Claire N.L. Havelda

Navigates complex local land use and zoning laws critical to the success of development and real estate projects. 

Claire Havelda’s experience in municipal planning and development in northern Colorado gives her direct insight into the interpretation and application of land use codes, planning and zoning approvals, housing and transportation development, and historic preservation concerns. As a former assistant city attorney for Fort Collins and Loveland, Claire worked with developers, non-profit entities, planners and engineers to review complex development projects to ensure compliance with city strategic plans, city code, and state and federal regulatory laws. She drafted and negotiated complex multiparty development agreements and advised the Fort Collins’ Building Review Commission, Land Use Review Commission and Historic Preservation Commission and City Council; and Loveland’s Affordable Housing Commission, Downtown Development Authority and City Council.

Claire previously served as a vice president of the Colorado Bar Association (“CBA”) and CBA co-chair of the Racial, Equity, Diversity Inclusion Committee, and is currently an active member of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association. She is a certified mediator, former Guardian ad Litem, skilled litigator and creative problem solver.

Education

J.D., 2005, University of Colorado School of Law

B.A., 1999, Indiana University

Admissions

Colorado

Memberships

Member, Leadership Northern Colorado, 2026

Vice President, Colorado Bar Association, 2021-2023

Co-Chair, Racial, Equity, Diversity Inclusion Committee, Colorado Bar Association, 2022-2023

President, Larimer County Chapter, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, 2014-2015, 2020-2021

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board of Directors, Denver Children’s Home