Thomas A. Bulger | Wheat Ridge Personal Injury Lawyer

Thomas Anselm Bulger

Thomas Anselm Bulger

Civil Rights, Car Accident, Insurance, Premises Liability, Health Care, Short and long term disability claims (and other ERISA benefit claims, including medical, COBRA), and Insurance disputes.

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Main Office

363 South Harlan Street
Suite 205
Lakewood, CO 80226

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Proudly serving the entire State of Colorado, including the Denver metro and surrounding area of Wheat Ridge, CO.

Silvern & Bulger, P.C.

About Thomas

Our firm has been fighting for the rights of the injured and disabled of Colorado since 1977.  Tom Bulger has been a member of the firm (then known as Silvern Law Offices, PC)  1996 when he moved to Colorado here from Philadelphia, where he had worked for a large personal injury law firm. He is a graduate of Canisius College (honors in History, and International Affairs) and Rutgers University School of Law (1993). He has worked as a clerk for a United States District Court Judge and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in its criminal and Organized Crime Divisions. He has been successful as sole trial counsel and also before appellate courts. His record in jury trial includes verdicts for our clients of $640,000.00 (motorcycle accident), $160,000.00 (auto accident); and over $500,000 (slip and fall on ice in the mountains). Recently his appellate advocacy on appeal preserved a $470,000.00 judgment that he had won in Adams County in a slip and fall case. He has also obtained millions of dollars in quiet, confidential settlement for our clients, and has received a rating of 4.4 of 5 from the Martindale-Hubble peer review process (Distinguished) and 4.8 of 5 (Preeminent) based on client surveys.  Tom has handled cases all over Colorado, from trials in the Denver Metro area (Denver, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Boulder, Lakewood, Littleton, Thorton and Broomfield) to the mountains.  He is currently the managing member of the firm.  

In addition to his background in personal injury law, he has developed a strong employee benefit practice which focuses on long term disability, short term disability, medical (and other insurance benefits), and ERISA cases (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). He has helped hundreds of Colorado workers obtain needed insurance benefits.

Free Consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure. Contingent fee contracts available in most cases, including in ERISA cases.

Experience

Attorney

Silvern & Bulger, P.C.

Present

Wheat Ridge, CO

Admission

Verified Colorado

1998

Education

Canisius College

Bachelors (History (with honors) and International Affairs)

1990

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Licensed in Colorado, the U.S. District Court for Colorado, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court
  • Former – Rutgers University Student Bar Association | Brehan Law Society Committee Member
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association | Member
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Verified Consumer Fraud Attorney
  • Peer Reviewed - Distinguished
  • Better Business Bureau (A plus rated)
Honors / Awards
  • Martindale-Hubble peer review (Distinguished)
  • Martindale-Hubble peer review process (Preeminent)
  • National History Honors Society

Notable Work

Cases

Representative Cases

James v. Coors Brewing Co., 73 FSupp 2d 1250 (D.Col 1999)

Rosales v. City & County of Denver, 89 P. 3d 507 (Colo.App. 2004)

Torrey v. Qwest Communications Int’l, Inc., 838 F. Supp. 2d 1201 (D. Colo. 2012)

NASCA v. State Farm Ins., 12 P3d 346 (Colo App. 2000)

Publications

Medical Legal Monitor (Contributing Author and Editorial Board)

1996


CTLA Trial Talk ()

1999

Questions & Answers

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

Our firm has been fighting for the rights of the injured and disabled of Colorado since 1977, and like to believe that we help make a difference for all of our clients. On occasion, we also get to help make a difference that effects even our non-clients. Last year, we helped take on a large employee benefit program that had attempted to shorten the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit, and included in its policy a provision requiring Colorado workers to litigate in another state. That case, under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) went all the way to the Court of Appeals. We were successful in striking down both of those provisions (which could help workers all through the State of Colorado).

How did you build a successful practice?

Dedication. Passion. Experience. These are the 3 cornerstones of our philosophy. We believe that all of our clients deserve the same high level services that the large insurance companies and corporations that oppose them have. While our name has changed, our philosophy and dedication to the needs of our clients and their families has not. 40 years later, we continue to strive to provide the quality representation offered by the “big law firms”, while we maintain the intimacy, personal service and attention to detail of a small firm.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

On our firm website (www.silvernbulger.com), letterhead and business cards, we proudly state we are "attorneys and counselors at law." We believe that is more then a formal title. It is important that a lawyer have the experience and skills to fight for a clients' rights. However, and just as important, is the ability to give a client clear and frank advice. You should not look for a lawyer who "tells you want you want to hear", or promises "million dollar" results (there is always a disclaimer in the fine print). You should look for a lawyer that tells you what you need to hear, and allows you to make fully informed decisions about your case.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Very. Laws vary state to state. Procedures also can vary from State to State, and even between Courts in the same state. The Colorado and Federal systems can also be very different. It is important to make sure the lawyer you are working with practices law in the Court that your case will be heard.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

We are often asked ... "what is my case worth"? Frankly, be careful of any lawyer that answers that question. Personal injury and other cases are very fact specific, and the details matter. Based on an initial consultation, we can provide an initial assessment. More importantly, we can help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case, and outline a plan for moving forward. What happens after the initial consultation is far more important. Once we begin working on a case, we immediately begin collecting all of the information needed (traffic reports, medical records and bills, photos, etc.) and regularly update our evaluation.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

When you first meet with a lawyer, it is important to have all of the basic information available. When, where and how did the accident happen? Were there any witnesses? What doctors have you seen? is more treatment expected? Have you been in contact with the defendant or his-her insurance company? More importantly, have you thought about the questions you want to ask? What is the lawyer's experience with these cases? Background? Fee structure. Always remember ... you are interviewing the lawyer (not the other way around!)

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Dedication. Passion. Experience. These are the 3 cornerstones of our philosophy. We believe that all of our clients deserve the same high level services that the large insurance companies and corporations that oppose them have. While our name has changed, our philosophy and dedication to the needs of our clients and their families has not. 40 years later, we continue to strive to provide the quality representation offered by the “big law firms”, while we maintain the intimacy, personal service and attention to detail of a small firm.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

We have a passion for the law, and for fighting for the rights of our clients. Knowing thjat we can help make a difference during the difficult time our clients are facing is the biggest reward. Our lawyers have experience prosecuting many large and small cases to trial, frequently attaining successful verdicts. At Silvern & Bulger, P.C., we believe any lawyer can settle a good case for something. The true test of a firm is its willingness to fight on difficult cases as well. Further, our trial successes enable us to accomplish good settlements, not just any settlements.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

As a law firm, we believe in giving back to our community. Over the past several years we have been proud to support several local schools (including as a proud supporter of Highline Academy Charter School) and charities, as well as the arts (like the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts) and other community programs. To learn more about our community involvement follow us on Facebook, or visit our website at www.silvernbulger.com. We also believe in making sure that our lawyers, and employees, have a good "work life balance". Tom Bulger is a proud father of triplet boys, and enjoys woodworking, hiking and the outdoors, and gardening. He is also a life long Buffalo Bills fan!

Are you involved in your community?

We believe in giving back to our community. Over the past several years we have been proud to support several local schools (including as a proud supporter of Highline Academy Charter School) and charities, as well as the arts (like the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts) and other community programs. To learn more about our community involvement follow us on Facebook, or visit our website at www.silvernbulger.com.

Founded 1977

Silvern & Bulger, P.C. Highlights

Accident & Injury, Motor Vehicle, Health Care, Slip & Fall Accident, Lawsuit & Dispute

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