Karval Personal Injury Lawyers

Sean McQuaid is President of the firm practicing in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Sean was the President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from 2020 through 2021. Sean has made a name for himself in the legal community. He joined the firm as an associate in 2000, was made a shareholder as of Jan 1, 2006 and became a named partner in April, 2013, the fastest rise of any lawyer in the firm’s 60 year history. Now, he runs the firm, which has nearly tripled in size under his leadership. Sean’s...

Shawn Hillewaert joined Fisher and Associates after starting his legal career as an intern for a Denver-based corporation where he supported the in-house legal team and project engineers in developing a 1,000 turbine wind energy project and a 750-mile transmission line.

Mr. Hillewaert, a fifth generation Coloradan, received his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law and holds degrees in Economics and Spanish from the University of Utah.

Prior to entering law school, Mr. Hillewaert enjoyed successful careers in call center management and as an underground miner. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s on his motorcycle...

Adam Smestad, Of Counsel, at the Law Offices of Clifton Black, PC, practices Personal Injury in Colorado and Illinois. As a seasoned litigator and master negotiator, Adam aggressively advocates on behalf of his clients to defend their right to be made whole after an accident. Upon his admission to the Illinois Bar Association in 2010, Adam defended homeowners at the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services as a foreclosure defense attorney. Defending the rights of clients quickly became Adam’s passion and he joined a Chicago law firm as a personal injury litigation attorney, representing injured plaintiffs in court, arbitration, negotiating settlements, and...

A Former Insurance Defense Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury & Bankruptcy

Ms. Welch is a former insurance defense attorney, who now thrives on fighting for the rights of victims of the negligence of others regarding personal injury and truck and auto accidents. She also helps her clients get back on their feet, financially, with her bankruptcy services.

She has received the following awards and recognitions for her dedication to the practice of law:

- Personal Injury Attorney of the Year (Colorado), as part of the Legal Elite Awards 2020 by US Business News.

- Selected as a Top 100 trial lawyer for the...

At Odle Law LLC, protecting our clients’ rights and dignity is our highest priority. We understand that bad things can happen to good people, and we make sure your legal matter impacts your life and your family as little as possible. Odle Law LCC is a full-service law firm in Colorado Springs, offering a variety of legal services led by the experienced and compassionate attorney Robert P. Odle. If you need attentive representation, and lawyers who will fight for your case, contact Odle Law today.

Brad Laybourne represents clients in both personal injury and criminal defense. After graduating from the University of California School of Law, Brad worked as a prosecutor in Colorado Springs winning many convictions. Brad opened The Laybourne Law Firm where to help those who are seriously hurt in accidents and those who are wrongfully accused.

Richard Travis is committed to providing thorough, effective, compassionate legal representation to all of his clients. Over the 23 years of practicing law, Rich has earned a reputation as a tough, aggressive, ethical litigator. He is licensed in the states of Colorado, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Rich began his law career in a small Boston firm. Then in 1993, he joined the Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corp (JAG). While a JAG officer, Rich provided legal assistance to soldiers and their dependents. He also represented Evans Army Community Hospital in cases involving medical malpractice. However, for most of his military career, Rich was...

James Townsend is a dynamic attorney and strategic leader with a proven track record of growing and managing successful law practices. His legal acumen made a lasting impact in 2004 when he co-authored a pivotal Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court, reshaping the legal landscape for grandparent visitation rights in the state. A graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, James sharpened his litigation skills as a trial attorney for the Colorado Office of the Public Defender before expanding his practice across multiple legal fields, including civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury, and...

I am who I am. I stand behind my work and will never say anything that I am unwilling to back up. I went to a Tier 1 level law school and graduated in the top half of my class even though I had a baby in my last year. I have negotiated against some of the very best lawyers in Colorado. I have taken on big fortune 500 companies. I stand up and fight for my clients, and it is easier for me since I actually know my clients. When I bump into...

The firm with four attorneys offers in excess of 50 years of experience. All with trial experience. Attorneys in the office also include former prosectors and public defenders for its criminal practice. Bankruptcy experience attorney with over 28 years of serving clients in Chapter 7 and 13 actions. The real estate side include substantial experience in al phases of acquisition, closings, development, sale and purchases including foreclosure and debt work outs.

Mason Law Firm in Castle Rock, Colorado is a personal injury law firm dedicated to representing the injured and assisting those in need of bankruptcy representation. Todd has practiced law for over 18 years and provides a free consultation to those injured through no fault of their own, with families of wrongful death victims and with those in need of Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy assistance.

Todd is a native of Tennessee who fell in love with Colorado from an early age. He attended undergraduate and law school in Tennessee and moved to Colorado in 2013 with his wife...

