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5.0 /5.0
35 Client Reviews
About Michael
Biography
Michael M. Clawson is a partner at Clawson & Clawson, LLP. Michael's practice emphasis is in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, and Criminal Defense.
Michael is a zealous advocate for his clients. With over twenty years of experience, he is dedicated to representing his clients against modern day Goliath's. Michael enjoys standing up and fighting for his clients against large and well funded insurance companies who refuse to take responsibility or against the State's unjust criminal prosecutions. He has spent his career cultivating his craft as a trial attorney to even the playing field for his clients.
Michael attended Brigham Young University where he received a B.A. in Political Science. While at BYU he was a member of the Pre Law Society and the Political Science Honor Society. Michael received his J.D. from the University Of Denver College Of Law. While in law school he clerked for several different law firms including a firm that was in house counsel for a national insurance company. Michael was the municipal prosecutor for the City of Thornton, Colorado his last year of law school. As a law student he was responsible for the prosecution of all city ordinance violations.
After graduating from Law School near the top of his class, Michael began working as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Aurora, Colorado. He was a City Attorney for over four years. During this time he spent most of his time in trial, learning the art of trying cases. He tried over 50 jury trials and over 100 trials to the court. After leaving the City Attorney’s office, Michael came back to his hometown and worked as an Associate, and later a Partner, at Clawson, Potter & Gardner, P.C.
In 2003 Michael opened a solo practice before joining forces with his father and brother to open the firm of Clawson & Clawson, LLP in 2004.
Michael has successfully represented thousand of clients over his twenty years of practice. He has won millions of dollars for his clients during this time. He has enthusiastically and zealously represented his embattled clients across the State of Colorado, trying cases in both County and District Courts. Michael has also argued cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals. Michael takes great pride in assistant his clients who have entrusted him with their most significant legal problems.
Michael is very active in the Trial Lawyer Community. He was elected by his peers to the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), Board of Governors. He was also asked to serve Executive Committee for the CTLA. Michael also a member of the Workers’ Compensation Education Association.
Outside of practicing law Michael has volunteer his service in various youth and church organizations. He is merit badge counselor for several merit badges and has served as a chairman of his local troop committee for the Boy Scouts of America. For 2012 he is the director of a youth camp servicing more than 100 young men. Michael has coached numerous basketball teams.
Michael enjoys spending time with his family. He is very active and enjoys, playing basketball, golf, skiing, wake boarding, mountain bike riding and scuba diving.
Recognitions:
- Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Reports (2017-2018)
- Top Lawyers in Colorado Springs, Style Magazine (2013 - 2017)
- Best Attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph (2012)
- Best Attorney. in Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Independent (2008)
- "Top 100 Lawyer", National Trial Lawyers Association (2013-2017)
- "Top 100 litigation Lawyer" in State of Colorado, American Society of Legal Advocates (2013-2017)
- 10.0 SUPERB Rating by the AVVO Lawyer Ranking System
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum Member
- Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
- Lead Counsel Rated - Personal Injury Law
- 10 Best 2014, Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI Attorneys
Admissions:
- State of Colorado
- United States District Court
- United States Supreme Court
Associations:
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- El Paso County Bar Association
- Workers’ Compensation Education Association
- National Association for Justice
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Michael is a zealous advocate for his clients. With over twenty years of experience, he is dedicate
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
32 years
DUI and DWI
20%
32 years
Wrongful Death
20%
32 years
Workers Compensation
15%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2017 2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 31 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Clawson & Clawson, LLP
115 East Vermijo, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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19751 Parker Station Suite 235, Parker Colorado, CO, 80138
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Posted by Lauren | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
I have found this fantastic Team!
This is the first accident I've ever had, and I'm so grateful I have found this fantastic Team! Promises that we're made have been kept! They keep me up to date about any n everything!! They care about you and your wellbeing! And a big shout out to Mike!! Thank you for everything, and I'm looking for...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Colorado Springs Utilities Employee
I approached this law firm after the City sent me paper work advising me they had a retained an Attorney against me. Mike is very professional, honest and to the point. Mike was able to resolve every issue to my favor. I would not ever again enter into a Workers Comp. case without an Attorney, and wo...
Posted by Christy | July 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Integrity
I never imagined I would find myself nearly fully disabled and needing an attorney after a man ran a stop sign and caused a nasty car crash. My husband and I were nervous to hire someone because we had always seen the commercials on TV for car wreck attorneys and they always felt so cheesy and unpr...
Posted by Linda | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Hire the BEST!
I hired Mike Clawson for a workers comp case . Mike and his paralegal Tammy Lawson make an AMAZING team! I never had a question that went unanswered . My wishes were always acknowledged and honored. They took time to explain every step of the difficult and often painful process. Even when my frustra...
Posted by Vickie | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Make your best decision and hire Michael!
Michael was the best choice for my case. His knowledge of work comp law is bar none the best. He advised me with facts and what I could make a decision on. He never was pushy to get me to settle. He was always on top of what I needed to be done and was willing to answer every question I had. I never ...
Michael M Clawson's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers
2012
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers
2012
Best Attorney, Colorado Springs Gazette
2012
Lead Counsel, LC Rated
2012
Top Lawyers Million Dollar Advocate Form, Top Lawyer
2011
Advocates Forum, LLC, The Top Trial Lawyers in America-Million Dollar Advocate Forum
2009
BBB, "A" Rating
2008
CSG, Best Law Firm
2008
Best Attorney, CSG
2007
Award "Very Good" Rati, Avvo
2007
Colorado Springs Business Journal, Runner-up for Best Law Firm in Colorado Springs
2005
Avvo, Rated on Avvo
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Clawson & Clawson, LLP
2003 - 2004
Shareholder, Michael Millen Clawson Law Firm
1998 - 2003
Litigation Attorney, Clawson, Potter & Gardner, P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1999 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Colorado Indian Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationElected Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Kenneth Bennett v. Bennett Plumbing & Backflow Services, Inc., (ICAO) (W.C. No. 4-702-985)
2. Everett Young v. Bobby Brown Bail Bonds, (ICAO) (W.C. Nos. 4-632-376; 4-654-877)
Education
1994
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Jurist Doctorate
1991
Brigham Young University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband did not respond to the 30 days settlement of his workman’s comp that the company sent him. Can he respond now?
18 Jun 2018
Q&A
Traffic Accident ?
07 Feb 2018
Q&A
Cops saying I refused DUI tests? Would it say anything about DUI refusal on my citation?
21 Dec 2017