Duncan L. Griffiths
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Construction Litigation Attorney in Lone Tree, CO
Lone Tree, CO 80124
- Construction Litigation: Consumer (50%),
- Family Law (20%),
- Civil Litigation: Plaintiff (20%),
- Insurance Coverage (10%)
Known among peers and clients for his ability to adeptly navigate construction litigation and insurance coverage issues, Duncan L. Griffiths is a shareholder at Griffiths Law PC in Lone Tree, Colorado. He has the ability to blend compassion for a client’s situation with an aggressive pursuit of a fair and just outcome. Having represented people ranging from business owners and companies to homeowners and homeowners associations, he is able to view an issue from all sides and present a compelling argument on his client’s behalf.
Mr. Griffiths received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Colorado in 2007. He then earned a Juris Doctor in 2010 from the University of Colorado Law School.
At his practice today, Mr. Griffiths develops creative strategies for resolving complex disputes. His approach to the cases he handles has resulted in more than $50 million in damages for his clients. For example, when a national builder did not install firewalls according to code, Mr. Griffiths recovered a $2.6 million award through arbitration. Successes like this are part of the reason why Mr. Griffiths holds an Avvo “Superb” rating and has been listed in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Griffiths is a member of the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is also a published author, having written an article for Common Interest Magazine.
When he is not with clients, Mr. Griffiths enjoys spending time with his wife traveling the world and playing ice hockey and golf.
Construction Litigation (50%): Construction Defects
Family Law (20%): Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Father's Rights
Civil Litigation (20%)
Insurance Coverage (10%): Insurance, Bad Faith Insurance
Construction Defects, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Father's Rights, Insurance, Bad Faith Insurance
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Rising Stars: 2013 - 2019
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About Duncan Griffiths
Admitted: 2010, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.griffithslawpc.com/attorneys/duncan-griffiths/
Honors/Awards:
- Clinical Services Award, University of Colorado Law School, 2010
- Minnesota Super Lawyer’s List, Rising Stars
- Awarded Committee Chair of the Year by the Community Associations Institute, Southern Colorado Chapter, 2016
- Selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, 2016
- Awarded Clinical Service Award for pro-bono service in legal aid clinic at University of Colorado Law School, 2010
- Colorado Super Lawyer’s List, Rising Star
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Denver Bar Association
- Community Association Institute - Southern Colorado Chapter - Education Committee Chair, 2016
- Member of the Denver Bar Association, 2012
- Texas Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Member of the Colorado Bar Association, 2012
- Community Association Institute Southern Colorado Chapter, Education Committee Member , 2015
- National Trial Lawyers
- Community Associations Institute - Southern Colorado Chapter - Education Committee Chair, 2017
- Member of Community Association Institute (CAI), 2013
- Community Association Institute Southern Colorado Chapter, Education Committee Member, 2014
Pro bono/Community Service:
- CASA Jefferson Gilpin Counties - Board of Directors , 2017
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Co-author, Fronterra Village Multifamily Community Association, Inc. v. Pulte Home Corporation: A Case Study, Common Interests, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Community Associations Institute, Construction / Common Interest Communities, 2012
- Navigating Insurance By Thinking Like a Lawyer, Common Interests Magazine, Community Association’s Institute, 2016
- Moderator, CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop, Community Associations Institute, 2017
- Article published in the Denver Business Journal after interviewing Duncan Griffiths about the impact of the Vallagio decision on construction defect claims. , Author, Tia Zavaras and Duncan Griffiths Weigh in on Vallagio Decision , Denver Business Journal , 2018
- Article published in Trial Talk that discussed the basics about commercial general liability insurance policies for construction defect claims. , Author, The Basics of Insurance Law for Construction Attorneys, Trial Talk , Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2017
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, 2007
Industry Groups
- Breach Of Contract
- Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
- Complex Divorce
- Complex Litigation
- Construction Defect
- Consumer Protection
- Fraud
- Landlord & Tenant
- Negligence
- Product Liability
- Real Estate
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Last Updated: 3/13/2019