Dustin attended the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During his time at Georgia Tech, Dustin worked as a machinist in the Mechanical Engineering Prototype Machine Shop, was president of both his fraternity and Reck Club (an organization dedicated to maintaining the traditions of Georgia Tech), and was actively involved in the school’s outdoor program.
Before starting law school in southwest Virginia, Dustin worked for his uncle’s logging company in northern Minnesota, hiked 1000 of the Appalachian Trail and worked for a concrete framing company in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dustin received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Appalachian School of Law. While on scholarship, Dustin regularly volunteered his time coaching an elementary school Lego Robotics team and became a national moot court champion.
The day after law school graduation, Dustin and his wife packed a moving truck and drove to Denver with their two dogs to find a place to live and begin practicing law.
Dustin’s hobbies include trail running, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and skiing.
Dustin's practice in primarily focused on personal injury. He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and a partner at Taussig & Taussig, P.C.
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Acquired: 2009
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101 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 650, Denver, CO, 80202
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Posted by Timothy L. marx | March 12, 2012 | Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Hit and Run Victim
Having been a hit and run motorcycle accident victim in April of 2011, I spent sixteen days in the hospital. The bills exceeded $263,000 and I had no health care in place at the time of the accident. The next eight months I spent struggling to reach settlements with the insurance companies. Having to...
"Dustin is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his clients. He is fearless and persistent about getting the best possible result in the cases that he takes on. Highly recommend!"
"Mr. Bergman is an amazing attorney and a great person! He is extremely knowledgeable and competent in all areas of personal injury law. I know first-hand that he has had some great trial wins. I recommend him in a heart-beat!"
"I had the pleasure of working with Dustin while at Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College. Dustin is sharp, dedicated and truly cares for his clients. He is an excellent attorney who I am proud to endorse."
"I endorse this lawyer with whom I have spent time with working on cases. Dustin is an outstanding and devoted advocate and lawyer that represents his clients with integrity and passion. If you want an attorney that honors the practices of law and ethics inside and outside of the courtroom, and genuinely cares about you personally and professionally, then Dustin is the attorney for you."
Personal injury lawyer
2009
Herbert Wechsler National Moot Court Champion, University of Buffalo Law School
2009
The Willard Owens Award for Excellence in Community Service, Appalachian School of Law
2015 - Present
Partner, Bachus & Schanker, LLC
2013 - 2015
Partner, Taussig & Taussig, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Partner, Bergman & Balach, LLC
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Mintz Law Firm
2009 - 2010
Investigator, The Legal Edge
2014 - Present
Trial Lawyers College
2011 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2009 - Present
Colorado Bar Association
2009 - Present
Denver Bar Association
2009 - Present
American Bar Association
2009
Juris Doctor
2005
Bachelors of Science
2014
Social Media
2009
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