Legal Services: Ditch & Irrigation Companies

DITCH, IRRIGATION AND WATER LAW

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WATER LAW ISN’T THE ONLY ISSUE DITCH COMPANIES HAVE TO ADDRESS.

It is reported that there are over 150 ditch and irrigation companies – just in Boulder County. We currently serve as general counsel to several of those companies, both large and small as well as companies in other Colorado counties. While water law is part of those efforts, we find that as general counsel the needs more commonly involve litigation, insurances, real estate, contracts and corporate law.

Through membership in a trade organization, attendance at specialized forums, and service as general counsel, we have developed the ability to provide a wide range of services to this specialized industry. As Colorado development puts pressure on finite water resources and non traditional uses of agricultural water, such as non potable irrigation increases, the range of issues addressed by ditch and irrigation companies has broadened enormously. Companies formed 100 years ago to provide water to farmers increasingly have to deal with municipalities buying shares and seeking to water lawns and provide water to more and more residents. As the field has become more complex, the range of skills we can provide has been of enormous assistance and others simply not experienced in the range of issues they have to now confront, almost on a daily basis.

“Please let me express my gratitude for your help on my Last Will and Testament. I feel like my Will is finally in a comprehensive place with regards to the attention the Bendelow and Wolfson gave in every detail. My former Will was a temporary Legal Zoom variety and your expertise really pointed out the superficiality that such a document presented for me. You heard my concerns about making estate planning easy and leaving no loose ends for my children on the eventuality of my death. I appreciate your time and consideration. If there are any changes that occur in the next few years, I will be sure to contact you and review the situation. “

Ellyn Hilliard

“Ted Bendelow is an excellent attorney and counselor. He has provided me an my company with invaluable legal assistance and guidance in resolving several small business related matters including negotiations with my former business partner which resulted in his complete elimination from the business and the elimination of a significant amount of debt incurred by my former partner in the name of the business for personal purposes. He is fair and always conducts himself in a highly professional manner. He focuses on important matters and kept me from worrying about unimportant details during a long and difficult negotiation.”

Frank Cutler, President Mizell Trains, Inc.
Bendelow and Wolfson