Rio Blanco County Personal Injury Lawyers

I started my career in the Denver District Attorney's office where I tried my first murder case, 6 months out of law school. In 1994, I went into to private practice representing thousands of clients in both criminal and civil litigation. I have tried over 300 jury trials with great success. I place all my emphasis on getting the best outcome for my clients in any given situation. No case is too big or too small.

Bill is a trial lawyer focusing his practice on personal injury, negligence, and insurance bad faith cases. He has successfully obtained recoveries for individuals killed or injured in automobile accidents, car versus bicycle collisions, truck crashes, and those injured by dangerous property conditions.

Bill has been representing injured people since he began practicing law in 2005. He has developed courtroom expertise and experience that enable him to obtain just results for victims of negligence.

Bill enjoys the personal relationship that develops when working closely with a client to achieve the best outcome under the specific details of...

Mitch Kohl, M.D. J.D., FCLM grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and always knew that he wanted to help people. Mitch fights for clients during some of the most stressful times of their lives. His goal as a lawyer is to advocate for his clients the same as he did for his patients. He drives to never stop learning and growing professionally he is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine. It is the most prominent professional society in the United States concerned with addressing issues that arise at the interface of law and medicine. Fellows of the American College...

I am a personal injury attorney assisting clients all over Colorado. I offer free consultations and represent injury clients on a contingent fee basis. That means you only pay attorney fees if I recover money for you. I actively work all my cases to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients. Unlike some larger firms, I personally handle every case from day one. If I represent you, you will continue to work directly with me until your case is completed. It is very important to me to get to know my clients and better understand how their injuries...

Joe Lovell is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, fire damage claims, and a wide variety of civil and business claims. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. A second-generation trial lawyer, he began his legal career in Amarillo, Texas in 1987 after working in commercial banking. He was a founding partner of Lovell, Lovell, Newsome & Isern, L.L.P. which was succeeded by Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, L.L.P. ...

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney A senior managing associate at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s practice focuses on high-value civil matters, where his recent accomplishments include $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $612,500 recoveries for his clients. Scott’s cases include personal injury, appeals, civil rights issues, business disputes, and other matters which may require complex litigation. Scott also handles high-conflict family matters, to which he brings years of family law experience. Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Scott attended Colorado State University, where he studied philosophy and English. Thereafter, Scott received a merit scholarship to attend the University of...

Danielle R. Curtis, Esq. focuses her practice exclusively on representing injured clients. Danielle Curtis attended the University of Central Florida on a full academic scholarship, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Legal Studies in 2005. Ms. Curtis received her Juris Doctorate at University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Over the past nine years Ms. Curtis has worked at top firms, gaining valuable litigation experience. She has practiced with large insurance defense firms as well as prestigious plaintiffs injury litigation firms, instilling a fuller perspective of complex legal...

Denver personal injury attorney Jerry Bowman believes in providing his clients with compassionate and dedicated personal attention. Having grown up on the east side of Detroit as one of seven children, Jerry learned early on about the principles of responsibility and accountability. While he maintained a very strong work ethic throughout his youth, Jerry truly cultivated his character in college. In 1999, Jerry moved to Allendale, Michigan, where he attended Grand Valley State University on a swimming scholarship. For four years, Jerry competed at the highest level, breaking school records and ranking nationally. Notwithstanding a rigorous training schedule, Jerry still...

When lawyers need innovative solutions for difficult legal issues, they call Thomas Neville. With a background combining appellate and trial experience, Thomas is Ogborn Mihm’s radical legal scholar, finding new and creative paths to solve problems. He brings this unique perspective to his primary practice area, handling insurance disputes for corporations and individuals whose insurance companies have abandoned them by leaving claims unpaid or by refusing to protect their insureds’ assets and livelihood. Thomas represents clients in insurance litigation both at the trial court and appellate levels. He also represents clients in legal malpractice, trusts and estates litigation, catastrophic personal...

Mr. Lawrence is originally from Arkansas. He went to school and initially clerked at a firm in Fayetteville, Arkansas while attending the University of Arkansas. After schooling, he moved to Colorado. After passing the bar, he clerked at a personal injury firm for several year. At this firm, he gained experience taking matters to trial and a writing several appellate briefs to the Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado Appellate Courts. He even began handling several criminal matters. After leaving this firm, he began working for himself. His practice focused on criminal defense, including DUI Defense and...

