Tim Shannon
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Tim Shannon

Associate
shannon.tim@dorsey.com

Overview

Tim negotiates and advises clients on transactional construction matters and pre-litigation disputes.
Tim specializes in drafting and negotiating construction contracts and supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle of their work. Tim has represented general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and suppliers, and has helped his clients to navigate a wide range of private and public construction projects, including heavy-civil, infrastructure, vertical, tenant improvement, commercial, and residential. This breadth of experience allows Tim to advance his clients’ interests and provide wholistic and practical advice that aligns with business goals. Additionally, Tim regularly helps his clients form, manage, and run business entities, including C- and S-corporations, LLCs, joint ventures, and partnerships.

Education & Admissions

University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 2021),

  • Certificate in Taxation
  • Order of the Coif

University of Minnesota (B.A., 2017),

  • Honors Big Ten Conference Distinguished Scholar (2015-2017)
  • Academic All-Big Ten Conference Award (2015-2017)
  • Baseball Scholar-Athlete Award for outstanding academic performance (2017)

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • Minnesota

Experience

  • Drafted and negotiated DBIA construction contracts on behalf of a regional general contractor for use with a national developer on multiple projects.
  • Counseled a public entity through a competitive procurement process for a major infrastructure project, drafted Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, and similar procurement documents for public advertisement.
  • Created business entity structure and prepared formation documents to establish start-up general contractor in Colorado.
  • Advised general contractor on key risks, pricing concerns, and compliance obligations for a large public infrastructure project to aid in the preparation and submission of competitive bid materials.
  • Prepared construction contract templates for regional subcontractor.
  • Drafted, reviewed, revised, and negotiated dozens on construction and design-build agreements, including those based on industry templates from the AIA, DBIA, and ConsensusDocs.
  • Implemented joint venture structure and drafted Joint Venture Agreements to enable national general contractor to team with a large, international general contractor for multiple projects and bids.
  • Drafted, revised, and updated Operating Agreement, Management Incentive Plan, and related corporate documents to facilitate the transfer of equity from founding partners to employees of a regional general contractor.
  • Negotiated and resolved commercial disputes related to construction projects, employee departures, and alleged trade secret misappropriation prior to litigation.
 

News & Resources

  • Author, "The State of the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness Rules in Colorado," Colorado Lawer, 2023

Industries & Practices

Construction & Design
Construction Litigation
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Development & Infrastructure
Energy & Natural Resources
Project Development & Finance
Real Estate & Land Use
  • Construction & Design
  • Construction Litigation
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Project Development & Finance
  • Real Estate & Land Use

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, University of Minnesota Baseball Alumni Board of Advisors

Accolades

  • Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in America, Construction Law and Construction Litigation, 2026
Tim Shannon