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Since commencing the practice of law in 2009, Sean has been a trial lawyer who has represented both claimants and defendants in complex construction defect and professional liability litigation. Prior to joining Vial Fotheringham, Sean worked for a respected Denver plaintiff’s construction defect law firm prosecuting claims on behalf of homeowners, homeowners associations and commercial clients. Sean has represented numerous claimants in the successful resolution of lawsuits ranging in value from $100,000 to over $750 million, including a municipal entity seeking to recover for design errors and omissions in a wastewater treatment facility. Sean has also gained experience defending contractor and developer clients from construction defect lawsuits while employed at a mid-size insurance defense firm. His experience representing insureds in third party claims has proven valuable when representing plaintiffs seeking judgments in excess of policy limits. Prior to attending law school, Sean obtained extensive experience in construction trades which provides him with a unique and valuable perspective for a construction defect attorney.

I primarily practice in the area of insurance defense. I have defended all disciplines in construction litigation. I have defended property owners, manufacturers, transportation companies, as well as small and large corporations in property, casualty, advertising injury and personal injury matters. I have written an Amicus brief for the Colorado Subcontractor Association. I have given presentations at CLE seminars on subjects ranging from employment in the public sector, to using experts and preserving evidence, to updates in construction law. I am a founding member and past co-chair of the Construction Committee of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association. I provide expert opinions in attorney-fee matters and have been qualified as an expert witness in a variety of district courts in Colorado on the topic of attorneys fees and standard of care. I am general counsel to a handful of corporate clients as well as non-profit businesses that provide services to developmentally disabled clients and at-risk youth. I also serve as a mentor to University of Denver Law School students, and I am an active participant on Channel 9 News’ legal assistance program LawLine 9.

Results oriented with progressive experience and proven success in a multi-disciplinary practice.  Exceptionally skilled at identifying organizational needs and formulating effective, cost-efficient and sustainable approaches to exceed organizational goals. Adept at building positive relationships and development opportunities for my clients.  Excellent organization, conflict resolution, and writing and oral communication skills.. Specialties: EPC; Professional Liability; Oil & Gas; M&A; Procurement; Construction; Real Estate; Contracts; Risk Management; Corporate Governance.

Harmon S. Graves has been engaged in the private pracftice of law for more than 50 years and has focused on general civil trial and appellate matters; international, personal injury, product liability and construction defect litigation, mediation and arbitration; a wide variety of commercial law matters including transaction matters, organization, maintenance and dissolution of business and non profit entities including homeowners associations and other special organizations; and estate planning, administration and litigation.