Charles T. Houghton, Esq.

Charles T. Houghton, is acting “Of Counsel” to the law firm of Black, Blink & Associates, LLC. Charles T. Houghton is the founder and owner of Charles T. Houghton, P.C. Practicing law since 1985, he brings decades of experience in business law, real estate law, municipal law, regulatory law, estate planning, and employment matters. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel to individuals and businesses, with a focus on business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, governmental and regulatory matters and estate planning.

Mr. Houghton has a proven track record of guiding clients through complex legal matters, from entity formation and corporate governance to business acquisitions to complicated real estate matters and succession planning. His estate planning practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, medical directives (living wills), medical powers of attorney and general powers of attorney, ensuring his clients' personal and financial legacies are well-protected.

Previously, Mr. Houghton served as the City Attorney for the City of Cripple Creek for ten years, where he played a pivotal role in navigating the legal and regulatory challenges of the city’s gaming industry. He also represented one of Colorado’s largest real estate developers, working extensively in real estate law and working with governmental entities on land use planning, zoning, infrastructure development, and water law.

Charles represents his clients with the following needs:

• Business formation advice and counseling / choice of entity matters.
• Creating corporate governance documents, including Bylaws, Operating Agreements and Shareholder Agreements
• Drafting and review of commercial leases.
• Business Mergers and Acquisitions
• Drafting and review of Purchase Agreements.
• Real Estate matters, including drafting and review of contracts, land use, zoning, planning, real estate development and water law matters.
• Municipal law matters.
• Estate Planning, including wills, trusts, living wills, medical powers of attorney, and general powers of attorney.
• Succession Planning for businesses and individuals

With exceptional client communication skills and a deep understanding of business, real estate and estate planning needs, Mr. Houghton is committed to providing clear, strategic legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.