Vail Personal Injury Lawyers

Nicole J. Hanson has over 10 years experience as an attorney. Nicole graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College in Massachusetts in 2000 with a degree in Political Science and Lifetime Membership from Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociological Honor Society. Nicole thereafter obtained her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2003, where she was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and participated in The University of Oxford-Ohio State University Law Program. Nicole is currently a member of the California State Bar, Humboldt County Bar Association, and Hoopa Valley...

Mark R. Faro has been licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey since 2009, and more recently in the State of Colorado. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2009 and received his B.A. degree from Seton Hall in 1999. Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent multiple years as a reporter and editor covering finance in New York. Using the aggressive skills and work ethic he learned from his hard-hitting journalist days in Manhattan, Mark represents accident victims throughout New Jersey and Colorado in personal injury matters. He also seeks...

Mrs. Guggisberg was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated cum laude from Minnesota State University in 2007. In 2012, she acquired her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Lawand moved immediately to the mountains of Colorado. In addition to her legal experience, she has a background in finance and business, and brings that knowledge into her practice of law. Mrs. Guggisberg has been married to her husband, Alan, since 2011, and they recently had their first child. In her spare time, Mrs. Guggisberg enjoys playing with her lab-heeler mix, teaching adult-education courses at Ft. Carson,...

Mr. Blake started his career as a prosecutor in the Mesa County District Attorneys office. After more than 25 criminal jury trials in 6 and 1/2 years working in the D.A.'s office, Mr. Blake started his civil career as a trial attorney. He has more than 25 years experience with workers compensation claims, and during this time has handled more than 2000 workers compensation claims, and at least 800 of them have proceeded to hearing before an administrative law judge. During the last 25 years, in addition to his primary area of practice in workers compensation claims,...

Upon graduating from Creighton Law School in 1987, John J. Donohoe’s desire was to be a trial attorney representing individuals instead of corporations or the government. John never had the desire to be a prosecutor or an insurance defense attorney, rather he wanted to represent the “little guy” who had been falsely accused of a crime, or who was battling an insurance company over getting proper compensation for injuries and damages. John moved to Colorado Springs in October of 1987 and went to work for a law firm that specialized in personal injury. John not only served as their lead...

Personal injury attorney Victoria Swanson is certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification as a civil trial specialist. In order to gain this certification, she demonstrated to the National Board that she has been an attorney in good standing in Colorado and Michigan, that she has practiced law for a substantial period of time, has tried a substantial number of complex cases to jury verdict, continued her education in the field of law, and that her attorney and judge peers have recommended Victoria’s abilities for certification. From 1992 to 1993, Victoria served as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers...

Lance Michael Sears is a past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, a state–wide professional association of Colorado lawyers who practice civil trial law. After service as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association from 1988–1989, Lance was elected to represent Colorado as a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) for six years. Lance was raised in Boulder, Colorado and received both his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) and his law degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. From 1975 to 1979, he was Deputy District Attorney in El Paso...

Carole C. Schriefer is an attorney who has in excess of 25 years of experience in representing and advising health professionals and providers. Her practice encompasses most aspects of health law and nursing law, professional licensing and credentialing matters, professional board representation, administrative hearings, contracts, licensure issues, corporate matters, transactional matters, Medicare and Medicaid audits, products liability litigation and criminal defense litigation. Ms. Schriefer is a registered nurse in the state of Colorado. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Virginia and Florida. After receiving...

Foresight and preparedness should drive every case. Advising with foresight helps clients make good decisions. Practicing with preparedness helps the Court make good decisions.

Drew began his legal career defending liability claims against individuals, businesses and professionals on behalf of insurance companies in a broad range of civil litigation from automobile collisions to hospital negligence and medical malpractice actions. In the early 1990’s, Drew changed course and begin representing the individuals and their families who have suffered serious injury or death as a result of the negligent, careless or reckless actions of others. His first-hand knowledge of claims handling by insurance companies and their counsel has proven to be a significant asset in obtaining recoveries for the people he represents. His success is due...

Shannon Soignier is a partner at The Soignier Law Firm, LLC. She is an experienced attorney who has represented workers’ compensation claimants before the Office of Administrative Courts and social security claimants at their social security hearings.

