Steven Swanson

Written By Carley Jamieson

Contact: sswanson@galvanize.law | 303.376.3209

Steven, a former licensed architect, is a partner in the firm who concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law, professional liability defense, and mechanics lien litigation.  He regularly practices before Colorado state and federal courts, state regulatory/licensing agencies, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings. He has represented architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, owner representatives, general and sub-contractors, and insurance companies in a wide variety of construction-related claims. He has successfully resolved numerous professional liability claims through dispositive motions including early dismissals of design defect, construction accident, property damage subrogation, and implied warranty claims against architect and engineer clients.  In addition to litigation, Steven often negotiates construction industry contracts for his clients.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin, Juris Doctor, 2000

  • University of Illinois, Master of Architecture, 1993

  • University of New Mexico, Graduate Architectural Studies, 1992

  • University of Illinois, B.S. Architectural Studies, 1991

Admissions

  • Colorado

  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

  • Wisconsin (inactive)

Work Experience

  • FORAN GLENNON PALANDECH PONZI & RUDLOFF, PC, Denver, CO –2014-2024, Partner

  • FISHER KANARIS, PC, Chicago, IL – 2003-2014, Partner

  • CONWAY & MROWIEC, Chicago, IL – 2000-2003, Associate

  • CHRISTOPHER LASKER ASSOCIATES, Madison, WI – 1999-2000, Law Clerk

  • TENG & ASSOCIATES, Chicago, IL – 1997-1999, Registered Architect

  • LEGAT ARCHITECTS, Chicago, IL – 1992-1997, Registered Architect

Presentations

  • Steven has developed and presented numerous legal seminars on AIA Owner-Architect and Owner-Consultant agreements, building codes, risk management issues, surveyor liability, and document retention policies.

Professional and Civic Activities

  • The Colorado Bar Association

  • American Institute of Architects

  • The Jefferson Society

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