Stephen M. Johnston is not just an attorney; he's your advocate, your defender, and your ally. With a deep-rooted commitment to the Pueblo, Colorado, community, Stephen brings over two decades of experience to his clients. No matter what your needs may be, Attorney Johnston is prepared to fight for you.

These days, a lot of attorneys are hesitant to go to trial because of the time, money and resources lawsuits require. Todd Bovo is not afraid to go to trial, which makes Bovo Law a successful litigation practice. Todd personally deals with every single one of his clients, giving them the care and attention most large practices aren’t able to offer. He has taken several cases turned down by other attorneys, and advocated effectively for those who were told they didn’t have a claim. Insurance adjusters and the attorneys who represent them know Todd works hard to get the justice...

A criminal defense lawyer with years of experience helping clients face the legal system and come out the other side with favorable court decisions. I have successfully won not guilty verdicts on many cases including felony burglary, 1st degree assault, aggravated motor vehicle theft, domestic violence, assault on a police officer, felony menacing and various sex crimes. With an extensive background of experience as a trial lawyer and criminal justice attorney, I have recently been named as one of The National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Colorado" due to my outstanding success helping my clients....

Mr. Deere represents clients in immigration, criminal defense and personal injury cases. Mr. Deere has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in the areas of immigration law, litigation and general practice, and has been named a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers organization in the areas of criminal defense and plaintiffs litigation. He has extensive courtroom experience ranging from small matters to multi-million dollar, complex litigation matters. He has represented clients in state court at the trial, appellate and Supreme Court levels, as well as in Federal District Court, and the Federal...

I founded Fisher & Associates P.C. in order to provide the highest quality legal services to my community and ensure that everyone has access to justice. My practice includes all aspects of personal injury law, including car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. My job is to get victims compensated for their injuries, no matter how difficult the fight.I am passionate about victims’ rights, so I only represent plaintiffs. The vast majority of my clients are taken in on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless I recover a settlement or judgment in...

Ernest Marquez has practiced law in Colorado since 1986. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, he served with the Office of the Public Defender from 1986 to 1990, working in Arapahoe, Douglas, Fremont, Chaffee and Park County, Colorado. He opened his office in Salida, Colorado in September of 1990.

Ernest has a wide range of experience. He has tried numerous homicide cases and secured Not Guilty verdicts in Salida, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. He has defended and tried cases involving sexual assault, drug use and possession, theft, assault, arson and other major crimes. He has worked on...

As the founder of Gerash Steiner, P.C., Denver attorney Daniel P. Gerash provides legal counsel on personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal cases. Since 1988, he has been practicing as a lawyer, and began his legal career as a public defender in Denver. Mr. Gerash was selected for the 2006 to 2012 editions of Best Lawyers in America, and he maintains a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Colorado Bar Association. Contact his firm to get an evaluation of your case at no charge.

Timothy Edstrom, J.D. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Tim Edstrom is a Senior Managing Associate at the Bagley Law Firm. While his current focus is in criminal defense and family law, he has extensive experience in a wide variety of legal fields that include workers’ compensation, immigration, Social Security, civil litigation for personal injury, business disputes, civil rights violations, sexual harassment, and securities regulation. When looking into Tim’s legal background, one will find that Tim has litigated some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in Colorado history, including the Michael DeHerrera and Juan Vasquez police brutality lawsuits. Tim has done more than 50 jury...

Jack Zinda is a native Texan and founder of Zinda Law Group PLLC. He was recently selected as a 2009 & 2011 “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly, which is a listing of the up and coming attorneys in the state of Texas. Jack focuses on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, injuries due to product defects, wrongful deaths, 18 wheeler accidents, commercial litigation, and more. As a trial attorney Jack takes pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries. Jack has been lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury...

