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Gregory Bruce Cairns
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About Gregory

Let Cairns & Associates, P.C. guide you in your workers’ compensation matters. Attorney Cairns is also a vaccination injury specialist.

Mr. Cairns’ practice focuses on workers’ compensation litigation and related employment law. Mr. Cairns attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology in 1975. He also attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee where he pursued a Master’s in industrial psychology. Following graduate school, he obtained his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982. Mr. Cairns has been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado since 1982.

Mr. Cairns has thirty-seven years of experience as an attorney in matters relating to workers’ compensation and employment law. He has published several articles in The Colorado Lawyer concerning employment issues, and has been a frequent speaker concerning workers’ compensation, fitness for duty testing, medical marijuana, and the special needs of older workers with injuries.  He has taught basic legal research in the paralegal training programs for Metropolitan State College in Denver and the Denver Paralegal Institute. In addition, he is the founder and principal instructor for The Center for Workers’ Compensation Training, a private occupational school.

Mr. Cairns, who hails from Wisconsin, currently serves as president of Cairns & Associates, P.C. in Denver, Colorado. In 2003 he was named an “Outstanding Lawyer in America.” In 2010, he received the Lance Butler Award for service to the Colorado workers’ compensation community. He has served as President of Professionals in Workers’ Compensation and the Denver Law Club.

An avid bicyclist and hiker, Mr. Cairns was also a regular parody song writer and actor for the Denver Law Club. 

https://www.thelawclub.org/ 

He is grateful to have enjoyed a wide and varied experience in the world of Colorado worker’s compensation.

Learn more about our specialized services in workers’ compensation training and medical testing of employees.

 

 

Practice areas

Defective and dangerous productsWorkers compensation
  1. Workers compensation: 85%

    I handle workers' compensation matters of all levels of complexity. I have a special expertise in fitness for duty tests, interaction of medical marijuana law with workers' compensation, and the special issues of aging workers. In addition, I accept non-insured employer cases.

    39 years

  2. Defective and dangerous products: 15%

    Vaccine Injury Specialist. Including flu & Covid 19 Vaccine injuries.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 300
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Cairns & Associates, P.C.

3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 300
Denver, CO, 80210-3940

Website
http://cairnslegal.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive198211/10/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers12
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Best LawyerExpertise2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2019
Lansford F. Butler AwardWorkers’ Compensation Section of the Colorado Bar Association2009
Outstanding Respondent AttorneyProfessionals in Workers’ Compensation2005
Outstanding Lawyers of America in 2003Outstanding Lawyers of America2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentCairns & Associates, P.C.2011 - Present
Special CounselRuegsegger Simons Smith & Stern, LLC2009 - 2011
MemberCairns Nemechek & Magruder, LLC (formerly Cairns Nemechek & Sweeney, LLC)2004 - 2009
Special CounselHall & Evans2000 - 2004
PresidentCairns & Associates, P.C.1999 - 2000
MemberCairns, Dworkin & Chambers, P.C.1991 - 1999
Special CounselLaw Offices of John M. Connell1991 - 1991
Shareholder and Vice PresidentLavinder & Cairns, P.C.1986 - 1990
AssociateClifton & Associates, P.C. (Now Clifton Hook & Bovarnick, P.C)1984 - 1986
AssociateHolland & Hart1982 - 1984
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation CommitteeMemberN/A
American Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Colorado Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Denver Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Colorado Self Insurers' AssociationN/AN/A
The Denver Law ClubVice President (2009-2010), President (2010-2011)2009 - 2011
Professionals in Workers' CompensationBoard of Directors and President1997 - 2004
Medical Case Management/Managed Care Task Force, sponsored by Division of Workers' CompensationN/A1992 - 1993
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Chapter 10, Senior Law Handbook, A joint project of the Elder Law and Trust and Estate Sections of the Colorado Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Colorado, Inc.Workers’ Compensation and the Aging Worker2008
The Healthcare Savings ChronicleThe Ten Ingredients of a Superlative Workers’ Compensation Program2006
Risk Management MagazineBackground Checking: Reducing Workers’ Compensation Claims1996
The Colorado LawyerWorkers’ Compensation, ADA and the FMLA: The Ten Questions Most Commonly Asked by Colorado Employers1996
Prevent: Loss Control Newsletter published by Colorado Compensation Insurance AuthorityAlcohol and Drug Testing in the Work Place: What Private Employers Need To Know1993
The Colorado LawyerThe Colorado Prejudgment Interest Statute: Potential For Market Rate Interest1986
The Colorado LawyerCollecting Pre- and Post-Judgment Interest in Colorado: A Primer1986
The Colorado LawyerAn Update of Appendices From Collecting Pre- and Post-Judgment Interest in Colorado1986
Texas International Law JournalRecent Developments: Verlinden B. v. Central Bank of Nigeria1981
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Texas System, AustinJD - Juris Doctor1982
University of Wisconsin, MadisonBA - Bachelor of Arts1975
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Twelve Things Supervisors Should Know About Workers' CompensationWorkers' Compensation2015
Legalization of Marijuana: Impact on Public Entities and PoolsLegalization of Marijuana2015
"Top Twelve Questions Insurers Ask About Medical Marijuana"Medical Marijuana2015
"Legalities of Screening at the Three Stages of Employment"Employment & Labor2015
"Hiring Right"Workers Compensation2014
"Denver Law Club Ethics Revue 2014"Ethics2014
"The Dever Law Club Ethics Revue 2013"Ethics2013
"Ethics Review"Ethics2013
"The Denver Law Club Ethics Revue 2012"Ethics2012
"Medical Marijuana"Medical Marijuana2012
"Bury the Hatchet Show"Workers Compensation2012
"The Denver Law Club Ethics Review 2011"Ethics2011
"The Denver Law Club Annual Meeting"Workers Compensation2011
"Medical Marijuana"Medical Marijuana2011
"Workers Compensation Update - 2010"Workers Compensation2010

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Greg is a great Lawyer. He helped me take on Liberty Mutual. My case was so hard and messed up. He made the insurance company do what they were supposed do. Even after my MMI Greg kept fighting for me. If you need a proven and caring lawyer? Hire Greg.!!!!!! He's not scared and will fight for you like a big gray wolf. He will get you the medical and money for you. God Bless Gregory Cairns and his staff. They truly kick butt. Nicole and Greg are proven. Need the Best Workers Comp? Hire Greg and his team. Thankfully Mark Osborne
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Gloria Moore

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Gregory is the best this was my first time working with something like this so I didn't know anything about it Gregory worked me thow every step of the way.
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Highly Successful & Knows How To Win

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Many attorneys can read the law but very few know how to work with it to help their client receive the medical and financial benefits that they deserve. I have served as an Administrative Law Judge, the top state administrator for Colorado’s workers compensation system and a practicing attorney for 45 years specializing in Workers compensation law. I know of no other attorney who can match Greg’s intelligence, knowledge of the law, and his excellent ability to strategize his way though difficult cases and succeed. He has earned the respect of judges, attorneys and the hundreds of injured workers he has helped when they needed help. I have seen his total commitment to his clients. You could not have a better attorney on your side.
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He is one best lawyers

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He the best lawyer I ever had.he honestl care about his clients and he fair. I was really satisfied with everything . He really fights for everything you need. Greg and paralegal Nicole work always have good contacts and always answers my questions. He’s number one lawyer for work Comp case. If I could I would give him 10 stars.
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Helped an injured nurse

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I was injured on the job, by no fault of my own, and was getting jerked around by the workers compensation department- both my adjuster and doctor. Let's just say I had nearly 5 years dealing with my case and never ever received a phone call back from my adjuster and had one appointment after another where no one even examined me, to be clear I was the model patient, very knowledgeable as and I'm an ICU nurse, and being treated like a noncompliant idiot. After a few years and being transferred to the worst work comp doctor you can imagine I got fed up and hired Greg and his team. Immediately they put in demands and things started happening. I was seeing specialists, getting treatments, getting answers to my questions, getting reimbursed for my miles and medical devices I had to purchase out of pocket. They even got me approved not only to see the surgeon I'd been denied but also got my surgery and follow up care approved! Now I'm not healed but I at least got all the care I needed, I know everything was done that could be, and I received money owed to me for impairment. After everything (with significant life long impairment) my work comp doctor said I was 100%, which meant after 5 years of hell and hundreds of appointments I got nothing to compensate for injury and ongoing therapy I need. Greg and his team worked quickly to oppose this and an independent examiner actually assessed me and I received financial compensation for my injury. Greg and his paralegal Nicole were always was quick to respond to my questions/concerns. When I would make 15 phone calls and emails to address one thing and never hear back they only had to contact my insurance/lawyer once and got results. They only took their compensation when I received mine so there was no financial burden which took a lot of stress out of hiring a lawyer. They were worth every penny! I would have spent money rather than received any if it weren't for them. If you are hurt at work save yourself the stress and time and hire them- don't wait 3 years like I did.
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BETTER THAN BEST

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Mr.Cairns took my case,and genuinely cared about me and my case.He went above and beyond in all phases of my case.I know,without ALL that Mr.Cairns and his team,has done the ins. Company would have kicked me to the curb. The legal fees for his hard work dont compare with the fact,I owe him and his team,my life.Thank you Mr.Cairns.
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Knowledgable, honest, kind, smart, experienced---you're in good hands

