Bryan Cave HRO today announced that J. Christopher Kinsman and Adam Chenell have joined the Denver office. Kinsman was previously chair the of the real estate practice and a member of the executive committee at Fairfield and Woods, where both had practiced. Together, Chris and Adam bring more than 30 years of experience to the Bryan Cave HRO Real Estate client service group.
“We were attracted to Bryan Cave HRO because of the broad scope of service offerings and the opportunity to grow along with the firm” said Kinsman. “As a former HRO associate, back in the ‘90s, I am pleased to rejoin the firm after its successful combination with Bryan Cave. Adam and I are excited to work with our new colleagues and to be able to expand the services we offer our real estate clients.”
Kinsman’s practice is focused on real estate development, construction, affordable housing and mortgage lending law and encompasses all aspects of acquiring, financing, entitling, developing, leasing, selling and operating residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate projects in the Rocky Mountain region. He represents developers and builders of mixed-use, office and multi-family projects – including large national and regional firms as well as local entrepreneurial companies. Kinsman has been recognized inChambers USA, and is also experienced representing mortgage companies, title companies and related businesses in formation, regulatory and transactional matters, with a particular focus on Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) compliance matters.
Kinsman graduated in 1993 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado.
Chenell joins Bryan Cave HRO as counsel, and focuses on general real estate development, including common interest communities, affordable housing, development and construction, and real estate acquisition and sales. His practice also includes the development of condos and mixed, master-planned communities. Chenell’s clients range from small, local developers to national developers. He has represented clients in the areas of residential, commercial and mixed-use development, general land use and leasing matters.
Chenell graduated cum laude in 2003 from Suffolk University Law School, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College.
“Our growth in Colorado continues, at a great pace,” said Randy Miller, managing partner of Bryan Cave HRO’s Denver office. “We are right on track with our strategy, including attracting top-tier legal talent to continue our long history of excellent client service. Adding Chris and Adam underscores the depth our knowledge to our clients in the real estate sector nationally and in the Rocky Mountain region.”
