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39 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Denver Personal Injury Lawyers Since 1987
At Chalat Law, we have dedicated our practice since 1987 to advocating for individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and negligence. Our Denver-based team of seasoned trial attorneys combines over 130 collective years of legal experience with a client-centered philosophy, prioritizing personalized attention and aggressive representation. We specialize in complex personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and ski-related injuries, leveraging deep industry knowledge and innovative legal strategies to secure maximum compensation.Recognized for excellence through decades of record-setting verdicts and settlements, we operate on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility to justice. Our commitment to ethical standards, community service, and individualized advocacy has established us as one of Colorado's premier personal injury firms, consistently delivering results that reflect both our expertise and dedication to client well-being.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Wrongful Death Claims
Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Premises Liability
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in catastrophic personal injury law
- Our contingency fee model ensures no legal costs unless we win
- We provide direct attorney access with personal phone and email contact
- Our team has secured millions in settlements and verdicts for Colorado clients
- We maintain a small-firm approach with big-firm resources and expertise
What people say
Exceptional responsiveness
Compassionate representation
Successful outcomes
Dedicated legal advocacy
Significant settlements
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our Denver-based personal injury attorneys specialize in catastrophic injury representation with over 35 years of experience securing maximum compensation. We handle complex cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice while maintaining a client-centered approach. Our contingency fee model ensures accessibility while our trial-ready team consistently delivers multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements across Colorado. Each case receives personalized strategy development and aggressive advocacy throughout the legal process.
Wrongful Death Claims
We provide compassionate legal representation for families experiencing loss due to negligence. Our specialized team handles wrongful death cases arising from vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability throughout Colorado. With deep understanding of both legal and emotional complexities, we pursue comprehensive compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while operating exclusively on contingency fees to ensure accessibility during difficult times.
Car Accidents
Our Denver car accident attorneys specialize in complex vehicle collision cases involving serious injuries and substantial damages. With over three decades of experience negotiating with major insurance companies, we secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through both settlement negotiations and trial litigation. Our contingency fee arrangement ensures dedicated representation without upfront costs while maintaining direct attorney availability for all clients.
Motorcycle Accidents
Our firm specializes in motorcycle accident representation with deep understanding of unique injury patterns and road dynamics. For over 30 years, we've secured multi-million dollar settlements for riders injured due to motorist negligence through aggressive advocacy and specialized medical expert networks. Our Colorado-based team provides direct attorney communication and operates exclusively on contingency fees to ensure access to quality legal representation following devastating crashes.
Premises Liability
We represent victims of property-related injuries including slip/trip accidents, inadequate security, and hazardous conditions across Colorado. Our legal team investigates premises liability cases thoroughly, employing safety code experts and accident reconstruction specialists to prove property owner negligence. With decades of experience handling complex claims, we pursue full compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress, and punitive damages while maintaining a 100% contingency fee structure for client accessibility.
People
Jim Chalat
Attorney
Practicing since 1977 with over four decades of personal injury trial experience, Jim Chalat has successfully represented seriously injured victims throughout Colorado. His dedicated client service includes house calls and direct communication while maintaining a strong track record of multimillion-dollar recoveries.
Evan Banker
Partner
With extensive trial experience since joining the Colorado Bar, Evan Banker specializes in complex personal injury litigation and has secured numerous favorable verdicts and settlements. He maintains direct client communication throughout case progression.
Russell R. Hatten
Partner
Established personal injury attorney with background in commercial litigation and extensive experience representing accident victims. Russell provides personalized legal guidance while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills demonstrated through numerous successful case resolutions.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We specialize in catastrophic injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, ski accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death claims throughout Colorado.
How does your contingency fee arrangement work?
Our contingency fee basis means you pay no legal fees unless we secure compensation - our success depends on achieving positive results for our clients.
How quickly can I get an attorney consultation?
Contact us today to speak directly with a partner at our Denver office - most initial consultations occur within 24 hours of your inquiry.
What makes your firm different from other Colorado law practices?
We maintain a small firm approach with personal attorney access while combining over 130 years of collective legal experience and trial success.
How do you handle complex multi-jurisdictional cases?
Our Denver-based team successfully manages cases involving out-of-state clients through electronic communication, local depositions, and national expert networks.
What resources do you use for accident reconstruction?
We employ certified accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and investigative resources to build compelling evidence-based cases.
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