed a construction contract with an arbitration clause. Can I still pursue a defect claim?
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My custom home was built on expansive soils and is showing foundation damage. What are my options?
I hired a general contractor who used subcontractors. Who is responsible for the defects?
Can I pursue a claim against my architect, engineer, or designer, or only the builder?
My builder says the problems with my custom home are cosmetic, not structural. Is that true?
What qualifies as a construction defect in a custom-built home?
Custom construction disputes require careful analysis before determining the appropriate course of action. Contact us to discuss your situation confidentially and learn whether your case aligns with our practice focus and how we can assist in protecting your interests.