Jerry Orten works with community associations in all areas of law. From community formation and community change and amendment, to governance, collection and enforcement issues, and for over 30 years.
…Jerry’s progressive style and approach brings problem resolution and value to owner associations and the communities they govern.
Recognizing the unique qualities of each association and its leadership, Jerry focuses on a balanced approach to complex issues, assisting associations in adding and preserving the value of the properties of members. He delivers creative solutions that enhance community relations.
Jerry has played and continues to have an influential role in Colorado law and in legislation affecting community associations. He assisted in the drafting of the bill that became the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) and has been involved in over 20 amendments to that Act.
Jerry Orten served on Governor Romer’s Task Force on Large Planned Communities. He frequently provides expert counsel to other attorneys, testifies as an expert in court, testifies at the State Capitol and advises legislators and lobbyists.
Expertise
Community Formation
Community Amendments
Covenant Enforcement
Document Interpretation
Policy and Rule Adopting and Drafting
Assessment Collection
Foreclosure
Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
Association Governance
Contract Review and Negotiation
Legislation
General Association Counsel
Insurance Reviews
Risk Management
Professional & Community Involvement
Community Associations Institute, National, Member since 1981
College of Community Association Lawyers, Member since 1997
Community Associations Institute, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Member since 1981, Board Member (1992-1996), Vice President (1994-1996)
Community Associations Institute, Southern Colorado Chapter, Member since 1994,Board Member (1999-2002)
Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), Drafting Committee Member (1989-1992)
Governor’s Task Force on Large Planned Communities (1994-1995)
Colorado Legislative Action Committee of CAI, Member since 1991, Past Chair (1998-2003)
Neighborhood Resource Center, Board Member since 2001
Home Builders Association, Member (1994-2003), Associates Member Council, 1999
Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association, Member, 1994-2003
Poet Member since 1986
American Bar Association, Chairman, Homeowners and Community Associations Committee (1991-1995)
Colorado, Denver and Adams County Bar Associations
Standley Lake Water & Sanitation District (dissolved), Past Board Member and President
Board Member (1999-2007), President (2006-2007), Condominium Association located
in Southwest Colorado
Olde Wadsworth Homeowners Association, Past Board Member and President (1990-1999)
Frequent speaker at CAI programs and author for CAI publications
Continuing Legal Education Speaker
CAI’s Common Ground Magazine – Contributing Editor since 1995
Rocky Mountain Chapter of CAI Magazine, Common Interests – Co-Editor (1996-1998), Letter of the Law Column Editor (1986-1998)
Probate and Property Magazine of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the American Bar
Association – “Successfully Amending Common Interest Community Covenants”
Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal – “Allocation of Damages for Tort Liability in Common Interest Communities”
Colorado Lawyer – Co-Author, “The Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act”
Multi-Housing Quarterly – Co-Author – “Transition of Developer Control to Homeowners,” Author, “Equity Skimming: A Crisis in Residential Real Estate”
Education
University of Colorado-Boulder (J.D.)
University of Colorado-Boulder (B.A.)
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…Jerry’s progressive style and approach brings problem resolution and value to owner associations and the communities they govern.
