Our Mission
The Colorado Defense Lawyers Association is a nonprofit association that exists to support and serve the interests of lawyers principally involved in the defense of civil litigation. As a group of legal professionals who strive to provide superior and balanced service to their clients, we are committed to the following:
- Enhancing the skills, effectiveness, and professionalism of Colorado defense lawyers;
- Anticipating and addressing, where possible, issues significant to the defense of civil matters and the civil justice system;
- Promoting among all lawyers involved in civil litigation the highest standards of professionalism, civility, and courtesy in the conduct of trials and related proceedings, while promoting an appreciation of the role of the defense lawyer;
- Encouraging and promoting better communication and relations between lawyers engaged in the defense of civil cases and the people, entities, and judges involved in civil litigation;
- Improving the civil justice system and the legal profession; and
- Developing collegiality and camaraderie among members of the organization.
(November, 2002)
Upcoming Events
Defending the Absent Client at Trial Presented by:
Haley Maglieri, Messner Reeves
June 4, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Bashor / Nunn Follow Up, Anticipating the Setup Attempts; Heather Salg, Messner Reeves
June 11, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Protective Orders in First and Third Party Cases; Frank Patterson, Patterson Ripplinger
June 16, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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A Panel Perspective on the Challenges of Defending Under a Wrap Policy,
Ivan Sarkissian, McConaughy & Sarkissian;
Brad Ramming, Sweetbaum Sands Anderson;
Kate Strauss, Cotney Construction Law
June 18, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Ethics CLE - Protecting Yourself and Your Client: Ethics for the Insurance Defense Lawyer; Kendra Beckwith and Katherine Otto, Messner Reeves
June 30, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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