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Karin Williamson and Chris Miller Emerged from the Pandemic with a Jury Trial Victory in Federal Court
Karin Williamson and Chris Miller Emerged from the Pandemic with a Jury Trial Victory in Federal Court 1700 937 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

On June 25, 2021, Karin Williamson and Chris Miller secured a defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial.  Together, they successfully defended a surgeon against a claim of negligence stemming from an incident when a patient suddenly fell from the operating room table 50 minutes into a robotic surgery.  At the conclusion of a one week trial, the jury returned a verdict fully exonerating the surgeon.  Please help us in congratulating this trial duo in dusting off that pandemic dust and bringing home justice.

Congratulations 2021 Colorado Super Lawyer Top 100
Congratulations 2021 Colorado Super Lawyer Top 100 1556 883 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

Childs McCune is pleased to announce that Steve Michalek and Chris Miller were once again named Top 100 Attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2021.

Congratulations 2021 Colorado Best Lawyers
Congratulations 2021 Colorado Best Lawyers 1556 883 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

Four Childs McCune Attorneys Named as Colorado 2021 Best Lawyers.

Every Childs McCune Partner and Of Counsel Recognized as a 2021 Colorado Super Lawyer
Every Childs McCune Partner and Of Counsel Recognized as a 2021 Colorado Super Lawyer 1556 883 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

Once again, every single partner and of counsel at Childs McCune LLC was selected for inclusion in the 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list.  The Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding attorneys who are selected using a patented, multiphase process that considers factors such as peer recognition, high ethical standards and professional achievement. No more than 5% of attorneys in Colorado receive this honor each year.  The recognized Childs McCune attorneys are: Kim Childs, Mark Fogg, Jordan Lipp, Dan McCune, Steve Michalek, Chris Miller, Paul Scott, and Julie Warren.

Mark Fogg and Steve Michalek Named as 2021 Denver Top Lawyers by 5280 Magazine
Mark Fogg and Steve Michalek Named as 2021 Denver Top Lawyers by 5280 Magazine 2913 1513 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

Childs McCune is proud to announce that both Mark Fogg and Steve Michalek were recognized as 5280 Magazine’s Denver Top Lawyers for 2021.  Mark Fogg received this distinction for Health Care and Medical Malpractice Defense, and Steve Michalek received this distinction for Medical Malpractice Defense.

Western Slope Mediation Services
Western Slope Mediation Services 2913 1513 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

With over 38 years of experience in managing complex civil litigation involving various types of professional liability, Kim Childs is uniquely positioned to assist those who need mediation services in southwestern Colorado. His broad experience involving professional liability, construction law, real estate law, estate planning, bad faith, business law, ethics & professional responsibility, family law, health law, insurance law, and product liability, and his knowledge of western Colorado jurisdictions and juries make Kim uniquely qualified to assist with analysis and mediation of complex civil cases.

Located in Delta, Colorado, Kim is available to provide mediation services for towns including Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Rifle, Craig, Meeker, Steamboat Springs and all municipalities west of Vail.

Contact him today for your mediation needs.

Childs McCune Receives First Tier Ranking in Multiple Categories from 2021 Best Lawyers
Childs McCune Receives First Tier Ranking in Multiple Categories from 2021 Best Lawyers 2913 1513 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

Best Law Firms (2021 Edition) recognizes Childs McCune as a Colorado Metropolitan Tier 1 law firm in three different practice areas. Childs McCune received the coveted Tier 1 designation for Insurance Law, Litigation – Health Care, and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. Childs McCune was also named as a Colorado Metropolitan Tier 2 law firm in both Commercial Litigation and Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants.

Jordan Lipp Joins the Board of Directors of AIARE
Jordan Lipp Joins the Board of Directors of AIARE 3379 1726 Childs McCune Michalek Attorneys, LLC

Childs McCune partner Jordan Lipp has joined the board of directors of the American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE).  This board position dovetails with Jordan’s practice, his teaching, and his personal activities.  A portion of Jordan’s legal practice involves representing outdoor industry clients and defending them in litigation.  Jordan likewise teaches the law school class “Outdoor Recreation and Ski Law” at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.  And, Jordan also has a background as a ski patroller and avalanche instructor.

AIARE is a US based nonprofit with a mission to save lives through avalanche education. It produces recreation avalanche curriculum, trains professionals to teach that curriculum, and provides oversight and support to over 100 entities who teach AIARE[egg id=”3″] avalanche courses. AIARE’s Professional Program designs, trains and instructs professionals to promote workplace safety. AIARE leverages its large base of experts to gather the latest knowledge, research, and ideas in avalanche safety to create avalanche training courses that reflect the needs of today’s backcountry travelers and professionals.

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