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 anonymous | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly Recommended

Jennifer and her team were fantastic. They helped me understand and guided me through everything after getting into an accident. She fought for me, and gave me the best support for my family and I. Honestly, i dont think i could have made it through without her and her team. Their knowledge of the co...nvoluted insurance industry was beyond helpful, arguably the key factor in my case.

Posted by Bruce | August 21, 2011 | Personal Injury

Thank you!

Jennifer was excellent. She handled my case long distance as I was injured out of state. She was in constant communication during my recovery. She exhibited her knowledge during negotiations, and genuinely seemed to care about us, and our circumstances. She helped make a very painful experience m...uch easier. Thank you.

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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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Kama Sarkissian

Family lawyer

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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

Insurance lawyer

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William Godsman

Unknown lawyer

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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