The Law Office of Joseph A. Lazzara provides experienced, aggressive and affordable legal representation. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care to each and every client. Whether you made a mistake and are facing criminal charges, including a DUI, or you have been involved in an automobile accident, you need to call us at (303) 429-6200. We have specialized training and the resources to help you. This includes forensic toxicologists, private investigators, accident reconstructionists, and others that can work immediately on your case to protect your rights.

Joseph Lazzara graduated from the University of Oklahoma...

Alan is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Super Lawyer and AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell. He's have appeared numerous times in the Denver Post and 5280. Alan has handled some of the largest personal injuries cases in Colorado including Groh v. Westin Hotel which changed the law nationally concerning the eviction of guests from a hotel when they are intoxicated. Alan has handled and tried a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, premises liability accidents, wrongful death cases, nursing home abuse and neglect cases, catastrophic trucking accidents, and many more.

Mike Kane is a partner at Kane Trial Law and specializes in truck accidents, car accidents, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. He also represents victims of sexual assault against institutions and individuals. Mr. Kane is a former US Marine who served a tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After leaving the military, he returned to Colorado and served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Arapahoe and Douglas County DA’s Offices. He then entered civil practice and has focused exclusively on the representation of injured plaintiffs. Highlights of Mr. Kane’s civil practice include a $6 million-dollar jury verdict against a commercial...

Franklin D. Azar founded Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. in 1987 with the goal of effectively representing clients by ensuring that they receive full and fair compensation for their injuries, regardless of the cause. Over the years Mr. Azar has built the firm into the largest plaintiff centered personal injury firm in Colorado with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad. President and owner of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., Mr. Azar has earned widespread recognition as one Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys.

Foresight and preparedness should drive every case. Advising with foresight helps clients make good decisions. Practicing with preparedness helps the Court make good decisions.

Lance Michael Sears is a past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, a state–wide professional association of Colorado lawyers who practice civil trial law. After service as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association from 1988–1989, Lance was elected to represent Colorado as a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) for six years. Lance was raised in Boulder, Colorado and received both his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) and his law degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. From 1975 to 1979, he was Deputy District Attorney in El Paso...

Personal injury attorney Victoria Swanson is certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification as a civil trial specialist. In order to gain this certification, she demonstrated to the National Board that she has been an attorney in good standing in Colorado and Michigan, that she has practiced law for a substantial period of time, has tried a substantial number of complex cases to jury verdict, continued her education in the field of law, and that her attorney and judge peers have recommended Victoria’s abilities for certification. From 1992 to 1993, Victoria served as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers...

Mrs. Guggisberg was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated cum laude from Minnesota State University in 2007. In 2012, she acquired her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Lawand moved immediately to the mountains of Colorado. In addition to her legal experience, she has a background in finance and business, and brings that knowledge into her practice of law. Mrs. Guggisberg has been married to her husband, Alan, since 2011, and they recently had their first child. In her spare time, Mrs. Guggisberg enjoys playing with her lab-heeler mix, teaching adult-education courses at Ft. Carson,...

Drew began his legal career defending liability claims against individuals, businesses and professionals on behalf of insurance companies in a broad range of civil litigation from automobile collisions to hospital negligence and medical malpractice actions. In the early 1990’s, Drew changed course and begin representing the individuals and their families who have suffered serious injury or death as a result of the negligent, careless or reckless actions of others. His first-hand knowledge of claims handling by insurance companies and their counsel has proven to be a significant asset in obtaining recoveries for the people he represents. His success is due...

Matthew Clawson is a managing attorney at the Colorado Springs law firm Clawson & Clawson, LLP. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who handles a wide range of legal matters such as personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability and more. He has been named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association, rated 10 out of 10 “Superb” on Avvo, voted “Best Lawyer by the CS Independent and other marks of legal excellence. Matthew is a graduate of University of Denver Strum College Of Law who has earned the respect of many in the legal community....

Mark R. Faro has been licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey since 2009, and more recently in the State of Colorado. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2009 and received his B.A. degree from Seton Hall in 1999. Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent multiple years as a reporter and editor covering finance in New York. Using the aggressive skills and work ethic he learned from his hard-hitting journalist days in Manhattan, Mark represents accident victims throughout New Jersey and Colorado in personal injury matters. He also seeks...

Upon graduating from Creighton Law School in 1987, John J. Donohoe’s desire was to be a trial attorney representing individuals instead of corporations or the government. John never had the desire to be a prosecutor or an insurance defense attorney, rather he wanted to represent the “little guy” who had been falsely accused of a crime, or who was battling an insurance company over getting proper compensation for injuries and damages. John moved to Colorado Springs in October of 1987 and went to work for a law firm that specialized in personal injury. John not only served as their lead...

