Jerome M. Joseph

Commercial Litigation
Construction Litigation
Surety Bonds
Mechanics Liens
Creditor's Rights

Jerry is a leading litigator and counselor at Godin & Baity. He has expertise in construction litigation and surety bonds. He has handled large cases involving construction and design defects, claims against performance and payment bonds, cost overruns, incomplete projects, failure to pay for materials or services and mechanics liens. Jerry has a strong background in small business structures, fraud investigations, bankruptcy, creditor's rights, landlord-tenant, and commercial transactions.

Jerry acted as President of the Cherry Creek North Central Denver Business District from 1995-1996. He is a member of the Fidelity and Surety Committee, American Bar Association, and the Rocky Mountain Surety Association.

Jerry has received an "AV" rating by a leading legal directory reflecting the highest rating possible for ability and ethical and professional responsibilities.

Year Joined Firm:
July 1996

Bar Admissions and Experience:
Colorado (1985)
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1985)
President, Cherry Creek North Central Denver Business District (1995-1996)

Education:
Arizona State University (B.A. 1981; J.D., magna cum laude, first in class, 1985); Note and Comment Editor, Arizona State Law Journal (1984-1985). Recipient, DeConcini Award for Highest Academic Achievement (1985)

Member:
Denver, Colorado and American Bar Associations; Former Vice-Chair, Fidelity and Surety Committee; American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Section; Fidelity and Surety Steering Committee, Defense Research Institute; Rocky Mountain Surety Association