As a third-generation Colorado native, Steve Wright is a dealmaker. For more than 40 years, he has helped clients develop real estate assets that have enhanced many Colorado communities. Steve has been owner’s and developers' counsel to many of the premier developments and communities in the Denver area and Rocky Mountain region, including The Polsinelli Building in Denver, The Preserve at Greenwood Village, The Breakers Apartments, ONE DTC, Highlands Ranch and many others.

Steve has experience in land use approvals involving annexations, re-zonings and subdivisions. He has been developers counsel for the development of thousands of single-family and multifamily residential units in numerous Colorado communities. He has also negotiated partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability company operating agreements, management and development agreements and has acted as developer's counsel in a number of affordable housing developments.

As a member of Polsinelli's Real Estate Development/Transactions practice, Steve is accomplished in land acquisition, development, financing, sales and leasing. Steve has negotiated numerous commercial financings, including land development, construction and permanent loans as well as mezzanine and participating loans.

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1977)
    • Colorado State University (B.S., 1974)

      Bar Admission

      • Colorado

      Professional Affiliations

      • Colorado Bar Association
      • Denver Bar Association
      • Economic Development Corporation of the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
      • City Club of Denver
        • Board of Directors 2005-2008
        • President 2007- 2008
      • South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
        • Economic Development Group Board of Directors, 1993–2003
        • Chairman 1998–1999 and 2004–2005
      • South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
        • Legal Counsel, 1997–1998
        • Vice Chair of Economic Development, 1998–1999
        • Executive Committee Member-at-Large, 1999–2000
      • Holly Mutual Water Company
        • Board of Directors, 1986–2001
        • President 2001–2002
      • City of Centennial, Colorado
        • Active participant in the incorporation process

      Recognition

      • Colorado Real Estate Brokers License
      • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, 2020-2026
      • Selected for inclusion in Colorado Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2006-2018