*Mechanics of a Quiet Title Action

*Parties and Service

*Lis Pendens

*Defense of a Quiet Title Action

*Adverse Possession

*Boundary Disputes

*Access Issues

*Researching the Facts in a Quiet Title Action

 

 

*Real Estate Attorneys

*Business Law Attorneys

*Trust and Estate Law Attorneys

*Family Law Attorneys

*Real Estate Industry Professionals

*Anyone Who Needs to Know the Basics and the Nuances of this Hot Area of Law!

 

 

When a problem arises in the title to real property, a “quiet title” action may be needed to resolve the problem and to create certainty in the ownership interests in the property.

 

Join our expert faculty as they take you through the quiet title process in Colorado!  You will learn not only the mechanics of the quiet title lawsuit, you will also learn the more advanced issues you should watch out for when handling a quiet title lawsuit.  From service of process and identification of the parties, to the best ways to defend the quiet title action, to thorny issues such as lis pendens and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, you will get the basic and advanced instruction you need to jump-start your quiet title skills!

 

One of the positive aspects of a recent, well-publicized Colorado state court lawsuit concerning adverse possession is that the media coverage of the lawsuit has raised awareness of the need for legal skill in quiet title actions. This is because a claim of adverse possession generally requires a quiet title action to resolve the dispute. Our faculty will devote extensive time covering adverse possession issues, including a thorough discussion of Colorado's new adverse possession legislation.

 

In addition, unlike other lawsuits, quiet title actions often require expertise in researching actual land uses that occurred decades in the past. Our instructors will teach you the techniques needed to research this old, yet critical, information.

 

Our faculty is led by Geoffrey P. Anderson, Esq. Mr. Anderson, a member of the Colorado Bar Association's Real Estate Law section executive council, is a veteran real estate attorney with over 22 years of experience. Mr. Anderson is a noted expert on quiet title actions and the author of recently published, comprehensive book on quiet title actions in Colorado. 

 

The program includes a complimentary buffet-style lunch for all attendees.

 

 

 

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

 

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM

 

9:05 AM – 9:55 AM

 

*Investigation

*Litigation Guarantee

*Legal Description

*Jurisdiction and Venue

*Default Judgment

*The Decree

 

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

 

*Parties with a Record Interest

*Parties in Possession

*Business Entities

*Unknown parties

*Affect of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act on Parties and Service

 

10:50 AM – 11:05 AM

 

11:05 AM – 11:55 AM

 

*When to Record

*Where to Record

*Effect of Lis Pendens

*Release

*Potential Liability

 

11:55 AM – 1:00 PM

 

A buffet-style lunch consisting of sandwiches, salad, pasta, pizza or similar fare will be served.  There is no additional cost for the luncheon.  There is no luncheon presentation.  Please enjoy your lunch and the opportunity to network with your colleagues!

 

 

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM

 

1:25 PM – 2:45 PM

 

*Adverse Possession:  Elements

*Adverse Possession:  Colorado's 2008 Adverse Possession Legislation

*Boundary Disputes

 

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

 

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

 

*Written Easements

*Off Record Easements

*Public Roads

 

 

3:55 PM – 4:45 PM

 

*Chain of Title

*Aerial Photographs

*Historic Maps

*Government Archives

*Witnesses

 

4:45 PM

 

 

 

Geoffrey P. Anderson, Esq.

Burns, Figa & Will, P.C.

Greenwood Village, CO

 

D. Merc Pittinos, Esq.

Burns, Figa & Will, P.C.

Greenwood Village, CO

 

 

September 11, 2008 

Denver:  CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300

Grand Junction:  1250 East Sherwood Drive

Colorado Springs:  421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100