Timothy M. Garvey

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Timothy M. Garvey

also known as Tim Garvey, Timothy Garvey

5.0
12 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Insurance Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Insurance, Brain Injury, Car Accidents ... +7 more

3457 Ringsby Ct., Unit 110, Denver, CO

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Timothy

Biography

I sue insurance companies when they act like jerks. They keep me very busy.

I sue insurance companies when they act like jerks. They keep me very busy.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 10%

I help people get compensated after someone else's dumb decision causes them to suffer a life changing brain injury.

10%
Car Accident 10%

I help people get compensated after someone else's dumb decision causes them to suffer life changing injuries in car crash.

10%
Health Care 10%

10%
Health Insurance 10%

10%
Insurance 10%

Most of my practice is dedicated to helping people and businesses fight insurance companies.

10%
Life Insurance 10%

10%
Litigation 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

I help people get compensated after someone else's dumb decision causes them to suffer life changing injuries in a fall.

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

I help people get compensated after someone else's dumb decision causes a loved one to lose their life.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dormer Harpring, LLC

3457 Ringsby Ct., Unit 110, Denver, CO, 80216

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Online Presence

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Timothy M. Garvey's Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Best in the business.

I hired Tim when my disability carrier was stalling in paying my disability claim. I am an attorney, and had years of experience hiring and supervising other attorneys. I reached out to other attorneys I knew in Denver for a recommendation for this type of case, and heard back from two whose opinio...n I most respect that Tim was the right choice. They were absolutely right. It wasn't just that Tim won (which he did), or even that he won when I probably would not have (which is also true), it was that the briefing was exceptional. I know a good attorney when I see one, and Tim is one of the best that I've ever worked with. It is easy to hire the wrong attorney, especially if you have no idea what you're up against with these evil insurance companies. What I can tell you is that every aspect of my representation was handled at the highest level. Tim was absolutely the best hire of my career, when it mattered the most.

Posted by Mike | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Exceptional for Disability Appeals/Denials

This firm handled my wife’s appeal when her LTD insurance carrier abruptly terminated her benefits. Tim Garvey represented her through the appeal process; he and his team were so helpful in gathering objective and accurate information for the appeal submission. There is no way we could have managed t...he process without their representation and still won the appeal. This firm is very thorough, organized and responsive.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Mr. Garvey receives my highest recommendation

McDermott Law and my attorney, Tim Garvey receive my highest recommendation. Mr. Garvey & Mr. McDermott were thorough, detail oriented, realistic, and passionate about their work. I also interviewed two other firms, but what stood out about McDermott and Mr. Garvey for me was the fact that th...is is the only type of law they specialize in. At the time I felt, and now have confirmation, they are the experts in Insurance Benefits and ERISA case law. By the time they started on my case, there was already a tremendous amount of correspondence, information, and context to sift through. Mr. Garvey and the team worked efficiently and collaborated with me to insure all information submitted in the appeal was correct. Most importantly, our appeal was successful, and I’m now receiving LTD benefits and corresponding treatment.

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Timothy M. Garvey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nelson Waneka

Insurance lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim is an outstanding lawyer. Not only is he very skilled, and hard working, but he has an obvious passion for the law. His dedication to exacting justice, and his professionalism in the process, have led to great results for his clients. I routinely look to Tim's counsel when I face tough legal issues, and I will continue to do so in the future."

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Matthew Cron

Insurance lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tim and I worked together on an insurance case that went to trial. A jury awarded the maximum amount permitted by law. Tim is a brilliant and passionate advocate for his clients, and knows everything there is to know about insurance law. Without Tim's hard work and legal acumen, our case never would have been as successful."

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Mary Kern

Employee benefits lawyer

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Jacob Eisenstein

Litigation lawyer

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Paul Fisher

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua Reilly

Personal injury lawyer

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Nelson Waneka

Insurance lawyer

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Jason Jordan

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Cron

Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Pro Bono Recognition, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

2014

Pro Bono Award, Colorado Bar Association

2013

Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training Program Graduate, Colorado Bar Association

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Dormer Harpring

1900 - Present

Attorney, Dormer Harpring, LLC

2016 - 2022

Attorney, McDermott Law

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Levin Sitcoff, PC

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Second Judicial District of Colorado

2010 - 2011

Contract Attorney, Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons, LLP

Associations

2019 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Amicus Committee

Co-Chair

2018 - Present

City Year Denver

Mentor

2016 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Colorado Bar Foundation

Fellow

2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Civil Rights Committee

2012 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, New Lawyers Division

Co-Chair

2015 - 2022

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Board Member

2013 - 2015

American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (Colorado Chapter)

President

2012 - 2014

Colorado Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Council Member

2012 - 2017

Youth on Record

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ERISA Disability Case

Judge reversed his prior decision and ruled for our client

AD&D insurance claim

Settled for nearly twice the policy limits

Successful ERISA Disability Outcome

Settled favorably after defeating the insurance company's attempt to dismiss a claim under ERISA 502(a)(3).

Life Insurance Case

The Colorado Supreme Court agreed with our position

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Education

2010

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

J.D.

2009

Hague Academy of International Law

certificate

2009

The Hague Academy of International Law

Certificate

2003

Metropolitan State College of Denver

BA

2000

University of London

Semester Abroad

Speaking Engagements

2018

Blockbuster

How to Make the Most of ERISA

2015

Legislative Preview

Moderator

2013

CBA-YLD Annual CLE

Do's and Don'ts of Courtroom Etiquette

Publications

2015

CTLA Auto Litigator's Handbook (3d ed.) Searching for Insurance Coverage (with Michael J. Rosenberg)

2013

Denver Law Journal Online Let Them Help

Languages

English

Activity

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