Jonathan Shawn Sar

Jonathan Shawn Sar

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Insurance Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury

3200 Cherry Creek S Drive, Suite 520, Denver, CO

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Insurance 75%

Represent policyholders in disputes with their insurance companies over unreasonable delay or denial of covered benefits

75%
Personal Injury 25%

Represent injured victims of negligence in car accidents, slip/trip and falls, ski accidents, and dog bites

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

35%-40%


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 14 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Daly & Black, P.C.

3200 Cherry Creek S Drive, Suite 520, Denver, CO, 80209

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Jonathan Shawn Sar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (11) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Easy to work with, very helpful, very informative

Jonathan essentially made this difficult process very smooth for me. After going through the stress of losing our only car, and dealing with rentals and the purchase of a new car, medical bills, and returning to work without the use of my right hand (I'm a surgeon), I just did not have the ability to... take on anything else. Jonathan was very diligent in his research and was familiar with the nuances of all of the insurance companies involved. He was very knowledgeable and informative regarding the payments for my type of injury, and gave us solid advice on how to proceed on various decisions. I am confident that he was able to help recover all of the damages that we were owed and then some. I highly recommend him as a personal injury attorney.

Posted by Leslie | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Car accident

I was involved in an auto accident at night with a drunk driver that totaled my car and sustained injuries. I spent several months trying to find a lawyer to assist me but was turned away because my injuries and the at-fault driver's insurance policy were not deemed high value enough. I was referre...d to Jonathon and Sean by a larger firm and this was my last attempt to find help. I met with them and discussed my situation at length. They listened to me and what path I wanted to take to resolve and recover my out of pocket medical expenses. Based on the information I provided they took my case. They handled everything! They were extremely professional and kept me informed every step of the way. Not once did they pressure me to do something I was uncomfortable with. Thanks to them I was able to recover money to cover my out of pocket expenses. I highly recommend them.

Posted by Deborah | February 12, 2016 | Insurance

Excellent Experience

I had the pleasure of consulting with Jonathan Sar of Levinthal Sar LLC regarding a potential insurance bad faith case involving several of my rental properties. Jonathan immediately put me at ease when he explained at our first meeting that he was interested in learning the facts surrounding my p...otential case as well as my feelings about why I felt I had been wronged. His primary goal at our initial meeting was to listen to my interpretation of the incidents and gather information. Jonathan explained the importance of gathering my insurance policy information. This was greatly helpful, as I was a bit confused about what would be considered pertinent to my potential case. Jonathan outlined his plan for determining what the legal basis would be before committing to taking me as a client. He was very clear in explaining that he must review all factors before advising me of a plan as well as the estimated costs and expenses. I was surprised to learn that there was no cost for the initial consultation! While we eventually agreed that legal representation would not be required in my situation, Jonathan was nothing less than professional, knowledgeable, and diligent in adhering to the highest standard of ethics. I was treated with respect and dignity by Jonathan. He never passed me off to a secretary or a paralegal. If you think you might have a claim against your insurance company, you would be wise to contact Leventhal Sar LLC. I am glad I did.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2016 | Medical Malpractice

Excellent Attorney

I consulted with Leventhal Sar LLC regarding a potential dental malpractice case, and could not have been more impressed. Jonathan Sar was knowledgeable in the field and he was extremely responsive to my needs. He answered my call personally and was available to speak with me anytime I wanted. The... fact that Jonathan graduated from Harvard Law School and worked at a top international law firm shows. While we ultimately agreed that legal representation was not required in my case, I could not more highly recommend Jonathan and Leventhal Sar LLC.

Posted by Toby | July 20, 2015 | Personal Injury

Hardworking

This was a case involving injury to me in a car accident and I didn't know where to even start. I had been receiving medical treatment for nearly 3 years. The other insurance company had indicated a settlement but I did not know there was a time frame that it had to be settled. I had only a few weeks... to get something resolved. I called my local attorney and he could not take my case, he suggested another attorney in the Denver area and he also turned me down, but he did recommend Jonathan Sar and gave me the information to contact him. I did contact him and submitted my case and received a call back the same day and my case was accepted. His law firm stepped up knowing I only had a few weeks to get this resolved. I have never had a attorney work so hard for me before and put my needs first. My questions were always answered quickly and he explained things to me in a way I could understand. Since I was under a time restraint, I know he worked overtime in getting everything he needed. There was a lot of paper work to get and verify. He explained to me a couple of ways it could be handled and when we settled on the way to handle this, he started getting me information and letting me know what I needed to do for him. Everything was explained to me in simple language I understood. I could not have asked for a more dedicated attorney. The insurance company that was wanting to settle was not offering me much in the way of compensation and I really needed an attorney to help me. We were able to correspond via email and phone which worked great for me since I live 250 miles away. After they received all the information needed, they contacted the insurance company and were able to get me a much better settlement that I was satisfied with and before the deadline. I would definitely use him again if the need arises.

