Katie McDermott

Katie McDermott is a partner in the Property Rights Group at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. Katie is an accomplished trial lawyer who focuses on eminent domain, special district finance disputes, and other complex real estate disputes. She represents clients with integrity and persistence inside and outside the courtroom.  

In 2024, Katie earned the prestigious Counselor of Real Estate® designation. The CRE is an international consortium of credentialed real estate problem solvers. After completing a rigorous application process, Katie earned an invitation to CRE membership because she is a thoughtful, trusted real estate advisor.

As an eminent domain attorney, Katie advocates for landowners through all stages of the condemnation process, from the notice of intent to negotiations and, when necessary, condemnation litigation. Over the years, she has defeated condemnation actions on behalf of landowners and negotiated complex agreements to help her landowner clients minimize project impacts. She has also obtained several multi-million-dollar verdicts for her clients in valuation trials across the country. 

In her general real estate work, Katie provides strategic counsel to help clients navigate issues related to commercial leases, land use, and urban renewal authorities. She also has over a decade of experience unraveling special district finance disputes. 

Katie graduated first in her class from the University of Colorado Law School in 2010. During law school, she served as the production editor for the University of Colorado Law Review.

In her free time Katie enjoys reading, cycling, and hiking.