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With 40 years of practice under his belt, Jim Chalat is a senior partner at Chalat Hatten & Banker PC. He represents personal injury victims, families who have suffered from wrongful death cases and handles complex litigation involving car and truck accidents, ski cases, and malpractice cases.. Let his experience work for you.. A Colorado lawyer since 1977, Mr. Chalat is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Chalat’s work has allowed him to engage with a diverse range of clients, from a profoundly disabled son of Hispanic American farm laborers, to Olympic Athletes, urban office workers, physicians, and elite business people.. His commitment to his clients and his success in the courtroom has not gone unrecognized. Jim has been selected for the Colorado SuperLawyers list each year that members of the Colorado Bar have been considered for the distinction. Since 2015, Denver's premier magazine 5280 has named him as one of only five "Top Denver Lawyers" in the personal injury category. Most recently, he has been selected by Best Lawyers for recognition as 2017 Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year, Professional Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs.. Mr. Chalat is an active member of the community investing time in pro bono case work, law school lectures (at institutions such as Harvard Law School and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law), and youth mentoring. Each year, the firm receives the Colorado Supreme Court’s Pro Bono Achievement Award which requires each attorney to volunteer more than 40 hours annually to matters benefiting financially disadvantaged clients. Jim has also volunteered for the Colorado State Bar Association’s high school mock trial program and was active for over 20 years in the Inns of Court in Denver, an organization focused on legal ethics and professionalism.. Born in California, raised in Detroit, and educated at the University of Michigan and the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Chalat has settled in Colorado. He is father to four grown children and husband to fellow law partner, Linda Chalat.. Jim is available today and would like the opportunity to discuss your case:

Dianne Sawaya was born and raised in the great city of Denver, Colorado, which makes helping the people of Denver that much more special. She attended University of Colorado in Boulder where she was a pre-medicine student and received her Bachelor of Arts. Her pre-medicine undergraduate studies help her to understand what her personal injury clients are truly coping with. It allows her to communicate with doctors and medical professionals, as well as explain complicated medicinal issues to people.. She first knew she wanted to be a lawyer when she read that iconic Family Circus cartoon. It says, “When I grow up, I don’t want to be a lady–I want to be a lawyer.” And that is exactly what she did!While the cartoon inspired her as a child, it was her advocacy skills and drive to help the people of Denver that led her to law school, where she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law. While attending law school, she also worked as a law clerk at the Denver District Sawaya’s desire to bring a more personal, compassionate approach as a Denver personal injury lawyer led her to found The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya. After all, they call it “personal injury” for a reason – you’re injured, and it’s personal.. She is so incredibly passionate about taking everything her team–attorneys, paralegals, etc.– has to offer and finding the best outcome for her clients. She truly values the trust her clients place in her and the moments when she is able to give them the relief they’ve been searching for. Her belief in personal attention and providing services tailored for each client who has been seriously injured has led her to become the most visible female personal injury lawyer in Denver. She devotes her law practice to victims of car accidents, truck accidents, those injured on the job, and those who have been harmed by the negligence or carelessness of others.. Dianne is licensed to practice law in Colorado and the District of Columbia. Dianne Sawaya has practiced law for over 30 years, and has devoted 20 of those years to achieving personal injury settlements for accident victims. She practices law in Colorado District Courts, U.S. District Courts in Colorado and Washington, D.C., and U.S. Courts of Appeals in Colorado and Washington, D.C. Dianne has also written a free legal guide, Fighting for Justice, to help fight those who have harmed you, available here:. Her legal career has even extended to the halls of Congress and a wide range of state legislatures, and she has served as an elected representative in Washington, D.C.. Dianne consistently cheers on the Denver teams–go Broncos, Nuggets, and Avs! In general, she still loves exploring everything Denver has to offer–this is Dianne’s city. There is a great Lebanese restaurant with an unmistakable ambience that she frequents, and will eat Italian every day of the week if she can. She strives to shop and eat local, always trying to invest in the Denver community.. To relax and unwind, she’ll watch her favorite television shows–Andy of Mayberry and Anthony Bordain. Dianne couldn’t tell you how many times she’s seen her favorite films–Seabiscuit and Rocky.. Areas of Practice:. Car AccidentsSemi-Truck AccidentsDrunk Driving AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsBrain InjuriesSpinal Cord InjuriesBirth InjuriesSlip & Fall AccidentsPremises LiabilityDog BitesBicycle & Pedestrian AccidentsNursing Home Abuse and NeglectWrongful DeathProduct LiabilityConstruction AccidentsBurns, Explosions & ElectrocutionsWorkers’ Compensation

