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Jennifer L Keel

Medical malpractice Attorney at Denver, CO

5.0   5 reviews

also known as Jennifer L. Thompson, Jennifer L. Diebold

  • Licensed for 1 year
    State NM
    Acquired 2022
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 16 years
    State CO
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed
    State IL
    Acquired N/A
    Status
    Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State MN
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Jennifer

Learn Jennifer’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Medical malpractice
    55%
    I work exclusively with people who have been seriously injured as the result of a medical error. My specialized medical training and experience positions my clients at a strategic advantage in medical negligence litigation, which is the only kind of work that I do.

    19 years

  2. Brain injury
    20%
    As part of my medical negligence practice, I handle a substantial number of cases for clients who have suffered brain injuries as the result of a medical error. This includes brain injuries suffered at birth, from improperly managed airways, surgical mistakes, medication errors, and many other causes.

    19 years

  3. Birth injury
    15%
    Many of my medical malpractice clients are actually children who were injured during birth. These birth injuries can also be considered medical malpractice injuries, but for some people, it is easier to understand what I do by listing this category separately.

    19 years

  4. Nursing home abuse and neglect
    10%

 

I am a medical malpractice lawyer in Denver, Colorado who works exclusively with people who have been seriously injured as the result of a medical error.

My unique and varied medical background gives my clients an important and uncommon advantage. Although my undergraduate degree is in Criminal Justice, I spent three years studying biology and chemistry, changing majors in my senior year. I also completed the rigorous didactic and clinical education program for New York State's highest level of prehospital care providers, becoming a paramedic in 1995. I worked as a Paramedic for six years in the City of Rochester, New York, where I diagnosed and treated thousands of patients in need of emergent medical and surgical intervention in the prehospital setting. This included everything from heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies, delivering babies, pediatric emergencies, major trauma, electrocutions and critical care transports to routine non-emergency evaluations and care.

I also spent two years as a Tissue Procurement Specialist and Procurement Team Leader for the Rochester Eye and Human Parts Bank, where I performed sterile, surgical tissue procurement procedures on tissue donors to recover transplantable joints and tissues for recipients across the country. During my undergraduate years, I worked in the operating room as an anesthesia technician and scrub-assist technician, and worked with Alzheimer's patients in a secured nursing facility. Finally, I also have experience in various areas of veterinary medicine and surgery with large and small animals. All of these experiences contribute to my understanding of broad medical and physiological concepts.

My specialized medical training and experience positions my clients at a strategic advantage in medical negligence litigation, which is the only kind of work that I do. If you or someone you know has suffered an injury that you believe might be the result of a medical error, call me to discuss your situation.

Specialties

The exclusive focus of my practice is complex medical malpractice claims for catastrophically injured plaintiffs. I am licensed to practice in Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, California, and the District of Columbia.

 

 

 

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Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2012
Great to work with
Jennifer was wonderful in helping us understand the process and meaning of the legal system. She was always quick to respond to any questions and to explain the meaning of legal terms so that they were easy for us to understand. I highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2011
Charles Bado / Dir. Center For Enforcement Of Disability Rights
Center for Enforcement of Disability Rights, Inc. Dear Ms. Keel, I cannot thank you enough for your pro-bono efforts. It's rare in this community of Fort Lauderdale for people to know that when you can make a difference and fail to....it literally is a sin. I spend about 30 hours a week doing pro bono work for clients of the Center, I try to teach the importance of such efforts if they want to get out of their homebound depression. You almost make me want to move to your community. Once again...thank you, thank you,,,thank you. Charlie Bado Director
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Posted by Jennifer | November 3, 2011
Wonderful experience!
Absolutely wonderful experience! Very friendly, down to earth, trustworthy, knowledgable and honest! If you find yourself in a situation where you need an attorney, I would strongly recommend Jennifer Keel. She not only handled our case, but also followed up when she was no longer obligated too. She was not only our attorney, I now consider her a friend!
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Response from Jennifer Keel November 4, 2011
Thanks Jen, your kind words are much appreciated!
Posted by Chris | April 22, 2011
Excellent Lawyer
Jennifer was recommended to me by my brother who worked with her in MD. Although not an area of focus, Jennifer was extremely helpful in guiding me through the process by keeping me informed of what my options were, what the likely sequence of events were, and promptly researching and answering any questions I had. It was a difficult and humbling experience to get a DUI and Jennifer was compassionate and non-judgmental which went a long way to reassuring me that I had made the correct choice to retain her and her firm. While the system seems pretty much setup to hand out a standard punishment for 1st time DUIs, it was still very beneficial to have legal representation there to make sure that those unfamiliar with our legal system do not make the situation worse. Jennifer exceed my expectations in this regard. In the future if I should ever need an attorney I will be sure to start my search with Jennifer and BurgSimpson.
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Posted by Kerry | April 20, 2011
More than just a Lawyer!!!!!!!!!!
Jen has been a Godsend for our family. She has been more than just a lawyer for my family and I she is also a friend, advicate, advisor, and someone to talk to on a bad day. She took time to get to know all of us for who we are. We feel like we are more than just clients to Jen. We felt like we were in the dark about my husbands injury and Jen found the light for us to go twards. She has made this uphill battle a little less difficult.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 350-425 per hour
  • Contingency 35%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • Thomas Keel & Laird, LLC
  • 2015 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor
  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  • 2011 - Present
  • Shareholder
  • Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC
  • 2011 - 2015
  • Senior Associate
  • Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.
  • 2009 - 2011
  • Associate Attorney
  • Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC
  • 2006 - 2009
  • Associate Attorney
  • Lopez Hodes Restaino Milman & Skikos
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Associate Attorney
  • Janet Jenner & Suggs
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Paramedic, Disaster Response Team Member
  • Rural Metro Medical Services
  • 2000 - 2001
  • Tissue Procurement Specialist & Team Leader
  • Rochester Eye & Human Parts Bank
  • 1999 - 2002
  • Paramedic
  • Rural Metro Medical Services
  • 1995 - 2002
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Education

  • American Military University
  • Master of Arts
  • 2014
  • American Military University
  • Master's Certificate
  • 2013
  • State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2004
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor of Science
  • 2001
  • U.S. Army Medical Command
  • Certificate
  • 1999
  • National Fire Academy
  • Certificate
  • 1998
  • Monroe-Livingston Regional Emergency Medical Services
  • Certificate
  • 1997
  • Monroe-Livingston Emergency Medical System
  • Certificate
  • 1996
  • MCC Public Safety Training Center
  • Paramedic Certification
  • 1995
  • MCC Public Safety Training Center
  • Certificate
  • 1994
  • MCC Public Safety Training Center
  • Certificate
  • 1994
  • MCC Public Safety Training Center
  • Certificate
  • 1994
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Legal Cases

  • Missed diagnosis of carotid artery dissection resulting in stroke
  • $1,000,000.00
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • $ 4,500,000.00
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • $ 3,600,000.00
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Associations

  • Federation of American Scientists
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Delta Episilon Tau International Honor Society
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
  • Atorney Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Attorney Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Colorado Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • Attorney Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Attorney Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Maryland Association for Justice
  • Attorney Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Attorney Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • NMMTLA Executive Committee
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2005 - 2010
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Induction into Melvin A. Belli Society
  • The Melvin A. Belli Society
  • 2017
  • Colorado Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Top Attorneys in Colorado
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyer, Medical Malpractice Law -- Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2017
  • Top 50 Verdicts in Colorado -- 2016
  • Top Verdict
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyer, Medical Malpractice Law -- Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2016
  • Top Lawyer
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2015
  • Best Lawyer, Medical Malpractice Law -- Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2015
  • Top 40 under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
  • President's Honors List
  • American Military University
  • 2013
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • 2012
  • President's Honors List
  • American Military University
  • 2012
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Invited Membership--Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society
  • 2012
  • President's Honors List
  • American Military University
  • 2012
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Invited Membership--Delta Episilon Tau International Honor Society
  • 2012
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2012
  • President's Honors List
  • American Military University
  • 2011
  • Promotion to Law Firm Shareholder
  • Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC
  • 2011
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Invited Membership--Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society
  • 2011
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Invited Membership--Delta Episilon Tau International Honor Society
  • 2011
  • President's Honors List
  • American Military University
  • 2011
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • 2011
  • Academic Achievement Award
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • 2010
  • President's Honors List
  • American Military University
  • 2010
  • Honors Research Grant
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Research Fund Committee
  • 2001
  • Commendation for Paramedic care to injured officer
  • Rochester Police Department
  • 1998
  • Commendation for Paramedic Care to critically injured patient
  • Rochester General Hospital Surgical Director
  • 1997
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Publications

  • The Trial Lawyer
  • Finding Evidence in Medical Metadata for Malpractice Cases
  • 2014
  • Law Rules Publishing Company
  • EZ Review for Property (Book Chapters)
  • 2002
  • MCC Paramedic Program Study Guide
  • Time is Muscle: The Bonadonna Interval
  • 1996
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Speaking Engagements

  • Sturm College of Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law & Litigation Law School Course
  • 2016
  • Blockbuster 2016
  • Effective 30(b)(6) Depositions
  • 2016
  • Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
  • Using Audit Trails in Medical Malpractice Cases
  • 2015
  • Decision Making & Errors in the Emergency Room
  • The Chest Pain Patient
  • 2015
  • Blockbuster 2015
  • Medical Records and Audit Trails
  • 2015
  • Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Webinar
  • Electronic Health Records & Audit Trail Evidence
  • 2015
  • AAJ Webinar March 2015
  • Follow the Audit Trail
  • 2015
  • AAJ Montreal Summer Convention
  • Discovery & EHR Audit Trail Evidence
  • 2015
  • Sturm College of Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law & Litigation Law School Course
  • 2014
  • Sturm College of Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law & Litigation Law School Course
  • 2013
  • Sturm College of Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law & Litigation Law School Course
  • 2012
  • Sturm College of Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law & Litigation Law School Course
  • 2011
  • Fighters for Justice Radio Show
  • SSRI Medications and Birth Defects
  • 2011
  • Fighters for Justice Radio Show
  • Medical Malpractice
  • 2011
  • Fighters for Justice Radio Show
  • Medical Malpractice
  • 2010
  • Colorado & Company
  • Choosing a Lawyer to Handle Your Brain Injury Case
  • 2010
  • Handling Medical Malpractice Cases: From Soup to Nuts
  • Medical Malpractice
  • 2008
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2007 Winter Convention
  • Battling Big Pharma: Body Parts Litigation Update
  • 2007
  • Pharmaceutical & Human Tissue Litigation Conference
  • Human Tissue Litigation
  • 2006
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2006 Winter Convention
  • Protecting the Public: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation
  • 2006
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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (10)
Endorse Jennifer
Medical malpractice Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse Jennifer. She is passionate about getting the best result for her clients. And her knowledge about not just the law, but about the practice of medicine, make her uniquely qualified to do what she does."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"An up an coming star in the legal community"
Medical malpractice Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a great resource when seeking medical knowledge, and this is especially important when you have to take this to the courtroom to make it understandable to the jury."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Keel is constantly providing excellent advice about medical malpractice cases that is of incredible benefit to members of the Avvo community as well as fellow attorneys in Denver."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Keel is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her legal services."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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