REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS | LAND TRANSACTIONS | LEASING + FINANCING
Peter is known for his breadth of real estate experience, efficiency, diligence, responsiveness, and no-nonsense approach.
Peter’s real estate practice focuses on Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Ranch and Rural Land Transactions, and Leasing and Financing.
RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Peter represents his clients in all aspects of real estate transactions. He assists his clients with residential and commercial property acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, development, 1031 exchanges, financing, land use and zoning, and oil and gas rights. He also helps his clients manage their real estate portfolios, handling portfolio sales, purchases, restructures, refinances, and management and leasing agreements. Peter works closely with owners, lenders, title companies, brokers, and property management teams to ensure detailed and timely solutions while tailoring his representation to the needs and goals of each client.
RANCH + RURAL LAND TRANSACTIONS
Peter represents individuals and businesses in high-dollar complex ranch and rural land transactions. His background in land use, environmental, and natural resource law allows him to address the unique challenges of this type of work. He is well-versed in conservation easements, agricultural and grazing leases, livestock agreements, remote location access challenges, survey and zoning issues, and water and mineral rights issues. Peter works closely with the nation’s most prestigious private ranch brokers and managers to provide a boutique experience to those seeking to add picturesque land to their portfolio of investment-class assets.
LEASING + FINANCING
Peter assists his clients with commercial and residential leasing and financing. He represents lessors and lessees in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial and residential leases. He also represents borrowers and lenders in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing loan agreements and financing arrangements, including non-standard and creative financing solutions.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Peter worked as a project manager for CBMR Real Estate, LLC in Crested Butte, Colorado, overseeing the entitlement process for Prospect at Mt. Crested Butte and representing the ski resort at public hearings and work sessions for the final-plan approval of the then-proposed South Village Center and North Village developments.
More About Peter
Peter leads BHGR’s Real Estate Practice Group. He also serves on the firm’s Sustainability and Compensation Committees.
EDUCATION + ADMISSIONS
EDUCATION
LL.M. (Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Policy), University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
In addition to his LL.M., Peter earned a Certificate of Specialization in Land Use Law and Policy from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. He formerly was a LEED AP Accredited Professional.
J.D., Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
B.S., Western Colorado University
ADMISSIONS
Colorado
ASSOCIATIONS
Boulder County Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
PUBLICATIONS + PRESENTATIONS
Anatomy of an Oil and Gas Lease & Probate Issues Related to Oil and Gas Leases, Presenter, Boulder County Bar Association (2014).
Anatomy of an Oil & Gas Lease, Presenter, Boulder County Bar Association (2012).
Common Pitfalls in Commercial Leasing, Presenter, Commercial Broker Group (2012).
Green Issues in Leasing: An Overview of Green Building Ratings; Green Lease Legislation Affecting Landlords and Tenants, Risks/Rewards, Considerations, Incentives, Operating Costs, Tenant Improvements, and Maintenance, Landlord Tenant Law Seminar, Sterling Education Services, Inc. (2011).
PRO BONO
Peter provides pro bono assistance to Real Colorado and select non-profit organizations on a case-by-case basis.
OUT + ABOUT
When he is not in the office, Peter enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife and three children, camping, cycling, skiing, playing soccer, and fly fishing. He is also working on his black belt in Taekwondo. Peter is on the Board of Directors of Real Colorado soccer club, served on the Board of Directors for St. Vrain FC soccer club, is a licensed soccer referee, and previously served on the Board of Directors for Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and Boulder B-cycle, a non-profit bike share program.
