John W. O’Dorisio, Jr.

John W. O’Dorisio, Jr. is a founding and managing shareholder of Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio, P.C., where he chairs the real estate practice. With decades of experience, he is the firm’s leading authority in corporate and commercial real estate law, representing developers, institutions, and high-profile clients in complex transactions and litigation.

John earned both his B.S./B.A. in Real Estate and Construction Management and his J.D. from the University of Denver, graduating cum laude. Admitted to practice in Colorado, he also appears before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is an active member of the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations.

John has advised on landmark deals, including the leasing, financing, and construction of INVESCO Field at Mile High for the Denver Broncos. He has represented parties in multi-million-dollar CMBS financings, major land developments, and high-value commercial leasing matters. His real estate counsel also includes land use, condemnation, and complex leasing agreements for office, industrial, and retail spaces.

In addition to advocating for his clients, John is legal counsel to the Denver Commercial Association of Realtors® and serves on the boards of Colorado UpLift and the Lutheran Medical Center Foundation. He is a recognized thought leader in Denver’s commercial real estate community, frequently speaking at the University of Denver’s Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management.

Recognized in Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America®, John W. O’Dorisio, Jr. holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His legal insight, strategic vision, and deep industry knowledge make him a trusted advisor in real estate and corporate legal matters across Colorado and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Equity Shareholder, Managing Director, Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio, P.C.
• Member, Denver Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Colorado UpLift
• Member, Lutheran Medical Center Foundation
• Legal Counsel, Denver Commercial Association of Realtors

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Denver
  BA in Real Estate & Construction Management with Cum Laude

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