Atty. Katy O'Brien

Atty. Katy O'Brien

Katy O’Brien focuses her practice on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing, and financing of office, industrial, retail and multi-family assets. During her tenure at Greenberg Traurig, Katy has represented national and regional clients, including national banks, REITs, public pension funds, private investment funds, developers, private equity groups and individual property owners on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

Denver Denver 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Katy O'Brien at a glance

Katy O'Brien is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2011). Educated at Princeton University (A.B., 2006) and University of Colorado Law School J.D. 2011 Member University of Colorado Law School J.D. Environmental Law Society University of Colorado Law School J.D. Member University of Colorado Law Sc (—). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Katy O’Brien focuses her practice on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing, and financing of office, industrial, retail and multi-family assets
  • During her tenure at Greenberg Traurig, Katy has represented national and regional clients, including national banks, REITs, public pension funds, private investment funds, developers, private equity groups and individual property owners on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions
  • Concentrations •Dispositions and acquisitions •Commercial leasing •Commercial financing •Real estate operations and general business matters Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 'Up and Coming,' Real Estate, 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •'Ones to Watch,' Real Estate Law, 2022-2024 •Real Estate Law, 2026 •Listed, 5280 The Denver Magazine, 'Top Lawyers,' Real Estate, 2026 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018 and 2022 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2015 and 2022-2023 •Four Year Letter Winner and Team Captain, Women’s Varsity Basketball, Princeton University

Practice Areas Explained

Katy O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katy O'Brien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Katy O'Brien's law office located?
Katy O'Brien's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katy O'Brien handle?
Katy O'Brien focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Katy O'Brien practiced law?
Katy O'Brien has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Katy O'Brien go to law school?
Katy O'Brien earned their education at (A.B., 2006); (—).
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Education

A.B.
Princeton University
- 2006
University of Colorado Law School J.D. 2011 Member University of Colorado Law School J.D. Environmental Law Society University of Colorado Law School J.D. Member University of Colorado Law Sc
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2011

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