Successful Cases.
Hearn & Fleener is Colorado's premier construction defect law firm for homeowner associations and property owners facing construction failures. Our firm has a long history of taking on the state's largest developers and national builders and winning. We understand that a construction defect claim is not just about the law. It is about securing the financial future of your community and your home. With over $450 million recovered across hundreds of Colorado cases, our results speak to our ability to identify complex failures and compel builders to pay for the high-quality repairs our clients deserve.
Colorado Construction Defect Case Results.
$450 Million.
We have secured more than $450 million in total recoveries for Colorado homeowners, community associations, and property owners, allowing our clients to execute critical structural repairs without the burden of special assessments or out-of-pocket costs.
40 Years.
Since the early 1980s, our legal team has been at the forefront of Colorado construction defect law, successfully representing thousands of property owners across every property type, from individual single-family homeowners to large-scale commercial investors and high-density urban communities.
2026.
Four of our attorneys have been peer-recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their high-caliber work and legal integrity in the specialized fields of Construction Law and Construction Litigation.
Landmarks.
Our record includes landmark victories against national builders, including an $8.5 million arbitration award for a 98-home community in Broomfield, a $6.8 million jury verdict for the Vallagio North Association, a $12 million recovery for an Aurora townhome community, and a $16 million recovery for a 120-home Front Range community.
When an HOA board, property manager, or individual homeowner is evaluating whether to pursue a construction defect claim, the most important question they ask is simple: does this firm win? The results on this page are our answer to that question.
Every case listed here represents a real Colorado community or property owner that came to us with a builder who had walked away, a problem that was getting worse, and no clear path forward. In every case, we provided that path. We investigated the defects, identified the responsible parties, and recovered the funds needed to make permanent repairs, without a single dollar of upfront cost to our clients.
Our results span every property type and every category of construction defect that Colorado property owners face, from expansive soil foundation failures on the Front Range to building envelope defects in Denver's urban high-rises to commercial litigation involving fifty separate defendants. Whatever your situation, there is a strong chance we have handled something very similar, and won.
Why Our Case Results Matter to Your Community.
Real Case Results.
What Sets Our Case Results Apart.
From high-density urban towers to individual single-family residences, Hearn & Fleener provides specialized legal expertise across a diverse range of residential and commercial property types throughout Colorado. Our deep understanding of the structural and legal nuances for each building class allows us to tailor our advocacy to the specific needs of homeowners, community associations, and commercial investors alike.
Defect Types.
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Accountability.
We do not back down from the nation's largest insurance companies or developers. When builders refuse to take responsibility for substandard workmanship, we take them to trial. Our willingness to litigate aggressively when necessary is one of the primary reasons builders settle our cases for more than they offer other firms.
Experience.
Our case results are built on forensic precision. We engage Colorado's leading structural engineers, building envelope experts, soils consultants, and mechanical systems specialists to uncover the technical evidence required to prove defects that builders claim do not exist. Hidden defects do not stay hidden when Hearn & Fleener investigates.
Results.
With over $450 million recovered, we consistently secure settlements and verdicts that give communities and property owners the full resources needed for permanent, high-quality repairs. Our clients never pay out of pocket. We advance every cost and only get paid when you recover.
Homeowner Associations.
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A 98-home condominium community in Broomfield discovered leaking flat roofs, failing concrete, and improperly constructed balconies after the national builder refused to provide any assistance. Hearn & Fleener documented the defects, worked with the community to authorize a claim, and navigated mandatory arbitration to secure an $8.5 million award, significantly more than the builder had been willing to offer. The funds allowed the association to make lasting repairs without a single special assessment.
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A townhome community in Aurora was experiencing severe foundation heaving and warped framing throughout the development, the direct result of the builder's failure to properly prepare and manage the highly active clay soils beneath the site. Hearn & Fleener proved the builder's negligence and secured $12 million for the HOA to install stabilizing micropiles and make permanent structural repairs across the entire community.
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A high-end condominium community in the Denver Tech Center with ground level retail space was experiencing extensive flat roof failures and dangerous conditions in its subterranean parking garage. When settlement negotiations stalled, Hearn & Fleener took the case to trial and secured a $6 million jury verdict for the HOA.
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An 80-home stucco rowhome community of retirees in Colorado Springs was dealing with serious trip hazards in common areas, widespread waterproofing failures, and inadequate insulation throughout the development. Hearn & Fleener resolved the case with a substantial confidential settlement within 18 months, fully funding the repairs the builder had refused to make.
Condos & Townhomes.
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A high-end condominium community in the Denver Tech Center with ground level restaurants and retail shops pursued the developer for widespread construction failures including flat roof deterioration, dangerous balcony conditions, failing concrete and asphalt flatwork, and structural concerns in the subterranean parking garage. When the developer's settlement offers fell far short of what the community needed, Hearn & Fleener took the case to trial. The jury awarded the association $6 million.
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A condominium association of more than 200 units came to Hearn & Fleener with significant water intrusion through roofing and window systems throughout the development. During our investigation our forensic team identified additional deficiencies in concrete construction, site drainage, and structural elements that the association had not originally identified. Our experts developed cost-effective repair methodologies that formed the basis of a $4 million settlement.
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A small condominium community northwest of Denver contacted Hearn & Fleener after residents began experiencing water intrusion caused by poorly designed and improperly installed building envelope materials. Our attorneys secured the funds needed to repair flashings, deck systems, siding, and all associated water intrusion damage across the community.
Apartments.
