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William (Bill) H. Short

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bshort@hindmansanchez.com
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T: 303.991.2030
T: 800.809.5242
F: 303.991.2031

5610 Ward Road
Suite 300
Arvada, Colorado 80002

Bill leads the HindmanSanchez litigation department. He has been a trial lawyer since 1983. Bill emphasizes the representation of homeowners associations in areas concerning director and officer liability, contract disputes, construction defects, insurance and employment issues. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict in cases all across Colorado.  He has successfully argued cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, the Wyoming Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bill has an extensive and successful track record which demonstrates his ability to effectively evaluate and manage lawsuits to a successful conclusion. He has unparalleled experience helping associations to avoid litigation, to settle litigation, and where necessary, to prevail in the courtroom.

Insurance and risk management also are areas in which Bill brings a voice of experience to associations. He has an ongoing interest in nonprofit boards as an attorney, as an active pro bono advisor and as a member of charitable organizations.

Education

Juris Doctorate, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1982

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, 1979

Professional & Community Involvement

Community Associations Institute
Member

Colorado Bar Association
Member Since: 1983
Professional Liability Committee

Denver Bar Association
Member Since: 1983
Community Concerns Committee Citizens' Annexation Policy Committee (1993)

Public Service

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Board member (1986-1995)
Chairman of the Board (1993-1995)

Colorado Association of Non-Profit Organizations
Consultant, speaker, author and pro bono legal resource

Representative Cases

Colorado Homes, Ltd. v. Loerch Wilson 43 P.3d 718 (Colo. App. 2001)

Concerned Citizens of Spring Creek Ranch v. Tips Up, LLC  185 P.3d 34 (Wyo. 2008)

Hiwan Homeowners Association v. Knotts 08CA1847 (Colo. App. 2009)

TEAC v, Bauer 678 P.2d 3 (Colo. App 1984)