As a former Registered Nurse in varying clinical settings, Ms. Soignier has reviewed and evaluated thousands of pages of medical documents in both her nursing practice and in her legal practice. She understands the challenges associated with complex cases that involve voluminous medical records.

Ms. Soignier graduated from Fort Lewis College with a BA in International Relations in 1999 and received her law degree from...

Since 2004, my practice has focused on trial litigation. I believe recovering damages in any personal injury or wrongful death claim is particular to each client. In other words, no formula determines the relief a person receives.

When I take on a client to prosecute her claim, I advanced all costs necessary for my client to recover reasonable compensation for the damages a wrongdoer caused

I recognize the intricacies involved in prosecuting a claim involving Colorado's Wrongful Death Act and Survival Actions.

I have handled cases against major trucking carriers that involved both personal injuries and wrongful death.

I...

Mr. McKinney, a Colorado native, graduated cum laude from Western State College in 1993 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska in 1996. Mr. McKinney has been assisting the legal needs of clients in Colorado Springs since 1998 and is well-aware of our local community needs and compassionately works towards resolution in difficult times. Mr. McKinney has been married to Jill McKinney since 1989. Together they have two children, Natalie and Jacob, who attend school in Woodland Park, CO and are very involved scholastically and sing with the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale. Mr. McKinney devotes his personal...

Brett Busch grew up in Northern Colorado. He received a bachelor's degree in business (finance) from Colorado State University, graduated with Honors from Washburn University School of Law in 2009, and was a published author in the Washburn Law Journal. Brett has specialized in workers' compensation and social security claims for nearly 15 years and has had cases featured in local and national media. He has extensive experience in representing injured workers in all aspects of their claims and has given presentations on complex workers' compensation issues before other attorneys, judges, and state agency personnel. He...

Derry Beach Adams is deeply committed to her clients. She works hard to assertively and effectively represent her clients, those who’ve been injured by the carelessness and recklessness of others. For twenty-five years, she has worked for her clients to obtain compensation for the personal harms and losses they’ve suffered and the financial losses from difficult and life-altering limitations.

Ms. Adams has had the privilege to work with hardworking an deserving individuals and families in Colorado who’ve been faced with unexpected tragedies. She helps them through the intricacies of the civil justice system and garners the legal...

Thomas J. Herd is a dedicated personal injury attorney in Colorado Springs and founding member of Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. with more than 39 years of experience under his belt. A graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, Mr. Herd has extensive litigation experience and has earned recognition by Martindale-Hubbell®, receiving its AV Preeminent® Rating, and was included in the Super Lawyers® list. If you or a loved one was injured in a serious accident, Mr. Herd can help. Call the firm today to schedule your free consultation!

The majority of personal injury cases involve negligence from a car accident. That is part of the reason that the Colorado Springs personal injury attorney from the Law Firm of Ted Bills has chosen to focus his practice on personal injury law for car accident victims. In addition, Attorney Ted Bills had experience during college at a local hospital. He now has more than 10 years of legal experience and has handled a large number of personal injury cases. Using his knowledge, he now helps clients resolve their cases with efficiency and unique strategy. Attorney Ted Bills attained an undergraduate...

We help people who have been injured or who have suffered damages due to the negligence or intentional acts of other persons. If you were injured on the job, we can help. If you were injured by a drunk driver, we can help. If you suffered damages because because of negligent construction or if you are a contractor who has not been paid, we can help. With 25 years experience in the construction industry before I became a lawyer I know what it is like to work hard and I understand the importance of having someone...

Amos L. Soignier is originally from Southern Louisiana. Mr. Soignier received a BA from Fort Lewis College in 1999 and his law degree from the University of Idaho School of Law in December of 2003, and has practiced law in Durango since 2004.

In addition to his law practice, Mr. Soignier is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying Colorado activities like hiking, camping, boating, ski, snowboarding and the like. Mr. Soignier has lived in the Durango area for over 20 years and is intimately familiar with the Durango community and caters to the needs of families in the southwestern Colorado.

Over 20 years experience in Criminal and Employment law. All areas of Criminal Defense including felonies, drug cases, DUIs, domestic violence, misdemeanors and traffic Employment Law including all areas of employer â employee relations such as wage disputes, minimum wages, overtime, discrimination claims, employment contracts and severance agreements. Workers Compensation Law. Personal Injury Law emphasizing auto accidents. Experienced Trial Lawyer leechristianpc.com