Strategic Counsel.  Results That Matter.

Builders, developers, and insurers face relentless legal and regulatory challenges.  Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC (“HHMR”), delivers strategic, cost-effective solutions to protect your business and bottom line.  With decades of experience litigating construction claims throughout Colorado, HHMR is your trusted legal partner in Colorado’s construction industry, offering precision, expertise, and unwavering advocacy.  Recognized by Best Law Firms for excellence in Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, we continue to provide strategic counsel and unwavering commitment to our clients.

Your Business. Your Risk. Our Focus.

Our mission: Deliver the best outcome, at the lowest cost, as early as possible.  We understand that every dispute, every contract, and every decision impacts your bottom line.  That’s why our team is relentlessly focused on proactive risk management, efficient dispute resolution, and aggressive defense strategies when litigation is unavoidable.

How We Help

HHMR provides highly specialized legal counsel for construction professionals and insurers. Our services include:

  • Construction Defect Defense – Resolving claims efficiently while protecting your reputation and assets.
  • Contract Disputes & Risk Mitigation – Ensuring your agreements protect you, not expose you.
  • Insurance Defense – Providing strategic defense for insurers in construction-related disputes.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Moving cases toward resolution through mediation and arbitration to control costs and outcomes.

We Speak Your Language

Legal strategies should align with business realities.  Our attorneys don’t just know the law—we know construction.  We understand the pressures of tight margins, demanding schedules, and ever-changing regulations.  We also understand how insurers evaluate and manage risk.  That’s why our approach is always strategic, practical, and results-driven — designed to serve both legal and business objectives.

Why HHMR?

Hyper-Specialized in Construction Law – We live and breathe construction law and litigation.  While construction law is our primary focus, we also provide dedicated legal services in insurance defense.
A Track Record of Success – From single-family home claims to high-rise defect litigation, we have successfully defended clients in some of the most complex cases in Colorado.
Trusted by Builders & Insurers Alike – We serve as go-to counsel for developers, general contractors, and some of the nation’s largest insurance carriers.
Proactive, Not Reactive – We believe in addressing problems before they become disputes, giving our clients a competitive edge.

Let’s Talk

If you’re a contractor needing strong defense, an insurer seeking a trusted partner, or a developer managing legal risks, HHMR is ready to stand with you. Let’s discuss how we can protect your business, mitigate your risks, and keep your projects moving forward.

Contact us today to start the conversation.

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Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Practice Areas

Commercial Construction

Commercial Construction

HHMR provides expert legal defense for commercial construction litigation in Colorado. We represent developers, general contractors, and insurers in contract disputes, defect claims, and risk management.

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Residential Construction

Residential Construction

HHMR defends builders, developers, and contractors in residential construction litigation across Colorado. We handle construction defect claims, contract disputes, and risk management strategies to protect your projects and business.

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Professional Liability Defense

Professional Liability Defense

HHMR provides skilled defense for professionals and businesses facing liability claims in Colorado. We protect architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, and other professionals against negligence, malpractice, and disciplinary actions.

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Mechanic’s Liens

Mechanic’s Liens

HHMR provides expert legal counsel on mechanic’s liens in Colorado. We assist contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in enforcing lien rights, resolving payment disputes, and navigating lien-related litigation.

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Civil Litigation & Insurance Defense

Civil Litigation & Insurance Defense

HHMR provides strategic civil litigation and insurance defense services in Colorado. We represent insurers, businesses, and policyholders in complex disputes, delivering cost-effective legal solutions and aggressive defense strategies.

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Employment Law

Employment Law

HHMR provides strategic employment law counsel for businesses, employers, and HR professionals in Colorado. We assist with compliance, workplace policies, and employment disputes, offering proactive risk management and strong legal defense to protect your organization.

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Colorado Construction Litigation

This blog comes from Colorado firm Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell. Our goal is to use this blog as a means by which to share news and updates regarding construction litigation in Colorado. While we specialize in litigation of complex construction claims, including construction defect matters, we also use this blog as a platform to share thoughts and ideas regarding risk management strategies that can be implemented to minimize the risk of construction related claims.

To learn more about our firm, call or e-mail us today to schedule a meeting with a member of our team