Alperstein & Covell

Alperstein & Covell, P.C., established in 1985, is a Colorado law firm dedicated to providing unwavering legal counsel to businesses, individuals, and municipalities across the state. We are a team of experienced attorneys committed to delivering high-quality, personalized service that addresses each client's unique needs with skill, efficiency, and integrity. Our long-standing relationships with our clients are built on trust, transparency, and a genuine desire to achieve the best possible outcomes for their legal matters.

Our Areas of Expertise

• Water Law:

As a firm deeply rooted in Colorado, we recognize the critical importance of water resources. Our dedicated water law team possesses extensive experience in all facets of water rights, from applications and defenses in water court and administrative proceedings to acquisitions, transfers, sales, and leases. We assist clients in navigating the complexities of state and federal water laws, ensuring they have access to the water resources they need to thrive.

Our services encompass a wide range of water law matters, including:

• Applying for and defending water rights in water court and administrative proceedings, including applications for new surface and groundwater water rights, diligence on conditional water rights, change of water rights, and development plans.
• Representing clients in the acquisition, transfer, sale, and lease of water rights and water supplies.
• Providing expert advice on water rights analysis for specific uses, reviewing title to water rights, and preparing title opinions regarding water rights and related infrastructure.
• Assisting clients in drafting water service agreements between public water providers and customers outside their service area.
• Guiding clients through long-range water supply planning, including assessment of climate change impacts and developing mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring and advising clients about relevant legislation, administrative regulations, and policies affecting water rights.
• Keeping clients informed about interstate compact drought contingency plans and their potential implications for client water rights and supplies.

• General Business:

Alperstein & Covell provides comprehensive legal services to small and medium-sized businesses across a range of areas, including:

• Formation, capitalization, and ongoing counsel for all types of business entities.
• Mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales, ensuring smooth and legally sound transactions.
• Real estate transactions, from purchasing property to negotiating leases.
• Resolution of disputes among owners, promoting amicable and efficient solutions.
• Choice of entity selection based on individual business needs and goals.
• Corporate governance guidance, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulations.
• Commercial transactions, including commercial real estate transactions, drafting contracts, and negotiating favorable agreements.
• Government regulation compliance, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
• Shareholder, operating, partnership, limited partnership, and joint venture agreements, tailored to specific business structures.
• Corporate debt adjustment, providing counsel on restructuring and managing debt obligations.

• Arbitrations and Mediations

We offer alternative dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation, to help parties resolve legal conflicts efficiently and cost-effectively. Our experienced mediators and arbitrators are skilled in facilitating constructive discussions and helping parties reach mutually acceptable solutions.

• Amateur Sports Law:

Our team understands the unique legal issues facing amateur sports organizations and athletes. We provide counseling and representation in a variety of matters, including:

• Formation and governance of amateur sports leagues and organizations.
• Contracts for amateur athletes, negotiating fair and competitive agreements.
• Liability issues, protecting organizations and individuals from potential legal risks.
• Intellectual property protection, safeguarding the trademarks and branding of sports organizations.