Sean Michael Wells

Since commencing the practice of law in 2009, Sean has been a trial lawyer who has represented both claimants and defendants in complex construction defect and professional liability litigation. Prior to joining Vial Fotheringham, Sean worked for a respected Denver plaintiff’s construction defect law firm prosecuting claims on behalf of homeowners, homeowners associations and commercial clients. Sean has represented numerous claimants in the successful resolution of lawsuits ranging in value from $100,000 to over $750 million, including a municipal entity seeking to recover for design errors and omissions in a wastewater treatment facility. Sean has also gained experience defending contractor and developer clients from construction defect lawsuits while employed at a mid-size insurance defense firm. His experience representing insureds in third party claims has proven valuable when representing plaintiffs seeking judgments in excess of policy limits. Prior to attending law school, Sean obtained extensive experience in construction trades which provides him with a unique and valuable perspective for a construction defect attorney.