Alan D. Sweetbaum

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Denver, Colorado

42+ years experience

Sweetbaum Miller PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

303-296-3377

https://www.sweetbaumlaw.com/attorneys/alan-d-sweetbaum/

1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1250, Denver, CO 80202

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Bio

Alan D. Sweetbaum is the founding shareholder of the law firm of Sweetbaum Sands Anderson PC. He founded the law firm in 1994 and has grown the practice from two lawyers to its present size. Mr. Sweetbaum has been practicing law continuously since 1983. He practices in the area of commercial and civil litigation and specializes in handling all types of litigation affecting real estate. Mr. Sweetbaum also handles bankruptcy, foreclosure, receivership, quiet title actions, construction defect and mechanic’s lien litigation and title insurance litigation, including defense of bad faith claims. He represents individuals and companies both large and small. He has handled numerous appeals in Federal and State courts, many of which are published opinions having significant consequences in the business arena. Mr. Sweetbaum lectures frequently on various real estate, title insurance and litigation issues. He is frequently asked to be an expert witness on various legal matters. For many years Mr. Sweetbaum was the host of several radio shows on KOA radio and KTLK radio in Denver. He is an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell and has had the honor of being selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers by Law and Politics Magazine for every year since its inception in 2006, making him a member of the top 5% of attorneys in Colorado as voted by his peers. Mr. Sweetbaum was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the field of Commercial Litigation (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Colorado

State Capital

Denver

Highest Court

Colorado Supreme Court

Bar Association

Colorado Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Denver (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Denver (2022)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Selected for inclusion in “Super Lawyers” by Law and Politics magazine for every year since its inception in 2006, making him a member of the top 5% of attorneys in Colorado as voted by his peers.
Mr. Sweetbaum was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the field of Commercial Litigation (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
Mr. Sweetbaum has received an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 rating in Martindale Hubbell

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1983
Syracuse University, BA, graduated 1978

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Reviews

William Roberts

3 months ago

A consummate professional who delivers exceptional results

After a complex and contentious dispute with a former business partner over a commercial property development, our company was in need of a litigator with deep, substantive experience. Alan Sweetbaum was recommended to us, and from our first consultation, it was clear we were in the hands of a master. His 42 years of practice, particularly his focus on real estate and commercial litigation, provided a strategic depth that was immediately reassuring. He didn't just react to the opposing counsel's moves; he anticipated them and built a formidable case grounded in meticulous preparation. His recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Litigation - Real Estate was evident in every aspect of his work. Alan and his team at Sweetbaum Miller PC managed the case with a perfect blend of aggressive advocacy and pragmatic counsel, always keeping our business objectives at the forefront. The resolution he achieved was beyond our expectations, protecting our assets and allowing us to move forward. His professionalism, from his clear communication to his unwavering dedication, made an incredibly stressful situation manageable. For any serious legal matter in Denver, Alan D. Sweetbaum is the attorney you want on your side.