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Biography
Dan Caplis has been serving as lead counsel in Denver catastrophic injury cases for more than 40 years. And he’s just warming up. Dan is the only lawyer in Colorado history to win five straight multi-million dollar jury verdicts in Colorado crash cases, and he won the largest truck crash jury verdict in Colorado history.
Dan is also a nationally known legal analyst and the host of a daily syndicated talk show broadcast on the Iheart radio network. Dan’s legal analysis has been featured on Fox News, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and BBS, where Dan has made hundreds of appearances on the networks or their affiliates.
Dan is a Colorado Super Lawyer, and was named one of the 25 most powerful people in Denver by 5280 Magazine. Dan has also been honored as Humanitarian of the Year, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities.
Dan is married to Aimee Sporer Caplis. Dan and Aimee met when he was the on-air legal analyst at CBS Denver and Aimee was the main anchor. Dan and Aimee have two amazing children, Joe and Caroline. Joe is in law school and Caroline is the Director of Media at our firm.
Dan has used his 30 years as an on-air legal analyst and talk show host to raise large amounts of money for charitable causes ranging from orphans in Africa to the homeless in Colorado.
Dan Caplis Law has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to help seniors, the homeless, and underprivileged children. Dan is also a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities. Dan’s leadership and community service have been publicly recognized through honors and awards including the Humanitarian of the Year award.
A Serious Firm for Serious Cases
Contact the Dan Caplis Law to discuss your injury case.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
67%
Personal Injury
28%
Brain Injury
1%
Motorcycle Accident
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 42 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Dan Caplis Law
(303) 770-5551
Fax
(303) 770-5552
Fax
6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Suite 2200, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
dancaplislaw.comOnline Presence
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Dan Caplis's Reviews
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Posted by Scott | June 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dan J. Caplis
In 2015, my wife was hit by a distracted driver, and suffered very significant injuries. Dan Caplis Law treated our family with the utmost courtesy, respect & professionalism throughout our entire legal process. Mr. Caplis and his firm greatly assisted us in managing everything associated with this v...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highest Regard for Dan Caplis
We worked with Dan in a very complex personal injury case involving our youngest daughter. He was professional during all aspects of a 2-year relationship, he helped us assemble a solid case with a strong legal team and he offered us genuine personal support and concern throughout. We think very hi...
Dan Caplis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I don't personally know Dan but he has a great reputation in the legal community as someone who represents his clients well."
"Dan Caplis is one of the great personal injury attorneys in Colorado. I have known Dan since 2004 and cannot think of a more passionate advocate. One of the traits I admire most about Dan is his ability to maintain his consummate professionalism in the most emotinanlly challenging cases. If you are hurt because of someone else, I cannot think of a better attorney for your case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dan for 6 months now and knew of him before that. He is passionate about the practice of law and his clients. Also, he is extremely detail oriented."
"Dan Caplis is most effective personal injury advocate I have ever had the opportunity to witness. His creativity, advocacy skills, and reputation built on 34 years of litigation combine to make Dan an unstoppable force when pursuing a righteous personal injury case. Dan does everything in his power to help the courageous fight back. Simply, if a loved one or I ever need representation in a personal injury matter, I want Dan as the lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Trucking Trial Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trail Lawyers *By nomination only, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top Lawyer, Top American Lawyers
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Top 1%, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2017
Top Lawyer, Top American Lawyers
2017
Top 1% Attorneys in America- Charter Member, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Brain Injury Top 25 National Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2010
Adult Lifesaver Award, Red Cross Mile High Chapter
N/A
Humanitarian of The Year Award, Ancient Order of Hibernians
N/A
25 Most Powerful People in Denver, 5280 Magazine
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner / Member / Attorney, Dan Caplis Law
2001 - Present
Radio Talk Show Host, KNUS - KRKS-AM-FM - KBJD-AM - KDMT Salem Media of Colorado
1996 - 1998
Founding Partner, LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL J. CAPLIS, P.C.
Associations
2017 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
1983 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2017
American Bar Associationmember
1983 - 2002
American Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
James Murphy v Ward Alternative Energy, LLC- 16cv032514
Jury Verdict in favor of plaintiff over $800,000.00
David McDonald vs. Evergreen Trails- Horizon Coach. Case number 14CV31813
(Verdict of $6,012,000) Colorado's Largest Personal Injury Verdict 2015
Education
1983
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
University of Colorado
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Justice Lyceum
Capstone Virtue of Justice
2014
Western Conservative Summit
Introduction Speech for Gov Sarah Palin
2010
Safe Driving Symposium for Businesses
Workplace Driving Safety - Legal Perspective
2005
The O'Reilly Factor
Is the University of Colorado Out of Control?
Languages
English