Amendment to Legal Services Agreement between Gilbert Goldstein, P.C. and M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

Summary

This amendment extends the term of the existing agreement between Gilbert Goldstein, P.C. and M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. until September 30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement, as previously amended, remain unchanged and in effect. The amendment was approved by M.D.C. Holdings' Board of Directors and is confirmed by the signatures of both parties.

EX-10.1 8 0008.txt Exhibit 10.1 Gilbert Goldstein, P.C. Attorney and Counselor at Law 3600 South Yosemite Street, Suite 870 Denver, Colorado 80237 FAX ###-###-#### Gilbert Goldstein ###-###-#### October 23, 2000 Mr. Larry A. Mizel, President M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. 3600 S. Yosemite Street Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80237 Dear Larry: This letter amends the agreement between Gilbert Goldstein, P.C. ("GGPC" and M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. ("MDC") dated September 25, 1998 (the "Agreement"). Paragraph 4 of the Agreement is hereby amended to extend the term of the Agreement to September 30, 2002. Except as amended hereby all other terms, conditions, and other provisions of the Agreement as previously amended on October 25, 1999 are ratified, approved and confirmed. This amendment was approved by the Board of Directors of MDC on October 23, 2000. Please indicate MDC's approval of this Amendment by executing the acknowledgment below. If you have any questions, please call me. Yours truly, GILBERT GOLDSTEIN, P.C. By: /s/ Gilbert Goldstein ----------------------------- Gilbert Goldstein Approved and agreed to this 23rd day of October, 2000 M.D.C. HOLDINGS, INC. By: /s/ Larry A. Mizel ------------------------------ Larry A. Mizel Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer GG/slh