Woodson Randolph Barnhart

Woodson Randolph Barnhart

also known as Randy Barnhart

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Insurance, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

1290 Broadway,, Suite 600, Denver, CO

About Woodson

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Defective and Dangerous Products 50%

My law practice is concentrated on product liability litigation, but especially focused on securing compensation for personal injury caused by the manufacturers of defective 15-passenger vans, autos, suvs, trucks and tires.

52 years | 68 cases

50%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 25%

My practice profile also includes the representation of honest people harmed by legal malpractice, by bad or incompetent lawyers.

27 years | 25 cases

25%
Insurance 25%

My law practice also concentrates on individual or commercial insurance recovery representation and litigation, including securing compensatory and punitive damages for bad faith breach of policy by an insurance company.

52 years | 45 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 51 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1974

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Keating Wagner Polidori Free Attorneys at Law

1290 Broadway,, Suite 600, Denver, CO, 80203

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Woodson Randolph Barnhart's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Royal | March 05, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional Reference

Randy is able to quickly assess a complicated legal situation and describe the pros and cons of the most advantagious method of constructively engaging a difficult situation. His work on our behalf was very efficient and positive given the extremely complicated nature of the situation. At our final s...ettlement there were 11 lawyers present and others participating electronically. Randy and his co-counsel were able to constructively engage the opposition and achieve a substantive resolution for us to a difficult and contentious situation that had been compounded by bad fath representation by another legal firm.

Posted by Sue | March 01, 2012 | Personal Injury

Experienced

Randy is an outstanding attorney who did an excellent job handling my personal injury case. He is highly experienced and was very realistic in outlining how the case would proceed and what the likely outcomes would be. He dealt with the insurance company in a firm and professional manner, and I ...received a fair settlement in a difficult case. His staff also did superior work, keeping excellent records of all the multiple health care entities to be contacted and settled with. I would highly recommend Randy to others and would use himself if I ever needed a personal injury attorney

Posted by cathy | February 28, 2012 | Mediation

wrongful death settlement

I was very reluctant to pursue this case. Mr Barnhart immediately made me feel more comfortable and well informed about what he could and could not do in the mediation that we pursued. HIs office staff were very professional and kept me informed thoughout the process of my case. when we reached me...diation, Mr Barnhart presented my case with the highest degree of research and knowledge. I am very pleased with the outcome.

Posted by Odette and Real | December 07, 2010

Great Lawyer

We had a great experience with Mr. Barnhart. He joined our Lawyer to bring his expertise to our case. His negotiation skills were very impressive. He comes highly recommended.

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Woodson Randolph Barnhart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Wertz

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently had the pleasure of seeing Randy Barnhart try a case in my local jurisdiction. I can say without hesitation that he is a true professional and a heck of a fine trial lawyer. I would recommend him highly."

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Bradley Barbin

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Randy is an exceptionally thorough attorney. He does not fold up his tent when well healed defendants bury him in discovery. He just digs his way out and makes them pay. Brad Barbin, Columbus, Ohio"

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Robert Palmer

Litigation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Randy is one of the finest lawyers in the US and I proudly recommend him to anyone who has a case involving a serious injury or fatality. I have known him for years and he has a solid reputation not only for excellence but for upholding the highest ethical standards."

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Geo Bellas

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Randy Barnhart is one of the best lawyers in the United States. He is a dedicated consumer advocate who has fought against automakers to protect consumers against auto defects. He is strong advocate for the injured and has his clients' interests at heart in every case he undertakes."

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Ricardo Barrera

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Randy has over 36 years experience going after big auto manufacturers and giant insurance companies which commit bad faith breach of policy. Randy's industry recognition could not be greater: Randy has been selected as a Colorado Super Lawyer in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006. Randy is a member of the International Society of Barristers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Randy was a long-time board member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association for which he received a Life Time Achievement Award. He is a board member of the Attorneys’ Information Exchange Group, and is a past president of the Colorado Lawyers Committee. Randy is regularly retained by other attorneys in different states and jurisdictions to co-counsel 15-passenger van, auto and tire product liability cases. Randy only accepts clients who are good people who have honest claims."

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Robert Palmer

Litigation lawyer

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Geo Bellas

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Jaime Jackson

Personal injury lawyer

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Howard Haenel

Contracts and agreements lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2009

Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Product Liability, Best Lawyers in America

2009

AV Rated for 25 Years, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Top Attorneys in Colorado, 5280 Magazine

2009

Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Top Attorneys in Colorado, 5280 Magazine

2008

Product Liability, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Product Liability, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Lifetime Achievement Award, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

2008

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2007

Top Attorneys in Colorado, 5280 Magazine

2007

Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, Lawdragon

2007

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2007

Product Liability, Best Lawyers in America

2006

Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers

2006

Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2001

Past Chair Award, Colorado Lawyers Committee

2000

Pro Bono Firm of the Year, Colorado Lawyers Committee

1999

Preeminent Lawyers, Bar Register

1985

Pro Bono Award, Colorado Bar Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal, W. Randolph Barnhart, P.C.

2002 - 2005

Partner, Barnhart, Ekker and McNally, LLP

1996 - 2002

Partner, Branney, Hillyard and Barnhart

1982 - 2001

Partner, Pryor, Carney and Johnson, PC

Associations

1998 - Present

Attorneys Information Exchange Group

Board of Directors

1997 - Present

International Society of Barristers

Member

1988 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hoffman v Ford Motor Company

$4,500,000 jury verdict for my client.

Perry v Ford Motor Company, Bridgestone Firestone and Diffee Ford Lincoln Mercury

Settlement for confidential amount with Ford and Firestone. $9,000,000 verdict against Diffee Ford. Case settled after verdict

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Education

1973

Sturm College of Law, University of Denver

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Universtiy of Colorado

BA

Speaking Engagements

2010

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention 2010 Attack, Deny, Delay: Industry's Playbook for Avoiding Consumer Justice

Languages

English

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