Attorney Gabriel N. Schwartz is a founding shareholder of Justice for Colorado. After graduating from the University of Colorado with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Communication, Mr. Schwartz went on to earn his Juris Doctorate in 2004 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He started off his career as managing partner of the Law Offices of Sandomire & Schwartz, Inc. where he took on many high-profile cases. Since then, his practice has transformed over the years into Justice for Colorado: Colorado’s premier personal injury law firm. Here, Attorney Schwartz dedicates his practice...

Throughout the Denver Metro area since 1998, people facing complicated and tough legal challenges have depended upon and entrusted the Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon PC to provide effective, thoughtful and proven solutions. At the Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon, P.C., our attorneys listen carefully to your wishes and goals and use their comprehensive knowledge to seek lasting solutions.

Communication is key, no matter what stage you're at; negotiation, arbitration, mediation, trial or appeal. Our attorneys are ready to take on the inherent demands and obligations whether in complex litigation, an aggressive criminal defense or an amicable divorce. Our...

Jon Boesen is the founder of Boesen Law, LLC and practicing attorney. Mr. Boesen has over 30 years of law experience and practices in civil litigation, where he has represented thousands of people in all kinds of litigation. Those areas include jury trials, workers compensation hearings and social security disability hearings. Jon's primary focus is in personal injury where he has successfully handled wrongful death, car crash, truck crash, motorcycle crash, slip and fall, dog attack, liquor liability, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury cases, PFAS exposure, and many other kinds of bodily injury claims from the negligence of other...

Thomas J. Herd is a dedicated personal injury attorney in Colorado Springs and founding member of Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. with more than 39 years of experience under his belt. A graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, Mr. Herd has extensive litigation experience and has earned recognition by Martindale-Hubbell®, receiving its AV Preeminent® Rating, and was included in the Super Lawyers® list. If you or a loved one was injured in a serious accident, Mr. Herd can help. Call the firm today to schedule your free consultation!

Derry Beach Adams is deeply committed to her clients. She works hard to assertively and effectively represent her clients, those who’ve been injured by the carelessness and recklessness of others. For twenty-five years, she has worked for her clients to obtain compensation for the personal harms and losses they’ve suffered and the financial losses from difficult and life-altering limitations.

Ms. Adams has had the privilege to work with hardworking an deserving individuals and families in Colorado who’ve been faced with unexpected tragedies. She helps them through the intricacies of the civil justice system and garners the legal...

Mr. McKinney, a Colorado native, graduated cum laude from Western State College in 1993 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska in 1996. Mr. McKinney has been assisting the legal needs of clients in Colorado Springs since 1998 and is well-aware of our local community needs and compassionately works towards resolution in difficult times. Mr. McKinney has been married to Jill McKinney since 1989. Together they have two children, Natalie and Jacob, who attend school in Woodland Park, CO and are very involved scholastically and sing with the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale. Mr. McKinney devotes his personal...

The majority of personal injury cases involve negligence from a car accident. That is part of the reason that the Colorado Springs personal injury attorney from the Law Firm of Ted Bills has chosen to focus his practice on personal injury law for car accident victims. In addition, Attorney Ted Bills had experience during college at a local hospital. He now has more than 10 years of legal experience and has handled a large number of personal injury cases. Using his knowledge, he now helps clients resolve their cases with efficiency and unique strategy. Attorney Ted Bills attained an undergraduate...

Dan Caplis is the founder of Dan Caplis Law . Dan graduated with honors from the University of Colorado, where he also served as student body President, and was named The National Evans Scholar of the Year. Dan was then awarded a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado School of Law. Dan has been litigating catastrophic injury cases since he began practicing law in 1983. For over 30 years, Dan Caplis has served as lead counsel in many successful trials and arbitrations. His proven willingness and ability to take cases to trial has also helped Dan to successfully...

I am the managing partner at Burnham Injury Law. I work with the founding attorney Todd Burnham to achieve the best possible results for our clients. I have more than twenty years of legal experience in the areas of personal injury, and workers’ compensation law. I primarily represent individuals involving auto accidents, truck accidents, industrial accidents, wrongful death, products liability, workers compensation, premises liability, and insurance bad faith cases.

Jordan L. Grosgebauer is an attorney at Denver Trial Lawyers. Her practice focuses predominantly on medical malpractice, serious personal injury, and complex civil litigation. With over eight years of legal experience, she represents clients in numerous states including Colorado, California, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Mrs. Grosgebauer is dedicated to those who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, focusing primarily on childbirth injuries, obstetrical complications, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and surgical injuries. Additionally, she has taken a special interest in seeking justice for families who have suffered infant loss as a result of mismanaged labor and delivery. She has...