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Thomas W Blake

4.9
7 reviews
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 45 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Grand Jct, CO
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Litigation, Insurance

415 Brach Drive, Grand Jct, CO

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Biography

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 45%

From 1992 to 1999 I represented Pinnacol Assurance, the largest workers' compensation insurance carrier in the state. From 1999 until 2014 I handled all manner of workers' compensation cases. Now, I mostly represent injured workers.

35 years | 800 cases

45%
Personal Injury 25%

Have defended and prosecuted numerous personal injury claims in District court, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, assault, negligence, slander, construction accidents, gas explosions, oil and gas field accidents, and more.

34 years

25%
Litigation 20%

With 35 years of litigation experience, I handle a variety of civil disputes including defending professional liability cases, collections, real estate disputes, contract disputes, construction disputes, judicial foreclosures, and more

34 years

20%
Insurance 10%

With 35 years of litigation experience, including an insurance defense background, I handle a variety of insurance disputes including disputes with insurance companies regarding insurance coverage and insurance bad faith.

34 years

10%

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Distinguished Peer Review Rating

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 45 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 44 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Dackonish & Blake, PC

415 Brach Drive, Grand Jct, CO, 81507

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Thomas W Blake's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Personal Injury (2) Workers Compensation (2)
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Posted by Glen | April 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

He seem to be wise on the law and worked very well for me.

Tom helped with a work comp.claim and in my opinion he helped me the in my situation the best anyone could. I recommend him.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Dackonish & Blake, P.C.

1994 - 2011

Attorney, Dackonish, Blake & Houska, P.C.

1987 - 1994

Attorney, Doehling & Slater, P.C.

1984 - 1987

Chief Deputy District Attorney, Mesa County District Attorneys Office

1981 - 1984

Deputy District Attorney, Mesa Country District Attorneys OIffice

Associations

2012 - Present

Colorado Defense Lawyers Association

1981 - Present

Mesa County Bar Association

1981 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

1981 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Education

1980

University of Colorado - Boulder

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2002

Return To Work Issues in Workers' Compensation In Colorado

Overview of Workers' Compensation System

Activity

2

Legal Answers

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Q&A

Is falling in the parking lot of your place of employment on your way into work considered under worker comp ?

14 Apr 2015
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