Craig S. Nuss, Construction Attorney in Englewood, Colorado
Englewood, CO
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Craig S. Nuss is an attorney based in Englewood, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Construction.
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- Englewood, COLORADO
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- Handles Construction matters from Englewood, COLORADO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Denver) (2023).
About Craig S. Nuss: Craig S. Nuss is an attorney based in Englewood, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Construction.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Craig takes on
Craig concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases in Englewood, Colorado
Craig takes construction matters in Englewood, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Craig S. Nuss — construction lawyer in Englewood
Craig S. Nuss is an attorney based in Englewood, COLORADO. The practice focuses on Construction.
Craig S. Nuss, the co-practice group leader of the Construction Defects department at Burg Simpson. His department has achieved Tier 1 status by US News and World Report (the highest-ranking available). Mr. Nuss is a Colorado native born in Brush in 1960. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982 and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1988. Mr. Nuss begin his legal career the following year with a large Denver insurance defense firm focusing on construction defect and personal injury claims. His career is now focused on representing homeowners and homeowner associations in construction defect cases.
In the past three decades, Mr. Nuss has handled more than 70 civil jury trials in Colorado state and federal courts. He has taught many education courses on construction defects and trial tactics.
Mr. Nuss’s distinguished credentials include being recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with top Preeminent® AV rating and being a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious and invitation-only international trial lawyer organization. He has also been selected by his peers as a Colorado Super Lawyer® every year since 2007. Additionally, Mr. Nuss has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and 5280 Magazine as one of Denver’s Top Lawyers. Mr. Nuss is currently serving as a trustee of the Colorado Bar Foundation which is the charitable arm of the Colorado Bar Association
How Craig handles construction matters
Craig S. Nuss, the co-practice group leader of the Construction Defects department at Burg Simpson. His department has achieved Tier 1 status by US News and World Report (the highest-ranking available). Mr. Nuss is a Colorado native born in Brush in 1960. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982 and graduated from the…
Who Craig represents
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in Englewood and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Denver
J.D. · 1988
University of Colorado at Boulder
B.S. · 1982
Jurisdictions
Craig's state bar admissions
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United States, Color
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Craig studied at J.D. in University of Denver and B.S. in University of Colorado at Boulder.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed J.D. in University of Denver and B.S. in University of Colorado at Boulder. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Craig has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Denver)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Treasurer, Phi Alpha Delta, 1986
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, David Bernard Foundation Aviation Law Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff, 2014-2017, 2020
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Denver) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Treasurer, Phi Alpha Delta, 1986 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, David Bernard Foundation Aviation Law Award (2026).
Locations
Craig S. Nuss's office in Englewood
Craig's primary office is at 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Craig S. Nuss — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Englewood, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig S. Nuss
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Englewood?
Craig is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Craig?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new construction clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Construction attorneys serving Englewood, Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado
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