Summary

Mary Sue’s practice focuses on construction, commercial, real estate, and insurance litigation.

She works with general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners as they navigate litigation and other potential challenges during the construction process. From project inception and financing through construction, she advises, negotiates, and drafts contracts and agreements that support her clients’ strategic business goals.

She draws from her litigation experience to help resolve issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. She has represented clients in various commercial and civil litigation matters in both state and federal court including contract disputes, insurance coverage disputes, as well as construction disputes, involving construction defect claims, payment disputes, mechanics lien and payment bond claims, and other related issues.

When she is not practicing law, she is an active member in numerous professional and community organizations. Mary Sue is heavily involved with the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and chaired the Boulder Chapter. She is also active in the American Bar Association’s Construction Industry Forum.

Mary Sue serves as the Women of Taft liaison for the Denver office.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Litigation: Real Estate (2022 – present)

     

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Litigation: Construction (2021 – present)

     

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation (2021 – present)

  • “Top Lawyer,” Construction Honoree, 5280 Magazine (2024)

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Education

  • University of Colorado School of Law (2014)
  • Texas Christian University (2011)

    B.S., News – Editorial Journalism

Admissions

  • State - Colorado
  • Federal - U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Speeches and Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Hot Topics in Construction Contracting, Annual Colorado Construction Law Seminar, Feb. 3, 2023.
  • Documenting and Pursuing Claims During Construction, Annual Colorado Construction Law Seminar, March 4, 2022.
  • Project Coordination – Contractual Pitfalls and Risk Shifting, Annual Colorado Construction Law Seminar, March 2020.

Publications

  • Restrictive Covenants in Construction Contracts, Law Week Colorado, Oct. 25, 2018.
  • Criminal Enforcement of State & Federal Antitrust Laws, The Colorado Lawyer, October 2014.
  • Colorado Statutes of Limitations Q&A, Practical Law.

Professional Affiliations

  • Colorado Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member, Forum on Construction Law

  • Boulder County Bar Association

    Member

  • Colorado Bar Association

    Executive Counsel Member, Construction Section

  • Construction Lawyers Society of America

    Fellow