Travis K. Riley

A member in the firm’s Denver office, Travis Riley’s practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and developers in disputes arising throughout the life of a project, from contract negotiation and drafting to litigation in state and federal courts. He advises clients in Colorado, Texas, and beyond on practical legal solutions that help keep projects moving while protecting their business interests.

Travis handles a wide range of matters, including mechanic’s liens, construction defects, breach-of-contract claims, payment and delay disputes, public works and government contracts, business torts, partnership disputes, contractor terminations, and design and change-order issues. He represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and trial, and has successfully resolved high-value disputes before judges, juries, and arbitrators. His experience allows him to develop strategies that reflect both the legal and business realities of the construction industry.

In addition to resolving disputes, Travis serves as outside counsel to construction companies, helping them manage risk before issues arise. He drafts and negotiates construction contracts, including industry-standard and customized agreements, with a focus on key provisions such as scope of work, payment terms, scheduling, indemnification, and dispute resolution. By combining transactional guidance with litigation experience, he helps clients make informed decisions at every stage of a project.

Travis is a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, an invitation-only organization recognizing accomplished construction attorneys. He also serves as Attorney Council for the American Subcontractors Association of Colorado and teaches at the Construction Mastery Institute, where he works with construction professionals on legal risk management and practical industry issues.

• Presenter, “Lien-Proof Your Project,” Construction Mastery Institute, May 7, 2026.
• Co-Author, “Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies Public Works Claims—Legislature Reinforces the Result,” Fennemore Blog, April 10, 2026.
• Presenter, “Contract Clauses to Combat Tariff Risks,” American Subcontractors Association of Colorado Contractor Breakfast Interchange, 2025.
• Instructor, “Lien Proof Your Jobsite,” Construction Mastery Institute Best Practice Session, 2025.
• Presenter, “Social Media Discovery and Admissibility,” 32nd Annual Texas Bar CLE Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, 2019.
• Co-Host, “Construction Contract Clauses: What the CPA Needs to Understand,” Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC), 2018.
• Co-Author, Groundwater Laws and Regulations: A Preliminary Survey of Thirteen U.S. States, Texas A&M University School of Law Program in Natural Resources Systems, 2017.