Area of Focus

Mr. Mereness is a partner in the Litigation group at Kamlet Reichert.  His practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation as well as construction litigation, including construction contract negotiations with contract values in excess of $100 million.  Mr. Mereness has significant experience with contractors, developers, and subcontractors in all aspects of construction disputes, including lien foreclosures, change order disputes, impact/efficiency claims, delay claims and bonding claims.  He has also represented and defended sureties involving defaults and the pursuit of indemnity claims.  John's practice is not limited to private commercial and residential construction disputes, but also extends to the representation of contractors in public works projects, as well.

Mr. Mereness has substantial experience in jury and bench trials, as well as complex multi-million dollar construction arbitrations.

Admissions & Professional Associations
• Admitted in Colorado and Texas (inactive status in Texas)
• Admitted U.S. District Court of Colorado
• Admitted Western District Court of Texas (inactive status in Texas)
• Member Texas, Colorado and Denver Bar Associations

Education
• J.D., St. Mary’s University
         Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity
• B.A., Trinity University

Publications and Speeches
• Authored nine appeals with multiple oral arguments in Texas and Colorado
• Speaker, "Insurance and Construction Disputes," presented by Lorman in Las Vegas, Nevada (February 2006)