Kevin E. Holst

Kevin E. Holst is a partner in the Real Estate Group at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. With more than two decades of experience in sophisticated real estate and business transactions, Kevin advises developers, investors, owners, operators, and growing companies on complex matters requiring practical judgment, disciplined execution, and a clear understanding of business objectives. His practice is informed by experience in both private practice and senior in-house leadership roles.

Kevin focuses his practice on the development of ski and mountain resorts, master-planned communities, and multifamily projects. He advises clients on acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, joint ventures, employee housing, private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, land use and zoning, property and hotel management agreements, condominium projects, mixed-use communities, and related corporate matters. He also has extensive experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, leasing, and construction-related issues.

Drawing on his background in the resort, hospitality, real estate development, technology, and private investment sectors, Kevin brings a practical, business-oriented perspective to every engagement. He helps clients evaluate risk, structure transactions, manage negotiations, and move complex projects forward while keeping commercial priorities and long-term objectives in focus.

Prior to joining Davis Graham, Kevin practiced in the Denver office of a full-service commercial law firm. Over the course of his career, he has overseen and negotiated more than $2.5 billion in real estate, resort, hospitality, and mixed-use transactions. Before his transition to private practice, he held legal and business leadership roles with companies involved in resort operations, real estate development, investment, and software. That experience continues to shape his approach to client service, giving him a strong understanding of operational demands, cross-functional decision-making, and the value of legal advice that is both technically sound and commercially effective.

Kevin earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and his B.A. in History and Political Science from St. Olaf College.

Recognition & Activities

• Led legal due diligence and transaction support for ski resort acquisitions, including Stowe Mountain Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort.
• Served as in-house counsel for Vail Resorts, advising hospitality, transportation, development, and operations across Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek/Avon, and Breckenridge.
• Negotiated hotel and resort management agreements for mixed-use and lodging assets in major mountain resort markets.
• Represented owner and developer interests in connection with One River Run, Inn at Keystone/Hyatt Place, Lodge at Vail, Ritz-Carlton Residences at Vail, Keystone Lodge, and Village at Breckenridge Hotel.
• Advised on condominium and resort residential development matters for hospitality-branded and mixed-use projects.
• Represented owners and operators of One Ski Hill Place (Breckenridge) and Ritz-Carlton Residences (Vail) in unit sales, HOA governance, and operations.
• Negotiated agreements for Park City hospitality and residential assets, including the DoubleTree and base-area lodging and condominium properties.
• Represented Beaver Creek Resort Association in governance and operational matters.
• Represented Intrawest Corporation, condominium associations, resort developers, and hospitality operators in resort development and operations matters.

Recognition & Activities

• Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation – Leadership Denver, (Class of 2013)
• First Chair Awards (National Award) – Top Real Estate Counsel, (2016 & 2017); Top General Counsel (2019)
• Colorado Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, Real Estate (2013)