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The owner of a Colorado Front Range apartment complex contacted Hearn & Fleener after experiencing persistent water leaks through the building's flat roof system. Our forensic investigation determined that the failures were the direct result of poor and negligent workmanship. Our investigation also uncovered additional defects the owner had not originally identified, including improperly installed balcony railings, defective deck coatings on the second and third floor walkways, and inadequate site drainage. Hearn & Fleener pursued all responsible parties and secured a $1 million settlement that fully funded the remediation of every defect identified.
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A multi-million-dollar construction defect claim centered on widespread water intrusion through roofing systems, windows, and deck structures, along with significant concerns about concrete quality and structural connections throughout the development. Hearn & Fleener resolved all claims through a confidential settlement that the association's board and residents were very pleased with.
Lofts & Highrises.
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A landmark Denver condominium tower containing more than 800 units, with individual sales prices reaching up to $5 million, contacted Hearn & Fleener after residents experienced widespread construction failures throughout the building. Defects included water intrusion through the EIFS exterior cladding system, water intrusion around window perimeters across multiple floors, flat roof leaks and ponding, and widespread failures in the centralized heating and air conditioning systems. Hearn & Fleener assembled a team of high-rise forensic specialists, curtain wall experts, and mechanical engineers to document the full scope of failures across all 800 units. The case was resolved through a confidential settlement that fully funded the comprehensive remediation the community required.
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Hearn & Fleener represented an established Denver high-rise community that began experiencing significant water intrusion following a capital improvement project at the building's rooftop pool. Improper design and construction of the pool installation allowed water to penetrate the rooftop structure and migrate into the floors below. Hearn & Fleener pursued the responsible contractors and recovered $700,000 for the building, fully funding the repair of the rooftop installation and all associated water damage.
Commercial.
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Hearn & Fleener was retained by a Colorado religious institution to represent them in an ongoing construction defect claim against its construction manager and various contractors. Litigation had already been running for approximately four years before our firm was brought in. Within one year, our team re-examined every issue, developed new repair methodologies, and negotiated a global settlement agreement with fifty separate parties. The settlement combined direct cash contributions with repairs performed by the defense parties, with an overall settlement value estimated at $6.5 million.
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Hearn & Fleener represented the ownership group of a Colorado mixed-use commercial development experiencing widespread construction failures across the building's retail, office, and common area spaces. Defects included flat roof failures over retail tenant spaces, failing concrete and asphalt flatwork throughout the development's parking and common areas, and structural concerns in the subterranean parking garage. Hearn & Fleener pursued the case aggressively and secured a confidential settlement that fully funded the comprehensive remediation the property required.
Single-Family.
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A large single-family HOA community along a Front Range golf course was experiencing widespread soils movement and building envelope failures across more than 120 homes. Hearn & Fleener worked with civil engineers and forensic architectural experts to map the full scope of the damage and identify every root cause. After 22 months of investigation and litigation, we recovered approximately $16 million on behalf of the association.
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A single-family community in Fort Collins was built on large deposits of bentonite clay without adequate foundation engineering. Homeowners experienced severe structural damage from soil movement, compounded by water intrusion through defective roofing and window systems. After years of litigation that ultimately reached the Colorado Supreme Court, Hearn & Fleener recovered over $3 million for the homeowners association. The case also produced new Colorado case law that strengthened homeowner rights under state construction defect statutes.
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A 72-home single-family community in Jefferson County contacted Hearn & Fleener after residents reported heaving basement slabs, water intrusion through roofing systems, and failures in exterior deck structures. Our forensic team identified the cause of each defect and developed a comprehensive repair scope. The case resolved during trial, resulting in a recovery of more than $2 million for the association.
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A 99-home single-family community in Northern Colorado came to Hearn & Fleener with widespread stucco system failures affecting homes across the entire development. Our team documented the full scope of the cladding defects, identified the responsible parties, and negotiated a significant confidential settlement that fully funded the community's exterior repairs.
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A community of 66 single-family lock-and-leave homes in the Cherry Creek area began experiencing grading and drainage failures, asphalt deterioration, and building envelope deficiencies shortly after construction was completed. Hearn & Fleener documented the full scope of the defects and negotiated a confidential settlement that fully funded the community's repairs.
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A patio home community north of Denver was built on some of the most severe bentonite clay deposits in Colorado. Soil movement had caused homes to shift several inches from their original positions, damaging interior finishes, plumbing, ductwork, basement slabs, and balconies throughout the community. Hearn & Fleener engaged specialized soils experts and negotiated one of the largest soils related repair settlements ever secured in Colorado history.
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A family-friendly suburban neighborhood in Boulder consisting of 60 units across 13 buildings came to Hearn & Fleener with concerns about grading and drainage failures, concrete flatwork defects, and building envelope deficiencies throughout the development. Extensive forensic inspections enabled our team to document every deficiency in detail. The case was resolved through a confidential out-of-court settlement that ensured every building in the community was permanently repaired.
Every community and property owner listed on this page came to Hearn & Fleener at a different stage of their situation. Some called us the moment they noticed something was wrong. Others waited years, hoping the problem would resolve itself or that their builder would eventually respond. In every case, the path to recovery started with a single free confidential conversation with our team.
If you are reading this page because your community or property is experiencing construction issues, the most important thing you can do right now is contact us. Colorado's construction defect filing deadlines are among the strictest in the country, and every month of delay is a month of compounding damage and narrowing legal options.
Our free four-phase evaluation process costs you nothing and obligates you to nothing. We investigate, research, and report back to you with a clear honest assessment of your situation before you make any decisions. The communities and property owners on this page trusted us with that first conversation. We would be honored to have yours.
Every Case on This Page Started With One Phone Call.
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