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5.0 /5.0
45 Client Reviews
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Darby L Hoggatt
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About Darby
Biography
Hoggatt Law Office provides you a team of lawyers in Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont that specialize in auto accidents, personal injury, and workers compensation. We will provide you with effective and focused representation while obtaining quick and fair claim resolution. Our Workers Compensation Attorneys can help answer your questions regarding on the job injuries. If you've been in an auto accident, and suffered personal injury, our car accident lawyers will help get your claims resolved quickly with the best possible outcome. Text or Call for Your No Cost Consultation
Experts in auto accidents causing injury, personal injury and workers compensation law. Text or Call for Your No Cost Consultation.
Not all personal injury attorneys are alike. We have the experience necessary to defend your rights.
Need a legal representative to combat the insurance company or your employer? Call us today.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
12 years
Workers Compensation
50%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Wyoming for 30 years
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 30 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.
(970) 999-1432
Mobile
1403 W. 29th St., Loveland, CO, 80538
hoggattlaw.com/Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.
(970) 999-1432
Mobile
123 N College Ave #160, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
hoggattlaw.com/Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.
(970) 999-1432
Mobile
3835 W. 10th Street, Suite 100, Greeley, CO, 80634
hoggattlaw.com/Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.
(970) 999-1432
Mobile
2204 18th Ave, Suite 123, Longmont, CO, 80501
hoggattlaw.com/Hoggatt Law Office P.C.
(970) 999-1432
Mobile
4450 Arapahoe Ave, #100, Boulder, CO, 80303
hoggattlaw.com/Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.
(970) 999-1432
Mobile
109 E. 17th St., Suite #6148, Cheyenne, WY, 82001
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Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Employment
Darby is very familiar with the law and made certain that I had a clear understanding of my employee rights. I would recommend Darby to anyone in need of a lawyer.
Posted by Tina | December 18, 2014 | Personal Injury
Best in Colorado!
Darby represented me on a personal injury case,They were able to get me maximum limits on my case,kept me informed every step of the process,made sure I would know exactly what to expect. I have referred several people to him for his legal expertise because he is a very honest and a straight forward ...
Posted by Treesa | December 18, 2014 | Personal Injury
Made me feel taken care of and protected.
My case was complicated,we had jurisdiction issues along with several different insurance companies. Darby was able to get every issue resolved and was even involved in finding me doctors who were willing to treat my injuries from being hit by a semi,while on the job and in a different state.He guide...
Posted by Zach | December 18, 2014 | Personal Injury
Darby was a life saver
Darby helped guide me through the personal injury process when I was hit by a car on my motorcycle.I had no health insurance and had no med pay on my insurance,he helped me find medical treatment and referred me to services to help me financially as I was between jobs.He went above and beyond with my...
Posted by Ritsema & Lyon, PC | November 18, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Skilled and pasionate advocate.
I am a Fort Collins attorney, with a state wide practice representing employers in workers' compensation matters . I have tried dozens of cases against Mr Hoggatt over the years, and consider him to be one of the very best attorneys representing injured workers in Colorado today. He is a skilled a...
Darby L Hoggatt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have practiced in the area of Workers' Compensation defense for over 30 years, and have worked with virtually every attorney who practices in this area. Darby is among the very best I have ever worked with. He is truly a 'top notch' (and very skilled) advocate for injured workers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great reviews and peer endorsements. Can'g go wrong with Darby as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Darby for many years. I have always found him to be intelligent, hard working, passionate about what he does, and a pleasure to work with. I have referred cases to him and will do so again."
"Darby Hoggatt is one of the only Workers Compensation attorneys to whom I would willingly refer a client. He has been very successful in helping any of my clients who have been injured at work in getting fair treatment from their employer. I also find his responsiveness and professionalism to be top par. I have only heard positive things from any of my clients to whom I refer him, and so he continues to be my first choice for a workers compensation attorney when someone needs it."
"Darby is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney. He truly cares about his clients and obtaining the best result possible. I would highly recommend him."
"I've known Darby for over 20 years. He works hard for his clients, cares about them and knows what he's doing. What more could you ask?"
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Experience
Honors
2026
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2025
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2024
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2023
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2022
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2020
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2018
Best Car Accident Attorneys in Fort Collins, Expertise
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Member, Elite Lawyer
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Hoggatt Law Office, P.C.
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Ring & Hoggatt
1996 - 1997
Lawyer, Hughes Law Office
1994 - 1994
Internship, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Alan Simpson
Associations
2002 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationEagle Member
2002 - Present
Workers' Compensation Education AssociationMember
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Larimer County Bar Association
Member
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center
Board Member
1994 - 1995
Land & Water ReviewSenior Staff Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Vehicle v. Motorcycle
$900,000 (policy limits) settlement
Pedestrian vs. Auto
$250,000.00 (policy limits)
Rear-End MVA on I-25
$250,000.00 (policy limits)
Meat Packing Plant Workers' Comp Settlement
$2.5 Million
Construction Trade Workers' Comp Settlement
$1.65 Million
Construction Trade Workers' Comp Settlement
$1.65 Million
Education
1995
University of Wyoming College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Wyoming
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2018
2012
1994
Land & Water Law Review
The Wyoming Tribal Full Faith and Credit Act: Enforcing Tribal Judgments and Protecting Tribal Sovereignty
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Work comp insurance company suddenly stopped paying me
29 Jul 2025
Q&A
Can I get an Independent Medical Examination in work comp case?
26 Jun 2025
Q&A
Getting care for non work related injury while on workers comp?
31 May 2025