About Us
Women-Owned and Operated
Attorneys Kate Strauss and January Allen are founding partners of Galvanize Law Group. Both women bring decades of experience working for and with construction and design professionals in both litigation and transactional settings. In 2020, they saw a need for a client-centered firm focused on the Colorado construction industry’s unique legal issues. As a result, Galvanize Law Group is a progressive, modern law firm that utilizes state of the art case management and technology in order to be flexible, fast, and responsive to the needs of its clients and employees.
Colorado Construction Legal Experts
Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of the Colorado construction industry and have collectively served this community for over 40 years. As counsel to construction and design businesses of all sizes, our lawyers understand the construction process from preliminary design through project close-out. We assist clients in contract negotiation, revision, insurance and risk management, claims for non-payment, including mechanic’s liens, defense against back-charges and liquidated damages, allegations of deficiencies in construction, and other general business challenges including employment law and real estate transactions.
Licensed in Six States
Galvanize Law's primary practice is in Colorado, however the firm grows with its clients and serves them in the states where they do business. The firm is licensed in five additional states, and represents clients in Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas.
Careers
Are you feeling valued for your contributions within your firm and to your clients? When was the last time you were thanked and recognized for a contribution? At Galvanize Law, we do it weekly. Why did we name it Galvanize Law? Because it is not about the individual partners, it is about the team. A team in which even the partners are willing to assist when help is needed. We grew from a team of five to 17 in less than two years, by offering flexible and online work environments, competitive salaries, and valuing team member contributions. Learn more about what makes working for our firm unique and our current open positions here.
What Our Clients are Saying
“I have worked with Galvanize Law across a wide range of topics, from construction contracts through business entity formation and intellectual property. They are incredibly professional, listen, and provide incredible value for the services. I recommend them to all our clients or anyone needing legal advice.”
— Bryce Ballew, Tradecraft Industries
“I was referred to January Allen in 2017 by my previous attorney due to her expertise in a trademark infringement case, which never went to trial due to her successful representation. That was the best referral I could have ever received and she has been my one and only attorney since! January and staff are responsive, professional, and very well versed in real estate contract law. I refer January and Galvanize Law to all my agents and clients.”
— Tony Thurman, Resident Realty
Our Accreditations & Associations
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American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado
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Associated Builders and Contractors
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Colorado Bar Association
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Colorado Subcontractors Association
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Colorado Roofing Association
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National Women in Roofing
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Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute
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Super Lawyers
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Transportation & Construction GIRL
