Nelson Patrick Boyle

Nelson Patrick Boyle

5280 Appellate Group, a Division of the Paul Wilkinson Law Firm LLC
  • Appeals & Appellate, Personal Injury, Insurance Claims ...
  • Colorado
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Biography

Nelson grew up in the Denver suburbs and now lives in Denver, Colorado. He focuses his practice on appeals and complex litigation in state and federal courts, primarily involving business disputes, and representing injured parties in personal injury and insurance bad faith cases. Nelson earned degrees from Temple University (B.A., History, 1997), New Mexico State University (M.A., History of U.S. Foreign Relations, 2000) and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2007). Nelson practices in all Colorado courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

For 8 years, Nelson served as a commissioner on and chair of the Judicial Performance Commission for Colorado’s Second Judicial District. He volunteers as a member of the Amicus Curiae Committees of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and also the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). Nelson is Chair Emeritus of CTLA’s Amicus Committee. He has served on CTLA’s Board since 2008, co-chaired CTLA’s Amicus Curiae Committee for about 9 years, and has served on CTLA’s DEI Task Force, Executive Committee, and Legislative Policy Committee. He also briefly severed on AAJ’s Board of Governors and New Lawyers Division Executive Committee. Nelson organizes, teaches, and moderates CLE courses on appellate practice, ethics, and professionalism. He has had numerous published and unpublished appellate decisions.

Nelson enjoys hiking with his wife and skiing, camping, and family road trips to national parks with his family.

Practice Areas
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We provide free consultations for appeals, insurance, personal injury, and commercial matters.
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    I provide appellate and commercial litigation on a contingent-fee or an hourly basis, depending on the case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 39525
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10th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
Of Counsel
5280 Appellate Group, a Division of the Paul Wilkinson Law Firm LLC
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I represent clients in appeals in state and federal courts. Much of my experience comes from representing clients in the Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Court of Appeals, and United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal.
Senior Associate and Partner
Colorado Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation Firm
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I represented clients in appeals and in trial courts in Colorado state trial courts, Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of appeals, United States Court of Federal Claims, and United States Supreme Court.
Partner
Carter Boyle LLC
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I represented injury victims and other clients in civil and criminal cases in Colorado state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Associate
Personal Injury Litigation Firm
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Assistant Public Defender - Felony Appeals
Colorado Public Defender
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Education
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D. (2007)
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New Mexico State University
M.A. (2000) | History
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Temple University
B.A. (1997) | History
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Awards
Personal Injury
Best Lawyers in America
2019-2022
Appellate Attorney
Super Lawyers
"Rising Star" 2012-2017, "Super Lawyer" 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Outstanding Service Award
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
New Trial Lawyer of the Year
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations
Colorado State Bar  # 39525
Member
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Legal Answers
24 Questions Answered
Q. If I write “I can pay _ back in installments” for money I didn’t personally take is that a legal contract in Colorado?
A: The answer would depend on the exact language of all communications and contracts involved. So only a general answer WITHOUT specific advice is possible here. Depending on how much is at stake, you might want to hire a lawyer. But lawyers are expensive. Often, it can be best to offer a small amount to settle a disagreement to help the parties go their separate ways rather than hiring a lawyer is a good idea when the amount is smaller than what it would cost to hire a lawyer. If you're confident in your position, small claims court could be a good option because the party filing in small claims court in Colorado cannot use a lawyer unless the responding party does. So if she sues you in small claims court, you would have the option of not using a lawyer and being on even footing and then presenting your side to the judge. There are obvious risks there, as well. The Colorado Bar Association has a list of low-pay, slow-pay attorneys who may be able and willing to help by reviewing all of the communications and contracts involved and advising you more specifically.

Please note that you are not my client and I am not your attorney. This advice is provided as a courtesy based on the limited facts you have provided and different/additional facts could and probably would change the general advice given.
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Q. By law it’s say you have to be served a dvpo atleast 5 days before hearing
A: You will likely need to hire a criminal defense or family law lawyer, depending on the specifics of your case. There is a type of motion that may be applicable, depending on how much time has passed and other facts specific to your case. But, as often, time is of the essence since some of your rights may go away if you don’t act promptly (assuming they have not already been diminished). You might consider calling the Colorado bar association or visit its website (www.cobar.org) to find some attorneys who practice in those areas of law.
Q. My car is being held against my will for repairs that will not be done. What are my options?
A: First, call your insurance company and ask them to help. If your insurer won't help, ask why and get it in writing. If your insurer cannot resolve it, consider calling the Attorney General's consumer fraud hotline or making a complaint with the BBB. You may need to hire a lawyer if those ideas don't work.

Disclaimer: This general advice is provided online as a courtesy, free of charge, and based on the limited information you provided in an online form to a third-party website. I am not your attorney and you are not my client.
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Englewood, CO, USA
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