Raised in the south metro area, Frank attended J.K. Mullen High School, and earned his degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder.  Upon graduation he went to Washington D.C. and worked with U.S. Congressman Wayne Allard.  In 1998, Frank returned to Colorado, and in 2001 earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law. His concentration was natural resources and water law.  While in law school, Frank joined Governor Bill Owens’ administration, and served as the Assistant Director for Water for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.  His efforts to steer legislation during that time contributed to what many deem to be the most significant updates to water policy in the past five decades.  

In 2006, Frank made a first-hand commitment to the legislature, and was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives on behalf of District 43, largely contained in Highlands Ranch.  In November 2010, he was easily elected to his third term, and his Republican peers, again in the majority, unanimously anointed him Colorado’s 35th Speaker of the House. 

Frank’s priorities continue to include securing a balanced and responsible energy future for Colorado, through the responsible use of traditional, alternative and renewable resources.  Come May, when the current legislative session ends, he is looking forward to lending his years of knowledge and advocacy to advise Grimshaw & Harring clients towards the advancement of the state’s energy and water policies.  

 “I am excited to join such a dynamic firm that is nationally recognized and has a long history of service in Colorado.  This is a great opportunity to work with the wonderfully talented team at Grimshaw & Harring.”

Grimshaw & Harring also welcomes Frank’s complimentary expansion of our broad range of existing services, available to both long-term and brand new clients all across Colorado.  Matthew Dalton, managing Partner, says, “We are pleased to have Frank add to our capabilities.  His contacts and unique expertise will be important to the firm, and to our clients.  Colorado’s water laws are complex but vitally important, and this move is an important step for us.”

Frank McNulty is a Member of the following organizations:

• Colorado State Bar Association
• Douglas and Ebert County Bar Associations
• Douglas County Republican Party
• Highlands Ranch Community Association
• Saint Mark Catholic Church
• Knights of Columbus
• Firearms Coalition of Colorado
• Colorado State Shooting Association
• Coloradans for Employee Freedom

Please visit Frank McNulty’s bio page for contact information.

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Frank McNulty is the Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, unanimously elected by his peers in November, 2010.  He also represents District 43 in the Highlands Ranch area, and serves as Vice-Chair of Legislative Council and Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council.  His interests and priorities include securing a balanced and responsible energy future for our state, through traditional, alternative and renewable resources. To that end, Frank lends his years of knowledge and advocacy in the areas of natural resources and water law to his clients, ensuring adherence to and advancement of Colorado’s energy and water policies.   

Raised in the south metro area, Frank attended J.K. Mullen High School, and earned his degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder.  Upon graduation he went to Washington D.C. and worked with U.S. Congressman Wayne Allard.  In 1998, Frank returned to Colorado, and in 2001 earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law. His concentration was natural resources and water law.  While in law school, Frank joined Governor Bill Owens’ administration, and served as the Assistant Director for Water for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.  His efforts to steer legislation during that time contributed to what many deem to be the most significant updates to water policy in the past five decades.  During that time Frank also served and advised organizations such as the Southeast Business Partnership and various non-profit entities.  

Practice Areas

• Water Law
• Natural Resources

Education

• 1991 - Graduate of J.K. Mullen High School
• 1995 – Bachelor of Arts from The University of Colorado – Boulder
• 2001 – Juris Doctorate from The University of Denver College of Law

Memberships and Community Service

• Colorado Speaker of the House of Representatives
• Colorado State Representative for District 43
• Vice-Chair of Executive Committee of the Legislative Council
• Vice-Chair of Legislative Council
• Colorado State Bar Association
• Douglas and Ebert County Bar Associations
• Douglas County Republican Party
• Highlands Ranch Community Association
• Saint Mark Catholic Church
• Knights of Columbus
• Firearms Coalition of Colorado
• Colorado State Shooting Association
• Coloradans for Employee Freedom

Todd Seelman, our antitrust specialist here at Grimshaw & Harring in Denver, Colorado, breaks down this new case in detail HERE.

Grimshaw & Harring, P.C. welcomes Philip A. Pearlman as Special Counsel in the area of Bankruptcy law.  Mr. Pearlman brings his decades of experience to the firm and continues to emphasize bankruptcy administration and bankruptcy litigation.  Since 1981, he has represented creditors, post-petition lenders, creditors’ committees, Chapter 7 trustees, and Chapter 11 trustees, and is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Faculty of Federal Advocates.   He is also a founding member our Special Assets Restructuring Group, created specifically to assist our financial institution clients who find themselves dealing with an ever-increasing portfolio of non-performing and under-performing assets. 

