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Gary Steven Craw
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Biography
Gary S. Craw is a highly experienced Colorado personal injury lawyer. He has been a Colorado trial lawyer practicing in Colorado Springs since 1979. Gary works for persons and families who need expert legal help with personal injury and wrongful death claims. Gary has successfully handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, hospital malpractice, nursing malpractice, defective products, slip and fall injuries and other accidents that have resulted in serious personal injury or death claims.
Gary also helps persons who have been treated unreasonably and unfairly by an insurance company. Often, insurance companies deny valid claims that should be paid. When an insurance company does this - which is known as "bad faith" - Gary has the necessary experience and skill to get his clients the insurance benefits they deserve, as well as money damages for the bad faith conduct of an insurance company.
Gary also does probate litigation and will contest cases, as well as other civil litigation.
Areas of Emphasis:
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Auto Accidents and Trucking Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Hospital Malpractice
Insurance Bad Faith Claims
Product Liability for Defective Products that cause
Serious Injury or Death
Will Contests and Probate Trials
Civil Litigation
Gary is Board Certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, . Gary has achieved an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell - the Highest Attorney Rating given, www.martindale.com. Gary S. Craw has twice been selected as one of Colorado's "Super Lawyers" by "5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine based on the votes of other lawyers in Colorado who have actually seen him in action and a review of his qualifications by a Blue Ribbon panel, www.SuperLawyers.com.
Gary and his wife, Susan, have one daughter and live in Colorado Springs. Gary has served on the board of directors for Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, and as the president and a director of a number of local homeowners associations in Colorado Springs. Gary started his legal career as a Colorado Public Defender in Colorado Springs. He worked as a Realtor before becoming a lawyer.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 46 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.
15 W Cimarron Street, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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Posted by Sheryl F. | May 11, 2011 | Probate
Estate Litigation with Compassion and Integrity
Gary took my case which was alittle backwards for him, as he mostly works with plantiffs but I was the Defendant in a nasty battle with my siblings over my mothers estate. Gary and Tresa worked with me diligently over the past 4 yrs working on this case. He was always honest and sincere with all ma...
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"Mr. Craw is a soft spoken attorney, but he is very aggressive and smart. I would not want to go against him on any trial as he is very skilled."
"I endorse Gary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Mr. Craw on a $2 million case which Mr. Craw tried. Mr. Craw's preparation and presentation at trial were superb and the results were 100% successful. Mr. Craw excels in every category and working with him is very comfortable and reassuring as he is not only very knowledgeable but great to work with. To any prospective client, I would recommend Gary Craw without reserve."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated Since 2001 - Highest Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, National Board of Legal Speciality Certification
2011
"5280" Denver's Magazine, Colorado "SuperLawyers"
2010
Preeminent Lawyer Registry- Highest Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Colorado "SuperLawyers", "5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine
2009
Listed in Registry of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Colorado "SuperLawyers", "5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine
2007
Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2006
Colorado "SuperLawyers", "5280" - Denver's Mile High Magazine
2001
Board Certification as a Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2001
Advocate of the National College of Advocacy, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
2000
1999 Case of the Year Award Finalist, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
1996
Best "Trial Talk" Magazine Article, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Shareholder, Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.
2003 - 2008
Of Counsel, Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.
1995 - 2003
Trial Lawyer, McDivitt Law Firm, P.C.
1992 - 1995
Principal, The Law Office of Gary S. Craw
1979 - 1982
Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender
Associations
2007 - Present
National Board of Legal Specialty CertificationMember
2001 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyMember
1993 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1982 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Durni v. McMurphy
Settlement for Plaintiff, our Client, for $1,050,000.00.
Wise v. Dunnan
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for substantial damages.
DeHerrrera v. Gross, M.D.
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for Wrongful Death from Medical Malpractice
Logan v. Tycer
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for substantial compensatory and punative damages
Warner v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
The Appellate Court Remanded the Case for Entry of Judgment in Favor of our Clients, the Warners, on Whether there was Umbrella Coverage
Estate of B. Butt
Verdict for Our Client, the Defendant, in this Will Contest case.
Consonero v. Broska
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for substantial compensatory damages.
Eckis v. Willmart
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for substantial compensatory damages.
Eckis v. State Farm
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for substantial compensatory damages and attorney fees.
Vecellio v. Wynkoop
Verdict for our Client, the Plaintiff, for a gross amount of $209,398.
Estate of McAllister
Verdict for Our Client, the Defendant, in this Probate trial.
Education
1979
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor - Magna Cum Laude
1975
Colorado State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
CTLA Colorado Springs Meeting
Recent Successful Litigation Strategies
2002
Blockbuster Auto 2002
Is The Auto Case A Motions Practice Now?
Publications
2006
Trial Talk (CO)
A Checklist for Motions in Limine and Admissibility of Evidence in Auto (and Other) Cases
2001
Trial Talk (CO)
"Unbuckling Colorado's Seat Belt Defense"
2000
Trial Talk (CO)
Is There A Comparative Bad Faith Defense? Not in Colorado!
1996
Trial Talk (CO)
Consumer Protection Claims in Bad Faith Cases
Languages
English
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