Shane D. Fleener

Partner

Contact

Phone: 303.993.6835

Email: info@hearnfleener.com

Shane has presented numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and CAMICB courses regarding all aspects of construction defect legislation and litigation. Recognized by Super Lawyers®, Law Week Colorado, Lawyers of Distinction, Best Lawyers and recently selected to the 2024 “Top 50 Lawyers in America” list, Shane has testified numerous times before the Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado General Assembly on construction defect issues.  As a lead negotiator for Build Oour Homes Right, Shane is also directly involved with Colorado legislative efforts and bill drafting on the topic. 

Prior to beginning his homeowner advocacy in 2006, Shane practiced law in the areas of natural resources, real estate, and product liability law, including the representation of Johnson & Jonson in large latex glove product liability cases. 

Shane attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, where he obtained his B.S. in Speech with honors in 1999. After working in the marketing department for Vail Resorts, Shane obtained his J.D. with honors from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 2004.

Fun Fact: Shane can solve a Rubik’s cube in less than one minute and twenty seconds.

Areas of Expertise

  • Colorado Statutes
  • Colorado Construction Defect Law

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University
  • Juris Doctorate, Loyola University

Leadership & Membership

  • Community Associations Institute, Rocky Mountain Chapter
  • Community Associations Institute, Southern Colorado Chapter

Awards

  • 2017 Law Week Colorado People's Choice Best Plaintiff Construction Defect Attorney
  • 2018 Law Week Colorado People's Choice Best Plaintiff Construction Defect Attorney
  • SuperLawyer 2020
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2024's Top 50 Lawyers in America