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Kory George

Kory George

USA 2026

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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 Arbitration Association, National Construction Arbitrator Panel

-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)

Education

University of Nebraska College of Law

J.D. (with distinction; Order of Coif)

Minnesota State University

B.S. (summa cum laude)

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Colorado

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Individual Editorial
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

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  • Kory ensures that he is at the nexus of information in a matter so that he can execute on strategy with the best knowledge-base.

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  • Kory George consistently delivers an extremely high level of service. His dedication to his clients is rarely matched, particularly when it comes to putting on a case.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kory is honest and upfront with the client, as well as a tenacious advocate against the opposing party. Judges pick up on his integrity, and he is able to establish great credibility and rapport with judges and jurors alike.

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