$ 375-450 per hour
Michael received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his Juris Doctorate from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. Michael is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Michigan. Michael is the former President of the Workers’ Compensation Education Association (WCEA), which is the leading attorney advocate group for injured workers in Colorado. Since 2002, Michael has been a WCEA board member actively involved with authoring new legislation and rules to better the Colorado Workers’ Compensation system.
Professional Players Unions have sought Michael’s assistance representing their injured players. He is one of only two NFL Players Association-appointed Colorado panel counsels. He also assists the NHLPA, MLSPA, MLBPA, and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA).
Michael is a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Association Foundation (less than one percent of all active Colorado attorneys are honored by being made a Fellow).
In 2016, Michael received the Lansford F. Butler Award for his outstanding service, dedication, and commitment in the field of Colorado WC; This is the most prestigious award given to a WC practitioner in Colorado.
Michael was honored by the Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Organization with 2007, 2009 & 2015 WC Outstanding Claimants Attorney awards and the 2008 PWC President’s Award.
The National Institute has recognized Michael for Trial Advocacy. The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation has recognized Michael for his service on the 2006 & 2008 Medical Treatment Guidelines Task Force. Michael has also assisted the Division of Workers’ Compensation with developing and revising the Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure on several occasions.
Michael has given numerous presentations to help educate the Workers’ Compensation community on behalf of the Nation Business Institute, Colorado Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Education Association, the Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Association, and Sterling Educational Services.
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$ 375-450 per hour
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2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Tower One, Suite 9000, Denver, CO, 80222
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Posted by Theresa | October 02, 2014
best representation ever
Thank you so much for your encouragement through this stressful time! If you are unfortunate enough to need representation, do yourself a favor and hire them!
Posted by Leon | September 29, 2014
Dealing with worker's comp this is the guy.
Michael has been great just wish I would have found him sooner. Has been a great help with excellent staff vary help full.
Posted by Jim | September 22, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Michael Kaplan ~ An expert in his field!
I was injured at work less than two years ago. I was forced to hire an attorney after the insurance company delayed paying my medical bills. I was referred to Michael Kaplan, by a friend who is a civil defense attorney. I was very impressed by Mr. Kaplan after our first meeting. Mr. Kaplan listened w...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2013 | Workers Compensation
Thank you for everything.
My family would like to thank attorney Mike Kaplan for everything. He took our mother 's case and treated her as if she was his mother . He was very kind and gentle with her due to her medical matters. Our mother fell at work and she has not been the same. He treated her with with respect and honor. ...
Posted by Robin | October 23, 2011 | Workers Compensation
Ethical Expertise
As a former employee of Michael Kaplan, I saw him treat every case with knowledgeable dedication, and felt he honored every client with genuine care and respect. I felt proud to be a member of his team, supporting his exceptional services. So when I needed a workers' compensation attorney, I pu...
"Mr. Kaplan is a zealous advocate for his clients, who is compassionate to his clients, knowledgeable of the law, well spoken and written, and an overall excellent attorney. The legal community knows and respects him. The bench values Mr. Kaplan's approach and analysis. As an attorney who has worked on cases against Mr. Kaplan for almost two decades, it is with all honesty and respect to report that he is one of the best (if not the best) workers' compensation lawyers representing injured workers in Colorado."
"Michael Kaplan is an exceptional lawyer in the area of worker's compensation. Michael's stellar reputation among opposing counsel and judges is an important factor which separates him from other lawyers in the field and allows him to achieve great results for his clients. If someone in my own family was hurt on the job, I would not hesitate to send him/her to Michael."
"Michael is an excellent advocate whose reputation is untouchable in the community. I recommend him for all workers compensation cases and wouldn't hesitate to ask him to represent my own family."
"Michael is a compassionate, knowledgeable, well-seasoned attorney who always has his clients' best interests in mind, and consistently achieves the best results possible for them. Michael would be the first attorney to whom i would turn if i ever needed assistance with a workers' compensation, or social security disability matter."
"Mike Kaplan is a knowledgeable workers' compensation attorney. I have had several cases against him. He knows the law and aggressively represents his client’s best interests in the matter. Mr. Kaplan is professional and courteous to opposing counsel. I highly recommend Mike Kaplan to anyone that is in need of legal advice about workers’ compensation."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Workers Compensation Counsel in Colorado, Major League Baseball Players Association
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Super Lawyer 2016, Super Lawyers Magazine
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Super Lawyer 2015, Super Lawyers Magazine
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Super Lawyer 2014, Super Lawyers Magazine
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
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Outstanding Claimant's Attorney, Professionals in Workers Compensation
2008
President's Award, Professionals in Workers Compensation
2007
Outstanding Claimant's Attorney, Professionals in Workers Compensation
2011 - Present
Partner, Kaplan Morrell, LLC
2004 - 2011
Partner, Sawaya, Rose & Kaplan, LLC
2001 - 2004
Attorney, The Sawaya Law Firm
1999 - 2001
Associate, Bendinelli Law Firm
2007 - Present
Colorado Bar FoundationFellow
2003 - Present
Workers' Compensation Education AssociationBoard Member
2008 - 2011
Professionals in Workers' CompensationBoard Member
2004 - 2015
Colorado Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionCBA Workers' Compensation Executive Council
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