Jonah represents associations in a broad range of litigation matters, including those involving construction, covenant enforcement, foreclosure, easements, elections, leasing, and governance disputes. He also represents associations in first-party property claims, appraisals and litigation, obtaining multiple recoveries in excess of $1M.
Jonah also advises community associations on transactional matters, including the interpretation and amendment of governing documents, election and voting issues, and preparation of opinion letters, policies and rules. He gives managers and board members the information and guidance they need to make informed decisions, avoid problems, and minimize risk.
Jonah is a frequent speaker at continuing legal educational programs pertaining to community association law, real estate litigation, and first party property claims. He has presented before the American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, CLE in Colorado, various Colorado Judicial Districts and local bar associations, private legal providers, and trade groups such as the Community Associations Institute.
Jonah has been judicially appointed as a special master to assist in resolving complex common interest community disputes. He is also a trained mediator and volunteers as a pro bono mediator for various organizations.
Jonah also represents commercial clients in litigation, having handled cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the U.S. District Court for the State of Colorado.
