Partner Kate Bailey helped secure a $750,000 settlement on behalf of a pro bono client – which represents the highest settlement of an excessive force case by El Paso County. The client was a pre-trial detainee at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center, who sustained an orbital bone fracture and concussion after being taken to the […]
After a three-week-long trial, Messner Reeves partner Doug Wolanske and associate Matthew George secured a defense verdict on behalf of their client in a medical malpractice case. The plaintiffs asked for $11 million the jury returned a complete defense verdict awarding no damages. Doug Wolanske Partner Phone: 303.623.1800 Email: dwolanske@messner.com Office: Denver Matthew […]
Congratulations to partner John Stevens. After a 5 day jury trial in a first party statutory delay case in which the plaintiff was seeking over $1.5mm, the jury returned a complete verdict for the defense. The jury found that the plaintiff had materially breached the contract with her insurer by not providing it with timely, […]
Congratulations to partner William Randall from our Orange County office on his most recent favorable verdict. After a 7-day jury trial, with the plaintiff attorney requesting $33,000,000, it only took two hours of deliberation for the jury to return a judgment in favor of the defense. William D. Randall Partner Phone: 949.612.9128 Email: wrandall@messner.com Office: […]
CEO and Managing Partner Caleb Meyer and Partner Adam Royval recently obtained a complete defense verdict after a four-day jury trial in Denver District Court. Following a rear-end accident in 2016, the plaintiff incurred nearly $160,000 in medical expenses. He claimed permanent injury and physical impairment and asked the jury to award $1 million in […]
Congratulations to Partner Karen Hanks from our Las Vegas office on her favorable verdict on behalf of her client after a four-day jury trial. Karen Hanks Partner Phone: 702.363.5100 Email: khanks@messner.com Office: Las Vegas
Congratulations are in order for our very own Daniel DeLay and Katherine Otto. The two attorneys recently secured a winning trial verdict making this DeLay’s first jury trial and combined win. The Attorneys & The Case Otto is a partner at Messner Reeves’ Denver and New York office where she leads the defense of healthcare professionals. Her focus […]
Congratulations to David Pritchett and Michael Edwards for securing a summary judgment on behalf of a luxury Las Vegas hotel & casino property regarding a slip and fall premises liability negligence action. The plaintiff allegedly slipped on a liquid on the property’s marble floors resulting in prominent personal injuries. Despite this, she left the scene […]
CEO/Managing Partner Caleb Meyer and Partner John Stevens successfully defended their client in a five-day jury trial in Denver District Court. The incident giving rise to the lawsuit occurred in the parking lot of Starbucks and ultimately resulted in the client admitting liability for causing the accident. The Plaintiff underwent a cervical fusion, cervical disc […]
Messner Reeves LLP is proud to announce that Managing Partner, Michelle Harden has been named to BizWest’s Notable Women in Law list this year. This list recognizes those individuals that have not only set legal precedents in their careers but also find ways to give back to the community and their peers. In her sixteen […]
Our Las Vegas attorneys are always at the forefront, ready to defend their clients to the best of their abilities. In these three cases, Las Vegas partner, Mike Edwards, along with associates Nick Hamilton and David Pritchett, were able to achieve Summary Judgments on behalf of their clients. Case 1: The Plaintiff: In this case, […]
Torben Welch was a featured speaker at the Colorado Restaurant Association Boulder County chapter virtual meeting. The series focused on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, giving insight into the origination of the fund and update on the current status. Welch outlined the options available, leaving the audience with an understanding of what to expect in the […]
