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Ilene H. Feldmeier
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Biography
Ilene Feldmeier’s practice primarily focuses on representing employers and insurance clients in workers’ compensation claims in Arizona, Colorado, and Idaho. She has litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases and prevailed on many appellate cases. Ilene represents employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims including defending full contests, medical benefit claims, safety rule violations, termination for cause, death benefits involving determination of common law spouse, penalty claims, recouping overpayments, withdrawing admissions, fraud, mental impairment, permanent total disability, apportionment, and many other issues. Ilene also assists clients with employment law issues including resignations, termination, release of claims, and ADA considerations.
Ilene joined Pollart Miller LLC as a Law Clerk in 2007 while finishing law school. In May 2008, after passing the Colorado Bar, Ilene became an Associate with the Firm. In 2016, Ilene became a Partner with the Firm. Prior to graduating from law school, Ilene completed a judicial internship for the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts, gaining valuable experience in workers’ compensation and general services administrative law. Since joining Pollart Miller LLC, Ilene has worked continuously in litigation involving Colorado workers’ compensation claims. In 2017, at the specific request of a client that valued Ilene’s work in Colorado, Ilene began practicing workers’ compensation law in Idaho and has handled claims involving compensability, medical benefits, and subsequent injuries. In 2018, Ilene began practicing workers’ compensation law in Arizona and has already assisted clients with cases involving compensability, physician designation, and settlement.
Ilene is a St. Louis native and she graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Management in 2002. Following, this Ilene worked in restaurant management for 3 years and gained valuable experience with customer service, personnel management and other various employment issues that helps her comprehend and relate to the concerns of her clients. Ilene graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in December 2007 and passed the Colorado Bar in February 2008. In her spare time, Ilene enjoys spending time with her children, running, and volunteering. Ilene has completed several half marathons and full marathons, including the Leadville Heavy Half Marathon and Disney’s 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge, and regularly volunteers for various organizations throughout the community.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
50%
19 years
Litigation
20%
19 years
Appeals
10%
19 years
Employment and Labor
10%
19 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Utah for 1 year
State: Utah
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 8 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Pollart Miller LLC
5700 South Quebec Street, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
Pollart Miller LLC
2415 Camelback Rd., Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
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Ilene H. Feldmeier's Reviews
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Posted by Sue | July 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Sue Massey Senior Claims Specialist at Corvel Corporation
Ms. Feldmeier took over a number of open and new WC claims for Corvel Corporation with outstanding results. She is very organized and great to work with.
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Adjuster
Ilene stays on top of deadlines & helps guide me through this complicated Work Comp process. Appreciate the extra work she puts in to confirm success of the claim & me as the adjuster.
Posted by Melissa | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Attorney !
Mrs. Feldmeier has worked with me for several years. I find that she is responsive, attentive, and provides excellent legal analysis. She is prompt with advise and her resolutions are excellent and meets or exceeds the client's needs. She is knowledgeable and explains case law in a clear and concise ...
Posted by Shari | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledgable, Responsive and a Pleasure to work with
I have had the pleasure of working with Ilene for several years. Her ability to provide quick and accurate direction and advice is one of her best qualities. She works with several members of my staff and they too have expressed how reliable and easy it is to work with Ilene. It is nice to know that ...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent representation
Ms. Feldmeier is an excellent attorney. She takes the time to listen to her clients and explain the law to them. Ms. Feldmeier has done exemplary work on all the cases I have sent her to handle. I highly recommend Ms. Feldmeier as an attorney.
Ilene H. Feldmeier's Lawyer Endorsements
"Iilene is a highly skilled and competent attorney. She is very well respected amongst others in the legal community. Without hesitation, I would recommend Iilene."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ilene is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ilene brings a level of expertise and professionalism to her practice."
"Ilene is a skilled attorney and litigator. She works incredibly hard to represent her clients' best interest every day, and it shows through both her results and her client relationships."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ilene Feldmeier is a strong advocate for her clients and a skilled litigator. I highly recommend Ms. Feldmeier."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ilene is a very knowledgeable attorney who excels as an advocate for her client in the areas of insurance defense and workers' compensation."
"Ilene is extremely knowledgeable regarding workers' compensation law and is a highly competent attorney."
"Ilene is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. She uses her skills to aid her clients in achieving favorable outcomes."
"Ilene is very knowledgeable and experienced in workers' compensation. She is dedicated to helping her clients."
"Ms. Feldmeier is a highly competent attorney with a great deal of experience in the field of workers' compensation. She is a valuable asset to each client she serves and continuously exceeds expectations."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ilene is an excellent, attention-to-detail, and experienced lawyer. I have had a number of cases with her, and she always kept me on my toes. She is tough, but works hard for a fair outcome."
"Ilene is diligent and well versed in workers' compensation defense. She is one of the hardest working attorneys I have known. A easy decision to have Ilene on your team."
"I have known and worked with Ilene for more than six years. Ilene is a lawyer with integrity, skill and works hard for all her clients."
