Geoff’s water rights practice encompasses all aspects of Colorado water law, including water court applications, the purchase and sale of water rights, and due diligence evaluations.  Geoff represents municipalities, ranches, homeowners, corporations, and others seeking to acquire, develop, and protect water rights throughout Colorado. Geoff has extensive experience assisting clients with changes of water rights, plans for augmentation, and well permitting issues.

Geoff’s water quality practice includes participation in rulemaking hearings before the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission relating to water quality standards, temporary modifications, and water quality policy.  Geoff also assists clients with discharge permitting issues and other matters involving the Water Quality Control Division.

Geoff handles environmental due diligence efforts during real estate and corporate transactions, including a review of Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.  Geoff also has experience advising clients on Endangered Species Act and NEPA issues, both in the context of property development and litigation.

Geoff has experience representing property owners in land use proceedings, including special use permitting and telecommunications tower siting applications.