Bio
Jason Brinkley focuses his transactional law practice on the areas of energy, real estate and government relations matters, with an emphasis on infrastructure development and alternative energy (including solar and wind). He represents local and national companies in connection with all aspects of oil and gas and other energy infrastructure projects, including right-of-way and easement acquisition, pipeline and asset acquisition, land use and permitting, project financing and reclamation. Jason also assists clients with a wide array of real estate matters including acquisitions and dispositions, financing, land use and development, leasing and permitting. In addition, Jason represents and advises clients on legal and legislative matters before state and local governments.
Representative Experience
- Represent and advise clients on the acquisition of easement tracts, pump station sites and valve sites, as well as obtaining necessary permits from the State of Colorado and Colorado counties relating to intrastate and interstate natural gas liquids and crude oil pipelines
- Represent and advise clients on the development and permitting of wind energy conversion systems
- Represent and advise lending clients on the financing of solar power generating systems
- Represent and advise clients on the acquisition, disposition and financing of multi-family, commercial and agricultural properties
- Represent and advise clients on water transfers, water permits and Clean Water Act compliance
Education
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2010)
- University of Northern Colorado (B.A., Political Science, 2004)
Professional Memberships and Activities
- America Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
- Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) Colorado
- Denver Petroleum Club
- Colorado Petroleum Association
Representative Presentations and Publications
- "Why PE’s ‘Opportunity Zone’ Plans Remain On Hold,” Quoted, Law360 (February 6, 2019)
- "Opportunity zones: A 'once-in-a-generation' chance for both investors and Colorado cities," Quoted, Denver Business Journal (January 17, 2019)
- "The massive GOP tax bill created a powerful incentive to invest in distressed communities - including one in Boulder," Quoted, The Colorado Sun (October 9, 2018)
- "Opportunity Zones: Seizing the Investment Opportunity in Colorado," Co-Author, ColoradoBiz (September 17, 2018)
- "Mixology 101: Blending Trade Secret Protections and Fracking Chemical Reporting," Co-Author, ABA Natural Resources and Environment, Vol. 29, No. 4 (Spring 2015)
- "Reviewing 2013 CRE Legal Issues," Co-Author, Colorado Real Estate Journal (January 1-14, 2014)
- "2012: Reviewing Legal Issues for CRE," Co-Author, Colorado Real Estate Journal (December 19, 2012)
- "Real Estate Legislative and Case Law Update," Co-Presenter, Nebraska Real Estate Institute (September 2012)
- "Asserting a Challenge Pursuant to the Ground Water Management and Protection Act: Where Do We Stand?," Author, The Nebraska Lawyer Magazine (May 2011)
Professional Recognition and Awards
- Colorado Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Real Estate (2017-2019)
- Denver Business Journal, 40 Under 40 (2019)
- Denver Business Journal, Who's Who in Energy (2018)
Community Involvement
- Great Outdoors Colorado
- Executive Committee Member (2018-present)
- Chairman (2016-2018)
- Board Member (2013-present)
- American Red Cross Colorado & Wyoming
- Board Member (Present)
- Civic DNA Leadership Program (Class of 2019)
- Leadership Denver (Class of 2017-2018)
- Denver Metro EDC, Board of Governors (Present)
- Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Committee (2012-present)
- Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver, Volunteer (2012-present)
- Colorado Competitive Council (2013-2016)
Other Professional Experience
- Baird Holm, Associate (2010-2012); Summer Associate (2009)
- Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Interim Assistant Director for Water Policy (2007)
- Governor’s Office of Policy and Initiatives, Policy Advisor (2006-2007)
- Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, Budget Analyst (2005-2007)
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
- North Dakota
- Kansas (inactive)
- Nebraska (inactive)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Colorado
- Supreme Court of North Dakota
- United States District Court, District of Colorado
