Tanya A. Sevy

As a member of the Trial Section, Tanya focuses her practice on general commercial litigation. She handles all aspects of a case starting from initial assessment, discovery and depositions, through trial and everything in between. Tanya has experience defending discrimination and Section 1983 actions, negligence claims involving personal injury and property damage, and cases involving breaches of contract and business disputes.

Prior to joining Moye White, Tanya worked at a regional firm where she obtained experience in a wide variety of areas, including employment litigation. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Ross B.H. Buchanan in Denver District Court.

Tanya is an active hunter/jumper equestrian and an amateur ballet dancer. She also runs recreationally and occasionally participates in races.

Education

  • J.D., Order of St. Ives, University of Denver
  • B.A., cum laude, Colgate University

Areas Of Practice

Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.

Our attorneys practicing in the employment and labor relations area advise and defend management in virtually all aspects of the employment relationship.

Representative Cases

  • Obtained summary judgment for school district in case brought by former employee alleging gender discrimination and retaliation.
  • Represented financing company in case involving a breach of promissory note by a cannabis extraction company and obtained favorable settlement.
  • Won summary judgment on negligence claims brought by passenger who alleged significant injuries after an airplane landing.
  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of hotel management company in case involving claims of racial discrimination and retaliation by former employee.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Articles and Presentations

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

  • Colorado Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Executive Council
  • Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, Trial Academy Graduate
  • Denver Bar Association
  • Thompson G. Marsh Inn of Court

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court of Colorado