EDUCATION:
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Denver, Colorado
J.D., 2006
Flagler College
St. Augustine, Florida
B.A., 2003
ADMISSIONS:
- Virginia
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Virginia State Bar
- American Bar Association: Construction Law Section
- Virginia Bar Association: Construction Law Section
- Charlottesville-Albermarle County Bar Assocation
Kelly B. LaPar
Charlottesville
Phone: 434-220-6106
E-mail: kbl@lolawfirm.com
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At Lenhart Obenshain
Kelly B. LaPar concentrates her practice in the area of commercial litigation. Ms. LaPar's practice emphasizes construction law and the representation of public entities, developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in construction related transactions and disputes. In addition to a dynamic construction law practice, Ms. LaPar represents clients in general commercial litigation including in the areas of creditor rights, real estate and employment disputes. She also practices equine law and has been a public speaker on Virginia's Equine Liability Act.
Experience
CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE.
- Comprehensive representation of construction clients in matters involving mechanic’s liens, bond claims, contract disputes, construction defect claims, construction related contract review and negotiation.
- Counsel for subcontractor drywall installers in litigation involving defective drywall imported from China.
- Successful representation of public entity in mediation of multi-million dollar contract dispute on a public project.
- Facilitated the collection of $700,000 on construction bond claim for site work contractor client.
- Successful representation of subcontractor client in arbitration proceedings involving construction defect claims related to multi-family residential project.
- Counsel for equine related clients on matters involving sales, boarding agreements, leasing agreements, waivers and releases, corporate formation, business litigation, and recreational liability.
More than Lenhart Obenshain
Prior to joining Lenhart Obenshain, Kelly worked for a large law firm in Richmond. Kelly’s interest in equine law developed from her lifelong passion for horses. She has participated in equestrian competitions on the Regional and National level.
Legal Assistant
Joanna Varrone
434-220-6107
jvarrone@lolawfirm.com
Areas of Practice
Litigation
Construction
Real Estate
Employment