Derry Beach Adams

Derry Beach Adams

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Colorado Springs, CO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents

15 W Cimarron Street, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO

About Derry

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 36 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.

15 W Cimarron Street, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

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Derry Beach Adams's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above & beyond

Derry was an absolute Godsend! Derry helped me through a very difficult time, boosting my confidence at every turn and speed bump. Even during the bullying of opposing counsel, Derry kept me up high! I could have never gone through this difficult time on top without her support and guidance! I hi...ghly recommend Derry and her team!

Posted by Sharon | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Derry Adams is the best!

Derry Adams was excellent representation for me in a medical case. I am lucky to have found an unusually competent, meticulous, and considerate lawyer. She carefully gathered the details, negotiated and resolved the case efficiently while being most understanding of my needs. I would highly recomm...end her to everyone.

Posted by Ron | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring, Compassionate, Resolute Legal Representation

We selected Derry Beach Adams to represent us in our slip and fall legal action only after carefully evaluating other attorneys. It was obvious to us that her resolve to seek justice on our behalf stemmed from both a compassionate heart and a proper sense of righteousness. We quickly realized tha...t Derry would adopt our personal cause against the defendant as her own. To better represent us, she took time to get to know us personally, visiting our home (out of state) – knowing us as people, not simply clients. Derry and her firm’s service was prompt, courteous, professional, and spot-on effective. Derry made sure to constantly update us on the discovery process, helping us make practical sense of the often confusing language of legalese. We always felt that Derry was one giant-size step ahead of the defendant. Her insight, guidance, and communication portrayed to us a realistic picture of our case, allowing us to make profitable decisions about its proceedings. Derry Beach Adams, who we call The Velvet Hammer, is a winner in both a legal and life sense. Beneath her winsome personality is a resolute warrior for justice, as she secured in our case. We highly recommend her to anyone who desires caring, compassionate, tough legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So glad I made that initial consultation!

I had never worked with an attorney previously. My situation was horrific and I didn't know if i'd have the strength to go through with a civil case. Derry took all the time needed with the initial consult. My situation was difficult to explain. She listened to my entire story. She knew what question...s to ask, and explained that I'd have a strong case but it would be difficult to get through the process. Derry is always up front and doesn't sugar coat anything. She led me through a painful journey that forced accountability in the other party. I could not have continued the process without Derry's strength, wisdom and guidence. Derry is very good at what she does. Working with her, it feels like you are her only client. She goes above and beyond working tirelessly on your case. She is well respected, even by opposing counsel. It's more than a job or a case. She puts everything into it. She cares about me as a person, and helped me fight for justice. It was terrifying but when mediation wasn't going as we'd hoped, we started prepping to go to trial. We did end up settling. She won my case. And helped me win the difficult battle of standing up for myself and preventing what happened to me from happening to someone else. I am forever grateful to Ms. Derry Adams. I will strongly recommend her services to anyone I know, especially anyone I love and care about. You can't be in better hands! Thank You Always Derry!!!

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

My case was very complicated and the opposing counsel was challenging, to say the least. Ms. Adams made a very difficult time in my life as easy as she possibly could. She handled every detail precisely, managed every aspect of the case very dependably and delivered a very successful settlement. I... would highly recommend Ms. Adams if you too, are faced with an unfair turn in life and need someone who is very competent and you can absolutely trust on your team.

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Derry Beach Adams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory McMenamy

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derry Adams is simply one of the greatest and I can endorse her without hesitation. She holds the compassion, intellect and dedication to obtain the absolute best results for her clients. Most importantly, she genuinely cares about the people she helps and the struggles they endure. Derry is a truly kind and strong person and you will enjoy working with her."

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Daniel Stageman

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Derry speaks softly. But she also speaks confidently and sensibly, and before long you are leaning forward, not wanting to miss a word. That's why she's a great trial lawyer. People want to hear what she has to say."

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Mary Anderson

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derry is the perfect combination of warm and fierce. She cares deeply for her clients and their cases, and she fights hard for great outcomes for those clients. Simply put, you can’t go wrong with Derry."

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Pablo Sartorio

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derry is a superb attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is dedicated, compassionate, and will pull all the stops in the name of justice. If you are looking for someone who is honest, talented and who will fight every step of the way to get you justice, then Derry Adams is your attorney. I recommend her without any reservations."

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Jed Cain

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Other

"Derry is a great trial lawyer. She is a hard working, compassionate advocate for all of her clients. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney in Colorado."

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Matthew Passen

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot speak highly enough about Derry. She has all the requirements of a great lawyer -- smart, organized, articulate -- but she also hs much more. She's incredibly compassionate and will go above and beyond for her clients to ensure they receive justice."

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Phillip Hall

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Other

"Derry is an outstanding lawyer. She knows her cases in and out. She is dedicated to her profession and you can see it in her work. I highly recommend Derry."

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Pressley Henningsen

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was able to work with Derry on trial skills and watched as she prepared for trial on a medical malpractice case. She is compassionate and able to articulate difficult matters with ease. She went back home and won that difficult case. She can win for you too. I strongly recommend that you contact Derry for your trial needs."

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Jennifer Donaldson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Derry is a skilled trial lawyer who is very talented and caring. I have co-counseled cases with her and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone in need of great representation."

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Victoria Swanson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Adams is exceptionally skilled in handling personal injury cases."

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Deborah Taussig

Personal injury lawyer

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Galen Trine-McMahan

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Lawyer, Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.

1997 - 2014

Owner/Partner, Wills & Adams, LLP

1989 - 1997

Attorney at Law, Derry Beach Adams

Associations

1989 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1989 - Present

El Paso County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Colorado Bar Foundation

Member

Education

2015

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

1989

University of Colorado School of Law

JD

1985

Colorado College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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