Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck announced Nov. 12 that Djenita Svinjar has joined the firm as senior counsel in its litigation department with a focus on construction law. She will be based in the firm’s Denver office.
“Djenita brings a strong background in real estate, insurance, corporate and construction law,” Adam Bult, co-chair of Brownstein’s litigation department, said in a press release. “She is well versed in construction litigation from negotiating multimillion dollar construction contracts to navigating external general counsel matters. We are excited to add her talent and expertise to the firm.”
Svinjar began her legal career as in-house counsel and assistant vice president for a Fortune 500 title insurance provider, which led her to the construction industry. She then moved into the construction industry as corporate counsel for one of the nation’s largest general contractors, overseeing a range of responsibilities, including contract reviews and negotiations, resolution of mechanic’s lien and bond claims and federal audit compliance.
She has also served as outside counsel to several of the nation’s largest commercial general contractors, assisting with drafting, review and negotiation of commercial construction contracts.
Svinjar’s legal experience allows her to draft and negotiate agreements that serve as the foundation for commercial projects.
Outside of her practice, she is heavily involved in the community. She serves on the U.S. Board of Advisors for Women for Women International, St. Bonaventure University’s Alumni Council, and is the current vice president for the Denver chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.
She received her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University in New York.