John R. "Jack" Trigg
About John R. Trigg
John R. Trigg is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. John R. Trigg is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1963, University of Denver, graduated 1963, and University of Colorado at Boulder, graduated 1961
Location: Denver, CO
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