Michael "Mike" Westover, Real Estate Attorney in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO
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Michael "Mike" Westover is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
- Based in
- Denver, COLORADO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from Denver, COLORADO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Denver) (2018).
About Michael "Mike" Westover: Michael "Mike" Westover is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Denver, Colorado
Michael takes real estate matters in Denver, 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael "Mike" Westover — real estate lawyer in Denver
Michael "Mike" Westover is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Mike Westover represents landowners, developers, lenders, investors and holders of other real estate interests in a wide variety of transactions throughout the United States. For more than four decades, clients have come to rely on Mike’s extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of real estate finance and transactional law.
From representing national banks and institutional lenders in sophisticated financing transactions to working with agents and participants in syndicated credit facilities, Mike has handled hundreds of complex real estate finance matters. In addition to lender representation, he regularly works with owners and developers in connection with the financing of their real estate projects, including working with some of the country's largest apartment community developers in billions of dollars of financings. Mike's expertise also extends into the area of credit workouts. He has extensive experience, dating back to the mid-1980s, in restructuring troubled real estate and commercial credit facilities, and in advising both lenders and borrowers in connection with foreclosures, receiverships, and other remedial matters.
Mike's practice extends well beyond financing transactions. He regularly represents clients in joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects. Recent examples include acting as counsel to a large multinational company in the purchase of one of Denver's largest office towers and assisting another client in the sale of one of the largest ranches in the United States.
In addition to his client work, Mike served on the firm's Executive Committee for over 20 years, and he was the firm's Managing Director from 1998 until 2011.
How Michael handles real estate matters
Mike Westover represents landowners, developers, lenders, investors and holders of other real estate interests in a wide variety of transactions throughout the United States. For more than four decades, clients have come to rely on Mike’s extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of real estate finance and transactional law. From representing national banks and institutional lenders in…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Harvard University
J.D. · 1982
Michael studied at J.D. in Harvard University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Michael has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Denver)
2018
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Denver) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
Locations
Michael "Mike" Westover's office in Denver
Michael's primary office is at 950 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1600, Denver, Colorado, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael "Mike" Westover — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael "Mike" Westover
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple real estate 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Denver?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new real estate clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado
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