GLENN W. HAGEN

Received B.S. degree in Chemistry/Biology from University of Alabama in 1970.  Obtained J.D. degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1973.  Licensed to practice law in Michigan in 1973 and in Colorado in 1981.  Engaged in private practice in Kalamazoo, Michigan; thereafter, as Deputy City Attorney for Battle Creek, Michigan, establishing the first in-house Legal Department for the City.  Expedited major public works projects with community and business leaders.  In 1980, a move was made to Colorado to serve as Staff Counsel for CF&I Steel Corporation with emphasis in contractual and regulatory matters.  Position entailed co-counsel for commercial litigation and generating regulatory compliance programs.  Thereafter, Mr. Hagen relocated to the Denver metropolitan area as General Counsel for a real estate syndicator before returning to private practice in 1987.  He has served as municipal prosecutor in both Michigan and Colorado.

Currently maintains office as a sole practitioner in a general business practice, with emphasis in corporate, real estate, construction law and commercial litigation.  Has served as arbitrator for The American Arbitration Association and various Colorado courts.  He is a panel member of the Tribunal for Highlands Ranch Communication Association (population 87,000).  Current Membership in American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Douglas-Elbert  County Bar Association.  Selected for Who's Who in America, in American Law and in Finance and Industry.  Former Small Business Development Counselor with the South Metro Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Hagen is the current Chairman of the Board for the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the 18th Judicial District encompassing Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties, and Corporate Secretary for the Douglas County Community Foundation.

MISSION  STATEMENT

To serve as legal counsel, advocate and business consultant to small and mid-sized companies from formation to maturity, addressing a wide variety of corporate issues for benefit of the entity, the shareholders, directors and officers.  To provide value through a quality product, responsive to the unique needs of each client, applying technology and over 30 years of professional experience, for transactional matters and in litigation.  To respond to the individual client in like manner in areas of corporate law, real estate, construction law and estate planning.

PROFESSIONAL  HIGHLIGHTS

Private Practice: Successful business practice located in Highlands Ranch Business Park.  Previously established and managed law firm in downtown Denver for 17 years.  Civil litigation experience in Federal District Court, Bankruptcy Court, state and federal regulatory agencies, and courts in 16 counties in Colorado, including Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson County.  Owner of Business Arbitration Resources, Inc., an alternate dispute resolution company.

Corporate: Staff Counsel (CF&I Steel, a division of Crane Co.)
  Legal Advisor for Plant Expansion Team ($140,000,000 project)
  Co-counsel for commercial litigation in the Western Region
  Designed regulatory compliance programs and personnel training

Government: Created and supervised Legal Department for Battle Creek, Michigan
  Project Director for railroad consolidation ($10,000,000 project)
  Coordinated engineering, public works and real estate
  Interfaced with state, federal and private sector
  Negotiated and drafted contracts; monitored compliance

Municipal Prosecutor in Michigan and Colorado

Areas of Practice

• 25% Business Contracts
• 20% Construction
• 35% Corporations
• 10% Estate Planning
• 10% Real Estate

Bar Admissions

• Michigan, 1973
• Colorado, 1981
• U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1982
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1974

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1973
  Juris Doctorate
  
  
• University of Alabama - Huntsville Campus, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1970
  Bachelor of Science
  Major: Chemistry - Biology
  
  

Published Works

• The Colorado Lawyer, Informational Articles
• Colorado Bar Association (Section Editor), 1990-1996

Representative Clients

• Corwin Electric Company, Inc.
• DC Homes, Ltd.
• Dewco Water Equipment, Inc.
• The Farnsworth Group
• Krutil Masonry, Inc.
• Sunrise Plumbing Company, Inc.
• Bluesaw, Inc.
• Elderlink Companion Care, Inc.
• Harness the Web, Inc.
• Highlands Ranch Optical, Inc.
• Kaufman's Men's Wear, Inc. (Denver & Seattle)
• Liteye Systems, Inc.
• Premier Lending, Inc.
• Teen Sharp Driving School

References

• Wells Fargo Bank, West, N.A.

Classes/Seminars Taught

• Real Estate Litigation in Colorado, National Business Institute, 2005
• Negotiating the Buy-Sell Contract, National Business Institute, 2003
• Starting your Non-Profit Organization, Colorado Lawyers for the Arts, 2002
• Setting Up a Small Business - Organizational Details, National Business Institute, 2002
• Defective Construction Performance & Litigation, CBA-CLE, 2002
• Employment Termination Issues, CBA-CLE, 1999
• Counseling the Business Entrepreneur in Colorado, National Business Institute, 1999
• Non-Profit Corporations & 501(c)(3) Election, Colorado Lawyers for the Arts, 1999

Honors and Awards

• Who's Who in American Law, 1976 - Present
• Who's Who in Finance & Industry, 1980 - Present
• Who's Who in America

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association, Construction Law Forum
  Member
  
  
• American Bar Association, Business Law Section
  Member
  
  
• American Bar Association, Small Business Enterprises
  past Chairman
  
  
• Colorado Bar Association, Construction Law Forum
  past Chairman
  
  
• Colorado Bar Association (CBA), Solo/Small Firm Section
  past Chairman
  
  
• Douglas - Elbert County Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch
  Chairman of Board of Directors
  
  
• Douglas County Community Foundation, Member Board of Directors
  Corporate Secretary
  
  
• Douglas County Board of Equalization (real estate valuation)
  Referee
  
  
• Highlands Ranch Community Association
  Tribunal Member
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Denver, Colorado, Private Practice, 1983 - Present
• Commonwealth Investment Properties Corp., General Counsel, 1981 - 1982
• CF&I Steel Corporation, Staff and Regulatory Counsel, 1979 - 1981
• Battle Creek, Michigan, Deputy City Attorney, 1976 - 1979
• Kalamazoo, Michigan, Private Practice, 1973 - 1976

Pro Bono Activities

• Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch
• Douglas County Community Foundation
• MaxFund Animal Adoption Center
• Cat Care Society