Diane S. Wolfson
Sphere Law Firm
Diane Wolfson is the founder of Sphere Law Firm. She has over 25 years of comprehensive experience in real estate law, business law and litigation. She began her career in "big law" at Milgrim, Thomajan & Lee, which was a prominent Wall Street firm that is now part of DLA Piper. After that, she spent two decades managing her own practice in Telluride, Colorado. Today she is based in Denver. A natural dealmaker, Diane is renowned for her negotiation skills and her ability to strategically navigate and resolve complex and high-stakes transactions. Diane is a seasoned real estate attorney whose practice encompasses the full spectrum of both residential and commercial real estate matters, including acquisition, financing, partnerships, zoning and entitlements, development, construction, HOAs, management, leasing, and disposition. Diane's passion for real estate is reflected in her legal expertise, and also in her being a real estate investor and having founded both an HOA property management company and lodging company. This entrepreneurial background gives her a unique, practical perspective on real estate and business deals. She understands not only the legal intricacies, but also the operational and financial challenges that investors and business owners face. Additionally, Diane has significant expertise in homeowner associations (HOAs). She has served as counsel to numerous HOA boards and developers, is expert in preparing HOA governing documents, and has reviewed community association documents on behalf of countless buyers, making her a trusted authority in this niche area of real estate law. In addition to her real estate work, Diane is an accomplished business attorney. She handles a variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, partnership agreements, financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Diane has also served as general counsel to companies, offering expertise in a wide range of commercial contracts such as service agreements, licensing, franchise agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, non-competes, property management, and real estate brokerage agreements. Diane is also an accomplished commercial litigator with decades of experience representing clients in complex business disputes. She has a successful track record litigating matters involving breach of contract, collections, computer hacking, construction defects, defamation, easements, embezzlement, evictions, foreclosures, indemnification, injunctions, lease disputes, bankruptcy, and patent infringement. Beyond her transactional and litigation expertise, Diane is trained in non-violent communication and mediation, enabling her to guide clients through negotiations with empathy and skill. Outside the office, Diane pursues a balanced lifestyle through yoga, painting, and meditation. She also completed advanced-level comedy improv training and has performed live with an improv team. On beautiful Spring days, you can find Diane on the slopes skiing bumps without poles.
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