T.J. Voboril is a problem solver with considerable experience handling business, real estate, construction, homeowners’ association, and employment disputes on behalf of a wide variety of business entities, organizations, and individuals throughout Colorado. Mr. Voboril has successfully litigated in state and federal court and before arbitrators in addition to representing clients in mediation. T.J. was named to the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists for business litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Using his breadth of litigation and dispute resolution experience, T.J. frequently and capably advises his clients on a litany of transactional and business matters. He assists homeowners’ associations with navigating the tricky waters of governance, management, and collections. Mr. Voboril is also the owner of and mediator for Voice Of Reason Dispute Resolution. As a trained mediator (including Advanced Dispute Resolution certification), he recognizes that economic, relationship, and other factors may call for resolution of disputes short of litigation. However, when a client’s fortunes are on the line, T.J.’s focus is on prevailing at trial.
After graduating from Dartmouth College in 2002 with an A.B., cum laude, in Geography, T.J. received his law degree from the University Of Virginia School Of Law in 2005. He first practiced large-scale commercial and securities litigation at a sophisticated mid-size firm in Atlanta before moving to Colorado and serving as a litigator at a small and busy law firm in Vail. He then worked with two amazing lawyers at Thompson, Brownlee & Voboril, LLC before starting the full-service firm Reynolds, Kalamaya & Voboril, LLC. After four years watching RKV Law grow, it was time to get back to basics with his partner and friend Dan Reynolds. Thus, the birth of Alpenglow Law.
T.J. is a doting father to his daughter Violet. He is obsessed with skiing, loves riding his mountain bike, and meanders local lakes and rivers on his paddleboard. When not spending time with his family, practicing law, or recreating, Voboril engages in philanthropic endeavors through the Eagle Valley Land Trust and devotes pro bono time to legal and mediation work. T.J. is also an avid traveler, having journeyed to more than 40 countries on every continent, save Antarctica.
For more insight into T.J. and his legal mind, please see his bimonthly Open Bar column published in the Vail Daily. The intent of Open Bar is to demystify the legal system and provide a young and fresh insight into the practice of law. T.J. has also been a commentator and guest on local radio and television, sharing his perspectives on matters of importance to the community.
Practice Area – Dispute Resolution:
- Business Litigation
- Counsel to businesses, organizations, and individuals on risk mitigation and dispute avoidance
- HOA Litigation
- HOA General Counsel
- Mediation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Construction Litigation (on behalf of homeowners and construction professionals)
- Employment Litigation
- General Civil Litigation
Education/Training:
- Dartmouth College, A.B. in Geography with a Government minor, cum laude – 2002
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. – 2005
- 40-Hour Mediation Training – by Judy Mares-Dixon – Completed July 2012
- Advanced Dispute Resolution Training – by Judy Mares-Dixon – Completed October 2015
Honors/Awards:
- Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star for Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award – 2019-2023
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award – 2016, 2017, and 2018
- Colorado Supreme Court Pro Bono Award
- Avvo Rating – 10.0
- Google 5-Star Rating
Reported/Representative Cases:
- Sifton v. Stewart Title Guaranty Company, 259 P.3d 542 (Colo. App. 2011): As sole advocate and litigator, secured the Colorado Court of Appeals’ affirmation of a successful defense of a national title insurance company against claims brought by property owner under the Colorado Spurious Lien And Document Statute as to validity of deeds of trust fraudulently propounded by owner’s son.
- Obtained $300,000.00+ judgment in favor of homeowner plaintiff against residential contractor in breach of contract and civil theft lawsuit brought in Eagle County District Court.
- Obtained permanent injunction and judgment in favor of restaurant on claims centered around unfair competition, trademark infringement, and related causes of action.
- Successfully mediated a dispute between former boyfriend/girlfriend over their respective interests in a home that they bought together during COVID.
- Successfully mediated a dispute between a seller and purchaser of real property related to alleged failures to disclose defects, which case was brought in Eagle County District Court.
- Secured favorable settlement for real estate sellers in earnest money dispute centered around impossibility of performance due to COVID-19.
- Expert witness for defendant in homeowners’ association covenant enforcement lawsuit as to the reasonableness of HOA’s enforcement procedures.
- Expert witness for plaintiff in homeowners’ association collection litigation as to reasonableness of attorneys’ fees.
- Successfully mediated a business partnership dispute matter brought in Eagle County District Court.
- Successfully mediated a general contractor/homeowner litigation matter regarding a litany of construction and payment issues brought in Eagle County District Court.
- Mediated an employer/employee dispute related to allegations of civil theft and conversion, which was brought in Eagle County District Court. Employee had significant mental health challenges that were not respected by employer, which made resolution very challenging.
- Attained full amount of claim in settlement for a homeowner suffering serious property damage due to neighbors’ malfeasance.
- Secured favorable settlement for jilted partner in a business partnership dispute brought in Eagle County District Court.
- Obtained favorable settlement for homeowner in a dispute between duplex neighbors over issues of trespass and breaches of the controlling party wall agreement.
- Ongoing or intermittent representation of over 50 residential, commercial, and mixed-use homeowners’ associations ranging in size from 800+ owners to triplexes. Representation includes general counsel role as to governance, management, and owner relations and as an advocate in litigation and collections matters.
- Obtained large judgment in favor of homeowner in litigation matter brought against contractor in Eagle County District Court.
