David Woodruff is one of the founding members of Denver Trial Lawyers and an award-winning personal injury lawyer. He specializes in medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury cases. He is committed to helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. He has obtained almost $100 million for his clients, including a $15 million medical malpractice verdict. He also has the distinction of obtaining the largest medical malpractice arbitration award in the United States - $70 million. These accomplishments have gained him numerous recognitions including being listed as one of the nation’s leading plaintiff’s medical malpractice lawyers in Best Lawyers in America. He also received the “Case of the Year” award from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association in 2012.
David S. Woodruff
Awarded Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Awarded Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Biography
Locations
Languages
- English
Education
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2001
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Denver (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
News & Media
Insights
Additional Information
- Awards & Recognitions
- Law Week Colorado, "Barristers Best 2014," Best Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Lawyer
- 5280 Magazine, "Top Lawyers in Denver 2016"
- Best Lawyers®, 2017
- Super Lawyers®
- Professional Associations and Memberships
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2005-2010, Board of Directors
- Colorado Bar Association, Board of Governors
- Denver Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Director
- American Association for Justice
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