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Fair Housing Forum 10-30-23 - Interrupting Discrimination

Grand Junction Area Fair Housing Forum 30th of October Interrupting Discrimination Grand Junction area residents, landlords, and property...

Oct 30, 20233 min read

The Top 3 Qualities of a Civil Litigation Lawyer

Need representation? Here are three aspects to look for in a civil litigation lawyer to ensure you find a suitable match for your case.

Oct 5, 20232 min read

Shelly Dackonish to lead a panel at the Home Builders Association Meeting on August 30th

Join partner, Shelly Dackonish, to learn about the latest updates on zoning and development codes. The Home Builders Association...

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Landlord Symposium 2023 - July 26, 2023

GJHA Landlord Symposium 2023

Jul 21, 20231 min read

Spotlight on Staff - Andrea Templeton

Andrea Templeton is the backbone of the Estate Planning practice group at Dufford Waldeck.

Jul 18, 20231 min read

Landlord-Tenant Legislative Update, July 2023

By: Scott D. Goebel and Annie D. Murphy The Colorado legislature recently passed a handful of laws that afford tenants new protections,...

Jul 17, 202312 min read

Real Estate and YOUR Estate

How to discover your net worth and plan for your future Our partner, Annie Murphy, will be a presenter at the St. Mary's Estate Planning...

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Inheritance by Murder?

The Slayer Statute prevents individuals profiting in any way from the felonious killing of another, even in inheritance.

May 25, 20232 min read

Water Rights – Wrong Location

What do you do when you have a validly decreed and established water right, with an incorrectly described location? Every well and...

May 18, 20232 min read

DW Lawyers to present at Housing Conference 6/20/2023

The Montrose County Housing Authority will be hosting a Housing Conference June 20, 2023 This class is for Landlords. Join our attorneys,...

Mar 10, 20231 min read

Congratulations to Lauren F. O'Dell, Dufford Waldeck's newest Partner!

Jan 4, 20231 min read

American Indian Law Program - Toolkit helps Indigenous Communities Implement Human Rights

Nov 10, 20223 min read

HOAs Face New Regulations

Colorado recently passed new laws regulating Homeowners Associations

Nov 8, 20225 min read

Sellers and Lessors Limited in Credit Card Surcharges to Consumers and Lessees

On July 1, 2022, Colorado’s Amendment to the Credit Card Surcharge Statute went into effect. C.R.S. § 5-2-212. Previously, Colorado...

Sep 20, 20222 min read

Advanced Legal Update and Fair Housing Seminar on November 8th presented by Annie Murphy

On November 8, 2022, at 10:00am, Annie Murphy will be presenting an online advanced legal update and fair housing seminar for the CHFA...

Aug 23, 20221 min read

Spotlight on our Of Counsel, J. David Reed

J. David Reed is an attorney in our new Montrose office.

Jul 13, 20222 min read

Dufford Waldeck to open Montrose Office June 1, 2022

Dufford Waldeck is excited to announce that we are expanding our practice and opening a new office in Montrose on June 1st. Of counsel,...

May 4, 20221 min read

Let's Talk Estate Planning with Partner, Barbara Butler

Do I need an Estate Plan? In a word, yes. Even if you feel you “don’t have much” or your family is one where everyone gets along and...

May 2, 20224 min read

Spotlight on Scott Goebel

Scott grew up in Palisade and, wanting to focus his law practice on serving the Western Slope community, returned to his roots. Scott...

May 2, 20221 min read

Join us in welcoming Arie Mielkus as our newest Associate Attorney!

Arie is joining our team at Dufford Waldeck as an Associate Attorney after 3 years of practice as a Deputy Public Defender. Arie is...

Feb 17, 20221 min read

What to Consider Before Executing a Beneficiary Deed in Colorado

By Kate Jaquith Beneficiary deeds enable real property owners in Colorado to transfer their property to a designated beneficiary upon...

Feb 4, 20222 min read

Meet our Estate Planning Paralegal, Jesse Crawford

Our paralegal, Jesse Crawford, works diligently to help our clients with their Estate Planning needs. He is a great asset to our Partner,...

Feb 4, 20221 min read

$5 Million Jury Verdict for partner, Sam Starritt

Dufford Waldeck is pleased to announce that Partner Sam D. Starritt, together with co-counsel, Lorraine Parker and Karen Blau, of Parker...

Jan 18, 20221 min read

Our newest Partner, Shelly Dackonish

Dufford Waldeck is excited to announce Shelly Dackonish has become a partner with the firm as of January 1st, 2022. Shelly joins the...

Jan 1, 20221 min read