Amanda E. McKinlay, Counsel at our Denver law office
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Amanda E. McKinlay

Counsel
Biography

Amanda McKinlay is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 15 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial, business, real estate, construction, and community association disputes. Throughout her career, she has guided clients through all phases of litigation — from pre-suit negotiations and discovery through motion practice, trial, and appeal. She has represented individuals, businesses, builders/developers, and community associations in state and federal court, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings. Amanda is committed to delivering strategic, results-driven counsel tailored to each client’s unique objectives.

Areas of focus:

  • Construction and Development Disputes: Counsel in construction and design defect claims, delay and disruption disputes, payment and breach of contract, insurance and indemnity claims, and other contractual disputes arising out of construction projects.
  • Business and Commercial Disputes: Representation of parties in partnership and shareholder disputes, business divorces, fiduciary duty and governance disputes, membership buyouts, and related corporate and partnership conflicts.
  • Real Estate Disputes: Handling of residential and commercial contract disputes arising from the ownership and operation of real property, including disputes related to purchase and sale agreements, construction and development, homeowner and condominium associations, and covenant and restrictive agreements.
  • Homeowners Association (HOA) Disputes: Advocacy on behalf of associations and individual owners in disputes involving governance, assessments, covenant enforcement, and related community association matters.
Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado
  • New Jersey
  • New York


Court Admissions

  • United States District Court, District of Colorado
  • United States District Court, District of New Jersey
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court, Southern District of New York


Education

  • Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D.)
    • Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, Editor
  • University of Maryland (B.S., Finance and Marketing)
Experience

Previous Professional Experience

  • Goldberg Segalla LLP, Partner (2018-2023)
  • Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP, Associate (2015-2017)
  • White & Williams LLP, Associate (2012-2015)

Community Involvement

  • ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking) (2023)
    • Pro Bono legal work (2023)
  • Mile High United Way (2025)
    • Women United (2025)

Representative Presentations and Publications

Publications
Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 06, 2025
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Nov 08, 2024
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Aug 08, 2024
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May 09, 2024
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Under Construction – May 2024