Jennifer A. Seidman
Jennifer Seidman has represented homeowners, community associations, and other claimants in construction defect and defective building products cases for nearly two decades in both trial and appellate courts. Her work includes cases involving structural failures and foundation movement, water intrusion and building envelope failures, building product defects, design professional errors, and other novel legal issues.
Ms. Seidman advocates for Colorado homeowners’ rights at the legislature and is regularly featured in news media as an expert on Colorado construction defect law. She presents educational seminars and co-authors articles on important construction defect litigation issues. She is admitted to practice before all Colorado courts and is a mediator.
Before joining the construction defect group in 2006, Ms. Seidman served as an Assistant Regional Director of a social justice and human rights nonprofit organization. She lives in Littleton with two children and enjoys spending time outside in beautiful places.
Honors & Accolades
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Selected to Best Lawyers® in America, 2021 – 2024
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Barrister’s Choice for Best Construction Defects Lawyer for Plaintiffs, 2015
Bar Admissions
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Colorado
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Texas
Education
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University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, 2004
Rothgerber Fellowship in Contracts
Courtland H Peterson Writing Award
Mediator Training and Certification
Law Review: University of Colorado Law Review, Comment Editor -
Michigan State University, 1999
Publications & Media
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“Claim and Issue Preclusion Arising from Residential Construction and Other Arbitrations – Part 1,” Colorado Lawyer, Vol. 51, No. 2 (Feb. 2022), co-authored with Ronald M. Sandgrund and Leslie A. Tuft.
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“Colorado Court of Appeals Expands and Protects HOA Rights. “
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“RENT-A-BANK” Lender Schemes Violate State Consumer Credit Laws – Burg Simpson, 25 Sept. 2019
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“The Colorado Supreme Court May Have Granted Developers the Right to Perpetually Control Common Interest Communities,” Trial Talk, August/September 2017, co-authored with Mari K. Perczak, Leslie A. Tuft, Brian K. Matise, and Ronald M. Sandgrund.
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“Buyer Beware: Construction Defect Law Changes That Affect Homeowners Associations,” College of Community Association Lawyers Law Seminar, 2017
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“Unique Construction Defect Damages Mitigation Issues,” Colorado Lawyer, Vol. 44, No. 2 (February 2015), co-authored with Ronald M. Sandgrund
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“Homebuilders vs. Homeowners: Threats to Shift an Already Tilted Playing Field More in Favor of Homebuilders,” The Trial Lawyer, Winter 2015 edition, co-authored with Ronald M. Sandgrund.
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“Deconstructing Construction Defect Fault Allocation and Damages Apportionment – Parts I and II,” Colorado Lawyer, Vol. 40, Nos. 11 and 12 (2011), co-authored with Ronald M. Sandgrund.
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“Crossing the Separation of Powers Threshold: Legislative and Regulatory Control of Expert Witness Testimony,” Colorado Lawyer, Vol. 37, No. 5 (2008), co-authored with Ronald M. Sandgrund and Leslie A. Tuft.
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“The Homeowner Protection Act of 2007,” Colorado Lawyer, Vol. 36, No. 7 (2007), co-authored with Ronald M. Sandgrund and Valerie Sullan.
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“Functional Families and Dysfunctional Laws: Committed Partners and Intestate Succession,” 75 U. Colo. L. Rev. 211 (2004)
Professional Affiliations
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Member, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
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Member, Arapahoe County Bar Association
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Coordinating Editor for Torts and Insurance Law articles, The Colorado Lawyer
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Board Member, The Colorado Lawyer
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Past Co-Chair of Law Day Committee, Arapahoe County Bar Association
Lectures & Seminars
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“Collecting Judgments in the Construction and Commercial Context.” Panel Member, CTLA’s BLOCKBUSTER 22, February 24, 2022
