Jean C. Arnold

Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Littleton, Colorado

Arnold & Arnold, LLP
Jean C. Arnold
Arnold & Arnold, LLP

Practice Areas: Construction Litigation, Real Estate, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more

Licensed in Colorado since: 1983

Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Languages Spoken: ASL, English

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025

Arnold & Arnold, LLP

7691 Shaffer Parkway
Suite A
Littleton, CO 80127 Visit website

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Jean C. Arnold is a seasoned attorney with over four decades of experience, having commenced her legal career in 1983. With a genuine passion for the law and a strong commitment to helping others, she finds fulfillment in the challenges presented by each case, as well as in the relationships she builds with her clients and opposing counsel. Working with the law firm Arnold & Arnold, LLP, which she co-founded in Littleton, Colorado, in 1994, her legal practice encompasses a diverse range of areas, including:

  • Construction litigation and claims
  • Mechanic’s liens
  • Civil and commercial litigation
  • Business law and planning
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Real estate
  • Creditor representation in bankruptcy court
  • Administrative law

Throughout her career, Ms. Arnold has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to her clients, guiding them through complex legal matters with empathy and expertise. She believes in effective communication and creative problem-solving, striving to achieve closure, resolution and satisfaction for her clients through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Ms. Arnold is admitted to practice law in Colorado, where she has established herself as a respected member of the legal community. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. Education has always been a cornerstone of her career, and she continues to stay engaged in professional training, teaching and staff development activities. She obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law, after graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earning her Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver in the same year.

An active member of several professional associations, Ms. Arnold holds affiliations with the Denver Bar Association, 1st Judicial District Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, Alfred A. Arraj Inn of Court and the American Bar Association's Construction Law Section. She also served as a member of the Law Club from 2007 to 2008, further contributing to the legal community and her profession. She has a “Very Good” rating on Avvo and has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Construction Litigation: Business, Real Estate: Business, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy: Business, Business Litigation, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business

Focus areas

Arbitration, Bankruptcy Law, Collections, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects, Credit Repair, Debt Discharge, Foreclosure, Landlord/Tenant, Loan Modifications, Mediation, Mortgage & Refinance, Non-Compete Agreements, Short Sale, Trade Secret

  • 40% Construction Litigation: Business
  • 20% Real Estate: Business
  • 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 10% Bankruptcy: Business
  • 10% Business Litigation
  • 10% Creditor Debtor Rights: Business

First Admitted: 1983, Colorado

Professional Webpage: https://www.arnoldarnold.com/attorneys/jean-c-arnold/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Colorado, 1983
  • Colorado Bar Association - Construction Law Section
  • Colorado Bar Association - Real Estate Section  (Past Chair 2020-2021), 2024
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1983
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1983
  • Denver Bar Association, Member
  • 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Member
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Sophir Company v. Heiney, 194 B.R. 898 (D. Colo. 1996)
  • Welch v. Gordon, 97 CA 0171 (Colo. App. 1999)
  • Amber Properties Ltd. v. Howard Electric and Mechanical Co., Inc., 775 P.2d 43 (Colo. App. 1988)
  • Travelers Indemnity Company v. Howard Electric Company, 879 P.2d 431 (Colo. App. 1994)
  • Browder v. U.S.F.&G., 873 P.2d 16 (Colo. App. 1993)
  • Browder v. U.S.F.&G., 893 P.2d 143 (Colo. 1995)
Representative Clients:
  • Wagner Equipment Co.
  • Rio Grande Co.
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Metro Volunteer Lawyers, Mentor, 2024
  • Denver Urban Gardens - Co-garden Leader Cedarhill Community Garden, 2024
  • Habitat for Humanity Build (construction), 2022
  • UMCOR - Hurricane Maria reconstruction Puerto Rico, 2018
  • Volunteer, Greensburg, Kansas – Tornado reconstruction work, 2008
  • Volunteer, Kenner, Louisiana – Hurricane Katrina relief and reconstruction work, 2006
  • Legal Services – St. Francis Center (until 2020)
Educational Background:
  • University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, J.D., 1983
  • University of Denver, M.B.A., 1983
  • University of Denver, B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, 1980
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Mechanics Lien Seminar (Virtual - Mountain States Commercial Credit).  Covering a broad range of information including the ins and outs of filing liens, disburser notices, and bond claims. May 2023, 2023
  • Watch that check – UCC and commercial paper, National Association of Credit Managers, 1998
  • “An Ounce of Prevention. What to do before you call your lawyer & Down and dirty bankruptcy tips?” - Pella Windows & Doors, Inc., 2008
  • Judgment and Mechanic’s Liens – Colorado, National Business Institute, 2007.
  • “So, Who Says You Can’t Get Paid?” – Collection Tools for the Construction Industry, Presented to various professional trade organizations and employers, 1985 – Present.
  • “What to do before you call your lawyer – Contract review made easy”, Presented to various professional trade organizations and employers, 1995 – Present.
  • Construction Credit Management – Mechanic’s Liens, Mountain States Commercial Credit, 1994 – 2008
  • Mechanic’s Lien Seminar (Annual Class), NACM, 1985 – 2008
  • Chapter 13: “The Construction Manager and the Design-Build Project,” Jean C. Arnold and Chris Squadra, Design Professional and Construction Manager Law, eds. Stephen A. Hess, Jerome V. Bales, P. Douglas Folk, L. Tyrone Holt, American Bar Association, 2007.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Beta Gamma Sigma
  • Knowledge in American Sign Language.
Industry Groups:
  • American Society Of Professional Estimators
  • Real Estate Section Council CBA - Chair

Office location for Jean C. Arnold

7691 Shaffer Parkway
Suite A
Littleton, CO 80127

Phone: 720-962-6010

Selections

7 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025

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