- Ongoing or intermittent representation of over 50 residential, commercial, and mixed-use homeowners’ associations ranging in size from 800+ owners to triplexes. Representation includes general counsel role as to governance, management, and owner relations and as an advocate in litigation and collections matters.
- Representation of homeowners against homeowners’ associations in covenant enforcement, breach of Declaration/fiduciary duty, and other disputes and litigation.
- Representation of homeowners in trespass, nuisance, and other boundary-line disputes and litigation.
- Representation of businesses in B2B and customer payment disputes, including in the construction field.
- Representation of employees in employment contract and non-competition/non-solicitation conflicts and litigation.
- Representation of businesses and persons in lease and other tenancy disputes.
- Representation of real estate brokers in broker-broker and broker-client disputes.
- Representation of homeowners in disputes with real estate brokers.
- Counseling businesses, organizations, and persons in conflict avoidance and resolution.
- On behalf of a health care provider, gained affirmation by the Colorado Court of Appeals of a decision of the Industrial Claims Appeals Office disqualifying the former C.E.O. from unemployment benefits.
- On behalf of a commercial real estate owner, defeated Rule 120 motion by foreclosing lender despite owner’s default by successfully arguing that subject deeds of trust did not contain required power of sale.
- Negotiated and secured favorable settlements for construction contractors in several large-scale state district court mechanic’s lien and construction defect actions.
- Negotiated and secured a favorable settlement for a luxury hotel in an action brought in federal court by a former employee under the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act concerning payment of overtime compensation.
- Negotiated and secured favorable settlement payment of almost entire loss for plaintiff homeowners in construction defect action.
- Represented taxpayers in conservation easement tax credit appeal.
- Represented financial institutions in public trustee foreclosures of deeds of trust.
- Obtained summary judgment and a permanent injunction in ERISA litigation in federal district court on behalf of multi-employer Taft-Hartley fringe benefit funds.
- Second chair in NYSE arbitration for successful defense of regional broker-dealer against multi-million dollar customer claim.
- Represented more than 20 multi-employer Taft-Hartley fringe benefit funds as litigation advisor and as advocate in ERISA litigation in federal court and in matters before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation
- Represented environmental remediation company in multi-million dollar federal court action involving allegations stemming from the company’s acquisition of plaintiff’s business pursuant to an asset purchase agreement.
- Represented national banking association in two separate state court actions in defense of claims of premises liability, negligence per se, failure to warn, and malicious prosecution.
- Represented minority shareholder in state court in direct action against majority shareholder of Waffle House franchisee.
Community Service/Affiliations:
- Edwards Rotary Club
- Communications Chair – 2018-2022
- Immediate Past President – 2017-2018
- President – 2016-2017
- Sergeant-at-Arms – 2012-2016
- Eagle Valley Land Trust
- Board of Directors – 2014-present
- Vice President – 2016-2018
- Colorado Continuing Legal Education
- Mediation Skills Coach
- Vail Valley Partnership
- Young Professionals Power Group Facilitator
- Eagle County Small Claims Court
- Volunteer Mediator
- Vail Valley Young Professionals Association
- Dartmouth Lawyers’ Association
- Continental Divide Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
Publications and Speaking Engagements:
- Open Bar Column in Vail Daily
- Has written a bi-monthly legal column every other week since October 2012
- Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center/Leeds School of Business
- Panelist on Entrepreneurship – September 2018
- Presentation on Mechanic’s Liens and Collections For Small Business Owners
T.J. Voboril Reviews
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I'm absolutely thrilled with the results from my lawyer! His expertise and dedication led to both a refund and a settlement agreement. I couldn't be happier with the outcome of his hard work and the way he handled my case. Thank you so much for your excellent service!
I am a real estate agent. We needed a document that would allow a buyer to begin construction on a land parcel prior to sale closing, and specify how any issues would resolve in case the transaction derailed. TJ (very quickly!!) got us a functional document that was fair to all parties. Happy ending for all - construction started early and the sale closed later. I would not hesitate to work with this attorney again.
TJ helped us out with landlord/tenant issue. We really appreciate his passion, commitment, and professionalism. He proved to be reliable and provide excellent results. Highly recommended. We will continue to use his services for anything we may need. Thank you!
T.J. from the beginning was great, I consulted with him, and hired him. He was very helpful with our case, and had it resolved in a very reasonable time frame. We are defiantly keeping in our files for future reference if needed.
T.J. did a great job at helping with paperwork for my new company, he was concise and efficient.
I cannot say enough good things about Alpenglow Law. T.J. was extremely helpful and responsive, I would highly recommend T.J. to anyone.
T.J. is talented, approachable, and efficient. As evidenced by his regular column in the Vail Daily, he is a gifted writer. He understands the demands for the New Economy, and looks for creative solutions to each case. If you're looking for a rising star in the Vail Valley, T.J. should be at the top of your list.
Professional work and a favorable outcome, thanks TJ!
T.J. was recommended to me and does not usually take cases like mine. But he did and I have been fortunate to have been working with him for nearly two years. T.J. was all about a solution, and advised me in ways that have informed my decisions for the future. He not only helped me with the two situations I needed legal help with, but has likely helped me avoid needing legal help in certain ways in the future.
We hired T.J. to help us establish an HOA. He was very generous with his time in answering all the questions that the various homeowners had. He helped us work through some issues that were creating discord among some of the homeowners. We appreciate his professionalism and his attention to our needs.