McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C. proudly congratulates shareholders Kama McConaughy Sarkissian, Ivan Sarkissian and Kate McDonald for their honors as Best Lawyers in America. This recognition is a testament to their individual decades of dedication to practicing law, their unwavering commitment to community and unparalleled expertise in their respective practices. Kama has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in family law, Ivan has been recognized for construction law and Litigation and Kate has been recognized for construction litigation.
Kama McConaughy Sarkissian
A Colorado native, Kama studied at the University of Colorado before attending Tulane School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. With a focus on family law, Kama opened the Law Office of Kama McConaughy, a solo venture, for years before pausing her career before pausing her career after starting her family. Kama resumed her law career, joining her husband, who co-founded McConaughy & Sarkissian with her father, and opened a new practice area: family law.
Kama has built an incredibly distinguished team at McConaughy & Sarkissian, concrete evidence of her unwavering commitment to women and children. Kama is an advocate for her clients and incredibly well deserving of this honor. Kama has been recognized as the Best Divorce Lawyer in Centennial and Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business. Learn more about Kama here.
Ivan Sarkissian
Ivan, co-founder of McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C., attended Michigan State University before earning his Juris Doctorate from Tulane College of Law. Ivan has built his career serving developers, contractors, designers and builders, representing hundreds of clients in payment disputes, bid protests, termination, delay and disruptions and more.
Ivan has been recognized for his achievements by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, 5280 Top Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, American Arbitration Association and America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators. Learn more about Ivan here.
Kate McDonald
Kate studied at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Michigan State University College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Kate has an incredible background in representing developers, builders and vendors, contractors and specialty subcontractors in all aspects of construction. Kate represents clients in a variety of construction disputes, from complex delay claims to construction and design defects, and mechanic’s liens/foreclosure actions.
Kate has been recognized by America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Super Lawyers and Lawyers of Distinction. Learn more about Kate here.
Kama, Kate and Ivan’s exemplary leadership has been instrumental in shaping McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C. into a distinguished law firm. Under their guidance, the firm has become a nurturing environment for young attorneys, offering robust mentorship and fostering professional growth. Their commitment to respect and excellence ensures clients receive top-tier legal services, while the firm’s culture emphasizes integrity and collaboration in the practice of law. Their collective vision and dedication continue to drive the firm’s success and uphold its reputation for quality and professionalism.