- Unique background of having practiced real estate and land use in both the public and private sector.
- Kristin has the advantage of understanding local government law and procedure and the experience of assisting developers with navigating through government processes.
- Intertwined into her real estate and land use practice, Kristin has organized and represented Title 32 special districts and has advised and assisted local governments with the service plan approval process.
- Experienced in the creation, revision and interpretation of multiple jurisdictional land use regulations, ordinances and agreements, Kristin provides a precise understanding of the law giving unparalleled direction and guidance to her clients.
- She is a dynamic attorney who offers a diplomatic and determined approach to her clients. Her straightforward and collaborative style, combined with her experience, makes her a well sought-after attorney at FGMC.
With over 25 years of experience in land use and real estate law, Kristin brings a unique perspective having represented a diverse range of clients, including property owners, developers, local governments, and special districts. During her tenure with Adams County, Douglas County, and City of Westminster, Kristin’s legal expertise guided counties and municipalities through the oversight of all things land use. This rare combination of private and public-sector experience sets her apart in the industry. Kristin’s current practice focuses on helping clients navigate local government approval processes, including annexations, rezonings, subdivisions, development agreements, vested property rights, and uses by special review. She also handles public finance matters, such as negotiating tax-sharing agreements and public-private financing mechanisms, including tax increment financing and public improvement fees. With her extensive knowledge of land use law and strong relationships within local governments, Kristin is a trusted resource for clients seeking to advance complex projects.
Education
- Chicago- Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., with Honors, 1998
- Southern Methodist University, B.A., Biology and Sociology, 1994
Professional Memberships
- Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Executive Council of Colorado Bar Association Real Estate Section (2013 – 2017)
Awards
- Best Lawyers: Land Use and Zoning Law, 2024, 2025
- 5280 Magazine Top Lawyer, Government Relations/Contracts/Lobbying, 2025
Speaking Engagements
- Guest Speaker, University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, Real Estate and Land Use Law, November 2024
- Speaker, CLE International, Land Use Law: How-to (Advanced) Conference, Ethics for the Land Use Professional, December 2024
- Speaker, CBA/CLE Real Estate Symposium, Quasi-Judicial Hearings on Land Use Applications: Procedures, Practices and a Few Lessons Learned, July 2016
- Speaker, CLE International, Land Use Law: How-to Conference, Subdivision Plats: Law and Processes for Approval, November 2016
- Speaker, Real Estate Symposium, Land Use Issues from both a Private and Government Perspective, July 2014