Wayne F. Forman

Wayne F. Forman

Land Use and Zoning Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Denver, Colorado
41+ years experience
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
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675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900, Denver, CO 80202
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Bio

Thirty-five years navigating complex land use and water issues. Facilitated hundreds of millions in water rights deals. Respected authority on water, land use and environmental law matters.Few can rival Wayne’s experience handling high-profile land use, water, environmental and condemnation matters. Public entities and private companies throughout the Rocky Mountain region have counted on his experience to handle challenging land use and water issues, including water rights litigation and transactions, defense of land use entitlements, easement litigation, federal and state permitting, oil and gas disputes, and eminent domain proceedings.Wayne’s experience includes a multi-year negotiation with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged storm water violations, precedent setting litigation before the Colorado Supreme Court on oil and gas regulation, all aspects of Colorado water law and defense of land-use entitlements on behalf of landowners and developers throughout Colorado.Wayne’s passion for the Rocky Mountain’s land and water resources extends beyond his legal practice. In his free time, he volunteers as a board member of the Colorado Water Trust, which has restored nearly 12 billion gallons of water to 444 miles of rivers and streams across the state. Thirty-five years navigating complex land use and water issues. Facilitated hundreds of millions in water rights deals. Respected authority on water, land use and environmental law matters.Few can rival Wayne’s experience handling high-profile land use, water, environmental and condemnation matters. Public entities and private companies throughout the Rocky Mountain region have counted on his experience to handle challenging land use and water issues, including water rights litigation and transactions, defense of land use entitlements, easement litigation, federal and state permitting, oil and gas disputes, and eminent domain proceedings.Wayne’s experience includes a multi-year negotiation with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged storm water violations, precedent setting litigation before the Colorado Supreme Court on oil and gas regulation, all aspects of Colorado water law and defense of land-use entitlements on behalf of landowners and developers throughout Colorado.Wayne’s passion for the Rocky Mountain’s land and water resources extends beyond his legal practice. In his free time, he volunteers as a board member of the Colorado Water Trust, which has restored nearly 12 billion gallons of water to 444 miles of rivers and streams across the state. Thirty-five years navigating complex land use and water issues. Facilitated hundreds of millions in water rights deals. Respected authority on water, land use and environmental law matters. Few can rival Wayne’s experience handling high-profile land use, water, environmental and condemnation matters. Public entities and private companies throughout the Rocky Mountain region have counted on his experience to handle challenging land use and water issues, including water rights litigation and transactions, defense of land use entitlements, easement litigation, federal and state permitting, oil and gas disputes, and eminent domain proceedings. Wayne’s experience includes a multi-year negotiation with the EPA and Department of Justice over alleged storm water violations, precedent setting litigation before the Colorado Supreme Court on oil and gas regulation, all aspects of Colorado water law and defense of land-use entitlements on behalf of landowners and developers throughout Colorado. Wayne’s passion for the Rocky Mountain’s land and water resources extends beyond his legal practice. In his free time, he volunteers as a board member of the Colorado Water Trust, which has restored nearly 12 billion gallons of water to 444 miles of rivers and streams across the state.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Recognized: Water Law
  • Practice Area: Natural Resources Law
  • Special Focus: Water

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

  • University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1984

Reviews

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Sarah Kim

2 weeks ago

Invaluable Guidance on a Complex Water Rights Transaction

Wayne Forman provided exceptional counsel during our firm's acquisition of agricultural land with significant, but complex, senior water rights. His 35+ years of experience in Colorado water law were immediately apparent. He not only navigated the intricate due diligence but also anticipated regulatory hurdles we hadn't considered, saving the deal. His reputation as a recognized authority in water and natural resources law clearly carries weight with opposing counsel and agencies. The outcome was flawless. While his expertise commands a premium and his response time can be slower during peak periods, the value and security he delivered were worth it. For high-stakes land and water matters in Denver, he is a top-tier choice.

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