Jennifer Lee Donaldson

Jennifer Lee Donaldson

also known as Donaldson Law, LLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +3 more

3200 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Suite 520, Denver, CO

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

Injuries arising out of automobile collisions and auto vs bicycle or pedestrian cases. We also handle uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist claims, including bad faith.

30%
Personal Injury 30%

All types of personal injury claims: ski collisions, automobile crashes, commercial vehicle crashes, motorcycle & bicycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites & premises liability claims. We also take nursing home negligence cases.

30%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

All motorcycle accidents.

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

All types of premises liability claims, including slip and falls and trip and falls.

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

Automobile collisions caused by any type of commercial vehicle.

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

Wrongful death arising out of any type of personal injury, including automobile collisions, motorcycle crashes, automobile vs. bicycle or pedestrian crashes, ski crashes, premises liability and nursing home neglect.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

80%-90%


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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 37 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1988

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Donaldson Law, LLC

3200 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Suite 520, Denver, CO, 80209

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Jennifer Lee Donaldson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jackie | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

An Attorney Who Puts YOU First

My husband was rear-ended and his head broke through the back window. We thought we should give him time to see how he improves and spoke with the attorney of the man who hit him. They dragged things on forever. That’s when we decided we needed an attorney and not a minute to soon. My husband and I d...id not fully understanding the statue of limitations. We called a few attorneys thinking we had enough time, not knowing that what we thought was enough time from our perspective, in the land of the law we were cutting it very close. The other attorneys we called passed saying that they just didn’t have the time to handle our case; we didn’t even get a chance to speak with anyone but the receptionist. Then I called Jennifer Donaldson and spoke to Melanie who is part of Jennifer’s incredible team and she scheduled a time for us to meet Jennifer. From the introduction, and the facts as we knew them Jennifer was very professional and quite personable, we felt very comfortable. Her communication skills are amazing. She explained things in such a way that we had a grasp of the process that we were about to embark on. Sure Jennifer had lots of on going cases, but she listened to us and decided that our case was worth pursuing. Through out the whole process we were kept in the loop. Jennifer has so much to offer and when it comes to negotiating and fighting for what we deserve she’s tenacious and worked relentlessly for us. I can’t say enough about what a great attorney Jennifer is. We could not be more pleased with Jennifer and her team and we were extremely happy with the end result. If you want an attorney who places your needs first, there’s no one better then Jennifer Donaldson!

Posted by Floyd | May 20, 2011 | Car Accidents

Peace of Mind

My wife and I were in an auto accident. Jennifer didn't just handle our case in an exemplary manner, but kept us informed at all stages. She did an excellent and fair job for us. We were very pleased with the process once Ms. Donaldson took our case.

Posted by Leigh | May 18, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bicycle Personal Injury Case

I was involved in a bicycle versus auto accident in 2006 which resulted in major bodily damage. Jennifer Donaldson handled my case in a very professional manner with an outstanding result. Her masterful work avoided the case going to trial and I was awarded the maximum amount. She and her staff cov...ered all the bases and was in constant communication with me at all times. Overall, Ms. Donaldson was outstanding throughout the entire ordeal and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of similar legal representation.

Posted by Lance | May 18, 2011 | Personal Injury

If you want a professional, compassionate attorney . . .

My wife was involved in a very serious accident as a result of another negligent driver. We were referred to Ms. Donaldson by another trusted attorney. From our first meeting with her, it was apparent that Jennifer's primary concern was for the well being of my wife and our family. We felt no p...ressure to select her. She was very up front about our situation and what she thought she could do. She began putting our case together from the very beginning with the assumption that we were going to have to go to court to assure that we were made whole. We had weekly--and sometimes daily--contact with her and her Melanie, her paralegal. After 15 months, Jennifer negotiated a settlement with the insurance companies involved. Hew preparation was so thorough that it was clear to them that they could not win if we wnt to trial. And throughout the process, Jennifer always asked about how therapy was going and how we were doing as a family. I would wholeheartedly endorse Mx. Donaldson if you want an excellent, thorough, compassionate lawyer who will get for you every penny that you deserve. She is, in a word, . . .awesome.

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Jennifer Lee Donaldson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mari Bush

Car accident lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dale Casares

Car accident lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a very smart and thorough personal injury attorney, and a lovely person! She is caring, respectful, and truly listens to clients to understand what is important to them. I highly recommend Jennifer!"

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Daniel Lipman

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jennifer. She is one of the best lawyers with whom I have ever worked. She is diligent, professional, and obtains great results for her clients."

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Matthew Clawson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erik Halverson

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, to say the least. Jennifer has an incredible impact on the lives of her clients. On a daily basis, I am astounded at the way Jennifer approaches each client's circumstances with dilligence, ethics and unwavering committment. I've seen her approach translate directly into incredible outcomes for her clients. Jennifer has also had an incredible impact on my life and career. As a young attorney just at the beginning of my career as a PI attorney, I cannot convey in words how fortunate I am that I can look to Jennifer as a mentor and role model."

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Shawn McDermott

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jennifer Donaldson for over 15 years. She is a highly competent attorney who understands all of the intricate legal issues in the area of personal injury. She has a reputation for obtaining impressive results for her clients, and she does so in a caring and compassionate way."

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James Edwards

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is one of the most qualified and respected attorneys I know. She will zealously represent her clients and not back away from a challenge. Not only does she have the respect of her peers but the insurance companies respect her abilities and know that she knows her stuff."

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William Godsman

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have witnessed the excellent results Ms. Donaldson obtains for her clients on a regular basis. She obtains these results because she is an excellent attorney who works hard for her clients. As proof of the high esteem in which I hold Ms. Donaldson, when I am involved in cases which require a co-consel, she is the first attorney I turn to. When you retain Jennifer Donaldson, you have retained a lawyer who will work hard to get you the best result possible. If she cannot obtain a satisfactory settlement, she is willing and able to take a case to trial."

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Mari Bush

Personal injury lawyer

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Dale Casares

Personal injury lawyer

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Derry Adams

Personal injury lawyer

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Erik Halverson

Personal injury lawyer

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Shawn McDermott

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© - Personal Injury, The Best Lawyers in America©

2020

Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

Young Trial Lawyer of the Year, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner/Lawyer, Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson

1991 - 1994

Associate, Harding & Ogborn

1988 - 1991

Associate, Radetsky & Shapiro

Associations

2007 - Present

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1988 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

American Association for Justice

Denver Bar Association

Member

2020 - 2021

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Committee

1990 - 2021

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Martinez v. Weld County School District, RE-1, 60 P.3d 736 (Colo. App. 2002).

Prevailed - Immunity waived

Scognamillo v. Olsen, 795 P.2d 1357 (Colo. App. 1990)

prevailed on appeal

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Education

1988

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Colorado College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1993

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Opening Statements

Publications

Languages

English

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