Sarah M. Rockwell
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Sarah M. Rockwell

Partner; Member, Management Committee

Denver
303.825.7000
San Francisco
415.907.8704

With over 25 years of experience representing both public and private clients on a wide variety of projects involving real estate, land use, entitlement issues and public processes, I have learned that projects must be approached with strategic vision, collaboration and legal excellence.  I enjoy working with clients to help them work through and achieve their objectives while providing strategic advice about the best way to approach difficult issues. I seek to provide excellent work product timely and efficiently, while keeping clients regularly informed and involved.   

Sarah Rockwell’s practice emphasizes land use, real estate, and public and private sector negotiations.  Sarah has practiced in both Colorado and California, representing both public and private sector clients in land use, real estate, entitlement, and municipal law issues associated with small and large-scale development projects, including transit-oriented development projects, residential, industrial, commercial development projects, affordable housing projects, and airports.

Sarah currently advises clients on real estate and land use issues associated with a variety of public and private sector development projects.  She has advised on and prepared entitlement documents, real estate, public financing, and other project agreements, including development agreements and other agreements associated with public/private sector development projects.  Sarah also has advised several airport clients on land use compatibility issues associated with land adjacent to the airports and counseled both public and private entities on the preparation of habitat conservation plans under the federal Endangered Species Act and other endangered species issues.  Additionally, she has served as an expert witness in arbitration and court proceedings involving land use and zoning issues.

Representative Experience

Broadway Station (former Gates Site) Redevelopment, Denver, Colorado

Advising owner of the former Gates site in Denver, Colorado regarding land use, entitlement, zoning, and public finance issues associated with new mixed-use community at I-25 and Broadway.

Peña Station, City and County of Denver, Colorado

Represented the City and County of Denver on a public-private partnership in connection with the Peña Station area transit-oriented development project, including negotiations with adjacent landowners, agreements related to $50 million infrastructure financing, and real estate issues.

Alameda Station, Denver, Colorado

Represented developer of the Alameda Station transit-oriented development project in negotiating, drafting, and finalizing agreements with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and other parties associated with the purchase of property from RTD and development of a new transit plaza and associated private development.

Federal Center Station Neighborhood, Lakewood, Colorado

Represented the City of Lakewood related to discussions with the General Services Administration regarding property acquisition and development issues.

Stapleton Redevelopment, Denver, Colorado

Represent redeveloper of former Stapleton Airport into new mixed use community, addressing issues related to entitlements, affordable housing, real estate and infrastructure issues.

The Orchard Town Center, Westminster, Colorado

Represented developer of the Orchard Town Center in preparing master development agreement, entitlement documents, and other agreements with the City associated with the Orchard Town Center development.

The Meadows, Castle Rock, Colorado

Advised owner of The Meadows project regarding real estate and habitat conservation planning issues associated with project.

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