Mike helps businesses navigate the turbulent waters of litigation, often when the fate of the company is at stake. Mike focuses particularly on construction litigation, representing developers, subcontractors, and everyone in between. Mike understands the devastating effect of even a single project going off the rails. He works with his clients during contract negotiation and in the initial stages of the dispute to put them in the best position possible, then aggressively litigates on behalf of his clients through trial and beyond. Mike also represents those who have been harmed by the negligence of others. Mike specializes in difficult cases, obtaining...

Stephen Burg is a trial attorney at the law firm Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, P.C. Mr. Burg’s practice is focused on representing victims of auto crashes, personal injury, trucking accidents, product liability injuries, gas explosions, wrongful death, and harmful drug products.

Mr. Burg has been recognized for his legal excellence both nationally and locally. He was named as a “Recommended Attorney” by the U.S. Legal 500. He is named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers. 5280 magazine has named Mr. Burg a “Top Lawyer.” Mr. Burg has been admitted as a member of the “Multi-Million Dollar...

Sean Walsh grew up in Denver, CO and graduated from the University of Colorado business school in 2000. He graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2003, passed the Colorado State Bar and has been practicing in Denver, CO ever since. He is a trial attorney who specializes in motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, medical malpractice, and other forms of civil litigation. He is an active member in the Colorado and Denver Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association as well as the National organization of the American Association of Justice. Sean Walsh, along with his partner,...

Harlan Law, PC handles serious personal injury and employment litigation in San Diego and surrounding areas. Jordon is available for a free consultation to discuss your questions and your case. Jordon attended University of San Diego School of Law. There, he was invited to compete nationally on both his law school's trial team and appellate moot court team. During the same period, Jordon also interned for the San Diego District Attorney's Office and externed for the Honorable John A. Houston of the Southern District of California. While previously working as a defense attorney for the insurance companies...

Amanda Pfeil Hood focuses her practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Amanda primarily works with clients who have suffered traumatic brain or orthopedic injuries. She also has significant experience in sports injury cases arising from an athlete’s premature return to play following a concussion. Immediately upon graduating law school, Amanda served as a judicial clerk with a Colorado Court of Appeals, an experience that helped her develop a strong analytic skill set. Amanda’s ability to evaluate a case and consider arguments from the perspective of a judge are among her most frequently noted strengths, and qualities that provide...

Alan Jimenez, a Colorado native and attorney in Colorado for 30 years has represented plaintiffs in a large variety of personal injury cases including automobile crash, wrongful death, bicycle, motorcycle, truck, premises, negligent security, pedestrian, bar liability, construction, recreational accidents and many other types of negligence cases. Alan has dedicated his entire career to representing injured people against big insurance companies. His litigation practice has involved numerous jury trials before most jurisdictions in the state. Alan's background includes private practice, university teaching and private judging.

After graduating from the University of Denver with a Science Area degree, pre-medicine and business...

Kurt Zaner is a co-founder of Zaner Harden Law. As a Denver personal injury lawyer, Mr. Zaner and his law firm have broken many state records for verdicts and settlements, including obtaining the largest personal injury verdicts in Colorado in 2018 and 2021. Mr. Zaner handles all types of cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, explosion accidents, and other types of injuries stemming from the negligent or intentional actions of others. He also represents families in wrongful death cases to seek justice and compensation from those who caused a loved one’s death. Mr. Zaner was awarded a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, and...

Joe concentrates on personal injury, car accident, semi-truck accident, drunk driving injury, brain injury, neck and back injury, and defective product cases. He is highly experienced in these areas and has an excellent track record. Joe spent his entire career helping personal injury victims recover from their injuries.

Joe is not only an experienced attorney but he fights for his clients, whether that means holding out for the best settlement offer or preparing and going to trial for his client's case. He is committed to providing quality legal guidance and direction to all of his clients and personally attends to each...

Litigation can be brutal. Too often, individuals and businesses suffer needlessly because lawyers insist on doing things “the same old way.” Not with us. Not with Mike. Mike’s trademark is his relentless pursuit of new and better answers. His hallmark is the recognition that better answers come only with understanding. Not just surface familiarity, but a true appreciation of your world. Mike takes the time to listen, to answer questions, and to ask questions. He doesn’t just ask “where do you want to go?” He gets you there. As a young lawyer, Mike honed his courtroom presence as a deputy...

