ADVISORY/Will You be Ready When CDOT Knocks?; Holland & Hart Presents an Informational Seminar on July 27 to Help Those Impacted by CDOT Condemnation.

Business Editors, City Desks & Transportation Writers

ADVISORY...For Thursday, July 27

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2000

WHAT: "Will You Be Ready When CDOT Knocks?," a seminar for businesses
       and homeowners along Colorado's overcrowded highways - C-470,
       I-70, E-470, US 36 and others - who may be facing condemnation
       and takings by Colorado Department Of Transportation (CDOT).

       In response to Colorado's staggering economic growth, CDOT is
       undertaking major expansion of these and many other
       transportation routes. Businesses and private properties may
       be within the area of expansion and may be subject to or
       affected by condemnation.

       Holland & Hart will help those who may be impacted by
       condemnation understand their rights and explain the
       condemnation process during this one-day informational
       seminar.

         The media is welcome to attend.

WHY:   People living along Colorado highways need to be prepared to
       deal with the by-products of our State's prosperity and growth.

WHO:   Holland & Hart attorneys - Daniel R. Frost, Esq., Timothy
       Gordon, Esq., David G. Ditto, Esq.

WHEN/
WHERE: July 27th, 10 am to 1 pm, The Office of Holland & Hart LLP,
       Suite 3200, 555 Seventeenth Street (17th & Welton),
       Denver, Colorado.

HOW:   Attendees must register by July 20, 2000. To register or for
       more information, please call [phone] or view the
       Holland & Hart website at www.hollandhart.com.