Suzanne  Goodspeed

Ms. Goodspeed advises businesses on a wide variety of matters including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, divestitures and commercial transactions. In the course of her practice, she acts in the capacity of general counsel to small and mid-size businesses, managing day-to-day legal needs ranging from complex commercial contracts, incentive compensation, employment, leasing and real estate related matters. Ms. Goodspeed also regularly advises start-up ventures regarding choice of entity and formation issues. A special emphasis of her practice is assisting clients in managing risk, preparing for growth and eventual exit aligned with the client's goals. She currently represents clients in the restaurant, retail, oil & gas, technology and manufacturing/distribution sectors.

Ms. Goodspeed has been involved in advising some of Colorado's fastest growing companies. At the height of real estate development in Colorado she played a critical role in the acquisition, structuring, negotiating, development and financing of several multi-use commercial projects and the land acquisition and development of a high-end residential project.

Ms. Goodspeed has served on several non-profit boards and is actively involved in the community. She is married and a mother of three, advocate of children with special needs and life-long supporter of organ and tissue donation. She has provided pro bono legal services to a local non-profit preschool serving children with disabilities for over ten years.