Construction Defect Attorneys.

Championing the structural integrity and fiscal solvency of Cherry Creek’s most prestigious developments through advanced forensic litigation.


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As Cherry Creek continues its vertical transformation from the luxury high-rises of Cherry Creek North to the exclusive gated enclaves near the Country Club, the rush to meet demand often results in systemic quality failures.

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Zero-Cost Forensic Discovery: Luxury Site Inspection, Blueprint Auditing, & Board Counsel

We provide Cherry Creek community boards and high-end property owners with a sophisticated, four-stage diagnostic sweep to identify latent construction failures at no out-of-pocket risk to the association. Our mission is to arm your leadership with the technical evidence and legal vantage point required to preserve the premier equity of your neighborhood.

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No cost inspection.


A specialized technical investigator evaluates your property to detect hidden structural failures, such as moisture barrier breaches or foundation movement, that standard inspections often miss.

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No cost report.


A definitive structural findings document that translates complex engineering data into clear, actionable intelligence, allowing your Board to make informed legal decisions without spending association reserves.

The Cherry Creek Restoration Roadmap: Our Four-Phase Discovery Process

Whether you oversee a luxury high-rise condo association, a modern townhome cluster, or a premium mixed-use center, Hearn & Fleener provides the technical authority required to hold national developers accountable. Having recovered over $450 million for our clients, we bridge the gap between complex engineering forensics and aggressive legal strategy through a structured path to recovery.

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Initial Site Inspection.


A specialized technical investigator performs a high-resolution survey of your property to detect hidden failures, such as premium window flashing leaks or mechanical integration errors, that standard inspections often miss.

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Document Discovery.


Our team scrutinizes original Denver municipal permits and complex developer blueprints to pinpoint liability and identify deviations from mandated Colorado building codes.

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Board Alignment Session.


We present findings directly to your Board of Directors in transparent language, ensuring all stakeholders grasp the technical risks and recovery options available for high-value assets.

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Technical Presentation.


You receive a detailed forensic report and a customized recovery roadmap, providing the association with the ultimate toolkit for community asset protection.

Strategic Advocacy for Cherry Creek HOA and Community Boards.

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We don’t just win, we rebuild your community to how it should be.

As the leading advocates for community associations in Denver’s most affluent district, we provide a specialized legal shield for Board members facing complex construction failures.

  • We arm Cherry Creek Board members with the data-driven technical evidence needed to satisfy their legal obligations, especially under the 2026 65% owner approval threshold for filing defect claims.

  • Our attorneys possess a granular understanding of Denver municipal codes and state statutes, allowing us to manage statutory deadlines and filing requirements with absolute precision.

  • Our primary objective is securing the total funding required for lasting repairs, ensuring your community is restored without burdening homeowners with emergency special assessments.

Dedicated Representation for Cherry Creek’s Elite Property Landscape.

When developer negligence leads to thin-wall sound transmission, building envelope breaches, or mechanical system errors, your community requires an advocate intimately familiar with the specific building standards of Denver County. Our legal team provides targeted solutions specifically designed for the unique architectural density found throughout the Cherry Creek region.

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Providing solutions to your property, no matter the type.

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Luxury Condos.


We specialize in complex multi-story claims involving elevator integration, shared mechanical systems, and the sound-dampening failures common in modern "luxury" builds.

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Retail Centers.


Managing intricate litigation where high-end retail storefronts and residential units share vital structural foundations and waterproofing planes along the 1st and 2nd Avenue corridors.

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Local knowledge of Cherry Creek/Denver laws and building guidelines.

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Single-Family Estates.


Resolving technical breakdowns in sophisticated custom builds, specializing in failures related to complex drainage and bespoke architectural engineering.

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Modern Townhomes.


Probing the structural and life-safety integrity of dense townhome clusters, identifying critical installation failures in fire-wall separation and roof-top deck waterproofing.

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Colorado’s Top Attorney’s

Why Hearn & Fleener is Cherry Creek’s Top Construction Defect Firm.

Protecting & repairing you most valuable asset.


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Local Analysis: Navigating Cherry Creek’s Urban Pressures.

Properties in Cherry Creek face specific environmental and geological pressures that demand uncompromising construction standards. We target the regional defects most prevalent in this corridor.

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Foundation Heaving.


Much of the Cherry Creek basin contains volatile clay soils. If foundations are not properly engineered with deep-pier systems, soil movement can buckle luxury finishes and trigger catastrophic structural cracking.

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Insulation Failures.


In high-density "luxury" condos, builders frequently cut corners on acoustic insulation. We litigate claims involving non-compliant sound transmission between units and exterior noise infiltration.

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Thermal Stress.


Cherry Creek’s glass-heavy modern architecture experiences rapid expansion and contraction. We identify failures in window seals and high-performance exterior skins that lead to hidden structural rot.

The Hearn & Fleener Edge: Merging Technical Intelligence with Strategic Litigation

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At Hearn & Fleener, we distinguish ourselves by integrating high-level forensic engineering with a tenacious legal approach. We don't simply identify surface-level issues; we diagnose the underlying systemic failures of a building to ensure that communities receive the full capital restoration they are legally entitled to.

  • Our team employs a sophisticated array of diagnostic equipment, from infrared thermography and drone-based aerial imaging to non-destructive moisture analysis to reveal hidden defects. This advanced toolkit allows us to "see through" building facades, identifying envelope breaches and structural decay that typical general contractors and standard inspectors frequently overlook.

  • Our reputation is built on tangible outcomes. Having secured over $450 million for Colorado property owners, including landmark settlements for complex multi-family developments, we possess the financial stability and technical depth necessary to prevail against the nation's largest developers and their insurance carriers.

  • We eliminate the financial barriers to justice by operating on a strictly contingency-fee basis. Hearn & Fleener assumes all preliminary costs for forensic engineering, expert testimony, and litigation. This structure ensures that your association can pursue a high-stakes claim without out-of-pocket risk or any immediate impact on your daily operating budget.

  • We act as a primary shield for Board members. Our process is specifically designed to help you satisfy your fiduciary obligations under CCIOA, providing the data-driven technical evidence and transparent communication strategies required to protect your leadership while restoring the community's property values.

Frequently Asked Questions.

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  • Watch for symptoms like hairline cracks in marble floors, windows that are difficult to latch, or moisture stains on ceilings near HVAC vents. These often indicate systemic mechanical issues rather than simple building "settling."

  • New Colorado legislation requires HOAs to obtain approval from 65% of all unit owners before filing a lawsuit. We assist Boards in navigating this communication process to ensure the community can move forward with a valid claim.

  • No. We conduct our entire Multi-Phase Investigation at our own expense. We believe boards deserve a complete technical picture before committing to legal action.

  • Absolutely. We specialize in litigating against the country’s largest developers, many of whom are active in Cherry Creek and have the resources to match their defense teams.

  • If your "luxury" condo allows you to hear neighbors' conversations, it may violate building codes or marketing disclosures. We use acoustic testing to prove these defects and pursue the builder for remediation costs.

  • No. Because we operate on a contingency basis, we absorb the litigation and expert fees upfront. This allows the association to preserve its operating budget while we pursue the builder for repair capital.

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