Rachel M. Awalt

Rachel M. Awalt is a business, construction, and real estate lawyer at Dufford Waldeck who advises clients in Grand Junction on contracts, development, and dispute matters. She works with companies, property owners, and developers to address legal risks and reach practical outcomes. Her approach focuses on clear guidance, careful review, and timely solutions that support business goals and project success for clients across industries and local communities, with steady communication and reliable service throughout each engagement and matter she handles daily.

Rachel earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder in May 2022. Before law school, she completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Miami in Ecosystem Science and Policy and International Relations in December 2017. This educational background gives her a strong base in legal analysis, policy, research, and problem-solving. Her studies also support her work on business and development matters that require careful review, clear reasoning, and practical advice for clients.

Rachel supports construction and development projects by reviewing agreements, addressing risks, and guiding negotiations. When disputes arise, she works to resolve them efficiently through practical strategies and clear communication. Her work helps clients move projects forward and protect their interests amid changing legal environments and local regulations across communities and industries, with steady support and guidance at each stage of the process and toward outcome goals.

Rachel M. Awalt listens to client goals, explains options in simple terms, and provides clear next steps. Her work supports businesses and property owners in making informed decisions and reducing risk. Clients benefit from her responsive service and steady approach, which helps them navigate legal challenges and achieve stable outcomes in business and development matters, with confidence and clarity, across projects and ongoing operations aligned with their work and goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Dufford Waldeck
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Mesa County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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