Atty. Christopher Thorne
Chris Thorne represents energy companies, real estate developers, industrial water users, agricultural water users, and municipal water providers in virtually all types of water related transactions, and in litigation matters and related administrative proceedings involving the adjudication of water rights, changes of water rights, complex plans for augmentation, and water rights disputes. With more than two decades of experience in Western water law, Chris represents clients in virtually all types of commercial transactions involving water rights, including water supply agreements for energy
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Christopher Thorne is an Of Counsel based in Denver, Colorado, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1990). Educated at University of Colorado Law School (J.D., 1990) and Colorado College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Thorne represents energy companies, real estate developers, industrial water users, agricultural water users, and municipal water providers in virtually all types of water related transactions, and in litigation matters and related administrative proceedings involving the adjudication of water rights, changes of water rights, complex plans for augmentation, and water rights disputes
- With more than two decades of experience in Western water law, Chris represents clients in virtually all types of commercial transactions involving water rights, including water supply agreements for energy generation and industrial projects (including oil and gas facilities)
- development of water supplies for residential and resort developments
- and water rights acquisitions/leases
- He also represents clients in state and federal courts, including in Colorado’s Water Courts, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court Chris has wide-ranging experience litigating recreational water rights claims and advocating for his clients in legislative processes
- Additionally, he advises on environmental compliance matters and environmental litigation under the Clean Water Act and other federal environmental programs
- Concentrations •Water rights •Water transactions •Energy project development •Water rights litigation •Clean Water Act •Land/Resort development Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, 5280 The Denver Magazine, “Top Lawyers, Water Law,” 2011-2023 and 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Water Law, 2011-2026
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Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practforg law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Denver are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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