The Law Office of Richard A. Levine has served the Evergreen, Colorado community since 1996. For nearly three decades, the firm has been trusted for its sophisticated legal representation, measured judgment, and consistent ability to deliver results across a broad range of legal matters. We take pride in providing thoughtful, strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of each client, whether the matter involves high-stakes litigation, navigating complex family transitions, or protecting assets and legacies.
Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning is one of the pillars of our practice. Each year, we assist well over 100 families in designing estate plans tailored to their values, relationships, and long-term goals. Our expertise extends across a wide spectrum of family and asset structures, including:
Traditional families planning for orderly transfer of wealth
Blended families addressing the needs of children from prior marriages
Families with children or adults with special needs requiring protective planning
Clients with significant assets, including commercial real estate, investment portfolios, and multi-member LLCs
Individuals seeking probate avoidance, asset protection, and tax-efficient wealth transfer
Pet owners concerned with lifetime care and allocation for animals
Clients incorporating charitable giving into their long-term planning
We prepare all essential estate-planning documents, including wills, trusts, living wills, medical powers of attorney, revocable and irrevocable trusts, special-needs trusts, and guardianship designations.
In the event of death, we guide families through every stage of estate and trust administration, including probate proceedings, trust management, asset distribution, creditor matters, and conflict resolution among beneficiaries. Our focus is on clarity, sensitivity, and efficiency during what is often a deeply challenging time.
Litigation
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice is grounded in rigorous investigation, strategic negotiation, and skilled trial advocacy. We represent clients who have suffered serious injuries in:
Auto, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle collisions
Incidents involving distracted or impaired drivers
Dangerous conditions on commercial properties, including retail stores, hotels, and restaurants
Falls, structural defects, and other premises liability matters
Over the course of decades, the firm has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injured clients. We collaborate with medical experts, reconstruction specialists, and financial analysts to ensure clients receive full and fair compensation for their physical injuries, long-term care needs, and economic losses.
Commercial Litigation
Businesses and individuals turn to us when disputes threaten their operations, reputations, or financial stability. We are known for our ability to quickly grasp complex factual and legal issues and develop litigation strategies that protect our clients’ interests. Our commercial litigation practice includes:
Contract disputes
Partnership and shareholder conflicts
Business torts, including fraud and misrepresentation
Disputes involving commercial property or development
Enforcement or defense of restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements
Our reputation for thorough preparation and strong courtroom advocacy often results in favorable outcomes long before trial. Opposing parties understand that if an amicable solution cannot be reached, they will face a formidable adversary in litigation.
Real Estate Litigation
Real estate disputes often involve high-value property, complex contractual relationships, or long-standing personal or business investments. We bring decades of experience to the resolution of these matters, handling sophisticated litigation involving both residential and commercial real estate.
We represent homeowners, buyers, sellers, investors, developers, condominium associations, and HOA boards in disputes including:
Conflicts arising from the purchase or sale of commercial or residential real estate
Easement and boundary disputes
Construction defect and faulty workmanship claims
Disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, and construction professionals
Roofing and structural repair disputes
Claims involving architects, engineers, and design professionals
Title, lien, and encumbrance issues
Land-use, zoning, and property-development conflicts
Landlord–tenant disputes and lease enforcement
We combine detailed knowledge of Colorado real property law with the strategic insight of seasoned trial counsel. Whether negotiating a resolution or litigating a matter through trial, we focus on delivering efficient, effective results that protect our clients’ property interests and financial stability.
Business Law
Entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and established companies rely on us for comprehensive legal guidance throughout the life cycle of their businesses. Our business law practice includes:
Business formation and entity structuring
Governance and operating agreements
Negotiation of commercial contracts
Mergers, acquisitions, and asset or equity sales
Employment and labor matters
With decades of experience advising businesses in Evergreen and throughout Colorado, we provide practical, forward-looking counsel that supports growth, mitigates risk, and positions clients for long-term success.
Real Estate Transactions
Real estate is often the most significant investment an individual or business will make. We represent buyers, sellers, developers, investors, and property owners in a full range of transactional real estate matters, including:
Residential and commercial purchases and sales
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Structuring of real estate partnerships and LLCs
Development of properties, including condominium and HOA governance
Financing and lender negotiations
Coordination with contractors, architects, engineers, and surveyors
Commercial and residential lease drafting and negotiation
Our real estate transactional practice is built on detailed knowledge of Colorado property law and decades of hands-on experience guiding clients from initial due diligence through closing and long-term asset management.
Mediation
Family transitions require clarity, compassion, and a steady hand. Our firm provides neutral, experienced mediation services designed to help families resolve disputes respectfully and cost-effectively, without the conflict and financial burden of courtroom litigation. We work exclusively on a flat-fee basis so that clients can plan effectively and know going into the process that they can plan, budget and expect efficient and affordable outcomes.
We assist couples and families in mediating all aspects of marital dissolution and family restructuring, including:
Division of marital assets and liabilities
Financial planning and support arrangements
Spousal maintenance discussions
Parenting plans and allocation of parental responsibilities
Child support agreements
Complex matters involving businesses, investments, or real estate
Issues involving blended families or children from prior relationships
Our mediation approach emphasizes:
Fairness — ensuring each party’s viewpoints are fully heard
Transparency — clarifying the legal and financial implications of every decision
Efficiency — minimizing conflict, delay, and expense
Long-term stability — guiding families toward solutions built to last
Drawing on decades of experience in family law, business matters, and dispute resolution, we help families reach balanced, workable agreements that preserve dignity and minimize emotional strain.
