About Me

I grew up in Houston, Texas. My father went to the University of Houston Law School and set the pattern for my life. Growing up with a father who was an attorney, I developed an analytical mind and questioned everything. It was almost foreseen that I would also become an attorney.

About My Car Accident Legal Experience

I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1986 with a BA degree in Political Science. Afterward, I enrolled at the University of Arkansas School of Law. While attending law school, I was on the Dean’s Honor List each and every year and graduated in the top 10% of my class.

After Law School, I packed up all my suitcases and boarded a plane to Honolulu, Hawaii. After passing the bar exam, I walked around downtown Honolulu, passing out my resume.

I have been practicing personal injury law for more than 30 years. I have worked on all types of personal injury cases, from complicated truck accidents, car accidents, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian and wrongful death cases, as well as other personal injury cases with complicated insurance issues.

I used to represent the insurance companies. I also defended personal injury cases for State Farm, GEICO and Allstate. So, I am an attorney who has been on both sides! Not too many attorneys have been on the insurance side and now represent injured car accident victims. I have the experience and knowledge to properly deal with the insurance companies and insurance adjusters, as I used to be their attorney! That is why I get the best and highest settlements possible.

Most attorneys in Colorado are not specialists in car accident cases but practice in other areas as well, like divorce, criminal law, wills, etc. I only handle traffic-related injury cases. I have settled more than $15 Million Dollars in personal injury cases throughout my career. I can also make sure that you get the proper medical care for your injuries. If you cannot pay your medical bills upfront, I can find doctors who will treat you anyway.

I am an attorney that you can trust and that is very rare in our complicated world. I have also practiced law in Florida and Hawaii. I am an attorney that cares about my clients, just as you care about your family. For me, my clients are my family!

I live in Fort Collins with my Colombian wife and 6-month old son. I am not one of those Denver attorneys that drives to our city to solicit clients. I am also not one of those TV attorneys where clients are merely a file number. I pay taxes in Fort Collins, shop there, and attend Church there. Quite simply, I am your Fort Collins car accident attorney.

I enjoy the beautiful lifestyle that we all enjoy here in Fort Collins. I am a former ex-professional road cyclist (in College), so I enjoy all the great cycling that our area has to offer. I enjoy cycling, hiking and boating at the Horsetooth Reservoir. Since my wife is from Colombia, South America, I have become fluent in Spanish so I am also able to represent those accident victims who do not speak English.

My Experience With Insurance Companies

My very first job was working as a defense lawyer for various insurance companies: State Farm, GEICO and AIG, among others.

I would defend the insurance companies in lawsuits brought by those injured in car accidents, homeowner accidents, dog attacks, and all other types of traffic-related accidents. Since I worked closely with the insurance companies and knew the insurance adjusters by name, I learned how the insurance companies settled accident claims. I learned what worked and what did not work in negotiating practices.

After 7 years on the insurance company side, I knew deep in my heart that I should be representing injured victims and not the big bad insurance companies.

Insurance companies are in business to make money, not to pay out money to injured persons. Everyone thinks that the insurance companies will be fair and just in their settlement negotiations. However, I learned that insurance companies are not fair and are not in business to help injured people.

As a member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, my expertise and dedication to my field are widely recognized. My commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice ensures that my clients receive unparalleled representation and advocacy in their pursuit of justice.