Larry G. Johnson, born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1951, has been practicing law in Colorado for over thirty (30) years as a construction, real estate and business transactional/trial attorney. Throughout these years, he has served business and individuals in multiple areas bringing a vast experience base to his clients.
ROBERT J. HOPP & ASSOCIATES
, LLC, Denver, Colorado
Of-Counsel Attorney
(2006-Present)
HOPP & SHORE
, LLC, Englewood, Colorado
Of-Counsel Attorney
(2005-2006)
DOWNEY & HOPP
, LLC, Englewood, Colorado
Of-Counsel Attorney
(2001-2005)
HOPP & FLESCH
, LLC, Englewood, Colorado
Of-Counsel Attorney
(2001)
McGEADY SISNEROS
, PC, Denver, Colorado
Special Counsel
(1993-2000)
HAMILTON & FAATZ
, PC, Denver, Colorado
Associate Attorney/Partner/Shareholder
(1978-1992)
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO -- Boulder, Colorado
Juris Doctor, 1977
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO -- Boulder, Colorado
Bachelors of Arts, 1973
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO -- Boulder, Colorado
Juris Doctor, 1977
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO -- Boulder, Colorado
Bachelors of Arts, 1973
STATE OF COLORADO -- 1978
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, DIST. OF COLORADO -- 1978
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF COLORADO -- 1978
U.S. 10TH CIRCUIT, COURT OF APPEALS -- 1978
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Administration of major infrastructure and building projects from design contracts to bid packages, the public bidding process, change orders, warranty and insurance claims. Projects include Denver International Business Center, Stapleton Redevelopment, Rock Creek and Grant Ranch, involving such developers as MDC, Richmond American Homes, L.C. Fulenwider and Shea Homes. Building projects include representing general contractors on Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the Denver Public Library, and acting as consultant for Denver Health on construction facilities.
CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION
Experience in construction claims, construction defects, mechanic’s liens, Miller Act claims, Colorado Public Works Act, architect and engineer malpractice, payment and performance bond claims, and claims against sureties.
EMINENT DOMAIN
Representing condemning authorities and landowners in eminent domain proceedings, including Centennial Airport and E-470.
REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
Breach of contract, brokerage contracts, quiet title, adverse possession, foreclosure through public trustee and judicial foreclosure, work-outs and deeds-in-lieu.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Complex commercial closings, financing, easements, condominium documents and commercial leases.
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Negotiation of annexation agreements, subdivision improvement agreements and inter-governmental agreements, special assessments and urban renewal authorities, extensive experience with special districts.
BUSINESS LITIGATION
Shareholder and partner disputes, fraud and securities fraud, breach of contract.
BANKRUPTCY AND BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION
Representing creditors in complex Chapter 11 cases such as Gillette (Vail Associates) and Rexon, in Chapter 9 cases such as Mount Carbon Metropolitan District and in preference and discharge litigation.