Carolynne C. White

Carolynne C. White

Land Use and Zoning Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Denver, Colorado
32+ years experience
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
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675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900, Denver, CO 80202
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Bio

Deep relationships with local and state governments. Thrives on helping clients navigate complex redevelopment and urban renewal projects. More than 25 years of real estate law experience.Challenging, controversial and complicated land use and real estate deals are the cornerstone of Carolynne White’s practice. With more than two decades of experience, Carolynne focuses on the zoning and entitlement process as it relates to redevelopment—both infill and urban renewal. She also helps clients identify and manage public financing tools such as tax increment finance, districts and public improvement fees (PIFs). Clients rely on her ability to guide them through multiple regulatory environments handling all the roadblocks along the way to achieve optimal outcomes.A champion for her clients throughout all phases of a project, Carolynne utilizes her strong local and state relationships with elected officials and staff statewide to ensure that her clients always have the best information and the opportunity to be heard. She brings creative solutions and is never afraid to try a new strategy. Building her relationships with municipalities since long before she began working at Brownstein, Carolynne served as a staff attorney for the Colorado Municipal League and for the Denver Water Board.Carolynne applies her passion for problem solving to her leadership roles in a several community and civic organizations. She serves on the board of directors for the Adams County Economic Development, Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Downtown Colorado, Inc. and Economic Development Council of Colorado, to name a few. Deep relationships with local and state governments. Thrives on helping clients navigate complex redevelopment and urban renewal projects. More than 25 years of real estate law experience.Challenging, controversial and complicated land use and real estate deals are the cornerstone of Carolynne White’s practice. With more than two decades of experience, Carolynne focuses on the zoning and entitlement process as it relates to redevelopment—both infill and urban renewal. She also helps clients identify and manage public financing tools such as tax increment finance, districts and public improvement fees (PIFs). Clients rely on her ability to guide them through multiple regulatory environments handling all the roadblocks along the way to achieve optimal outcomes.A champion for her clients throughout all phases of a project, Carolynne utilizes her strong local and state relationships with elected officials and staff statewide to ensure that her clients always have the best information and the opportunity to be heard. She brings creative solutions and is never afraid to try a new strategy. Building her relationships with municipalities since long before she began working at Brownstein, Carolynne served as a staff attorney for the Colorado Municipal League and for the Denver Water Board.Carolynne applies her passion for problem solving to her leadership roles in a several community and civic organizations. She serves on the board of directors for the Adams County Economic Development, Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Downtown Colorado, Inc. and Economic Development Council of Colorado, to name a few. Deep relationships with local and state governments. With more than two decades of experience, Carolynne focuses on the zoning and entitlement process as it relates to redevelopment—both infill and urban renewal. She also helps clients identify and manage public financing tools such as tax increment finance, districts and public improvement fees (PIFs). Clients rely on her ability to guide them through multiple regulatory environments handling all the roadblocks along the way to achieve optimal outcomes. A champion for her clients throughout all phases of a project, Carolynne utilizes her strong local and state relationships with elected officials and staff statewide to ensure that her clients always have the best information and the opportunity to be heard. She brings creative solutions and is never afraid to try a new strategy. Building her relationships with municipalities since long before she began working at Brownstein, Carolynne served as a staff attorney for the Colorado Municipal League and for the Denver Water Board. Carolynne applies her passion for problem solving to her leadership roles in a several community and civic organizations. She serves on the board of directors for the Adams County Economic Development, Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Downtown Colorado, Inc. and Economic Development Council of Colorado, to name a few.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Land Use and Zoning Law, Denver (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Denver (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Land Use and Zoning Law, Denver (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Denver (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Land Use and Zoning Law, Denver (2020)
  • Recognized: Government Relations Practice
  • Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Recognized: Municipal Law
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • LEED Accredited Professional - 2009
  • Law Week Top Women Lawyers - 2011
  • Colorado Super Lawyers - 2006, 2007

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1993
  • University of New Mexico, BA, graduated 1987

Reviews

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Steven Bailey

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Guide for Complex Urban Redevelopment

Carolynne White was instrumental in guiding our firm through the intricate approval process for a mixed-use redevelopment in Denver's River North district. Her deep, 25+ years of real estate experience and her established relationships with municipal officials were invaluable. She anticipated challenges we never saw coming and navigated complex zoning ordinances with ease. The recent recognition she's received is clearly well-deserved. We achieved a favorable outcome that seemed impossible at the start, thanks entirely to her strategic counsel and unwavering professionalism.

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