"Smart, Strong, and Wise. Good person and a great lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is highly knowledgable and competent and works hard to offer the best representation to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Feldmeier has a keen understanding of the often complex law surrounding workers compensation. Ilene is effective in the courtroom and a tireless advocate for her employer clients. I would recommend Ms. Feldmeier to any employer in need of a diligent, intelligent and extremely effective defense attorney."
"I have had many cases with Ms Feldmeier. She is well versed in workers compensation law and represents the employer side of the case very well. In our practice an attorney is likely to see opposing counsel many times over the years so the ability to handle cases in a manner in which you zealously advocate for your client but maintain a good relationship with your opposite attorney is tricky. Ms Feldmeier is one of those that can do a great job for her client the right way, which earns the respect of the other attorneys and leads to better resolution of tough cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
To 10 Attorney in Workers' Compensation, Attorney & Practice Magazine
2018
Top 10 Attorney in Workers' Compensation, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters
2018
10 Best in Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Top Civil Defense Litigator, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters
2017
10 Best in Exceptions and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters
2016
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters
2005
Law School Foundation Scholarship, University of Missouri Law School
2005
Kenneth Teasdale Memorial Scholarship, University of Missouri Law School
2002
Dean's List, Missouri State University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Pollart Miller LLC
2008 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Pollart Miller LLC
2007 - 2007
Summer Associate, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Pollart Miller LLC
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Office of Administrative Courts
2006 - 2006
Summer Associate, Hale Friesen, LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
Arizona Bar FoundationMembership
2017 - Present
Professionals in Workers' CompensationMember
2017 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2017 - Present
AA PTOCommittee Chair
2015 - Present
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
AA PTOMember
2014 - Present
Colorado Self Insurers' AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Colorado Public Risk Management AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Colorado Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Douglas/Elbert County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
1999 - Present
Delta Sigma PiMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Leyva v. Nextra Energy and New Hampshire Ins.
Favorable ruling on a Motion for Summary Judgement
Dalmadge vs. Allegis Group and Martinez Assoc. & Ind. Ins. Co. of N. Amer. and RLI Ins. Co.
Favorable ruling for client on all issues
Davies v. Indus. Claim Appeals Office, Kindred Healthcare, and Amer. Ins. Group Plan
COA affirmed in favor of client on all issues
Harrington v. GM Corp and Amer. Ins. Plan
Favoral ruling for client
Ryan v. Maxum Petroleum and New Hampshire Ins. Co.
Favorable ruling on all issues for client, affirmed on appeal
Perez v. Dillon Companies dba King Soopers
Favorable ruling for client
Koonce v. Dillon Co. dba King Soopers
Favorable ruling for client
Davies v. Kindred Healthcare and Amer. Ins. Group Plan
Favorable ruling on all issues, affirmed on appeal
Howard-Stephens v. NPC Int'l dba Pizza Hut
Favorable ruling on all issues
Villalvazo v. Kindred Healthcare and Ace Amer. Ins. Co.
Favorable ruling for client
French v. Indus. Claim Appeals Office, 10CA2278
Favorable ruling on all issues, affirmed on appeal by Indus. Claim Appeals Office, affirmed on appeal by Court of Appeals
Bustos v. Nat'l Dairy
Favorable order on all issues
Breeds v. N. Suburban Med. Center and Zurich Ins.
Favorable outcome to client on all issues, affirmed on appeal
Levy v. King Soopers
Favorable ruling for client
Vargas v. BG Serv. Solutions, ISS Facility Serv., XL Spec. Ins., and Liberty Mutual Ins.
Favorable ruling for client
Martinez v. RGIS Inv. Serv. and Fidelity & Guaranty Ins. Co.
Favorable ruling on all issues
Montea-Alfaro v. Propak Logistics and Travelers
Favorable ruling for client
Alvarado v. Ashland Dairy and Penn. Manufacturer
Favorable ruling for client on all issues
Hose v. Trader Dist. Serv. and Travelers
Favorable outcome on all issues
Education
2007
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Missouri State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Pollart Miller Webinar
Cumulative Trauma, Occupational Disease and Rule 17 in Colorado
2016
Client Presentation
Designation of Providers and Modified Duty within Workers' Compensation
2016
Client presentation
Unexplained Falls, Red Flags on Cases, and Rule 17 Anaylsis
2015
Client Training
Emerging Trends: Cumultative Trauma and Medical Marijuana Considerations in Workers' Compensation
2013
Presentation for Insurance Client
Rule 16 and 17 Applications and Nuances
2007
CLE- Event Planner and Organizer
Employment Law for In-House Counsel
Publications
2018
Law Week Colorado
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
2015
Law Week Colorado
Potential Workers' Compensation Liability With Recreational Activities
2015
The Colorado Lawyer
Failed Claim Closure: The Effect of Crigger on Workers' Compensation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I renew my expired license while my DACA renewal case is still pending?
10 Dec 2014
Q&A
Is it standard practice for Workmans Comp Doctor's and Insurance Co. to play game's and try to trick you ?
04 Nov 2014