Colorado Construction Defect Case Results.
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Finding a Defect
Colorado has one of the most active construction defect landscapes in the country. Explosive growth across the Front Range, rapid build timelines, and some of the most expansive clay soils in the nation have produced a generation of buildings with serious defects, and builders who deny responsibility for them. For property owners in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and communities statewide, choosing a law firm without a proven record of Colorado results is a risk they cannot afford.
Defects
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40 Years Experience.
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.
$450 Million Recovered.
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.
Best Lawyers.
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.
Landmark Cases.
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.
You do not have to carry the responsibility alone. Hearn & Fleener helps Colorado boards meet every one of these obligations with confidence.
Why Our Case Results Matter to Your Community.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
Case results are more than numbers on a page. They are proof of what your community can expect when you choose Hearn & Fleener.
Every recovery listed here began exactly where you are now: a board or property owner noticing problems, unsure of their options, and worried about the cost of taking on a builder. Each one ended with permanent repairs fully funded, reserves protected, and a builder held accountable, without the client paying a dollar out of pocket.
These results also matter for a practical reason. Builders and their insurance carriers know our record. They know we have secured an $8.5 million arbitration award, a $16 million soil recovery, and a $6 million jury verdict when settlement offers fell short. That reputation changes how they negotiate. When Hearn & Fleener represents your community, the other side knows we are prepared to go the distance, and that knowledge consistently produces stronger settlements for our clients.
Your community's outcome will be built on the same foundation as every result on this page: thorough forensic investigation, relentless advocacy, and a fee structure where we only win when you do.
Let’s look at some real case results from our clients in Colorado.
Homeowner Associations Case Results.
Stopping Special Assessments.
HOA communities are the heart of our practice, and our results reflect it. The following recoveries funded community-wide repairs, protected reserve funds, and spared residents from special assessments, all without a single dollar of upfront cost to the association.
See how we helped our homeowner association clients rebuild their communities:
Common Cases.
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Foundations
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Soils
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Roofing
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Siding
Broomfield HOA - $8.5 Million.
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.
Aurora Townhome Community - $12 Million.
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.
Denver Tech Center HOA - $6 Million.
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.
Colorado Springs HOA - Confidential Settlement.
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.
Condo & Townhome Case Results.
Protecting & Rebuilding Shared Structures.
Condo and townhome claims demand coordination across shared walls, common elements, and multiple responsible parties. The following recoveries demonstrate our mastery of the most complex multi-unit claims in the state.
See how we helped our condominium & townhome clients with complex multi-unit claims:
Common Cases.
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Balconies
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Roofing
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Concrete
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Parking
DTC Condominiums - $6 Million.
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.
200 Unit Condo Association - $4 Million.
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.
Northwest Denver Community - $1.3 Million.
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.
Apartment Case Results.
Defending the Value of Multi-Family Investments.
For apartment owners and investors, construction defects threaten both the building and the income it produces. These results reflect our commitment to protecting the full value of multi-family investments across Colorado.
See how we helped our apartment investors preserve their assets:
Common Cases.
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Workmanship
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Structural
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Leaks
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Railings
Front Range Apartment Complex - $1 Million.
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.
Multi-Family Water Intrusion - Confidential Settlement.
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.
Loft & High-Rise Case Results.
Results for Colorado's Most Demanding Buildings.
High-rise buildings present the most technically demanding defect claims in the state, from curtain wall failures to multi-floor water intrusion. The following results prove no building is too complex for our forensic and legal team.
See how we helped our recover for our mile high clients:
Common Cases.
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Windows
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Mechanical
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Water
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Pools
Denver Luxury Highrise - Confidential Settlement.
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.
Denver High-Rise Rooftop Pool - $700,000.
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.
Single-Family Case Results.
Recovering the Full Value of Colorado Homes.
When builders fail single-family communities and individual homeowners, the damage strikes the largest investment most families will ever make. These results show how we hold builders accountable and recover the funds needed to make Colorado homes whole again.
See how we helped homeowners rebuild their most cherished asset:
Common Cases.
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Workmanship
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Structural
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Leaks
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Railings
Front Range Golf Course Community - $16 Million.
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.
Fort Collins Neighborhood - $3 Million.
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.
Jefferson County Community - $2 Million.
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.
Northern Colorado Community - Confidential Settlement.
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.
Cherry Creek Community - Confidential Settlement.
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.
North Denver Patio Home Community - Confidential Settlement.
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.
Boulder Community - Confidential Settlement.
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 Case on This Page Started With One Phone Call.
Hearn & Fleener
Construction Defect Experts.
The communities behind these results reached out before their deadlines passed.
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.
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