Ashley M. Nichols

Associate - Collections

anichols@hindmansanchez.com

303.991.2050

Bio

Ashley has an innate ability to think on her feet and see both sides of a situation. These skills make her very effective in the courtroom and dealing with delinquent owners. In addition, she loves to teach and educate board members and managers about ways to more effectively deal with daily association issues.

Education:
    B.A., University of Texas Austin – 2005
    Juris Doctorate, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX - 2007

Professional Organizations:
    Colorado Bar Association – Since 2007
    Denver Bar Association - Since 2007
    Community Association Institute- Since 2007

Bio

A born litigator, Damien learned through team sports that it takes a team to get the desired result but there is still a need for individual achievement.  That is what his clients get – his personal best on each case he handles.  Damien looks to solve issues without a trial but if necessary he aggressively advocates for you.

Education:
    B.A., University of Northern Colorado – 1999
    Juris Doctorate, New England School of Law – 2002

Professional Organizations:
   
    Colorado Bar Association – Since 2013
    Community Associations Institute – Since 2013

David A. Firmin

Partner - Transaction

dfirmin@hindmansanchez.com

303.991.2028

Bio

Coming from a family of 8 children, David knows a lot about creative solutions, unique positions and negotiation. Over 12 years of experience has given him a strong background in representing community associations from development to operations to dissolution and everything in between.

Education:
    B.A. University of Denver – 1991
    Juris Doctorate, University of Denver School of Law - 1998
   
Professional Organizations:
    Colorado Bar Association – Since 2007
    Community Association Institute – Since 2006
    1st Judicial District Bar Association – Since 2007

Elina B. Gilbert

Partner - Transaction

egilbert@hindmansanchez.com

303.991.2010

Bio

Elina enjoys variety – and community association law provides exactly that. As a result, her knowledge and years of experience of situations encountered by clients, Elina can suggest a variety of practical, economical, and creative solutions. She has a knack for explaining complex documents and legal issues in a way, whether in person, by phone, in a letter, or in front of a classroom that removed the legalese and allows board members and managers to understand the issue at hand. As a result, make their association-related duties easier to achieve.

Education:
    B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor – 1993
    Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law - 1997

Professional Organizations:
    Colorado Bar Association – Since 1998
    Michigan Bar Association – Since 1997
    Douglas/Elbert Bar Association – Since 2001
    Community Associations Institute – Since 2000
    College of Community Association Lawyers – Since 2010

Bio

Jeff joins HindmanSanchez with a background in collections and foreclosures, as well as, having experience with general business litigation.  Jeff believes that his experience growing up as the youngest of five brothers has helped him with his collections practice as he has spent his entire life negotiating with those who think their concerns are more important than his.  This experience helps Jeff explain the importance of HOA assessments and the necessity of keeping current with them.

Education:
    B.A., Providence College – 2005
    Juris Doctorate, University of Denver- 2008

Professional Organizations:
    Colorado Bar Association – Since 2008
    Denver Bar Association – Since 2008
    Community Associations Institute - Since 2012

Loura K. Sanchez

Managing Partner - Transaction

lsanchez@hindmansanchez.com

303.991.2004

Bio

Loura became an attorney to help others. Her choice of practicing in the community association arena allows her to do just that through proactive approaches and leading edge techniques. She sees herself as an integral part of her clients’ teams with a role of offering a way to do whatever the client wants, not reasons not to do it.

Education:
    Bachelor of Science, Metropolitan State College of Denver– 1988
    Juris Doctorate, University of Colorado School of Law - 1991

Professional Organizations:
    Community Association Institute – Since 1992
        Former Dean, College of Community Association Lawyers -2009-2011
        Chair, CAI Law Seminar – 2005 & 2012
        PMPD National Faculty – 2000- Present
        College of Community Association Lawyers, Board of Governors –  2006-2010
        President-Elect, Rocky Mountain Chapter- 2001
        Board Member, Rocky Mountain Chapter – 1995-1997, 2001
        Colorado Bar Association – Since 1991
        Denver Bar Association - Since 1991

Melissa M. Garcia

Partner - Transaction

mgarcia@hindmansanchez.com

303.991.2018

Bio

Melissa enjoys the community association law arena because it affords an opportunity for her to work with a variety of people in various situations to develop real solutions to challenging problems. A licensed attorney since 1999, Melissa is passionate about rehabilitating the image of community associations. Melissa actively tweets about community association topics and practice pointers that will help develop, foster and promote successful associations. Melissa’s teaching and retail experiences have honed her people skills so she understands different approaches and communication styles that are needed to be an effective part of each association’s team.

Education:
    B.A., University of Reno Nevada – 1996
    Juris Doctorate, California Western School of Law - 1999

Professional Organizations:
    Colorado Bar Association – Since 2003
    Community Associations Institute – Since 2002