See All Client Reviews

Jonathan Shawn Sar's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jonathan
Matthew Rondell Laird headshot
Matthew Laird

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon is a tremendously gifted litigator. Having handled several cases with Jon, I can attest to the high quality of his work and the passion he brings to representing his clients. He is knowledgeable, insightful and dogged in his representation of the injured."

Lyndsey Rose Richard headshot
Lyndsey Richard

Car accident lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Jonathan for years, I am happy to be able to endorse him as a skilled, trustworthy, dependable and effective advocate. Jonathan sincerely has his clients' best interests at heart and works tirelessly to achieve their goals. I wholeheartedly endorse Jonathan and confidently refer my own clients, friends and family to him."

Kimberly A.S. Utesch headshot
Kimberly Utesch

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sar is a personable and knowledgeable attorney who you would be well-served to consider."

Peter Franklin Waltz headshot
Peter Waltz

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan is a very practical, solution oriented attorney. Moreover, he is easy to work with and has attention to personal relationships and interpersonal skills."

Andrew E. Swan headshot
Andrew Swan

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan is an exceptional attorney and brings to the practice of law the attributes I'd look for if I were looking for a lawyer myself. He's whip smart, tactically clever, responsive, and honest. My partners and I thoroughly enjoy working with him and we have no doubt his clients are better off because he's on their side."

Devorah Shannon Cohen headshot
Devorah Cohen

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon is one of the most intelligent and hardest working attorneys that I know."

Nathalie E. Cohen headshot
Nathalie Cohen

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Family member

"Jonathan is an excellent attorney. He is intelligent, thoughtful and detail-oriented. He always fights passionately for his clients. His truly lives up to his pedigree of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School."

Gil Bennett Selinger headshot
Gil Selinger

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan is a very experienced lawyer, with a legal education from Harvard Law. He fights tirelessly for his clients, to get them the settlements they deserve in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, even in the face of big insurance companies or large opposing law firms. Jonathan makes time to get to know his clients and who they are and he never screens his phone calls and is always reachable, a rarity in today's legal market. I highly endorse Jonathan and Leventhal Sar LLC."

Eliot Joel Rushovich headshot
Eliot Rushovich

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mr. Sar for multiple years earlier in my career, and I also knew him when we were classmates at Harvard Law School. During my time working with Mr. Sar, I found him to be extremely smart, talented, hard working, and caring to his clients and colleagues. He demonstrated excellence in his work and success in his results. I wholeheartedly endorse him and think you cannot go wrong having him as your lawyer."

Carolin Elizabeth Topelson headshot
Carolin Topelson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is a hard working attorney who will represent his clients in the most effective and ethical manner possible."

Byron K. Hammond headshot
Byron Hammond

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan Sar specializes in various types of personal injury law. He is an experienced litigator who has advocated for both individual and corporate clients in a broad array of cases. Over the years, Jonathan worked for two extremely prestigious law firms before deciding to form Leventhal Sar, LLC – a boutique law firm focusing solely on personal injury law. Unlike many others, Jonathan walks his clients through every step of what is often a complex, intricate process. Clients are not passed off to various assistants or less experienced attorneys. Jonathan represents what is greatly needed in the legal profession – intelligence, ethics, and a genuine concern for his clients."

Jeffrey Alan Wolf headshot
Jeffrey Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is intelligent, tenacious and personable. I've known him for a long time and have zero hesitation endorsing him. Anyone would be lucky to have him in their corner."

View All Endorsements
Karen M. Hen headshot
Karen Hen

Medical malpractice lawyer

Matthew Rondell Laird headshot
Matthew Laird

Medical malpractice lawyer

Lyndsey Rose Richard headshot
Lyndsey Richard

Estate planning lawyer

Kimberly A.S. Utesch headshot
Kimberly Utesch

Child custody lawyer

Andrew E. Swan headshot
Andrew Swan

Personal injury lawyer

Michael Dickson Kuhn headshot
Michael Kuhn

Litigation lawyer

Peter Franklin Waltz headshot
Peter Waltz

Business lawyer

Eliot Joel Rushovich headshot
Eliot Rushovich

Unknown lawyer

Carolin Elizabeth Topelson headshot
Carolin Topelson

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Gil Bennett Selinger headshot
Gil Selinger

Business lawyer

Byron K. Hammond headshot
Byron Hammond

Estate planning lawyer

Jeffrey Alan Wolf headshot
Jeffrey Wolf

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2016

Approved: Personal Injury Law - Plaintiff, Lead Counsel

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Pro Bono Award, O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Leventhal Sar LLC

2012 - 2015

Associate, Polsinelli PC

2011 - 2012

Associate, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

2008 - 2011

Associate, O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Dartmouth Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Harvard Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Dartmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Denver Jewish Day School Annual Dinner & Gala Alumni Speaker

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution