Laurie Choi

Bar Admissions

• California
• Colorado

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of California
• Supreme Court of Colorado

Education

• University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D.)
• University of California, Berkeley (B.S., Civil Engineering)

Awards & Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law (2025), Construction Litigation (2022-2024)
• Snell & Wilmer Community Involvement Award (2024)
• Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business®, Construction (2024)
• 5280 Magazine Top Lawyer, Construction (2021-2024)
• Super Lawyers^®, Rising Star (2021-2023)

Representative Experience

Construction Dispute Resolution

• Led dispute resolution team on behalf of a top automotive services company in over a dozen construction and real estate disputes venued in multiple jurisdictions
• First chaired an arbitration on behalf of a large regional general contractor in a dispute with a subcontractor
• Led dispute resolution team for lender in lien foreclosure dispute with multiple lenders, multiple borrowers, and dozens of contractor claimants
• Led dispute resolution team for top replacement homebuilder in dozens of disputes across multiple states with individuals and entities
• Led dispute resolution team for multi-family residential developer/builder in multiple disputes across multiple states with subcontractors
• Represented a top 5 homebuilder in multiple disputes with individuals and homeowners associations venued in private arbitration and Colorado District Court
• Represented an ENR Top 50 design builder in complex litigation matter with design subcontractor venued in U.S. District Court
• Represented a national general contractor in project closeout and dispute resolution for multiple 250+ unit apartment complex projects, including several actions venued in Colorado District Court
• Represented a government contractor in an arbitration with a subcontractor in defense of extra work and schedule impact claims
• Assisted at trial in representation of ski resort in case for over $1 million in damages involving slope stability.
• Represented Top-10 ENR Engineering Firm in multiple tort actions related to a highway projects in the Rocky Mountains
• Represented owners in defending against lien claims and contractors in pursuing lien claims in Colorado and California

Construction Transactions and Counseling

• Drafted and negotiated dozens of construction and design agreements for projects that include:
  • Traditional commercial development;
  • Traditional multi-family development;
  • Single family home development;
  • Renewable natural gas development;
  • Blockchain mining facility development;
  • Food manufacturing facility development;
  • Carbon capture facility development;
  • Healthcare and medical facility development;
  • Airport construction;
  • Ski resort development;
  • Hotel and hospitality development; and
  • Modular construction.

• Drafted and negotiated dozens of construction and real estate agreements for a top replacement homebuilder in multiple jurisdictions
• Drafted and negotiated design and construction agreements for Colorado luxury residential developer for projects totalling over $50 million
• Drafted and negotiated agreements on behalf of a Fortune 500 resort and entertainment owner for the design and construction of a $1.3 billion resort and an $800 million resort. Agreements included Architect, Design Consultant, Engineering, General Contractor, Trade Contractor, various consulting, Construction Manager at risk, FF&E, Extension of Staff, Master Services, DAS, and Commissioning Agreements. Also assisted in revising the project’s safety manual and internal procedures manuals. Worked with the company’s risk management department to analyze construction and contracting-related risks
• Drafted and negotiated prime agreements on behalf of owners and general contractors with project values upwards of $70 million using AIA, DBIA, EJCDC and custom forms
• Drafted and negotiated subcontracts for general contractors and subcontractors using custom and industry template forms
• Assisted Top-10 ENR General Contractor with overhauling its standard construction agreements, including design- build agreements, joint venture agreements, P3 agreements, purchase orders, design services agreement, subcontract agreement
• Seconded to an ENR Top 10 contractor. Services involve contract review, analysis of potential claims, analysis of construction industry issues (including P3, bonding, lender consent agreement, industry-standard form construction agreement, right of entry agreements, document retention, and licensing requirements), and drafting of internal policies, procedures, and forms

Previous Professional Experience

• Beltzer Bangert and Gunnell LLP, Partner (2017-2022)
• Beltzer LLC/PCL Construction Services, Inc., Attorney (2015-2017)
• Holland & Hart LLP, Associate (2013-2015)
• THOR Construction, Project Manager (2006-2010)
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Project Engineer (2005-2006)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• American Bar Association
  • Forum on Construction Law
• Colorado Bar Association
• Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado
• Colorado General Counsel Mentorship Program

Community Involvement

• The Park People, Denver, Colorado
  • Vice President (2020-Present)
  • Board Trustee (2015-Present)
• Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, Denver, Colorado
  • Board Director (2024-Present)
• Colorado Bar Association
  • Member, Board of Governors for Denver County

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “CBA/CLE Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Construction Law, Chapters 24- Procedural Aspects of Construction Litigation – and 30 – Green Building: A Primer for Attorneys,” Second, Third, and Fourth Editions, Author (2nd Edition 2018, 3rd Edition 2020. 4th Edition, 2024)
• “Commercial Real Estate: Creating Resilience in the Current U.S. Market,” International Association of Korean Lawyers Annual Conference, Presenter (October 5, 2024)
• “Delay in Construction Contracts,” Colorado Bar Association Continuing Legal Education – Colorado Construction Law – An All-Encompassing Experience, Presenter (September 27, 2024)
• “Mechanics’ Liens: Misapplication of a ‘Blanket Lien’ Under Colorado’s General Mechanics’ Lien Act,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (August 8, 2024)
• “Colorado Homebuilders May Face Increased Claims Under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act – New Legislation Seeks to Eliminate ‘Significant Public Impact’ Requirement,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (February 12, 2024)
• “Colorado Court of Appeals Further Expands Definition of ‘Residential Property’ for Homeowner Protection Act,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (November 10, 2023)
• “Colorado Statute of Limitations Defense May Not Apply in Arbitration,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (August 28, 2023)
• “Developments for Development in Colorado,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (May 15, 2023)
• “The Colorado False Claims Act Brings New Risks for Government Contractors in Colorado,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (January 31, 2023)
• “Design Build and P3 Key Contract Terms and Litigation Strategy, American Society of Professional Estimators,” Marble City Summit, Presenter (June 2022)
• “Termination, Job Completion, and Contractor Payment,” ABA Forum on Construction Law, Fundamentals of Construction Law Program, Presenter (September 2021)
• “Wolters Kluwer Construction Law Updates – West Chapter,” Co-Author (2021 and 2022)
• “Managing Contractor’s Obligation to Remove Mechanic’s Liens in Colorado,” CLE Webinar, Presenter (October 2020)
• “CBA/CLE Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Construction Law, Chapters 24- Procedural Aspects of Construction Litigation – and 30 – Green Building: A Primer for Attorneys, Second and Third Editions,” Co-Author (2^nd Edition 2018, 3^rd Edition 2020)
• “Model Jury Instructions: Construction Litigation, Second Edition,” Co-Author (2015)
• We Are Signing Up Contractors, and Haven’t Developed our OCIP or CCIP Yet. Now What? ABA Forum on Construction Law (November 2016)