Find Lawyers in Denver, Colorado for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Evan Banker joined Chalat Hatten & Banker as an associate after his admission to the Colorado Bar, and became a partner in 2012 after four years with the firm. Evan has secured numerous successful settlements for his clients, and where settlement was not possible, verdicts in his clients' favor. His notable trial experience includes one of the largest auto/pedestrian verdicts in Colorado history – an $18.1 million verdict – and a defective product case against Ford Motor Co. w...
Jim Chalat is proud to have been named to Best Lawyers in the fields of professional malpractice and personal injury. Jim was first named to Best Lawyers in 2014, and has appeared in every edition since. Best Lawyers named Jim as the 2017 Lawyer of the Year in Denver for Plaintiff's Professional Malpractice law, and was also named in 2022 as Lawyer of the Year in Plaintiffs' Legal Malpractice Law - Denver. Jim was admitted to practice in Colorado in 1977. He is a member of the American Board ...
Jared Ellis focuses his practice on professional liability, personal injury, and complex civil litigation. Mr. Ellis defends lawyers, physicians, healthcare professionals, and healthcare institutions in professional liability matters. He represents public entities, companies and individuals in cases involving allegations of negligence, including automobile accidents and premises liability matters, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, intentional tort claims, including claims of fraud and ...
A skilled and dynamic trial lawyer, Peter’s practice focuses on personal injury, complex business and civil litigation and professional malpractice. In 2013, Peter was recognized for obtaining two of the top ten largest personal injury jury verdicts in the State of Colorado that year.Peter’s litigation background is extensive and he has learned his craft from some of the best. Prior to joining Ogborn Mihm, Peter led a trial team of attorneys and paralegals at a renowned Denver lit...
Murray Ogborn is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent trial lawyers, having represented clients and tried many cases across the country. He is an innovator in the development of trial practice, and is nationally known for using storytelling, case thematic techniques, and focus groups in the preparation and trial of cases. Murray not only personally tries cases, but other trial lawyers from around the country hire him to conduct focus groups and consult on their cases. Murray is the fo...
Ross Pulkrabek represents businesses and individuals in civil trials and arbitrations. He is the 2015-2016 President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Ross has a broad and diverse civil trial practice. He is recognized as a leading attorney in Colorado in the areas of business torts and professional negligence. He also regularly represents clients in probate and other fiduciary litigation as well as insurance disputes. Ross’ business torts practice includes claims breaches of c...
Dan is a passionate trial lawyer who focuses on complex business litigation, financial fraud and business torts, and professional liability. His clients range from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. His experience includes litigation regarding breach of contract, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, embezzlement, intellectual property litigation, and appeals.He frequently serves as co-counsel or local counsel on ...
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