Reeves D. Whalen
also known as WHALEN HERSH LLP
About Reeves
Biography
Mr. Whalen is the Managing Partner of WHALEN HERSH LLP, Colorado Injury Lawyers. He has been featured and covered extensively in The Denver Business Journal, The Denver Post, Colorado Law Week, The Colorado Statesman, AAJ Trial Magazine, The University of Denver Law Magazine, Westword, and Education News Colorado.
Reeves Whalen represents clients in all personal injury matters. Mr. Whalen actively litigates cases on behalf of injured victims and their families, patients, and consumers in motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking injury claims, premise liability claims, wrongful death actions, bad faith insurance disputes, pharmacy prescription misfile incidents, gas explosion claims, and matters involving catastrophic injury and death. Mr. Whalen, as featured in Colorado Law Week, had the 2016 third largest personal injury verdict in Colorado.
- Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government
- University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
- Dickinson College
HONORS & AWARDS
* National Association of Distinguished Counsel, The Nation’s Top One Percent
* America’s Top High Stakes Litigator, America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award, America’s Top 100 Attorneys®
* Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2012-2018
* Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America
* American Constitution Society, Progressive Young Leadership Award
* Denver Business Journal, Forty Under 40
* National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Colorado Trial Attorney
* 5280 Magazine, Top Young Attorneys in Colorado
* National Trial Lawyers, Forty Under 40
* Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle Award
* American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
* Young Outstanding Lawyer of the Year, Finalist 2010
* Colorado Law Week, Complete Lawyer, Finalist 2010
* AVVO – Highest Distinction of Superb Attorney Rating
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
WHALEN HERSH LLP
WHALEN HERSH LLP, 7955 E Arapahoe Court #2375, Centennial, CO, 80112
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Reeves D. Whalen's Reviews
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4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Zyon | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Zyon cooper case
Hi my name is zyon cooper, I was 18 when I was completely stopped awaiting a green light when suddenly a huge SUV rammed me from behind causing instant damage and pain to both me others and my vehicle as I can’t proceed into much detail Mr.Whalen, was a very professional Trustworthy & consistent lawy...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2011 | Insurance
Exceptional work on our auto claim
Attorney Whalen offered me exceptional advice on my auto claim. Not only was he knowledgeable and responsive, but took great care in guiding us through the legal progress.
Reeves D. Whalen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Reeves. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Attorney Reeves Whalen is a superb advocate for his clients and has an unprecedented reputation in the Colorado Bar Association."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
HIGH STAKES LITIGATOR, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Eagle Award, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2012
Young Progressive Leadership Award, American Constitution Society
2012
Citizen Planning Advisory Committee, Superintendent Boasberg Denver Public Schools
2012
Colorado Top Young Attorneys, 5280 Magazine
2011
FORTY UNDER 40, DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL
2011
Transition Team, Co-Chair, Excise & License, Mayor Michael Hancock
2010
Young Outstanding Lawyer of the Year, Finalist, Colorado Bar Association
2010
Complete Lawyer, Finalist, Colorado Law Week
2010
Up & Coming Lawyer's, Finalist, Colorado Law Week
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, WHALEN HERSH LLP
2007 - 2017
PARTNER, BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH & JARDINE
2006 - 2006
Lawrence Manzanares, Denver District Court
Associations
2012 - Present
Denver Public Schools FoundationDevelopment Committee
2011 - Present
Anschutz Medical Center Cancer FundExecutive Committee
2011 - Present
Girl's Athletic Leadership School of DenverBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
American Constitution Society for Law and PolicyBoard of Directors
Member
Member
Member
Co-chair
Board Member
Board Member
Member
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Proven Success
Education
2007
JD
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Colorado Education Debriefing
2011
City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
2010
Colorado Education Reform
2010
Women in Law, Politics & Media
2010
Immigration Reform Seminar
Publications
2011
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
In a personal injury case, how do you divide the settlement among the hospitals, attorney and client?
01 Apr 2011
If i have a permit and am driving by myself and get in an accident what would happen
01 Apr 2011