WYOMING INJURY LAWYERS - Key Persons

Adam J. Gorski

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Select Committee

Alan K. Simpson

Job Titles:

Member of the Select Committee
of Counsel

Allison Takacs

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Allison "Alli" Takacs focuses her practice on representing homeowners and community associations in construction defect litigation. Ms. Takacs obtained her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in the top 15% of her class. While at the University of Denver, Ms. Takacs competed on the National Trial Team for two years, winning the National Ethics Trial Competition in Sacramento, California. Ms. Takacs also won the Daniel S. Hoffman Memorial Trial Advocacy Tournament, the Advocates Cup Trial Tournament, and the Hogan-Lovells Crosstown Cup Trial Tournament. Ms. Takacs is now an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, teaching trial advocacy to the current National Trial Team. Ms. Takacs is licensed to practice law in Colorado and South Dakota. Prior to joining Burg Simpson, Ms. Takacs practiced catastrophic personal injury litigation in Denver, Colorado. This work enabled her to develop a deep understanding of litigation strategies and how to build a case from the ground level. Ms. Takacs also served as a legal intern for Chief Judge Michael Martinez in the 2nd Judicial District Court. Prior to law school, Ms. Takacs obtained a double B.A. in Socio-legal Studies and Psychology with a minor in Political Science from the University of Denver. While she was originally born in South Dakota, Ms. Takacs grew up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Accordingly, she loves snowboarding, exercising, traveling, and every single dog. In her spare time, Ms. Takacs can usually be found at the gym or spending time with her husband and golden retriever, Boo Bear.

Alyssa C. E. Hill

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Associate Attorney in Burg Simpson 's Commercial

Alyssa C. E. Hill is an associate attorney in Burg Simpson's Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Departments. Ms. Hill graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2021. In law school, she received accolades in Temple's nationally recognized Trial Advocacy program, earning outstanding oral advocacy and distinguished performance. Ms. Hill also received distinguished performance in Legal Research and Writing and Criminal Procedure. While on Temple's Moot Court Competition Team, Ms. Hill was recognized for her appellate advocacy, earning The Barristers Award and coaching Temple's Intercollegiate Moot Court Team. Prior to becoming an associate attorney, Ms. Hill was selected for Temple's Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame program and worked as a summer associate at Burg Simpson. Additionally, she was a certified legal intern in the Philadelphia Law Department's Tort Litigation Unit, worked for the Pretrial Service Division of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, and interned for the Honorable Vincent L. Johnson in Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas.

Angela E. McGraw - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Angela E. McGraw, Esq. is currently a Shareholder at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. She was born and raised in Minnesota and pursued her college and legal education in the neighboring state of Wisconsin. After graduation from Marquette University Law School, she practiced in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for more than seven years and established herself as an accomplished trial attorney with exceptional conflict resolution skills. Angela gravitated to personal injury and medical malpractice law as it was a natural fit for her as an advocate for the underdog. She has practiced plaintiff's personal injury law since the year 2000 and became licensed in Colorado in 2007 where she continued to work as a Plaintiffs personal injury and medical malpractice attorney through present date. Angela's distinguished credentials include being ranked by her peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America® from 2018 to present, and in 2021 she was named as "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, meaning she received the top number of votes from her nominating peers in the industry. Angela has also been a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 2014, an invitation-only membership for trial lawyers that is extended based on personal character and honorable reputation. She currently serves as Treasurer for the Colorado Chapter of ABOTA and will serve as its President in coming years. She has also been honored by Super Lawyers®, The National Trial Lawyers® as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney, and Top 100 attorney in the state of Colorado. Angela is licensed to practice in all Colorado state courts and is a member of ABOTA, The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women's Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice, and remains actively licensed in Wisconsin. Ms. McGraw has also been peer-reviewed by Martindale Hubbell. Angela has a knack for seeing the way all the details of a case fit together. She effectively communicates with clients during what might otherwise be an intimidating process. Her representation is defined by an attitude of leaving no stone unturned, tenaciously pursuing all angles of an individual's case. Angela's clients feel they are listened to and not just a "settlement" or "claim" to be negotiated. Angela gravitated to personal injury law as it was a natural fit for her as an advocate for the underdog. She was always drawn to helping professions and is especially passionate about helping children with brain injuries or other significant injuries that result in disabilities. Angela's volunteer work within the school system is important to her work as an attorney who often fights for increased assistance and accommodations for children with IEPs. She is inspired by her experiences working with those with serious injuries and disabilities, both as an attorney and advocate for her clients, and as a volunteer and member of organizations designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Integrity is the bottom line when Angela is your attorney. She believes in the power of word and bond, learning from her parents at an early age the importance of building and maintaining the reputation that will follow her for life. Angela is licensed to practice in all Colorado state courts and is a member of ABOTA, The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women's Bar Association, the American Association for Justice. Ms. McGraw has also been peer-reviewed by Martindale Hubbell.

