Colorado Catholic Priest, Clergy, and Diocese Abuse Lawyers
Were you or a loved one sexually abused by a Catholic Priest, Clergy, or member of the Diocese?
If so, we can help. We offer free, confidential evaluations of Clergy sexual abuse claims, regardless of when the abuse occurred.
Contact us today at (303) 647-9990 or michael@denvertriallawyers.com to better understand your legal rights.
the record we stand on
Over a Billion Dollars Recovered for Our Clients
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Record-Setting $90 Million Record Settlement
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$9.2 Million Birth Injury Verdict and Settlement
$9 million birth injury verdict and settlement - Rudnicki v. Bianco. The case changed the law in Colorado, allowing children to recover their own medical expenses and allowing prejudgment interest to exceed the $1 million overall cap on damages.
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$70 Million Birth Injury Involving Misuse of Drug to Induce Labor
$70 million arbitration award, the largest known medical malpractice arbitration award in U.S. history. David S Woodruff handled this birth injury case involving an HMO labor/delivery unit that misused Cytotec, a drug used to induce labor.
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$23 Million Settlement for Individuals Injured by a Defective Product
Settlement for group of individuals injured by a defective product. Dan Sloane was a member of a national team of lawyers who helped secure this settlement. The largest single settlement in the country was paid to Dan’s individual client.
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$22.3 Million Largest Medical Malpractice Settlement in Colorado
$22.3 million medical malpractice settlement. In 2016 David Woodruff obtained the largest known medical malpractice settlement in Colorado.
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$8 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident Resulting in Catastrophic Injury
An attorney from our firm served as lead counsel in a contested liability accident involving a commercial vehicle. Our client was catastrophically injured and he successfully negotiated an $8,000,000 settlement on her behalf.
Colorado Attorneys Protecting Colorado Survivors of Sexual Abuse
We know the laws in Colorado, we know the courts in Colorado, we know how to seek justice in Colorado. Our Denver-based attorneys have national litigation experience representing survivors of sexual abuse, and have been involved in some of the largest sexual abuse settlements in Colorado and the United States.
We have the knowledge and persistence to fight for justice for such victims, and we approach these cases with sensitivity and compassion.
Attorney Michael Nimmo currently represents more than 150 survivors of sexual abuse against the now deceased Dr. Robert Anderson and the University of Michigan.

Attorneys Nimmo has been featured in national and international news outlets, including CNN, Yahoo News, Fox News, ABC News, NBC News, New York Times, The Denver Post, and The United Kingdom’s Daily Mail, about their fight for justice on behalf of abuse survivors.
In 2019-2020, Nimmo served as the President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the largest specialty Colorado bar association with over 1,300 attorney members across Colorado.
Michael continues to serve as an officer of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association as the Immediate Past-President.
They are both members of the American Association of Justice Sexual Assault Litigation Group.
Our firm has also obtained the largest known single-plaintiff Title IV sexual abuse settlement in Colorado history.
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"We are incredibly grateful to Jordan Grosgebauer and the entire team at Denver Trial Lawyers."After the devastating loss of our son due to medical malpractice, we felt lost, heartbroken, and unsure where to turn. Jordan was the only attorney who not only took the time to truly listen to us, but also believed in our case when others wouldn’t. Throughout the entire process, Jordan was patient, compassionate, and always available to answer our questions. She helped guide us through one of the most painful times in our lives with empathy and professionalism. Thanks to Jordan and her team's dedication and expertise, we were able to find a sense of justice for our son. We can’t thank Jordan and her team enough for their unwavering support and commitment. They brought us a measure of peace during an otherwise unimaginable time, and we will always be grateful.- Santana W.
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"Jordan Grosgebauer took great care of us, really glad to have found her and this firm."She will fight for you if your doctor has been negligent.- Phil C.
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"David Woodruff and his team worked long and hard for my settlement."They were able to get more than I expected. I would highly recommend them.- Heather N.
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"Stephen Wahlberg went above and beyond in their empathetic approach."
Stephen Wahlberg recently helped my family and me in a wrongful death case, which we filed on behalf of my mother. I’ll never forget the day of - it was surreal. Having been through these situations many times before in his career, Steve came to our side and had his staff on the scene immediately. He was highly recommended by trusted friends, and his presence offered a breath of fresh air. It was a relief in many ways, to know that he would "take care of it.” I highly recommend him to anyone who may be considering his services. I am grateful we were gifted with an incredible human being AND brilliant/talented/experienced/well-connected lawyer to support us through the legal process. Thanks again, Steve and team!
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"Jordan and her team were kind, attractive, and comprehensive with us, always answering our questions and concerns promptly."We lost our daughter at birth due to medical malpractice, and after a law firm said that they couldn't take our case due to the difficulty of our case, we found Jordan LaBonde Grosgebauer who took our case. She was able to get justice for our daughter. They are truly a marvelous team and an amazing law firm. We will always be grateful to her for taking care of us in such a difficult time.- Joselin G.
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"Steve Wahlberg handled our very difficult case with brilliance."Every chess move was outlined from the start and was proven to be spot on. The team helped our family to align our goals and expectations for the case with the law. The attentiveness and professionalism were clearly of the very highest quality and standards. Expectations regarding financial outcomes and payment were made very clear and remained transparent throughout the case management.- D. F.
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"Dan Sloane of Denver Trial Lawyers was always there and helped guide me step by step through the process."
He made the case easier for me to understand. I recommend him highly! Very trustworthy!
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"Thank you, David Woodruff, for all your hard work."They helped my family bring justice to our son.- Star S.
your partners through it all
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Parker C. Aungst Abogado
the difference is in our approach
trial-tested, client-focused, and committed to your success
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A Passion for JusticeOur goal is to level the playing field between our clients and the large companies and corporations they are up against.
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Serving Our CommunityGiving back to our community is extremely important to us. We support a number of charitable programs.
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No Cost Unless We WinWe represent clients on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid if we win your case.
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We Won't Settle for Less
We are trial lawyers through and through, and we will take your case as far as it can go. Our attorneys have tried 100+ cases with extraordinary results.
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A Voice for ChangeAttorneys at our firm have been at the helm of cases that have gone on to influence legislation, change laws, and impact society for the better.
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Over a Billion in RecoveriesWe have represented thousands of individuals against insurance companies and corporations, recovering more than a billion dollars in the process.
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A Passion for JusticeOur goal is to level the playing field between our clients and the large companies and corporations they are up against.
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Serving Our CommunityGiving back to our community is extremely important to us. We support a number of charitable programs.
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No Cost Unless We WinWe represent clients on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid if we win your case.
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We Won't Settle for Less
We are trial lawyers through and through, and we will take your case as far as it can go. Our attorneys have tried 100+ cases with extraordinary results.
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A Voice for ChangeAttorneys at our firm have been at the helm of cases that have gone on to influence legislation, change laws, and impact society for the better.
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Over a Billion in RecoveriesWe have represented thousands of individuals against insurance companies and corporations, recovering more than a billion dollars in the process.
