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Licensed for 45 years

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

About Thomas

Biography

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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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Awards

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

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Location

Dackonish & Blake, PC

415 Brach Drive, Grand Jct, CO, 81507

grandjunctiontrialattorneys.com

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Thomas W Blake's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sarah | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Strategist

Tom Blake took on my case that was feeling hopeless. The statute of limitations was about up and the insurance company I was dealing with was dragging things out to boot. I contacted Tom seeking some guidance or advice, "Was this really hopeless?" Not even expecting a call back. He personally called... me back and heard my story. He assured me we could do it if we worked for it. He was right! Tom was brilliant. In six months, he took my personal injury case and completely turned the outcome around with integrity and honesty all along the way. I am grateful beyond words. I'd highly recommend Tom Blake as your attorney.

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Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 03

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"I endorse this lawyer. Review Tom's credentials and realize how valuable it is to have an attorney on your side that worked for the other side in the past. Call around but call Tom before you hire someone less qualified."

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Experience

Rating: 7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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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

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Associations

2012 - Present

Colorado Defense Lawyers Association

1981 - Present

Mesa County Bar Association

1981 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

1981 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

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Education

1980

University of Colorado - Boulder

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science

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Speaking Engagements

2002

Return To Work Issues in Workers' Compensation In Colorado

Overview of Workers' Compensation System

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Legal Answers

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