Palumbo Lawyers LLP

08/15/2018

Palumbo Lawyers partner, Dawn Hove, will be joining a panel discussion at the 2018 CLM Construction Conference in Chicago on September 27.

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Palumbo Lawyers to Join CLM Panel at Conference in Chicago September 26-29 0 Comments July 20, 2018 by Bruce Flint Leave a comment Palumbo Lawyers partner Dawn Hove will be joining a panel discussion at the 2018 CLM Construction Conference, which is being hosted in Chicago September 26, 27 & 28, 201...

06/07/2017

Monday’s ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court in Vallagio at Inverness Residential Condominium Association, Inc. v. Metropolitan Homes, et al. (2017 CO 69) is a victory for the citizens of Colorado, developers and builders, and for all proponents of affordable housing. Diane Palumbo, the managing partner of Palumbo Lawyers LLP, the attorneys for Metropolitan Homes on appeal, said “the road is now opening up for Coloradans to see more affordable new multi-family “for sale” housing as a result of the Court’s ruling and a reduction in delays in home resales and refinancing which have been hampered by lengthy litigation disputes.” Palumbo Lawyers attorney Marisa Ala argued Metropolitan’s case to the Supreme Court, citing long standing Colorado public policy which favors arbitration because it provides for a faster resolution of disputes, allowing home builders to focus on addressing homeowner concerns rather than costly and often protracted litigation. According to Mary Ritchie, the Palumbo Lawyers attorney who co-authored the prevailing argument, Metropolitan Homes has always been committed to building quality homes. Ms. Ritchie believes this decision will enhance Metropolitan’s commitment to resolve homeowners concerns even more effectively than before.

Palumbo Lawyers congratulates Metropolitan Homes and thanks the Colorado Supreme Court for their thoughtful analysis of these highly debated issues. Ms. Palumbo said "our client Metropolitan Homes lives and works by the important fundamentals of open and honest communication, timely and responsive decision-making, and the absolutes of integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior. It is clear the Court spent a lot of time considering this issue and we believe they got it right."

Ms. Ritchie also commented "the decision aligns with strong Colorado public policy favoring arbitration and recent legislation requiring more informed decisions concerning construction defect lawsuits - it is a solid victory for affordable housing and aligns with efforts by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul, and other community leaders."

As Ms. Ala argued to the Supreme Court, “costly construction defect litigation has resulted in a near dead stop of construction of affordable “for sale” multi-family housing. This decision will help minimize delays in resale and refinancing, allow for more effective use of settlement or award monies to repair defects as opposed to paying for lawyers and experts, and open the way to spur building to give Coloradans options to avoid apartment rental situations with skyrocketing rents and no certainty as to basic living expenses."

For more information, please contact:

Diane O. Palumbo
Palumbo Lawyers LLP
CA•NV•CO•WA•AZ
Tel: 949.442.0300
Cell: 949.939.2103

11/28/2016

Our Denver, Colorado partner Marisa Ala will be speaking at the NBI seminar titled "Troubleshooting Construction Project Legal Issues" on December 7, 2016 in Aurora Colorado. More information on the seminar contents, and to register for the event, is here: http://www.nbi-sems.com/Details.aspx/R-74039ER%7C?ctname=SPKEM

Attend NBI's Live Seminar on December 07, 2016 in Aurora, CO titled "Troubleshooting Construction Project Legal Issues"

10/03/2016

Palumbo Bergstrom LLP Becomes Palumbo Lawyers LLP!

We are pleased to announce that on October 1, 2016, Palumbo Bergstrom LLP effectuated a name change to Palumbo Lawyers, LLP as we wish the best to resigning partner, Julia Bergstrom. The remaining members of Palumbo Lawyers LLP will continue in the tradition of excellence and our commitment to client satisfaction as we have over the past 23 years. Palumbo Lawyers LLP will carry on the business, the traditions, and the standards for which we have striven over the last many years. Partners Diane Palumbo, Erik Buzzard, Marisa Ala and Dawn Hove, along with our valued associates and staff, look forward to the continued relationship and ongoing work with our clients. While our name is changing, our business operations and offices will continue unchanged. You can continue to rely on Palumbo Lawyers LLP’s attorneys and support staff to work with you and your team to accomplish the results and services we have provided for more than two decades. We continue to practice in California, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, and Texas.

06/18/2015

Partners of Palumbo Bergstrom LLP

05/14/2015

Congratulations to Palumbo Bergstrom's Colorado Office for authoring the appellate briefs that led to this monumental decision in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Court of Appeals got it right when they upheld a provision in the Vallagio at Inverness declaration which required the declarant's consent to amend the declaration to remove the arbitration provision applicable to claims for construction defects.

The Colorado Court of Appeals backs a builder's argument that condo owners' construction-defects complaints can be submitted to arbitration before going to court if called for in original HOA bylaws, even if those bylaws are later changed.

05/01/2015

It has been a year for growth at Palumbo Lawyers LLP. In September the firm expanded its regional presence by opening an office in Seattle, Washington. In March, the firm Denver Metro office relocated to the City of Greenwood Village, and in April the firm opened an office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Firm’s Managing Partner is Firm founder, Diane Palumbo, who has more than 30 years of experience in complex civil litigation and has represented hundreds of companies, including many of the world’s largest insurance companies, Fortune 500 companies and well-known public institutions. Ms. Palumbo is nationally known for her litigation practice in construction, insurance, products liability and casualty defense, environmental and risk transfer.

Dawn Hove, recently elevated to partner with the Firm, is also assisting the Firm’s Washington clients.

Palumbo Lawyers LLP also has established an office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Firm founder Diane Palumbo is a member of the Arizona State Bar Association.

05/01/2015

The Colorado office has a new address:
9250 East Costilla Ave., Suite 210
Greenwood Village, CO 80112

Find contact information for all our offices on our website at www.palumbolawyers.com.