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Award recognitions, attorney announcements, landmark case results, and construction defect law updates from Colorado's most experienced construction defect legal team.
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This page is where Hearn & Fleener shares news directly relevant to the Colorado communities and property owners we serve. You will find announcements about our attorneys and team, recognition from the legal industry organizations that evaluate construction defect expertise, updates on significant case results, and news about developments in Colorado construction defect law that may affect your community.
We believe that staying informed is one of the most important things an HOA board, property manager, or property owner can do. If any of the news on this page raises questions about your own community's situation, we encourage you to contact us directly. Our initial consultation is always free, confidential, and comes with no obligation.
Welcome Jenn!
Jennifer Seidman, an established thought-leader in the field of Colorado construction defect law, has joined the Hearn & Fleener team.
Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2026
We are pleased to report that four attorneys at Hearn & Fleener have been recognized by their peers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their high caliber work in Construction Law, and Litigation - Construction.
Welcome Adam!
We are very pleased to announce that Adam J. Gentile has joined our firm as a Partner.
Major Arbitration Award
Attorneys Mike Hearn and Michael Matthews recently completed a three-week arbitration against Century Communities relating to construction defects impacting a 98 home condominium association in Broomfield, CO.
From Reading to Readiness: Turn What You've Learned Into Action.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
The best-protected communities are the most informed ones.
Every article on this page exists for one reason: the more Colorado HOA boards, property managers, and owners understand about construction defect law, the better decisions they make for their communities. We've seen firsthand how a board that recognizes the early signs of a defect — and understands the legal deadlines attached to it — recovers what a less-informed community might lose forever.
But reading is only the first step. Colorado's statutes of limitations and repose don't pause while a community deliberates, and the warning signs discussed in these articles rarely improve on their own. If something you've read here sounds familiar, a shifting foundation, a failing roof, water where it shouldn't be, the smartest move is to find out where your community actually stands.
That's exactly what our free four-phase investigation is designed to do. No cost, no obligation, and no pressure, just the facts, a clear legal analysis, and honest recommendations your board can act on.
Contact us today.

