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Colorado's Best Lawyers 2022

Our 2022 Colorado's Best Lawyers publication features top-ranked legal talent in Boulder, Denver and Western Colorado.

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Published: March 4, 2022

The 2022 Colorado’s Best Lawyers® publication includes top-ranked legal talent in The Best Lawyers in America® as well as the second edition listings of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Boulder, Denver and Western Colorado.

In this issue, we take a look at civil trial law firm Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardin’s continued success, resilience and leadership they have always been known for in their 45-year long reign. The firm, whose headquarters are in Colorado, has a long-standing reputation for their representation of high-profile cases, expansion of offices and adding several shareholders and associates in recent years. Their strength and desire to always grow and learn keeps them at the pinnacle of the legal field, especially with representation in recent matters regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and victims of the Astroworld music festival tragedy. Firm founder Michael Burg is still at the helm of leadership for the firm, and with more than 40 lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America among their many accolades, the firm is a leader in several vital areas of law across Colorado and the U.S. Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardin always has and always will remain committed to being Good Lawyers. Changing Lives.

This issue also features:

A spotlight on 2022 Denver Litigation – Insurance "Lawyer of the Year" Jane E. Young of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP

All “Lawyer of the Year” recipients in Colorado

In the Law: A look at new legislation that aims to stop employers from dodging direct negligence claims

Listings of all lawyers from Boulder, Denver and Western Colorado in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

For the latest edition, explore Colorado's Best Lawyers 2025 — featuring top-ranked legal talent currently practicing across the state.

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