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. which resulted in a $7 million judgment for his client.. His practice with the firm emphasizes automobile and trucking collisions, skier collisions and other recreational accidents, and professional malpractice. Mr. Banker earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he represented low-income plaintiffs in the school's legal clinic and competed in ABA sponsored national appellate advocacy competitions, receiving special recognition for his writing. Before graduating, he gained experience working with the Hon. Robert S. Hyatt and with a major Denver civil defense firm.. Born and raised in New Jersey, Mr. Banker is an avid skier and is grateful to be able to incorporate his love of Colorado's mountain sports with his passion for representing his clients. His excellence as an advocate has been recognized by Colorado Super Lawyers, being placed on the 2009 through 2021 list of Rising Stars, and the Colorado Super Lawyers list since 2015.

From early on in his life, Roman was a problem solver. He is the person his family and friends seek out when they need some well-thought-out advice.. Roman immigrated to the United States with his family when he was nine years old. His experience as an immigrant has shaped his outlook on life and drives him to help people that he feels are being treated unfairly or exploited. Roman will work hard to make sure that every client is treated fairly. He is fluent in Russian and can help represent the interests of Russian speaking clients who may not be fluent in English.. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 2007. Before that Roman went to Regis University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. Roman worked in the financial field for several years at Merrill Lynch as a financial adviser before entering law school.. What Roman likes best about working in the field of auto injury recovery is getting to know his clients and working with them to meet their needs as he pursues their personal injury claim. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Roman was involved in a couple of motor vehicle accidents himself. His experience dealing with the insurance companies and attorneys after those accidents makes him understand the case from the client’s perspective.. Roman is genuinely concerned and interested in your difficult situation; how to start to repair some of the damage in your life created through an accident that was not your fault. He strives to achieve that “symbol of justice”, a solid settlement for you. A cash settlement can never be true justice, but it symbolizes an important step, a financial boost on your road to recovery.. In his spare time, Roman enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is an active member of his community and supports several non-profit organizations through donations and volunteering. Roman and his family are strong believers in giving back to the community and supporting all those around us. Roman also enjoys riding his motorcycle and taking it to the beautiful Colorado mountains. He is very passionate about helping children and is a long time contributor to Children’s Hospital of Colorado.

Jennifer L. Donaldson is a Colorado Native.  She earned her undergraduate degree from Colorado College and her law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law.  Since graduation from law school in 1988, Jennifer has worked almost exclusively as a trial attorney, representing injury victims.. After working in larger firms, she formed her own Denver personal injury law firm in 1994 with the goal of providing superior personal service to her clients. Jennifer's practice focuses on representing only individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others. She actively litigates cases involving catastrophic injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle collisions, bicycle/pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, skiing accidents, and slip and fall accidents.. Ms. Donaldson works to recover the serious financial and personal damages sustained by her clients as a result of a personal injury claim.  She understands that filing a successful claim against a big insurance company requires aggressive representation and attention to detail.  To that end, she prepares every case as if it were going to trial. Her effectiveness in and out of the courtroom has gained her a reputation as a professional and hard working attorney.  During her 29 years as a Denver motor vehicle accident lawyer Jennifer Donaldson has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell, the most prestigious rating service for attorneys.. In 1998, Ms. Donaldson was awarded the Outstanding Trial Lawyer award by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Jennifer is a long time member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice, Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Women's Bar Association.  She served as an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association for 20 years.. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 sons, enjoying many of the outdoor activities that Colorado offers, including hiking, biking, climbing, skiing and snowshoeing.. Member: Denver Bar Association; Colorado Bar Association; Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1990-2010; Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer, 1998); Colorado Women's Bar Association; American Association for Justice.. Reported Cases: Scognamillo v. Olsen, 795 P.2d 1357 (Colo. App. 1990); Martinez v. Weld County School District, RE-1, 60 P.3d 736 (Colo. App. 2002).. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Catastrophic Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Bicycle Accidents; Ski Collisions; Mountain Bike Collisions; Recreational Accidents; Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Crashes; Uber and Lyft Accidents; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Pedestrian Injuries; Child Injuries; Wrongful Death; Slip and Fall; Premises Liability; Nursing Home Negligence; Spinal Injury.