Brian K. Matise - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Mr. Matise has briefed and argued approximately a dozen appeals before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the Colorado Court of Appeals. Mr. Matise has also represented numerous employees in successful Title VII disparate treatment, sexual harassment, ADA, and ADEA employment litigation. In one ADA action, Mr. Matise obtained a settlement with the Nineteenth Judicial District. Mr. Matise is a volunteer public elected official, serving as a board member, secretary-treasurer and past president of the Tollgate Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2. In 2006, the voters of that district elected Mr. Matise as the first homeowner to serve on the Board of Directors in a contested election, defeating an incumbent director that had been appointed by the developer. Mr. Matise has served on the board since then, overseeing the successful transition from developer control to homeowner control. Mr. Matise is admitted to practice in the states of Colorado and New Mexico, as well as the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States District Courts for the Districts of Colorado, New Mexico, Eastern District of Wisconsin. Prior to joining Burg Simpson in 2004, Mr. Matise was involved in commercial trial work, civil rights litigation involving governmental entities, commercial/product defect litigation, and employment law. Mr. Matise served as the judicial law clerk for Hon. John Edwards Conway, Chief District Judge for the District of New Mexico, and United States Magistrate Judge Leslie C. Smith. Brian Matise is interviewed by No Stomach For Cancer (NSFC), October 31, 2021 Loveland City Council meeting, Brian Matise provides insight into abuse within a troubled or corrupt metropolitan district, July 11, 2017

Burg Simpson

Job Titles:

Construction Defects
Expert
Personal Injury

Burg Simpson is an expert team of injury lawyers in Denver, Colorado who are committed to fighting for peoples' legal rights. The injury law firm does this by holding negligent corporations and individuals accountable for their actions in and out of the courtroom. Our team has the resources, reputation, and a proven track record of success when it comes to helping our clients. Every day, we work hard to be Good Lawyers. Changing Lives. Workers' Compensation - When injuries occur while on the job, it is the responsibility of workers' compensation to take care of injured workers. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens. At Burg Simpson, our experienced, award-winning team of workers' compensation lawyers have been fighting for injured workers and their families for more than 40 years. Burg Simpson's professional Phoenix, AZ lawyers and attorneys are dedicated to helping catastrophically injured people rebuild their lives after a serious accident. For over 40 years, we have handled nearly every kind of injury, illness or wrongful death case. We never stop striving to be Good Lawyers. Changing Lives. Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices - If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dangerous drug or defective medical device in Arizona, our attorneys will fight for your rights. For over 40 years, Burg Simpson has represented thousands of consumers who have suffered serious side effects from prescription medications, or have been harmed by faulty medical devices. Medical Malpractice - Our Phoenix, AZ attorneys can help you navigate the state's medical malpractice laws and steer the adversarial parties through mediation. These cases can be complex and extremely technical, which is why Burg Simpson has assembled a team of attorneys, medical experts, and nurses to go over all the facts of your case. We cover all types of medical malpractice cases including birth defects, child injury, and more. Personal Injury - Burg Simpson Arizona is dedicated to helping injured victims fight for their rights in cases of personal injury. Common personal injury claims we work with include road traffic/car accident injuries, construction accidents, and assault claims. Call our Phoenix, AZ lawyers today at 602-777-7000 to set up your free case consultation.