We look forward to working with Mr. Pearlman, and welcome the complimentary expansion of our broad range of existing services available to both long-term and brand new clients in Colorado.  Please visit Mr. Pearlman’s bio page for more information.

• the unique legal process of the condemnation itself;
• the arrival at a fair market value for the property;
• the potential effect on the property after the condemned piece is carved out, in the form of damages to the remainder;
• the potential for a “taking” or “inverse condemnation” situation; 
• the effect of the condemnation on lease rights on the property;
• the potential for land swaps;
• various zoning issues; and
• potential implications regarding the property’s inclusion in a special taxing district.                                                 

Grimshaw & Harring has created the East Corridor Group, a carefully selected group of our attorneys who are uniquely qualified to quickly and thoroughly understand the myriad of issues that will face property owners who are subject to RTD’s condemnation efforts for the East Corridor project.  Our lawyers have decades of experience in the entire condemnation process, from a property owner’s initial receipt of notice, through immediate possession hearings, the appraisal process, trials and appeals. 

Grimshaw & Harring has represented hundreds of property owners whose property has been subjected to eminent domain by authorities such as RTD and the Colorado Department of Transportation.  On the other side, we have also represented dozens of condemning authorities, giving us unique insight and perspective from both sides of the proceeding.  We have seasoned real estate and zoning lawyers ready to work directly with our condemnation lawyers to handle issues related real estate and lease transactions, as well as any zoning related issues.  Because many properties are located within one or more special taxing districts, we finally include special district professionals.  Our firm currently represents over 100 special districts throughout the state, and is therefore uniquely qualified to advise and assist should issues arise that implicate or involve the condemned property’s inclusion within the boundaries of one or more special districts.

The East Corridor Group is made up of the following team members:

• Matt Dalton — Special Districts
• Gil McNeish — Zoning
• Wendy Harring – Real Estate
• Russ Dykstra — Special Districts / Public Private Partnerships
• Jamie Cotter — Condemnation / Litigation
• Tom George – Zoning

Matt Dalton and Rick Kron have extensive experience specific to the restructure of special districts, both from an organizational standpoint and with respect to any outstanding special district debt that may burden the asset.

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Grimshaw & Harring has assembled a seasoned team of lawyers ready to help.  The Special Assets Restructuring Group consists of a small team of lawyers – with an expertise in real estate, finance, municipal bond, corporate, municipal, and bankruptcy law – to work side-by-side with our financial institution clients to address these types of assets.  The Special Assets Restructuring Group has the necessary expertise and temperament to assist our financial institution clients in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Special Assets Restructuring Group

• Matthew R. Dalton
• Wendy J. Harring
• Arnold R. Kaplan
• Norman F. “Rick” Kron
• Lisa K. Mayers
• Philip A. Pearlman

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Phil Pearlman has decades of experience in all areas of bankruptcy law, with an emphasis on bankruptcy administration and bankruptcy litigation.  Specifically, he has represented creditors, post-petition lenders, creditors’ committees, Chapter 7 trustees, and Chapter 11 trustees in hundreds of cases from 1981 forward.

Mr. Pearlman received a B.A. degree in Physics from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1975 and a J.D. degree from the University of Virginia in 1980.  Mr. Pearlman is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of Colorado, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Pearlman is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Faculty of Federal Advocates, the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations, and he is rated “AV-Preeminent” (5.0 out of 5) from Martindale-Hubbell.

Practice Areas

• Bankruptcy
• Member of our Special Assets Restructuring Group

Education

• University of Virginia (J.D. 1980)
• University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Physics, 1975)

Admitted to Practice

• All Colorado Courts
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado
• U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
• Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Grimshaw & Harring represents creditors, trustees, purchasers, creditors’ committees, post-petition lenders, and other interested parties in all areas of bankruptcy administration and bankruptcy litigation.  We have attorneys who are admitted to practice before all courts of the State of Colorado, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, who have appeared in hundreds of cases since 1981.  For more information about our Bankruptcy practice, please contact Philip A. Pearlman.

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