Patricia M. Jarzobski of Patricia M. Jarzobski, P.C. is a leader in Colorado law with a focused practice covering plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death. As the former President of the Colorado Bar Association and Colorado Women's Bar Association, she shares her insight and passion for justice in everything she does—especially her leadership as a female lawyer. Patricia has successfully represented people from all walks of life to successful outcomes in regards to aviation accidents, motor vehicle crashes, and personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.. Patricia founded Patricia M. Jarzobski, P.C. in 2011, which is located in Denver but serves all of Colorado. Since then, she has led a generation of female lawyers through her example and instruction. She earned the Colorado Women's Bar Association "Raising the Bar" Award for her mentorship, and is currently a mentor in the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Mentoring Program. She has an award-winning legal practice and has been rated a Colorado Super Lawyer for years as well as having maintained a perfect 10/10 AVVO rating.. Ms. Jarzobski is a compassionate advocate for people who have suffered injustice due to the wrongful actions of others, whether in a road vehicle, aircraft, or in a business establishment or on work premises. She led the victory in the class action lawsuit against United Airlines regarding the explosive decompression that happened on Flight 811, and represented 50 of the injured plaintiffs. Patricia has also successfully won court cases against Air France, Continental, Northwest Airlines, and TWA. She has a proven track record of garnering favorable outcomes in lawsuits regarding workplace negligence, school bus and public transportation accidents, and recreational vehicle accidents.. Please contact Patricia through her website for a Colorado personal injury or Colorado wrongful death case consultation.

I represent injured clients who were hurt because of another’s negligence or intentional conduct. I have dedicated myself to understanding the unique needs of my clients following an injury including current and future medical and rehabilitation needs, financial needs resulting from work loss or diminished working capacity, and personal and emotional needs.. I understand that an injury affects not just you but your entire family, and I strive to tell your story and give you back your voice.

Mr. Whalen is the Managing Partner of WHALEN HERSH LLP, Colorado Injury Lawyers. He has been featured and covered extensively in The Denver Business Journal, The Denver Post, Colorado Law Week, The Colorado Statesman, AAJ Trial Magazine, The University of Denver Law Magazine, Westword, and Education News Colorado.. Reeves Whalen represents clients in all personal injury matters. Mr. Whalen actively litigates cases on behalf of injured victims and their families, patients, and consumers in motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking injury claims, premise liability claims, wrongful death actions, bad faith insurance disputes, pharmacy prescription misfile incidents, gas explosion claims, and matters involving catastrophic injury and death. Mr. Whalen, as featured in Colorado Law Week, had the 2016 third largest personal injury verdict in Colorado.. - Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law- Dickinson College. HONORS & AWARDS. * National Association of Distinguished Counsel, The Nation’s Top One Percent. * America’s Top High Stakes Litigator, America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award, America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. * Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2012-2018. * Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America. * American Constitution Society, Progressive Young Leadership Award. * Denver Business Journal, Forty Under 40. * National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Colorado Trial Attorney. * 5280 Magazine, Top Young Attorneys in Colorado. * National Trial Lawyers, Forty Under 40. * Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle Award. * American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Lawyers Under 40. * Young Outstanding Lawyer of the Year, Finalist 2010. * Colorado Law Week, Complete Lawyer, Finalist 2010. * AVVO – Highest Distinction of Superb Attorney Rating

I believe the only way to secure any meaningful justice for someone is to be ready and willing to take his or her case to trial.  I only represent people I care about, trust and believe in.  I maintain a small caseload so I am ready, willing and able to go the distance for each of my clients.

I dedicate my entire practice to representing individuals in personal injury and wrongful death claims. I have represented injured persons against insurance companies for over 33 years. Prior to moving to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, I was a partner in my family's three-office law firm in south Texas, which recovered jury verdicts and settlements for injured victims and decedents' families across South Texas, including individual jury verdicts of $44.6 million, $11 million, and $7.5 million to name a few.. My philosophy is that an injured individual should never have to pay unreasonably high legal fees to receive high quality legal representation. I pride myself in communicating with my clients and making sure that they can always contact me and know what's going on with their cases.

My diverse background has afforded me the opportunity to work on both sides of the aisle.  I represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants and, therefore, I have a deep understanding as to how both sides operate, litigate, negotiate and analyze claims.. Call me now for a free consultation and find out how we can use my unique skillset for your benefit.. I served as the lead trial attorney for a litigation firm located in Chicago from 2005 through late 2010. During that time I handled lawsuits involving a plethora of legal issues, including personal injuries, contract disputes, insurance related issues, product liability matters, construction defects, and real estate.. In 2010 I relocated to Colorado with my family  and have focused my practice on personal injury claims, product liability matters, contract disputes and commercial/business issues.. My personal injury practice is comprised of slip-and-falls, car crashes, bicycle accidents, defective products and more.  I have represented clients with debilitating physical and cognitive injuries.  I review all personal injury matters referred to my firm and I am very selective in the cases we accept.  I pride myself on pre-litigation case development and assessment.. As part of my vehicle-related product liability practice, I oversee vehicle and scene inspections throughout the country and depose experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, vehicle dynamics, vehicle mechanics and biomechanics.  My product liability practice extends into tires, oil and gas wells, human transportation systems and beyond.  My genuine passion and interest for “how things work” helps fuel and propel my products practice into multiple arenas.. My commercial practice is comprised of local business issues, officer-director disputes, mortgage origination disputes, complex business disputes and complex contract disputes.  I am fortunate to serve as outside corporate counsel for local businesses and I relish the opportunity to work with start-ups.. I am licensed to practice law in Colorado and Illinois and have been admitted pro hac vice in courts across the country.