Christopher Post

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Select Committee

Chris Post has spent more than a decade defending the rights of victims of catastrophic injury. Mr. Post has extensive experience in litigating wrongful death, medical malpractice, premise liability, and product liability cases, and has negotiated several settlements in excess of $1 million for his clients. He has also represented and advised major insurance carriers and national transportation companies in matters involving motor vehicle and semi/tractor trailer accidents, workers compensation, insurance coverage, and bad faith. Since 2021, Best Lawyers of America recognized Mr. Post as a "One to Watch", a prestigious award that is given to up and coming young attorneys. Mr. Post's current practice at Burg Simpson focuses primarily on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury litigation.

Colin M. Simpson - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Colin Simpson's legal practice focuses primarily on personal injury and general civil litigation; business formation and law; real estate; contracts; farm and ranch; land use; government relations; and domestic relations matters. Mr. Simpson has been engaged in the practice of law since 1987. He practices with the law firm his grandfather, Milward L. Simpson, established-Simpson, Kepler & Edwards, LLC, the Cody, Wyoming division of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.

Colorado Bar

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Association / Director, South Tech Metropolitan District

Craig S. Nuss - Shareholder

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Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder
Co - Practice Group Leader of the Construction Defects Department at Burg Simpson

Craig S. Nuss, the co-practice group leader of the Construction Defects department at Burg Simpson. His department has achieved Tier 1 status by US News and World Report (the highest-ranking available). Mr. Nuss is a Colorado native born in Brush in 1960. He obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982 and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1988. Mr. Nuss begin his legal career the following year with a large Denver insurance defense firm focusing on construction defect and personal injury claims. His career is now focused on representing homeowners and homeowner associations in construction defect cases. In the past three decades, Mr. Nuss has handled more than 70 civil jury trials in Colorado state and federal courts. He has taught many education courses on construction defects and trial tactics. Mr. Nuss's distinguished credentials include being recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with top Preeminent® AV rating and being a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious and invitation-only international trial lawyer organization. He has also been selected by his peers as a Colorado Super Lawyer® every year since 2007. Additionally, Mr. Nuss has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and 5280 Magazine as one of Denver's Top Lawyers. Mr. Nuss is currently serving as a trustee of the Colorado Bar Foundation which is the charitable arm of the Colorado Bar Association

Curt T. Sullan

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Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Florida Team
Member of the Select Committee
of Counsel

Dale J. Coplan

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
of Counsel

David Harman - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Ohio Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

David Harman focuses his practice on personal injury, mass tort, and class action litigation. David has considerable experience representing individuals in complex products liability cases against some of the largest pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in the world. For example, David was significantly involved in the Yaz/Yasmin (Drospirenone) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2100), representing women who suffered injuries as a result of their use of Bayer's oral contraceptives. David also helped represent hundreds of children that suffered birth defects caused by the drug Depakote. David has also worked on the Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2545), Fosamax Products Liability Litigation (MDL 1789), and the contaminated Heparin litigation. Outside of mass torts, David is experienced representing individuals in a variety of personal injury claims involving motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, and defective products. David's work ethic and tireless representation of his clients has been repeatedly recognized by his peers. From 2014 to the present, David has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 under 40 Attorneys in Ohio. He has also been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2017-2021. Prior to coming to Burg Simpson, David earned his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2011, where he graduated magna cum laude and earned honors in his Litigation Concentration. While in law school, David externed for the Hon. Peter C. Economus, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and was a member of the school's National Moot Court Team.

David J. Crough - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

David K. TeSelle - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Colorado Team
Shareholder
Dean Batchelder
Shareholder / Dean Batchelder / Shareholder
Trial Lawyer

