Meet Your Attorney, Edward “Ted” M. Bendelow

WE SOLVE PROBLEMS

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Ted Bendelow has practiced law as general counsel for 49 years, and he brings an exceptionally broad range of legal and business experience to bear for your individual attorney needs. Litigation counsel for the Denver, Boulder and Longmont area is but one of Ted’s specialties; Mr. Bendelow has successfully represented clients in areas as diverse as:

  • Intellectual Property
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance
  • Arbitration
  • Contracts
  • Construction Law

From litigation to real estate law in Boulder to real estate law in Denver, Longmont, and the northern reaches of Colorado, Ted has done it all and seen it all, and he is ready to put his experience to work for you.

Whether you are an individual, partnership, government organization, corporation, small business, or association, Ted prides himself on a personal, relatable approach. The ins and outs of the law can be intimidating and often overwhelming, but Ted cuts through the jargon and guides you through your case in plain English. Together, you’ll develop the winning strategy you deserve, a strategy that is simple and straightforward, no matter the apparent complexity of the situation.

The Bendelow and Wolfson is an ideal combination of the nimbleness of a boutique law office and the contacts and resources of a much larger law firm. As one of the premier business attorneys in Denver, Boulder and Longmont, Mr. Bendelow has worked with a wide variety of industries and cases. His many years of business experience provide a level of expertise that other firms simply cannot match, an expertise that is often crucial to navigate convoluted legal waters in order to achieve a successful outcome.

When it comes to Denver, Boulder, or Longmont legal services, you have a strong ally in Ted Bendelow and the Bendelow and Wolfson. Contact the Bendelow and Wolfson today to find out how Ted can assist you with your legal needs.

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“What do I do? You name it. Contracts to complex litigation. Insurance coverage to trademarks. I have litigated cases in Florida, New York, Texas, Minnesota, California and Colorado. I have handled negotiations that went on for days with some of the major figures in American industry. I have been involved in deals from the very the beginning, in the middle when I took over for someone else or—too commonly—I’ve been asked to step in at the end when problems have arisen and there is panic in the air. In all cases, I’ve approached my job with tenacity, passion, and preparedness, and I’m going to do the same for my next client.”

–Ted M. Bendelow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Attorney at Law – 1972 to Present
BENDELOW AND WOLFSON
General Commercial Practice, emphasizing all areas of business litigation, motorsports, real
estate and trademarks. Ted has litigated numerous commercial cases throughout the United
States over the past 48 years. Major litigation has involved issues of lender liability, commercial
and residential real estate; subdivision, zoning, annexation and other land use matters, contract
claims and numerous complex business issues.

State Representative – January 1973 to January 1977
COLORADO LEGISLATURE
Member of Appropriations, Finance, Business Affairs and other committees. Vice Chairman,
Finance Committee. Member, Ethics Committee, Audit Committee.

Lecturer
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Graduate School of Public Administration – June 1975 to 1977
Continuing Legal Education –various seminars
Colorado Association of Realtors

Workshops
1OTH ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL SPORT SUMMIT
“Negotiating Sports Event Contracts” – 1988
RPM PROMOTERS WORKSHOPS – 1990, 1991, 1992
FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION
“Representing Motorsports Drivers and Promoters” – October 1990

Volunteer – 1964 to 1966
U. S. PEACE CORPS
Liberia, West Africa.

Recognition
Colorado Super Lawyers 2006
Distinguished Faculty Member, Lorman Education Services
Distinguished Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor – December, 1971
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Master of Public Administration – March, 1972
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Master of Industrial & Labor Relations – January, 1968
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
Bachelor of Arts – June, 1964
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.

CERTIFICATIONS
Real Estate Broker/Inactive – 1984 to Present
Licensed Broker in State of Colorado after completing required education and passing State
administered exam.

COURTS OF ADMISSION
U.S. Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. Claims Court
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Central District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
California Superior Court, San Bernardino, California

SPECIAL AGENCIES
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Public Policy Committee, Longmont Chamber of Commerce (2017-2021)
Chairman, Longmont Local Business Advisory Committee (2016-2017)
Board of Directors, Longmont Economic Development Partnership (2016-2019)
Board of Directors/Secretary, Colorado Motorsport Hall of Fame (2010-2017)
President, Rotary, Mead Colorado (2015-2016), current member
Chairman, Colorado Water Innovation Cluster (2015-2017)
Board of Directors, St. Vrain Creek Coalition (2016-2018)
Past Chairman, Mead Downtown Revitalization Committee (2014)
Northern Colorado Trial Riders Association (2017-Present)
Blizzards Snowmobile Club (2017-Present)
Past President, Mead Area Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman, Metro Denver Urban Coalition
Past Chairman, North Denver Youth Services Bureau
Past Chairman, Metropolitan State College Foundation
Past Vice Chairman & Treasurer, Greenway Foundation
Past Vice Chairman & Treasurer, Platte River Development Committee
Past Conifer High School Leadership Council
Past Conifer High School Equestrian Team Coach
Past President, Douglass Ranch Homeowners Association
Former Member Colorado Horse Park, Board of Directors

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Real Estate and Litigation Sections – Denver Bar Association
Boulder County Bar Association
United States Trademark Association
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association
Sports Lawyers Association

PUBLICATIONS
“Legal Restrictions on Municipal Finance In Colorado” – Urban Observatory, July 1972.
“Negotiating Sports Event Contracts” – The Sports Lawyer, Spring and Summer 1989, and The
Licensing Journal, October 1989.
“Representing Individual Sport Athletes,” October 5, 1990 – The Florida Bar Continuing Legal
Education Committee and the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section Lecture Series.
“Motor Sports: Structure and Organization” – The Sports Lawyer, Jan/Feb 1992.
“Beating an unjust ticket” – Motorcycle Consumer News, December 2000.
“Insurance: Deciphering your policy” – Motorcycle Consumer News, October 2001

LECTURES
“Introduction to Sports Law” – April 1993
“Negotiating Sports Event Contracts” – April 1993
“Event Management” – May 1995
Trademarks: The Basics, Merchandising Licensing and Trademark Seminar – 1997
“Introduction to Sports Law” – October 1997
Federal Civil Litigation in Colorado – Denver, CO., August 15, 2002
Motion Practice in Colorado – Denver, CO., May 30, 2003, February 2004
Litigation Institute – Denver, CO., August 27, 2004
Interruptible Water Supply Agreements – Fort Collins, CO., July 2013
Basic Commercial Lease – Denver, CO., 2013

“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