In-house Counsel

CANDACE J. CAVANAUGH

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Denver, Colorado 80220

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ATTORNEY

General Counsel / Corporate Counsel

Diverse legal background with extensive experience supporting and consulting a variety of business and individual clients on litigation, settlements, negotiations, and transactions. Successfully took 32 cases to trial and provided positive outcomes in over 90% of cases. Demonstrated expertise in monitoring outside counsel in all aspects of pending litigation matters. Trusted advisor with demonstrated ability to collaborate and be responsive to business owners, staff members, clients, and other attorneys. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal talents; able to effectively interact and build relationships with variety of personalities.

 Public / Private Corporations

 Contract Drafting and Interpretation

 Construction Defect Litigation  Liability and Risk Management

 Settlement / Trial Determination

 Administrative / Operations Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOGEL KEATING WAGNER POLIDORI SHAFNER, Denver, Colorado, 2008

Contract Attorney

Supported large, significant personal injury litigations involving brain injury, paralysis and death which included conducting research on case specifics and former judgments. Wrote various motions and drafted required responses.

 Additionally provided contracted attorney services for Level 3, Broomfield, CO by performing reviews of over 1 million documents relevant to large patent infringement litigation.

WELLS ANDERSON & RACE, LLC, Denver, Colorado, 2007 – 2008

Senior Trial Attorney

Represented regional general contractors, land developers, and subcontractors in construction defect and real estate litigation. Advised business client base on risk management, builders and developers contracts, and potential project liability. Effectively managed all phases of litigation from receipt through to settlement or trial. Reviewed and advised clients on insurance policies regarding levels and types of coverages. Conducted on-site evaluation and investigation of numerous single and multi-family dwellings along with high-end condominiums and other real estate projects. Interacted and collaborated with civil/structural/geotechnical engineers, architects, construction managers and state code specialists on determining liability, risk, and litigation steps.

 Effectively interacted with all firm staff members and established collaborative, inclusive environment where all opinions were valued.

DEWHIRST & DOLVEN, LLC, Denver, Colorado, 2005 – 2007

Managing Attorney

Led all aspects of starting-up and management of Denver office for firm based in Colorado Springs. Recruited, hired, and developed all levels of staff. Directed all areas of operations, including business development, marketing, accounting, budgeting, vendor management, and human resources. Concurrently managed full case load of construction defect litigations. Coached, mentored, and advised junior attorneys on management and handling of litigations, arbitrations, and settlements.

 Solely responsible for doubling office caseload and profitability within first year of opening.

MENDENHALL, DELPICCOLO & POTRYKUS, Denver, Colorado, 2001 – 2005

Zurich American Insurance Staff Attorney

Represented Zurich American business clients’ interest in construction defect litigation. Acted as liaison among clients, opposing attorneys, engineering and construction specialists, and others to achieve client goals. Executed necessary research on applicable case laws and statutes. Provided representation at hearings, arbitrations, jury and bench trials, settlement negotiations, and depositions. Served as respected mentor, trainer, and manager to junior attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff.

VARNELL & ASSOCIATES, Denver, Colorado, 2000 – 2001

Farmers Insurance Group Staff Counsel

Provided full-service legal representation to subcontractors in construction defect and real estate litigation, various clients in commercial and private property litigation and corporations involved in product liability cases. Additionally defended other attorneys in legal malpractice suits. Negotiated and drafted settlement proposals and provided representation at pre-trial deliberations and subsequent trials.

ACOSTA & ASSOCIATES, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1997 – 2000

Farmers Insurance Group Staff Counsel

Performed wide-array of insurance defense litigation involving representation of large national companies in product liability claims, commercial and private property premise liability, and insured individuals involved in automobile accidents. Prepared briefs, motions and arguments, performed discovery for pre-trial investigation, took depositions, conducted interviews, and liaisoned with clients and opposing counsel.

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Additional experience as a Associate Attorney with the firm’s of Hatch, Allen & Shepherd and Pelton & O’Brien

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Juris Doctor

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW – Albuquerque, New Mexico

International Law and Differing Tort Systems Summer Law Program

UNIVERSITY OF WILLIAM AND MARY SCHOOL OF LAW – Exeter, England

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Fine Arts

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – Albuquerque, NM

Licensure

Licensed to Practice Law in the States of Colorado and New Mexico

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION, Member

NEW MEXICO BAR ASSOCIATION, Member

DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Member

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