is a Colorado and Arizona licensed attorney who has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdicts in both state and federal court, as well as private arbitration. Mr. TeSelle was a lead counsel in 2019 on one of the largest personal injury jury verdicts in Arizona history ($58.5 million). He has also successfully battled the largest banks in the world including in litigation related to the 2008 economic collapse (the so-called "Big Short" cases) and regularly represents numerous plaintiffs in large class action and mass tort actions against corporate bad actors, large and small. Mr. TeSelle has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, and his focus is on complex trial litigation. Mr. TeSelle has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. At Burg Simpson, Mr. TeSelle is a Preferred Shareholder and the leader of Burg Simpson's Complex Commercial Trial Team. The business and commercial litigation department has achieved Tier 1 status by US News and World Report (the highest-ranking available). His team includes over a dozen of the best trial lawyers in the country. Mr. TeSelle's primary practice areas include: Complex Commercial Litigation; "Bet Your Business" Litigation; Catastrophic Injuries; Mass Torts; Class Action; Shareholder, Partnership and LLC Member Disputes; Fiduciary Duty Violations; Construction Defects; Securities; Insurance Bad-Faith; COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims, Lender Liability; Shareholder Derivative Actions Mr. TeSelle also represents and provides guidance to state and federal whistleblowers under the False Claims Act (so-called Qui Tam actions) when they expose fraud against the state and federal government. Mr. TeSelle is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, has been repeatedly recognized in Best Lawyers in America (including achieving Best Lawyers-Lawyer of the Year status in 2017), and Colorado Super Lawyers. He is a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, maintains a 10.0 AVVO rating, and has been honored as a Top 100 Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association (of which he is Past President of the National Trial Lawyers Business Torts section). Mr. TeSelle was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and has lived in Colorado for the past twenty years. Mr. TeSelle graduated from Columbia College of Columbia University in New York, NY in 1991. Mr. TeSelle received his law degree from Pennsylvania State University (f/k/a The Dickinson School of Law) in 1994.

David M. Hill

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Select Committee

David P. Hersh - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder
Dean Batchelder

Dean Batchelder

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Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder / Dean Batchelder / Shareholder

Diana Sada - Shareholder

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Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Florida Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Edison P. McDaniels III

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Erica N. Garcia

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Grace Osberg

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Harman, David C.

Job Titles:

Mounting Concerns Lead to Air King America 's Range Hoods Recall." Www.Burgsimpson.Com, March 28, 2019

Harman, David C. " Dr. Larry Nasser is Not the Only One: Sexual Assault and the Medical Profession." www.burgsimpson.com, February 1, 2019

Holly B. Kammerer - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Jack F. DeGree - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Jacob M. Burg - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

James G. Heckbert - Chief Legal Officer

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Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Senior Counsel

James Robert Anderson

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Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Jennifer A. Seidman

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Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
of Counsel

Jennifer Jensen

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Select Committee

Jessica B. Prochaska - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Jessica L. Breuer - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Jessica Powell

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Ohio Team
Member of the Select Committee

John M. Connell - Chief Legal Officer

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Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Senior Counsel

John T. Roberts

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Ohio Team
Member of the Select Committee

Jonathan W. Litster

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Select Committee

Joseph F. Smith III - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Florida Team
Member of the Select Committee
Senior Counsel

Kenneth M. Daly

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Ohio Team
Member of the Select Committee

Kerry N. Jardine

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Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder ( Retired )

Kristi Paschall

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Larry B. Jones - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Leslie A. Tuft - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Senior Counsel

Lisa R. Marks

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Luke T. Pepper

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Marc C. Johnson - Shareholder

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Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Mari K. Perczak - Shareholder

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Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Matthew W. Langenberg

Job Titles:

Associate
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee

Melanie S. Bailey - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Ohio Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder
Dean Batchelder
Shareholder / Dean Batchelder / Shareholder

Michael C. Menghini - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Michael J. Heydt

Job Titles:

Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
of Counsel

Michael S. Burg - Shareholder

Job Titles:

Member of the Arizona Team
Member of the Colorado Team
Member of the Select Committee
Shareholder

Mr. Alan Simpson

Job Titles:

Chairman Emeritus of the Board

Alan Simpson served in the U.S. Senate (R-Wyoming) from January 1979 to 1997, where he was the Assistant Republican Leader, 1984-1994; Chairman of the Subcommittee of Immigration and Refugee Policy of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 1980-1984; Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee of Environmental and Public Works, 1980-1984; Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security and member of the Committee on Aging; Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, 1980-1984. Mr. Alan Simpson is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. 4/21/16: A Ring of Fire first! Host Farron Cousins talks to former Senator Alan Simpson in a unique opportunity on Ring of Fire to speak with a Republican about the current state of the Republican Party.