Petrock and Fendel P.C. traces its origin to 1978 when James J. Petrock left the legal division of the Denver Water Board to enter private practice. Prior to leaving the Denver Water Board, Mr. Petrock served as counsel in the landmark water case, Denver vs. Fulton Irrigating Ditch Co., 506 P.2d 144 (1972), by which decision Denver was given the right to re-use water imported from the Colorado River basin. Frederick A. Fendel joined Mr. Petrock in 1980. Since that time the firm has grown and prospered in its areas of concentration - water rights, real estate and local government. Mr. Petrock had served as Gilpin County Attorney for more than 22 years. Mr. Petrock is the author of a number of published articles with emphasis on water-related issues in the Colorado Lawyer legal publication. Mr. Fendel is a well-established member of the water bar in Colorado, and is a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education programs. In 2002, the firm expanded its practice with the addition of clientele and personnel from the law firm of Holly I. Holder P.C., when that firm was dissolved upon the death of Ms. Holder. Carmen S. Hall brought her extensive water rights background and client base to Petrock and Fendel. Petrock and Fendel also considers itself fortunate to have been joined by Gary Crosby, one of the most knowledgeable and experienced paralegals in the water rights field. After serving as an Assistant Colorado Attorney General (Water section), Matt Poznanovic joined the firm in early 2004. In August of 2007, Petrock & Fendel, P.C., welcomed Bradford R. Benning, as a new associate. Brad brings a wealth of experience to our water practice.