Kory George
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Construction
Band 2
About
Provided by Kory George
Practice Areas
Kory George is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and is co-chair of the Firm’s Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, and Dispute Resolution practice groups. He has practiced law with Woods Aitken since 2003, with an emphasis in construction law, construction litigation, and commercial litigation. His experience includes advising and representing construction industry participants and commercial entities in all aspects of claim and dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation, arbitration, dispute review boards, and litigation at the state and federal court levels. Kory has experience representing clients on a multitude of projects both regionally and nationally. In addition, he also has extensive experience in contract drafting, contract negotiations, and the legal aspects of project management.
Kory has presented nationally at the ABA Construction Industry Forum, Construction Super Conference, and Concentrated Course in Construction Contracts. He has made numerous national, regional, and local presentations for various construction industry associations, such as the AGC, ABC, ASA, CFMA, COSSA, DBIA, AIA, NECA, IEC and various other trade and professional organizations. He has authored several articles published in periodicals such as The Construction Lawyer and The Journal of American College of Construction Lawyers. Kory was lead editor on a number of contract drafting working groups for ConsensusDocs. He is an active member in the ABA Forum on Construction Law and several other regional and local industry trade organizations. Kory is a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America and is recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Construction and Construction Law. Kory is also an adjunct professor of Contract Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Professional Memberships
-American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
-Construction Finance Management Association
-Colorado Bar Association
-Nebraska Bar Association
-Association of General Contractors
-American Subcontractors Association
-Associated Builders and Contractors
-Rocky Mountain Surety Association
-Professional for Colorado Contractor’s Council
-Independent Electrical Contractors
-Colorado Solar & Storage Association
-Construction Lawyers Society of America (Barrister, Order of Optimus, Honorary Trial Order; Member, Trial Law Institute; Member, Diversity Law Institute)
Personal
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D. (with distinction; Order of Coif); Minnesota State University, B.S. (summa cum laude)
Chambers Review
USA
Kory George is cochair of the construction law practice. He is recognized for his ability to handle dispute resolutions, with notable experience of advising on breach of contract and design defect allegations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kory is extremely thoughtful, strategic and a pleasure to work with."
"Kory has the unique ability to bring common sense and calmness to contentious issues. Kory's no-nonsense approach to problem solving allows him to quickly get to the heart of the issue."
"Kory is extremely thoughtful, strategic and a pleasure to work with."
"Kory has the unique ability to bring common sense and calmness to contentious issues. Kory's no-nonsense approach to problem solving allows him to quickly get to the heart of the issue."