Blass Law, LLC

10/02/2025

When contracts are broken or disputes arise, you don’t have to face it alone. From unpaid debts to breach of contract, Blass Law stands ready to protect your business and your future.

09/23/2025

One mistake shouldn’t define your future. Whether it’s DUI, assault, or another charge, we’re here to protect your rights in and out of the courtroom.

09/17/2025

🚗 Hurt in an accident? Slipped and fell on unsafe property? We fight to get you the recovery you deserve — because your health matters.

09/15/2025

Starting a business? Already running one but need a contract reviewed?

We help businesses across Colorado set up for success and protect their interests.

09/12/2025

Desde remodelaciones de viviendas fallidas hasta construcciones comerciales multimillonarias, representamos a contratistas, subcontratistas y propietarios en caso de disputas de construcción.

Usted se concentra en la construcción. Nosotros nos enfocamos en proteger sus derechos.

09/05/2025

Sometimes it’s not about winning a fight, it’s about recovering what you’re owed. If a client, vendor, or business partner hasn’t held up their end of the bargain, we’ll help you enforce your rights.

📞 Let’s talk about your options.

08/27/2025

⚖️ Trusted. Proven. Committed.

When facing a serious dispute, whether over contracts, business issues, or personal matters—you need fearless legal representation.

With over 100 clients served and more than a decade of recognition as a Colorado Super Lawyer, Derek Blass brings unmatched commitment and results to every civil litigation case.

✔ 10+ Years as a Colorado Super Lawyer
✔ 100+ Clients Helped
✔ Fluent in Spanish (Se habla español)

Your legal dispute deserves focused, strategic, and experienced counsel.

Let’s talk about your case today.

08/19/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?

The 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 has raised the salary threshold that determines whether salaried employees qualify for 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆—a major shift for both employers and employees across Colorado.

➡️ Employers must 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, and 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀.

➡️ Employees previously excluded may now be eligible for 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮-𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 pay when working more than 40 hours per week.

At Blass Law Group, we help Colorado businesses navigate evolving employment laws.

Read the full blog to learn how this impacts you or your organization: https://blass-legal.com/ftcs-change-to-overtime-wage-requirements-for-exempt-salaried-employees/

Legal insights from Blass Legal, a Colorado firm focused on construction, employment, real estate, and business law. Clear answers to complex issues in this blog.

08/06/2025

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for your business?

This sweeping change affects employers and employees nationwide, disrupting long-standing practices in employment law and raising serious compliance questions for businesses of all sizes.

In our latest blog, we break down:

🔹 The FTC’s reasoning behind the ban
🔹 The legal and operational implications for employers
🔹 What workers gain from the decision
🔹 What comes next — including expected legal challenges

If your company uses non-compete clauses to protect trade secrets, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Confidentiality agreements and trade secret protections will now be more important than ever.

Read the full article: https://blass-legal.com/understanding-the-ftcs-ban-on-non-competes-implications-and-insights/

Need help adjusting your employment contracts? Talk to Blass Law Group today.

07/22/2025

95–98% of civil cases never make it to trial.

Why? Because options like Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are often faster, more private, and less expensive than going to court.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁:

- Mediation vs. Arbitration
- Cost-saving opportunities
- When to act early

Not every dispute needs a courtroom, but you do need a smart plan.

https://blass-legal.com/the-role-of-alternative-dispute-resolution-adr-in-colorado-civil-litigation-pros-cons-and-best-practices/

Talk to Blass Law Group if you're unsure about your legal options.

Studies show that 95% – 98% of civil cases settle rather than proceed all the way to trial.  You never want to approach a case with the mindset of “this is going to settle.”  Why not?  It will limit or close your mind to strategies, oftentimes aggressive ones, that may cost more in the shor...

07/18/2025

With over $10 million recovered for clients and 100+ satisfied clients, we consistently deliver results with honesty and integrity in practice.

07/08/2025

There’s a time limit on justice.

If you’re injured in Colorado, the statute of limitations may give you only 2 years to file a personal injury claim. Wait too long, and you could lose the right to seek compensation, forever.

We just published a blog that explains:

✔️ How long you have to file

✔️ Exceptions to the rule

✔️ Special rules for government claims

✔️ Why you need to act fast

Pro tip: The clock doesn’t always start when you’re injured, it might start when you discover the injury.

Read more: https://blass-legal.com/understanding-colorados-statute-of-limitations-for-personal-injury-claims-what-you-need-to-know/

Hurt in Colorado? Call Blass Law Group to protect your rights.

What is a statute of limitations?  In short, a statute of limitations dictates the timeframe within which individuals must file their claims after suffering an injury. Failure to adhere to these deadlines can result in the forfeiture of the right to seek compensation. In this blog post, we’ll del...