Jerad grew up working in the construction industry and has helped hundreds of clients with their construction and insurance matters, providing them with trusted, custom-built advice and representation.
Overview
Jerad’s law practice focuses on construction and insurance law and litigation.
Construction
Jerad represents general contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and developers in commercial and residential construction transactions as well as in state and federal courts and in national and international arbitration forums. He has a diverse case load, handling construction disputes involving acceleration, breach of contract, construction defects, delay, disruption, inefficiency, labor productivity, performance guarantees, schedule impacts, sequencing, and warranties. Focusing on his client’s business objectives and goals rather than one-size-fits all forms, Jerad also negotiates and drafts construction and commercial contracts on a variety of project types and delivery models.
Insurance
Jerad provides risk and coverage analysis for his clients and guides them through the investigation and claim processes. In addition, he represents clients in state and federal courts in insurance coverage disputes concerning commercial general liability, property, commercial auto, auto, and homeowner’s policies. He has extensive experience litigating insurance bad faith cases.
Relevant Work Experience
Prior to practicing law, Jerad worked for six years in the risk management and construction industries. He also served for six years as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army Reserve.
Education + Admissions
Education
J.D., University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
In law school, Jerad served as a Principal for the Construction and Real Estate Law Society.
B.S., Central Washington University
Certification, Association of Risk Management, Insurance Institute of America
Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- Colorado
Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
Published Cases
Pac. Specialty Ins. Co. v. Poirier, 408 F. Supp. 3d 1241 (D. Colo. 2019).
Wardcraft Homes, Inc. v. Emps. Mut. Cas. Co., 70 F. Supp. 3d 1198, 1200 (D. Colo. 2014).
Garcia v. Century Sur. Co., 71 F. Supp. 3d 1184 (D. Colo. 2014).
Honors & Awards
Rising Star, Super Lawyers (Insurance), 2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers (Construction), 2015
Top 100 Defense Lawyers (Colorado), 2024
Pro Bono
Jerad provides pro bono legal work for Metro Volunteers Family Law Permanent Orders Clinic.
Out + About
Jerad grew up outside Seattle, Washington and is a life-long Seahawks fan and rugby player. When he is not in the office, you will find Jerad spending time with his family, doing home renovations, or working on his vintage truck.