Chod Law, LLC is a boutique law firm dedicated to helping all individuals who have been the victims of personal injury through the negligent acts of others with a specialty in representing railroad employees and their families throughout the United States.  Our mission is to vigorously defend the rights of every client, provide guidance through the complex world of civil litigation, and obtain the maximum possible recovery for all harms and losses sustained.  This mission is accomplished through a commitment to hard work, regular client communication, attention to detail, and a dedication to assisting those needing help the most.

Sarah was born and raised in Colorado. She attended the University of Denver, where she earned a B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience and a B.A. in Economics and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She went on to earn her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle. During law school, Sarah competed in multiple mock trial competitions, and coached a high school mock trial team, developing keen trial skills.. Always an advocate for the underdog, Sarah has been standing up to big corporations in court since 2015, when she began practicing with a consumer protection law firm in Denver. At that firm, Sarah successfully litigated numerous cases in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration tribunals, working tirelessly to protect her clients’ rights and achieve favorable outcomes. For her outstanding work as a young lawyer, Sarah has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2018 and 2019. She joined Zaner Harden Law in early 2018, and she is grateful to be part of a such an incredibly talented team.. Sarah is a licensed attorney in the State of Colorado and the State of Washington.  She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, the American Association of Justice, the Colorado Trial Lawyers' Association, and the Colorado Women’s Bar Association.

Matthew Weidinger has successfully resolved thousands of cases on behalf of injured victims. He specializes in Serious Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Slip and Fall incidents on Dangerous Conditions of Properties, and Insurance Bad Faith.. Prior to co-founding Smith & Weidinger PLLC, Matthew worked for big and small personal injury firms in Denver and Colorado Springs, and has also served as a Deputy District Attorney in Mesa County, Colorado.. Matthew proudly obtained his law degree from Penn State University, and he obtained his bachelor’s education from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. He is licensed in the state and federal courts of Colorado.

Mr. Ongert spent the first five years of his legal career practicing insurance defense litigation, evaluating claims from the perspective of the insurance carrier where he gained an in-depth understanding of the procedures, ploys, and strategies regularly utilized by the insurance companies.  Mr. Ongert’s wide-ranging civil litigation practice includes personal injury, auto accident law, trucking law, insurance law, medical malpractice, construction defect, real estate, and contract disputes.  Mr. Ongert also enjoys his family law practice where he assists his clients in all domestic issues and proceedings. Mr. Ongert became a Member of Bloch & Chapleau, LLC in January 2013.

After spending years responding to 911 calls as a paramedic/firefighter, Todd Bovo is no stranger to helping people when they need it most.  As an attorney, Todd uses the skills he learned as a paramedic/firefighter to aggressively help people get the justice they deserve in the legal arena.. His experiences, along with his license to practice law, have enhanced his communications skills and his ability to efficiently reach optimal resolutions.  He knows how to react quickly and decisively to get fair results for his clients.. People sometimes ask Todd, “So you used to drive ambulances, and now you chase them?”. Todd is confident, assertive and successful and believes that a great lawyer’s value is not handling great cases, but in making ordinary cases great.  He will exceed your expectations and make significant contributions necessary to achieve a just result.  Given the strengths and positives attributes he possesses, his fees are reasonable and realistic making him an excellent value for his clients.. As a seasoned litigator, Todd has honed his dexterity analyzing, successfully negotiating and trying numerous cases.  His clients have benefited from his ability to consistently recognize the strengths and weaknesses of each case and develop creative problem-solving strategies to achieve early resolution.  He makes his clients feel confident that they will be in good hands and get the justice they deserve.. As a potential client, bios help you sort out the probables from the possibles but Todd would like to meet with you and demonstrate that, along with his credentials, he has the personality and horsepower suitable to bring the type of results you expect.  Be assured your investment of time will be amply repaid.