Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 
Michael “Mike” McConnell is a founding partner of McConnell Van Pelt LLC in Denver, Colorado. He is a civil trial and appellate lawyer with more than thirty years of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His practice includes Appellate Practice, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.
Mr. McConnell represents businesses, insurers, attorneys, law firms, hospitals, physicians, and other professionals in high-stakes litigation and appeals. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and has extensive experience handling matters involving professional liability, health care litigation, insurance disputes, and civil appeals. His work includes defending attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice and professional responsibility matters, as well as representing hospitals and medical providers in medical malpractice litigation throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
In addition to his trial practice, Mr. McConnell has handled complex class action litigation in Colorado and New York. He regularly advises clients on litigation strategy, risk management, and appellate issues arising from complex civil disputes.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Mr. McConnell serves clients through McConnell Van Pelt LLC with a focus on practical advocacy and thorough legal representation in trial and appellate courts.
