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James Todd Tenge
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Biography
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.
Have you been injured in a car accident or suffered other personal injury? Tenge Law Firm can help!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
70%
Car Accident
15%
Motorcycle Accident
5%
Trucking Accident
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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5
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 33 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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James Todd Tenge's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Todd Tenge helped me discover I had an undiagnosed concussion after a motor vehicle accident
If you've been in a car accident and need help navigating the insurance and your medical needs; if you're at all concerned that you were concussed even if your doctor says no, PLEASE retain Todd Tenge and his team. You won't regret it! Almost three years ago, I was driving 60 mph on the highway w...
Posted by Dylan | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal injury
Awesome law firm to work with Nina , Collin ,and Todd did a great job handling my case. After an auto accident they did a great job helping me navigate my personal injury case during the 2 most challenging years of my life following the auto accident.
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superb Law Firm for Auto Accidents!
Tenge Law Firm was a lifesaver during one of the most challenging times of my life. After my accident in February 2024, I was left with severe back and neck issues that affected me for months. The physical pain was overwhelming, but the financial strain from missing work made it even harder to cope. ...
Posted by Kaitlynn | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Car Accident. I highly recommend Tenge Law Firm!!
Without a doubt this is an amazing Law Firm and I highly recommend to work with Todd Tenge and his legal team for car accidents! Todd Tenge is a Colorado native and is very knowledgeable when it comes to Colorado law when dealing with insurance companies involving car accidents. Brenda Lopez was the ...
Posted by Ethan | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service
Todd and the team were amazing. They went above and beyond to make sure I understood everything and that I was being taken care of.
James Todd Tenge's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal 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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Tom Lamm
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Rating - Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
AV Rating - Highest Rating in Legal Ability and Ethics, Lawyers.com
2010
Very High Rating for Ethics and Abilities, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2009
Very Highly Rated for Ethics and Abilities, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
American Jurisprudence Award - Trial Advocacy, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Founder and Managing Partner, Tenge Law Firm, LLC
1991 - 1992
Lead litigation attorney - associate, John Smaha & Associates, PC
Associations
2011 - Present
Boulder County Bar Association, medical/legal sectionCo-Chair
2007 - Present
Boulder County Bar FoundationTrustee
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
Boulder County Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Boulder County Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Boulder County Bar Association, Medical/Legal Law Section
Member
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member
1999 - 2000
Boulder County Bar Association, Litigation SectionCo-chair
Education
1991
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2003
An Update on Contingency Fee Agreements
Fee Agreements - Ethics and Contracts
1999
How to Start and Build a Law Practice
Opening and Building a Law Firm
Publications
2011
Boulder County Bar Newsletter
Colorado's New Anti-Subrogation Law
1994
Daily Camera
Ask a Lawyer - Business Formations
1991
Cozen and Oconnor Insurance Journal
Breach of an Agreement to Procure Insurance
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my Med Pay insurer subrogate on a settlement with the at fault party's insurance company?
03 Oct 2011
Q&A
Is there a limit for insurance companies on how long it should take to determine liability?
01 Jun 2011
Q&A
If i have a permit and am driving by myself and get in an accident what would happen
01 Apr 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?
06 Apr 2011
Legal Guide
The Auto Injury Claims Process in 10 Steps.
06 Apr 2011
Legal Guide
The 8 Keys To A Successful Injury Settlement.
04 Apr 2011