HATCH RAY OLSEN CONANT - Key Persons
Brian Ray joined Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC in 2006, became a member of the firm in 2011 and a named partner in 2012. His practice specializes in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, creditor's rights and manufactured housing law in both federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation.
Brian represents a wide variety of clients, including financial institutions, real estate investors, construction professionals and other large and small businesses. Brian is also an expert in Colorado's manufactured housing laws and represents many different owners of manufactured home parks throughout the state.
Brian has a deep understanding of the litigation process and is committed to providing aggressive, effective and cost-efficient representation to his clients. His approach centers on building strong, collaborative relationships and delivering results that meet and exceed his clients' needs and objectives. Whether Brian is negotiating a settlement, arguing a motion, or trying a case to the jury, he is always striving to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. With a strong track record of success in the courtroom and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Brian is a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals throughout the region.
Brian is a Certified Mediator in the State of Colorado. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, magna cum laude, in 2003 where he graduated in the top 8% of his class and was inducted to the Order of the Coif. Outside of work, Brian enjoys camping, live music, and spending time in the beautiful outdoors.
A representative sample of the litigation in which Mr. Conant has been involved can be found through the following citations.
Since 1987 Robert has engaged in the practice of real estate and lending law. He is a founding member of Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC, a law firm located in downtown Denver. Robert has earned a perfect "5-out-of-5" peer review score with Martindale, giving him their preeminant "AV" rating. He is also recognized as a SuperLawyer. He is frequently called upon as an expert in real property law and finance. His practice involves both transactions and litigation. The transactions include all aspects of commercial real estate, including the negotiation and drafting of sophisticated contracts for the acquisition and sale of all types of property, leases for offices, shopping centers and industrial properties, brokerage listing agreements, easements, covenants, loan documents, construction contracts, development agreements, and licenses. His lending practice is nationwide, involving the financing of commercial properties from coast-to-coast. His litigation practice also focuses on property and lending, such as landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosures, quiet title disputes, boundary litigation, and creditor's rights in bankruptcy. He has tried cases in state and federal court as well as arbitrated and he has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court. He has also mediated hundreds of cases both as legal counsel and as a mediator. Prior to and during law school, Robert was a corporate pilot, earning his airline transport pilot certification. He still flies today, using his own aircraft. Robert is married and has four children.