Denver Trial Lawyers

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Biography

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.

Denver Trial Lawyers

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • English

  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2001
  • English
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2001

Client Testimonials

David walked us through an emotional, long, and complicated process, which included highs and lows. We were able to work with Steven as well and Julie who was amazing. I hope to work with David in the future on any other projects requiring legal expertise.

Jackie and Jason Abraham (Gaiam)

Erie, CO

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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

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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