Jean has been practicing law since 1983 and enjoys the challenge and especially the people involved in each case – both her clients and opposing counsel. She entered the legal profession to help others and solve problems. Jean’s ideals, while often tested, remain the same: helping individuals in their businesses, big and small, and in their personal lives, communicate better and solve legal issues in creative ways. Sometimes solutions are found by going to Court or Arbitration, but more often, deals are made and creative legal solutions are constructed in a way that brings closure, resolution and satisfaction.
Jean enjoys singing, piano, hiking, golfing, swimming, skiing, reading and yoga. She is a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church and a Sunday School preschool teacher. She and Rich have two children, Allan (a C.U. graduate) and Sierra (Purdue University Graduate). They are both active in music, mission and outreach through Green Mountain United Methodist Church, pro bono legal services for Denver Urban Ministries as well as Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Jean is also a Garden Leader at Cedar Hill Community Garden.
Areas of Practice
Construction Litigation and Claims
Mechanic’s Liens
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Business Law and Planning
Arbitration and Mediation
Real Estate
Creditor Representation in Bankruptcy Court
Administrative Law
Professional Training, Teaching and Staff Development
Litigation Percentage
90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Colorado, 1983
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1983
Education
University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
J.D., – 1983
University of Denver
B.S.B.A. summa cum laude – 1980
University of Denver
M.B.A. – 1983
Published Works
Chapter 13: “The Construction Manager and the Design-Build Project,” Jean C. Arnold and Chris Squadra, Design Professional and Construction Manager Law, eds. Stephen A. Hess, Jerome V. Bales, P. Douglas Folk, L. Tyrone Holt, American Bar Association, 2007
“So Who Says You Can’t Get Paid?” Collection Tools for the Construction Industry, Jean C. Arnold., Self-published, 1994 present [Updated annually]
“A Step-by-Step Guide to Completing: Mechanic’s Lien and Notice of Intent; Notice Extending Time to File Lien Statement; Disburser’s Notice; Verified Claim; Notice Under Miller Act, Jean. C. Arnold., Self-published, 2000 present [Updated annually]
“Collection Strategies: Use of Checks in the Construction Industry Small Claims Court Litigation Post Judgment Collections,” Terry Ehrlich and Jean C. Arnold, Self-published, 2006
“Judgment and Mechanic’s Liens Colorado,” Jean C. Arnold and Terry Ehrlich, Self-published, 2008
Mechanics Lien Seminar (Virtual). Covering a broad range of information including the ins and outs of filing liens, disburser notices, and bond claims. April 15, 22, 29, 2021.
Construction Credit Management – Mechanic’s Liens, Mountain States Commercial Credit, 1994 – 2008
“What to do before you call your lawyer – Contract review made easy”, Presented to various professional trade organizations and employers, 1995 – Present
“So Who Says You Can’t Get Paid?” – Collection Tools for the Construction Industry, Presented to various professional trade organizations and employers, 1985 – Present
Judgment and Mechanic’s Liens – Colorado, National Business Institute, 2007
“An Ounce of Prevention . . . What to do before you call your lawyer & Down and dirty bankruptcy tips”, Pella Windows & Doors, Inc., 2008
Watch that check – UCC and commercial paper, National Association of Credit Managers, 1998
Understanding the UCC – secured transactions, Wagner Equipment Co., 2007
Panel Member, “Insurance coverage issues – construction industry”, Waterproofing Industry Trade Association, 2007
Professional Associations and Memberships
Denver Bar Association, Member
1st Judicial District Bar Association, Member
Colorado Bar Association, Member
Alfred Arraj Inn of Court, Member
American Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Member
Law Club, Member, 2007 – 2008
Past Employment Positions
Wolf & Slatkin, P.C., Shareholder, 1983 – 1994
Howard Electrical & Mechanical, Inc., Project Engineer, 1974 – 1983