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Luckily, we hired Mr. Cairns after my husband was injured at work. After he was injured, his company never called, emailed or spoke to him again. It was as if he never existed just because he was injured and needed emergency surgery. Mr. Cairns saved us. He kindly and knowledgably guided us through the process of Worker's Compensation. He never gave up, forged ahead and gave us great advice with the clear intention that whatever decisions we made, we made them for ourselves. Fair and thoughtful, intelligent and experienced--we couldn't have found a better attorney to represent us.
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Game Changer

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I was involved in a work place lifting accident, in a warehouse. After that, I went to the Dr. where it was shown I had A few Bulged Disc as well as Congenital moderate stenosis. I went through the Worker comp process, where it was very difficult. I was refused physical therapy through the whole process and dismissed by a Dr at 0% disability. It was apparent to everyone that I was injured and I could not work yet. The logical thing to do was to get an attorney. I did, Chadwick Calvert. He was experienced, but said he knew one of the best worker comp lawyers, and would be great in a tight spot. This is when I was introduced to Mr. Cairns. Mr. Cairns looked at my case, nodded and smiled and next thing I know, I was getting A DIME (Independent medical examination). My Dr. was great, best I could have hoped for honest and funny. He said he could not believe I was released in the condition that I was, and said Surgery may be the best candidate. He said in any case, his rating would be 20%. He also would rate me at not at MMI yet. Just like that, a fighting chance for Justice. Mr. Cairns had already changed the game with his first move. I was sent to a new Independent treating Dr. not associated with the Insurance company. I was treated fairly and humanely. After going through everything the Dr. thought he could do, he agreed with the Prior Dr 20% rating. 0 to 20%. I got a very fair settlement, one I could most certainly not complain about. I feel it is worth mentioning that he does respond when contacted and does not leave you hanging there. His office/Crew is very orderly and polite as well as punctual. If you go with Them, its the move you wont regret. Sincerely, Very satisfied client
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I found Mr Cairns to be to be an excellent choice to represent me in my case. He was always readily available to answer any questions that I had. He was prompt to return my calls and contact me about any pertinent information he received that he felt I needed to be aware of. He was extremely knowledgeable in the procedures required in a personal injury case. He had great insight in the methods used by the insurance company in treatment of injury victims. I would highly recommend Mr Cairns to anyone involved in personal injury cases.
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Awesome Attorney

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Wow, where do I begin. Greg Carins was invaluable to my case. He was always available if I had questions or concerns. I even heard from him on weekends and also when he was on vacation if I needed an answer on my case. Who does that any more?? Carins is detailed oriented and professional. I will always recommend him.
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Gianni Puglielli

Greg is an excellent attorney. He adheres to high ethical standards, and he truly empathizes with his clients, which allows Greg to creatively advocate on their behalf so that he can obtain a just outcome for them. This is fundamental to his philosophy of representing claimants in workers' compensation cases. And not only is he experienced, responsible, and extremely knowledgeable, Greg is also personable and humorous. He is an attorney who his clients, colleagues, and judges can trust, and I fully endorse him.

Britton Morrell, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 12, 2018
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Gregory is an accomplished lawyer and very talented. Each year he transforms dry legal concepts into skits and songs teaching legal ethics. He works hard for his clients.

Alissa Peashka, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 25, 2017
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I have the highest respect for Greg both as a lawyer and as a person. He treats both his clients and opposing parties with respect. In determining whether to take a certain action in a case, he considers not just the legal ability to do so and the possible ramifications, but also considers the moral ramifications of taking that path. He is a mentor whose wisdom and experience are beyond value.

Steven Gurwin, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
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I highly endorse Gregory Cairns without hesitation. I have known Mr. Cairns for over 25 years. He is incredibly knowledgable in the field of worker's compensation, and he always thoroughly prepares his cases. As a result, he often achieves results for his clients that are quite favorable. He tries to settle cases out of court, if possible, but if the case cannot be settled, then Mr. Cairns is not afraid to take the case to trial. He is well liked and respected by his colleagues and by the judges before whom he practices. Unlike many attorneys, he truly cares about his clients, and he always works hard to achieve for them the best results possible. He keeps his clients well informed concerning the progress of their case, and he will answer questions so that the client understands what is happening in the case. As a former WC judge, I have seen many attorneys in court, and I can tell you that there are no better attorneys than Mr. Cairns. Again, I wholeheartedly endorse him.

David Lichtenstein, Wrongful termination Attorney on Jul 10, 2016
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Greg is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and above all effective Workers' Compensation lawyer. He has lectured on the subject and has the unusual perspective of having worked on both the defense and the injured worker's side. I heartily recommend him.

Francis Cristiano, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Barkley Heuser, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Greg for many years and have left my own blood in the court room having been on the other side of work comp cases. Total mastery of the law and a stinging wit in court. HE is one of the best

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