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.
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
- Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Litigation – Real Estate, 2022 – 2024; Administrative/Regulatory Law and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2024
- Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star: Employment Litigation: Defense, 2022 – 2023
Articles and Presentations
- Author, “Effects of House Bill 1367 on Discrimination Claims in Colorado,” Law Week Colorado,August 2022
- Author, “2021 Changes to Date and More to Come in Employment Law,” ColoradoBiz, September 2021
- Co-Author, “Using Waivers of Liability to Protect Your Business During COVID,” Colorado Bar Association Business Law Section Newsletter, May 2020
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