Michael P. Fossenier | Denver Personal Injury Lawyer

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About Michael

Michael P. Fossenier is a native of Colorado and an experienced personal injury litigation attorney. He has been practicing since 1988. After 15 years of defending against personal injury claims as an insurance-defense attorney, six of those as Senior Trial Attorney for one of the country’s largest insurance companies, Mike decided to change his practice and use his many years of insurance-defense experience for the benefit of injured people, in order to serve auto accident and other injured victims he represents. In addition to his rich background, Mike brings empathy and a fighting spirit to every case he tries. Having played college football and rugby on the national level, his competitive drive translates into superior efforts for your success. He prides himself on a very personal approach to each of his cases, with an understanding of his personal injury clients’ concerns and needs. Mike’s commitment to people extends beyond the law, as he volunteers his time as a mentor with Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers and other charitable and needs-based organizations.

Hourly ($250-300/hour), contingent (33-40%) Free Consultation Cash, Check, Credit Card

Experience

Attorney

GORDON & MELUN LLC

Denver, CO

Present

Admission

Verified Colorado

1988

Education

Mesa State College

B.A. - Dean’s List

N/A

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • ·Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association
  • ·Colorado Bar Association
  • ·Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Honors / Awards
  • ·ATLA Trial Competition Regional Semi-Finalist
  • ·U.S. Senate Academic Internship, Washington, D.C., for Senator William Armstrong (R-Colorado)
  • ·Dean’s List Award, Mesa State College
  • ·14 Years Premier Level Rugby, National Select Rugby, ERRFU Select Rugby
  • ·Varsity Athletics, Football, Mesa College (National Championship Runner-Up)

Notable Work

Publications

·Kisselman v. American Family Insurance, Colo. App., December 08, (No: 10 CA )

2011 / 1452

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

I represented a lady last year who immigrated from Mexico for a better life. She became a U.S. citizen and taking English lessons and was working at a meat packing plant in Greeley to support her family. She, her husband and children went out to dinner and she slipped on ice outside the restaurant's entrance. She was the primary bread-winner for her family and this fall left her unemployed and the family without means to live on. She could not continue to work with her injuries. I worked hard for her and was able to achieve a settlement for $300,000.00. This allowed her to go to school and get an education to have a career opportunity and helped her family move forward into their new life her in the United States.

How did you build a successful practice?

I try very hard to give every client my best, individual attention and show them I sincerely care about them and their well-being.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

In addition to the obvious need to be effective and successful with insurance companies, look for someone who will be absolutely honest about your case, its value and the good and bad in it. You don't need to be let down by bad advice, even if the case isn't wonderful. My prior experience in having worked FOR the insurance industry for 15 years puts me in the incredibly advantageous position of knowing how to best present a claim to help my clients.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

I can provide a general overview of a case value, whether it might be worth pursuing and inherent risks and benefits of retaining an attorney if necessary.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

I would need as much information about the underlying incident as possible, client history, the injuries and harms known, what kind of care is being or has been sought, and what the needs and expectations of the potential client are so I can determine how well I may be able to help.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

In the Personal Injury community, I am rare, because I worked FOR the insurance industry for 15 years before I was fed up with how the insurance companies treated the public when claims were made. Those many years of defense work for insurers taught me how they process claims, about their behavior, what they focus upon and defend against claims, which I can use now for my clients' benefit in knowing how best to pursue their claims in the most effective manner. I now utilize those many years working within the defense industry, for the benefit of my clients.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Knowing I can help people and give them the opportunity to take charge of their lives again.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

I played Rugby on the national level for 14 years which is a part of my competitive spirit. I also volunteer helping other lawyers and the public recover from alcohol and substance abuse issues. For fun, I enjoy hiking, trail running, mountain biking, golf and yes, even yard work…!

Are you involved in your community?

Yes I am. I volunteer helping other lawyers and the public recover from alcohol and substance abuse issues.

Law Office of Michael Fossenier, LLC Highlights

Personal Injury, Criminal, Employment, Civil & Human Rights, Administrative Law

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