Virjinia ("Jina") V. Koultchitzka Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

The Regional Building Attorney is responsible for handling and overseeing all legal matters for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, including, but not limited to: (i) advising the governing bodies and staff on specific legal issues or questions; (ii) advising the governing bodies and staff on public meetings and public records rules, regulations, and procedural requirements; (iii) advising the governing bodies and staff relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators; (iv) reviewing, negotiating, and drafting intergovernmental agreements, memoranda, contracts, and other agreements; (v) representing, managing, and overseeing the Department’s representation in litigation from inception to trial, as well as day-to-day case management; (vi) advising the governing bodies and staff on adopted code(s)’ related matters, including, but not limited to variance issues, licensing issues, permitting issues, plan review(s), appeals, and resulting due process, when necessary or requested by the governing bodies or staff; (vii) training board members in procedural and legal matters; (viii) reviewing or drafting amendments to the building code(s), as requested by the governing bodies or staff; advising the governing bodies or staff on statutory, jurisdictional, and local municipalities matters, including, but not limited to procedures for adoption of code(s); and drafting resolutions or ordinances thereto; (ix) reviewing or drafting governing documents, as requested by the governing bodies or staff; (x) investigating and overseeing personnel matters, when requested by staff; (xi) retaining, supporting, or assisting outside attorney(s) specific to special matters or matters representing a conflict; (xii) attending public meetings and special meetings; and holding executive sessions, when necessary; and (xiii) involvement in other legal or Department related issues..

2880 International Circle

Practice Includes: Corporate Formation and Organization, including but not limited to: Establishment of corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), partnerships and trusts  Chapter S (also referred to as S corp.), EIN and 501(c)(3) election  Non-profit and tax-exempt organizations  Trade names, trademarks and service marks  Business planning and joint ventures  Directors' and officers' liability  Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements  Franchising and distribution contracts  Purchase and sale of business and business succession  Shareholder agreements  Board Minutes and By LawsBusiness and Commercial Law, including but not limited to: Buy-sell agreements  Commercial litigation  Secured transactions  Collections and debtor-creditor workContract Law, including but not limited to: Drafting and review of contracts  Mechanic liens Real Estate Law, including but not limited to: Purchase and sale of residential and commercial property  Residential and commercial leasing  Real estate litigation  Conveyancing  Land use issuesEstate Planning and Probate, including but not limited to: Wills  Trusts  Living wills  Power of attorney and appointment  Probate and estate administration  Business succession planning and tax planningGeneral Practice

Leadership Certificate, Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (Cobalt)

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Denver Journal of International Law and Policy (2003-2005); International Human Rights Advocacy Center.

B.A; J.D, Political Science ­ International; Comparative Studies; 2005

Law School Memberships: Denver Journal of International Law and Policy (2003-2005); International Human Rights Advocacy Center.

Associate Degree, Business Administration And Management