OVERVIEW
Mr. Guinn joined SGR, LLC in 2020 and primarily defends general contractors, subcontractors, and other construction professionals in construction defect matters. Mr. Guinn has also successfully defended landowners, manufacturers, and other businesses and individuals in tort, premises liability, and product liability matters. Mr. Guinn believes that a willingness to litigate a matter through trial, preparation, and honest and frank evaluations lead to the favorable resolution of disputes. Mr. Guinn has successfully resolved hundreds of matters, from informal collegial negotiations and mediation, bench trials, and jury trials. Mr. Guinn is also an experienced appellate attorney, having obtained successful results in numerous appellate matters.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Construction Defect Defense
- Personal Injury Defense
- Premises Liability Defense
- Product Liability Defense
EDUCATION
Georgia State University School of Law
- Juris Doctor obtained in 2010
University of Tennessee
- B.S. in Logistics obtained in 2007
NOTABLE RESULTS
- Airy, Arapahoe County District Court. Defense verdict in construction defect litigation.
- Douglas, Douglas County District Court. Jury verdict of less than 20% of damages sought by plaintiffs in construction defect litigation as well as successful defense of appeal in Colorado Court of Appeals.
- Blakeney, Douglas County District Court. Obtained dismissal in premises liability litigation.
- Misner, Larimer County District Court. Obtained dismissal in wrongful death litigation.
- Belknap, Denver County District Court. Jury verdict of less than 25% of damages sought by plaintiff in premises liability litigation.
- Dean, successful appeal of erroneous ruling.
- Niksich, successful defense of appeal.
- Johansen, successful defense of appeal of attorneys’ fees award.
- Blankenbeker, successful defense of appeal of attorney’s fees award.
- Patrick, successful appellate defense of bench trial judgment.
- Shareef, successful appellate defense of jury trial verdict.
HONORS/AWARDS
Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2017)
AAML Institute for Family Law Associates, Graduate (2014)
Charles Weltner Inn of Court, Outstanding Pupil Award
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
“Impacts of COVID-19 on Litigation”, Presentation, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
“Sequestration of Expert Witnesses,” Presentation, State Bar of Georgia Family Law Institute
“Importance of Prenuptial Agreements for Small Business Owners,” Presentation, Peachtree Advisory Board
“Overview of Changes Regarding the Child Election Statutes,” Presentation, Guardian Ad Litem Luncheon
“Attorney’s Fees Under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-2,” The Family Law Review, State Bar of Georgia, Summer 2014
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
ADMISSIONS
Colorado
Georgia (inactive)
PARALEGAL