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Brian W. Pritchard ***** CHAMBERS WAY PHONE: 303-***-****

COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022 ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Floorhand, Patterson-UTI Drilling Co. March 2008 – present

Perform basic floorhand responsibilities on oil and gas drilling rigs in western Wyoming. Responsibilities include

assisting in pipe connections, rig moves, cleaning rig and surrounding buildings, conducting tests on materials

used throughout the drilling process, and assisting in repairs on engines, pumps, storage containers, and other

machinery involved in the drilling process. Performed safety inspections and maintained safety log.

Associate Attorney, Kennedy Childs & Fogg, P.C. Denver, February 2007 – March 2008

Litigation practice in the areas of construction and fire/explosion. Defended general contractors, subcontractors,

and design professionals in construction-defect litigation arising out of CDARA, contract disputes, and third-party

practice. Conducted depositions, settlement negotiations, client interviews, adjuster conferences, expert

interviews, and mediations. Drafted discovery requests and responses, disclosures, responsive pleadings, and

dispositive motions, among others. Reviewed construction files, drawings, and specifications. Participated in onsite

inspections with clients and experts. Coordinated and manage case files and deadlines. Representative cases

included Carriage Gate HOA v. Carriage Gate, LLC, et al., 2005CV5403 (Arapahoe County Dist. Ct.) and

Mountain Vista HOA v. Fairfield Homes at Mountain Vista, LLC, et al., 2007CV2046 (Jefferson County Dist.

Ct.). Involved in the hiring and supervision of five professional staff.

Associate Attorney, Nathan Bremer Dumm & Myers, P.C. Denver, October 2006 – January 2007

Practiced construction-defect defense and personal-injury defense. Participated in depositions, settlement

negotiations, and drafted pleadings and discovery request and responses. Involved with depositions and discovery

in Summit at Rock Creek HOA v. D.R. Horton, Inc., et al., 2003CV209 (Boulder County Dist. Ct.).

Superintendent and Operations Manager, W.G. Tait, Inc. Indianapolis, 2000 – 2005

Managed multi-million-dollar, residential-custom-home construction projects. Met with vendors, subcontractors,

architects, designers, engineers, and clients to facilitate decisions and make changes. Created scheduling and

sequencing arrangements, implemented change orders, and oversaw general job-site safety issues. Managed

operations for five companies including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and monthly tax and

financial statements. Maintained office networks and performed monthly office audits. Involved in the hiring and

supervision of seven professional staff and over 50 non-professional contractors.

Guide, Noah’s Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co. Buena Vista, CO, 1997 – present

Guide rafting and fishing trips down Class III, IV, and V whitewater and lead backpacking expeditions.

EDUCATION

Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis

Juris doctor, 2006

• China Summer Law Program, Beijing, 2004

• Moot Court

• Certified Public Mediator

• Construction Law Society

DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana)

Bachelor of Arts, 2000

• Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Executive Board • Study Abroad, Patagonia, Chile

MISCELLANEOUS

• Admitted in the Supreme Court of Colorado and the United States District Court in the State of Colorado

• Volunteer for Rampart Search & Rescue Team (Adams County, Colorado)

• Other interests include coaching, football, softball, biking, rafting, hiking, technology, fishing, and golf

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