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Catherine Downs Kurata, Construction Attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice

Colorado Springs, CO

Practicing construction in Colorado Springs since 1989.

37+
Years practicing
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Catherine Downs Kurata is an attorney based in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice. Catherine has over 37 years of legal experience.

Based in
Colorado Springs, CO
Experience
over 37 years
Known for
Construction · Insurance · Medical Malpractice
  • Handles Construction, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice matters from Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Catherine Downs Kurata: Catherine Downs Kurata is an attorney based in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice. Catherine has over 37 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Catherine Downs Kurata

Catherine concentrates on construction, insurance, medical malpractice, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Catherine takes construction matters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Catherine takes insurance matters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Catherine takes medical malpractice matters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Catherine takes product liability matters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Catherine Downs Kurata — Over 37 years of Colorado construction experience

Catherine Downs Kurata is an attorney based in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice focuses on Construction, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice. Catherine has over 37 years of legal experience.

Catherine Downs Kurata is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defect, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law. Catherine received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years. Catherine practices in Colorado Springs, CO.

Catherine's approach to construction cases

Catherine Downs Kurata is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defect, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law. Catherine received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years. Catherine practices in Colorado Springs, CO.

The kind of cases Catherine takes

Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, insurance, and medical malpractice matters in Colorado Springs and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Catherine Downs Kurata's legal education and bar admissions

  • Pepperdine University

    J.D. · 1989

  • University of Missouri at Columbia

    B.J. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Catherine's state bar admissions

  • Colorado

    1995 · ACTIVE

  • California (Inactive

    1989 · ACTIVE

Catherine studied at J.D. in Pepperdine University and B.J. in University of Missouri at Columbia.

Law school and academic background

Catherine completed J.D. in Pepperdine University and B.J. in University of Missouri at Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Catherine Downs Kurata's office in Colorado Springs

Catherine's primary office is at 302 Cheyenne Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905-2524. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

302 Cheyenne Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2524

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Hiring guide

How to hire Catherine Downs Kurata — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Catherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Catherine

Catherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Catherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Catherine Downs Kurata

  • How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a construction case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Catherine offer a free consultation?

    Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do construction cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside Colorado Springs?

    Catherine is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Catherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Catherine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Catherine accepting new construction clients right now?

    Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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