Have you been injured in a car accident or suffered other personal injury? Tenge Law Firm can help!
I grew up in a middle class, hard-working family in Anchorage, Alaska, where I learned to camp, fish, ski, and enjoy the outdoors. I was raised to tell the truth, work hard and do your best - always. These character traits guide me to this day. I graduated in the top 10% of my class at East Anchorage High School in 1983, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was a multi year letterman in baseball, track, football, and speech and debate.
Seeking a warmer climate and a top notch education, I traveled south to Southern California to attend the Univerity of California, San Diego. In 1988, I graduated from UCSD with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Economics. I earned Departmental Honors in Political Science. I was a member and officer of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, played intercollegiate baseball and track, and participated in a variety of intramural sports. As a debate team champion in high school, I was disappointed when I learned there was no speech and debate club at UCSD. So, along with others, I started one. I was the sole student representative for the design and buildout of the UCSD Student Center, which remains a central building and student gathering place on the campus today.
After undergraduate, I attended the University of San Diego Law School and graduated in 1991 with a Juris Doctorate. I earned an American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy. I worked my way through law school as a law clerk with litigation firms in San Diego specializing in personal injury. After passing the California Bar exam in 1991, I joined a small, boutique business and litigation firm in La Jolla, California, where the senior partner selected me as the lead litigator after 6 months.
I moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1992 and started my own law firm, which is now the Tenge Law Firm, LLC. We have been in business for 18 years. I have always focused on personal injury, business and civil litigation and insurance. However, since 2006, we have limited our practice to litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury and insurance matters. We have earned a reputation as one of the premier personal injury and insurance law firms in Boulder County. Countless medical providers refer their patients to our Firm because they know they will be provided expert representation in a personal, individualized manner. Frankly, when a law firm does a great job for an injury client, it ensures that the medical providers get paid.
The Tenge Law Firm is a boutique injury litigation firm specializing in personal injury and insurance cases. It is all we do. Period. We provide aggressive, diligent and extremely thorough representation for injury victims and their families. Your case will be handled by me personally. TLF paralegals are highly qualified, experienced, thorough, and personable (otherwise, they would not be with the Tenge Law Firm).
We maintain a reasonable number of selective cases so we can provide the utmost attention to the details of every case, and take care of our clients personally. We don't advertise on television and we aren't running a personal injury "mill". Each case matters. We don't have the pressure to accept "low ball" setttlement offers in order to feed our ad budget. Most of our clients seek our help as a result of a personal referral.
The Tenge Law Firm uses innovation, knowlege and advanced technology to take on the insurance companies and obtain the just and fair compensation our clients deserve. We communicate effectively and regularly with our clients, and return emails and phone calls promptly. We enjoy helping injured folks.
When I'm not fighting the insurance companies and their "Evil Empire", I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife and 2 beautiful daughters, fly fishing, working out, cycling and playing guitar.
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Tenge Law Firm, LLC
1738 Pearl Street
Suite 300
Boulder, CO, 80302-3812
Tenge Law Firm, LLC
2120 Milestone Drive
Suite 104
Fort Collins, CO, 80525
Tenge Law Firm, LLC
1515 Wynkoop Street
Suite 360
Denver, CO, 80202
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1635 Foxtrail Drive
Suite 200
Loveland, CO, 80538
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1992 | 11/10/2020 |
CA | Inactive | 1991 | 10/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Rating - Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethics | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2016 |
AV Rating - Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethics | Lawyers.com | 2016 |
Very High Rating for Ethics and Abilities | Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | 2010 |
Very Highly Rated for Ethics and Abilities | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
American Jurisprudence Award - Trial Advocacy | American Jurisprudence | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder and Managing Partner | Tenge Law Firm, LLC | 1992 - Present |
Lead litigation attorney - associate | John Smaha & Associates, PC | 1991 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Boulder County Bar Association, medical/legal section | Co-Chair | 2011 - Present |
Boulder County Bar Foundation | Trustee | 2007 - Present |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Boulder County Bar Association, Litigation Section | Member | N/A |
Boulder County Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | N/A |
Boulder County Bar Association, Medical/Legal Law Section | Member | N/A |
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Colorado Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
Colorado Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Boulder County Bar Association, Litigation Section | Co-chair | 1999 - 2000 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Boulder County Bar Newsletter | Colorado's New Anti-Subrogation Law | 2011 |
Daily Camera | Ask a Lawyer - Business Formations | 1994 |
Cozen and Oconnor Insurance Journal | Breach of an Agreement to Procure Insurance | 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Diego School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
University of California - San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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An Update on Contingency Fee Agreements | Fee Agreements - Ethics and Contracts | 2003 |
How to Start and Build a Law Practice | Opening and Building a Law Firm | 1999 |
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Shawn McDermott, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Todd's commitment to his clients is unsurpassed. He understands the legal as well as the personal issues facing each of his clients. He incorporates both into his dedicated and professional representation of people in need.
David Sanderson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've been a lawyer for almost 25 years and Mr. Tenge is one of the most professional, intelligent, creative and caring lawyers I know. He gets top dollar for his clients. Todd is the kind of lawyer that other lawyers hire.
Chad Lieberman, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 21, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I was opposite Todd on a personal injury case involving physical and cognitive damages. Todd was professional and dedicated to his clients' interests. He is a valued member of our legal community.
Joseph McIntyre, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James Todd Tenge is a great injury lawyer. I have consulted with him on personal injury cases and he has always given excellent advice. I know that getting the best result for his clients is his chief concern. I definitely endorse this Attorney.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Donald Banovitz, Personal injury Attorney on May 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am writing to give my recommendation to Todd Tenge. Todd is a highly skilled personal injury trial lawyer and is the "go-to" lawyer to handle a substantial and complex personal injury case in the Boulder area. Todd and I have conferred on legal issues and hez will work hard for you and will bring all of his skills and resources to bare in his full effort to obtain for you an adequate recovery.
Maren Skulborstad, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 27, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Todd is passionately committed to helping individuals. He has extensive knowledge of personal injury law and has a keen insite into how insurance companies process claims. In addition to assisting his clients, he is dedicated to assisting other fellow attorneys. I would recommend Todd to anyone who is seeking a positive resolution to a personal injury claim.
John Torgenson, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent advocate for his clients and provides invaluable insight to fellow attorneys and clients. His knowledge of claim handling procedures is right on point, and his materials are very helpful to me and will be for fellow clients as well.
David Sanderson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've been a lawyer for almost 25 years and Mr. Tenge is one of the most professional, intelligent, creative and caring lawyers I know. He gets top dollar for his clients. Todd is the kind of lawyer that other lawyers hire.
Shawn McDermott, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Todd's commitment to his clients is unsurpassed. He understands the legal as well as the personal issues facing each of his clients. He incorporates both into his dedicated and professional representation of people in need.
Brian Gonzales, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I am an attorney and I brought in Todd to take the lead on a personal injury matter for a friend of mine. Todd handled the matter professionally and I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. I would recommend Todd's personal injury services to anyone.
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