Welcome to Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell’s new blog.  Our goal is to use this blog as a means by which to share news and updates regarding construction litigation in Colorado. While the firm specializes in litigation of complex construction claims, including construction defect matters, we will also use this blog as a platform to share thoughts and ideas regarding risk management strategies that can be implimented to minimize the risk of construction related claims.

If you have any questions about construction litigation in Colorado or suggestions for topics you would like to see discussed on this blog, please contact David M. McLain at mclain@hhmrlaw.com. For additional information about our firm, visit our website.

Recent Posts

Colorado’s New Retainage Bond Law: Can General Contractors Contract Around It?

HB 26-1311 gives contractors and subcontractors a new way to recover cash retainage.  But can…

4 days ago

Denver’s Minimum Wage: How a Small Payroll Mistake Can Become a Big Problem for Colorado Contractors

A construction company underpays an employee by $2.32 for a single day’s work.  It corrects…

1 week ago

Colorado Is Pricing Itself Out of Prosperity: Housing Affordability, Government Policy, and the Cost of Building

Colorado built its reputation on opportunity.  For decades, the state attracted families, workers, entrepreneurs, and…

1 week ago

You Filed a Mechanic’s Lien. Then You Discovered a Mistake. Now What?

Recording a mechanic's lien is an important tool for Colorado contractors seeking payment for labor,…

2 weeks ago

One Building, Six Owners, One Defective Stucco System: How Do You Coordinate Repairs?

Colorado's new right-of-access statute may help address one of the unintended consequences of individually owned…

2 weeks ago

Same Insurers, Different Results: Another Chapter in Acuity v. Kinsale and the Limits of Co-Carrier Recovery Under Colorado Law

When multiple insurers potentially owe coverage for the same construction defect claim, can one insurer…

2 weeks ago