Born in New York, Mr. Sisson went on to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York where he played Division I ice hockey. Once he completed his military service, he pursued a legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School earning his Juris Doctor. Now a partner at Elkus & Sisson he helps clients with any problems they may have regarding business law, personal injury, family law, criminal defense and more. He has represented clients in a multitude of courts throughout the country and has particularly earned a high level of respect in the Denver...

Charles E. Liken, J.D. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Charles E. Liken is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm. Charles specializes in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, & Probate. Charles is also a certified mediator as well as a Child and Family Investigator (i.e., a "CFI"). Graduating from Sturm College of Law in 2002 from Denver University, Charles has built his career on taking the time to listen and giving an honest assessment of where things stand in his clients' cases. Notably, Charles is a former Deputy District Attorney for the Colorado 12th District in Del Norte, Colorado. This brings...

Murray Ogborn has represented clients and tried many cases across the country. He is an innovator in the development of jury communication and is nationally known for using storytelling, case thematic techniques, and focus groups in the preparation and trial of cases. Murray not only personally tries cases, but other trial lawyers from around the country hire him to conduct focus groups and consult on their cases. Murray is the founder of the Harvard Ultimate College of Trial Advocacy, sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now the American Association for Justice). Murray was named Best of the...

Jim practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, professional negligence, with an emphasis on plaintiff-side legal malpractice, personal injury, and trust and estate litigation. He recognizes that clients come to him because of problems that they cannot solve on their own and that every problem is unique. Jim prides himself on listening to his clients, developing a keen understanding of the issues, and crafting an approach that makes sense, both legally and financially. Then he works hard to execute the plan and achieve the results his clients deserve. And Jim understands the value of hard work. While Jim studied to...

My name is Birk Baumgartner, and I am the principal at Baumgartner Law, LLC. I graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and have been a litigator ever since. I am the fourth attorney in my family, but unlike my family members, I declined a job at a big law firm. Instead, I decided to dedicate my practice to a limited number of cases, with focused and individualized care and the freedom to take only those cases that I believe are just. I am dedicated to practicing law the old-fashioned way - through real personal relationships with my...

Chris is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death claims as well as fire damage resulting from negligently started wildfires. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who literally grew up living in his father’s law firm which was on the first floor of Make Right Law’s current Texas office. Chris and his father, Tim Hoffman, lived upstairs above the law firm and Chris grew up working every job in the firm before going to college at the University...

After serving in the U.S. Navy where I first became interested in becoming a lawyer, I worked in the Colorado Attorney General's Office where I prosecuted professional licensees for professional malpractice and negligence claims. I then became a Prosecutor in Hawaii where I prosecuted alleged criminals on Oahu. Afterwards I moved back to Denver where I now practice criminal, DUI/DUID and professional malpractice defense, I assist victims of motor vehicle accidents, and handle employee Worker's Compensation claims and draft Estate Planning documents for my clients.

Brett Myers has been practicing law since 2004 in Colorado. Before working in personal injury law, he clerked for District Court Judge Thomas Woodford and was an attorney for the City of Lakewood. He also worked for a firm that had a general practice. In 2012, Brett started practicing personal injury law including motor vehicle accident cases (hit and run, pedestrian, bicycle, trucking, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist claims etc.), fall down cases, bad faith insurance cases.

He has helped many people from all walks of life in the diverse city of Aurora.

He speaks Korean, Spanish and French and has...

Alex is well known throughout Northeast Colorado, especially Sterling and greater Logan County, not only through his law practice, but also through his radio show, newspaper column, community service and charitable contributions. Because of this, Alex's clients start off from a position of strength.

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.

Andrew F. McKenna promises compassionate, personal legal assistance based on his 27 years of experience with consumer bankruptcy proceedings.

Based in Colorado, Andrew F. McKenna understands the crisis of financial debt in the area and is committed to utilizing his legal acumen to help the debtors in his community. His credentials include:

– NACBA membership
– BBB accreditation with an A+ rating
– Membership with the Tom Martino Referral List for over 5 years.

At the Law Office of Andrew F. McKenna, you will find a team that is committed to giving you respectful, expert support....