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Our goal is to solve our clients' legal claims as efficiently and effectively as possible. We believe in common sense and creative thinking to resolve our clients' claims. If we can negotiate a practical solution that fairly compensates and satisfies our client, we do so. If we cannot, we take the case to trial or arbitration. What follows are some of our recent successes for our clients:
2011
Confidential Settlement
A breach of employment contract and fraudulent misrepresentation case. Client is a doctor.
2010
Confidential Settlement
Sexual harassment and discrimination case arising under Title VII, the ADA and the FMLA. Client was a former sales representative for a major food distributor.
Confidential Settlement
A breach of employment agreement case which settled in favor of our client. Client was a high level telecommunications executive.
$1,150,000
Jury verdict - legal malpractice with underlying medical malpractice claim arising from client's below-the-knee amputation. Largest jury verdict in the history of Montrose County, Colorado.
2009
$2,875,000
Settlement - construction crane accident resulting in blindness and neurologic injury.
Confidential Settlement
Medical malpractice and wrongful death – failure to diagnose subdural hematoma by emergency room nurses and physician.
$450,000
Settlement – automobile accident resulting in punctured lung and broken pelvis.
$1,500,000
Jury verdict - minority owner “squeeze out” and breach of fiduciary duty.
$534,000 plus equitable relief
Bankruptcy adversary proceeding - fraud and embezzlement by a company CEO.
$950,000
Judgment and appeal - insurance coverage for legal malpractice claim.
2008
$3,425,000
Settlement - oppression of minority shareholder/breach of fiduciary duty.
$632,000
Jury verdict - fraud and embezzlement by a company CEO.
$680,000
Jury verdict – fraud and misrepresentation in sale of a business.
$983,000
Arbitration award and judgment - breach of fiduciary duty and self-dealing by manager of a real estate development company
Confidential Settlement
Settlement – legal malpractice in the sale of a business
2007
Confidential Settlement
Legal malpractice – lawyer’s negligence in handling a minority owner “squeeze out” and breach of fiduciary duty litigation.
Confidential Settlement
Legal malpractice – lawyer’s negligence with respect to sale of a mining property.
2006
Confidential Settlement
Premises liability – Permanent orthopedic and neurologic injuries from fall on ice at mountain resort hotel.
For more information about our experience and results, click on the links below:
- Legal Malpractice Litigation
- Business Tort and Fraud Litigation
- Employment and Wrongful Discharge Litigation
- Insurance Company Bad Faith Litigation
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
Contact us now for a confidential consultation about your case and how we can help you.








