Russell R Hatten

Russell R Hatten

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

1600 Broadway, Ste. 1920, Denver, CO

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 55%

Skier/skier collisions Skier/snowboarder collisions Ski lift accidents snowmobile accidents Avalanche deaths

55%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 27 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Chalat Hatten & Banker PC

1600 Broadway, Ste. 1920, Denver, CO, 80202

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Russell R Hatten's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Joshua | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Truly a Godsend in My Time of Need

I contacted Russell R. Hatten after being involved in an automobile accident in which I was rear-ended by an uninsured motorist. Upon impact I was then pushed into the vehicle in front of me, causing me to rear-end that vehicle. Mr. Hatten was able to navigate the situation to make sure the party at ...fault for these two collisions took responsibility. Myself, having a chronic back issues, needed medical treatments to address my injuries resulting from the accident. However, the cost of these treatments exceeded the coverage provided by by uninsured motor policy. At least that is what I thought. Turns out the medical facility was charging me nearly four times what should have been charged. Mr. Hatten was able to negotiate the initial cost down to what is considered fair. I was then able to receive the treatment needed to begin my road to recovery. Without Mr. Russell Hatten's help I fear that I would have been left unable to pay for the costs of my treatments. I cannot thank the Chalat Hatten & Banker firm enough. I was truly someone in great need and they were there to provide that help. I would highly recommend Chalat Hatten & Banker, PC to anyone who is in need of legal advice.

Posted by Elizabeth | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent Attorney! Kept me informed every step of the way!

Russell Hatten is a great attorney! I was seriously injured in a rear end collision while I was bent down. Even though all my friends told me to handle the case myself (save attorney fees), I just was not up to the task. I am very glad that I didn’t! Not only did he provide me with his cell phone n...umber and met with my husband and I where it was convenient for us, but he also met with my doctor! Since the vehicle we were in looked like a basic fender bender, the insurance company, for the at fault driver, did not believe that I could have sustained injuries serious enough to require surgery and large medical bills; they initially offered to settle the case for $27k. However, thanks to Russell’s thoroughness and knowledge, he was able to provide the insurance company with enough documentation where they agreed to settle for policy limits without any threat of a lawsuit. I would never have been able to get much more than their initial offer had I tried to handle the case myself. Every step of the way Russell kept me informed via email, text, and phone calls. I highly recommend him and have recommended him to close friends of mine, who are also extremely pleased with his services.

Posted by Joe | April 13, 2015 | Car Accidents

Excellent and professional Attorney. Save yourself a hassle.

Russell R. Hatten did a fantastic job on my case. I had a nasty car wreck on Highway 285 in Jefferson County and had hired an attorney based on a reference from a friend. The first attorney for my case ended up being horrible. We looked up Russell in Super Lawyers and gave him a shot. He looked at m...y case free of charge and told me he believed he could get a much better settlement than what was offered to my previous attorney. Russell basically doubled my settlement and I know he could have done better if my previous attorney had not given me some horrible advice (which said previous attorney later denied giving). Russell displays all of the characteristics and behaviors of an exceptional attorney. He is up to date on current legal settlements and will update himself for your specific case in the specific area where the case is occurring, is very prompt in his contact with everyone involved in the case, is courteous and polite, does not waste your time with BS yet doesn't rush you into things, and is definitely willing to fight for you and try your case (the defense will know this). I would absolutely call Russell R Hatten again and strongly refer him to anyone in Colordado.

Posted by Howard | June 06, 2011 | Car Accidents

Review of Russell Hatten

I have had reason to employ Mr. Hatten of the Chalat Hatten & Koupal law firm three times. Mr Hatten has helped me in all three cases and I have always apprecited his candor and honesty. They did a lot of work for me and were always very professional. The first case involved the death of my wife ...in an auto accident. They helped make a very difficult time a bit more bearable. They were with me all of the way.

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Russell R Hatten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Linda Chalat

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Russell is an experienced litigator who listens to his clients, responds to their needs and fights for thier rights."

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Michael Thomson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Best Lawyers in America 2017, Best Lawyers

2017

Best Law Firms: Tier 1, Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation, U.S. News and World Report

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Colorado (2013, 2015), National Trial Lawyers

N/A

Super Lawyer (2010-2016), 5280 Magazine

N/A

BV Rating-Maximum Rating (2015, 2016), Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Colorado Super Lawyers (2009-2017), Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Chalat Hatten & Banker PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

2012 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2008 - Present

Rhone Brackett Inn of Court

Member

1999 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Member

1998 - Present

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

Member

Colorado Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

American Inns of Court

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Denver Bar Association

Member

Texas Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mary Marshall v. Parker Montgomery, et. al., Case #2014CV030618, Denver District Court

Jury trial verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $150,000.

Nguyen v. Karl Stecher, Jr., M.D., Arapahoe, Colorado District Court, Case #01cv2541;

Jury verdict for Plaintiff in the total amount of $1,340,000

Natalie Sexton v. Chase Kavcak, Case #2009cv212, Summit County District Court

Tried to a jury in Breckenridge, Colorado. Verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $75,000 ($40,000 for economic losses, $25,000 for physical impairment, and $10,000 for non-economic damages)

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Education

1986

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Colorado Trial Lawyers Assoc. Annual Convention

Pain Medications: Traps for the Patient and Lawyer

Languages

English

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