Husch Blackwell Adds Stinson Real Estate Litigator in Denver

Ryan Sugden joins Husch Blackwell as a partner in its real estate, development, and construction team.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Ryan Sugden has joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in its real estate, development, and construction team in Denver, the firm announced on Wednesday. Sugden represents businesses in commercial real estate, land use, construction, and energy disputes, and has experience obtaining multimillion-dollar jury verdicts, motions victories, and negotiating complex settlements for his clients. He previously worked at Stinson LLP.

Why it matters

This move highlights Husch Blackwell's efforts to strengthen its real estate litigation capabilities in the Denver market, which has seen significant growth and development in recent years. Sugden's experience in high-stakes real estate disputes will be valuable as the firm looks to expand its presence in the region.

The details

Ryan Sugden has joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in its real estate, development, and construction team in Denver. Sugden represents businesses in a variety of real estate-related disputes, including commercial real estate, land use, construction, and energy matters. He has a track record of obtaining multimillion-dollar jury verdicts, winning motions, and negotiating complex settlements for his clients. Sugden previously worked at Stinson LLP.

  • Sugden joined Husch Blackwell on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Ryan Sugden

A partner at Husch Blackwell who represents businesses in commercial real estate, land use, construction, and energy disputes.

Husch Blackwell

A law firm that has added Sugden to its real estate, development, and construction team in Denver.

Stinson LLP

The law firm where Sugden previously worked before joining Husch Blackwell.

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The takeaway

Husch Blackwell's addition of Ryan Sugden, an experienced real estate litigator, to its Denver team signals the firm's commitment to expanding its capabilities in the region's active real estate market.