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Strong, aggressive Attorney fighting for injured workers for two decades. Get answers now. 24/7/365
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Practice Area
Workers Compensation
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31 years | 50,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 29 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Donald J. Kaufman, Attorney at Law, LLC
Penrose Plaza, 2520 Grand Avenue, Suite 110, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016 | Workers Compensation
Hard Working Lawyer. He can Help you. I am from Parachute
I work in the Gas field in Western Colorado and this guy really helped me. YOu got a Colorado Work Comp Case this guy is really helpful.
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Donald James Kaufman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had cases both with and against Mr Kauffman over the years, and have worked with him on issues that concern all workers compensation claimant in Colorado through our group, the WCEA. He is a committed and knowledgeable attorney that truly cares about his clients and works to make sure that their best interests are protected. I highly endorse and make referrals to him for Western Colorado injured workers."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic work comp attorney. Great guy."
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"Mr. Kaufman is a knowledgable and competent workers' compensation attorney. He understands Claimant's rights and will aggressively defend his client's interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. Don Kaufman is smart, hard working and successful. The kind of guy you want on your side when you are hurt at work."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been referring workers comp matters to Don for 15 years and never ever have I regretted it or heard anything but great feedback. He is an excellent lawyer and I'm proud to call him my friend."
"Mr. Kaufman is one of those rare lawyers who gets things done for his clients. He is able to cut to the chase and focus on either winning his case or negotiating a great settlement for his client. In addition, Mr. Kaufman's a true professional and easy to work with. His style of lawyering greatly benefits his clients by allowing the case to get resolved instead of getting stuck in meaningless legal disputes."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
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2022
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2020
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2019
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2011
Humanatarian Service of the Year, Garfield County, Colorado
2009
Locals Choice Attorney of Year - GOLD, Glenwood Post Independent
2008
Attorney of the Year, Glenwood Post Independent
2007
Locals Choice Attorney of the Year - GOLD, Glenwood Post Independent
2003
Nominee, Garfield County Colorado
2001
Locals Choice - Best Honest Attorney, Glenwood Post
1997
Pro-Bono Attorney of the Year, Garfield Legal Services
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Colorado Mountain College
2008 - Present
Attorney, Donald J. Kaufman, Attorney at Law
1996 - 2008
ATTORNEY AT LAW, KAUFMAN & KAUFMAN, L.L.C.
Associations
2008 - Present
Defiance StringbandMember
2000 - Present
Club Rotario de Roaring ForkMember
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Inter-American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionPresident
1994 - Present
Ninth Judicial District Bar Association Colorado Bar Associationmember
2006 - 2012
Last Minute String BandMember
2002 - 2003
FindLaw Advisory BoardMember
1998 - 2004
Garfield County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, IncMember
1998 - 2004
Valley View Hospital AssociationMember
1998 - 2000
Workers' Compensation Section Department of Administrative Hearings Workers' Compensation Focus GroupMember
Sample of Legal Cases
MARIO FACUNDO BORREGO BRIONES, et al Plaintiffs, v. JOHN HERZER, LENO ASEUDO.
1:08-cv-00461 04/06/2009 Victory
Education
1995
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987
Glenwood Springs High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2002
Ninth Judicial District Bar Association
Advice to Attorneys; How to: Advise Employer Clients of Workers' Compensation
2001
Ninth Judicial District and WCEA "Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar
Medical Privacy Issues in Litigation
2001
Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar
Topic presented: Medical Privacy Issues in Litigation
2000
Colorado Fire and Burglary Association
Colorado Fire and Burglary Association. Seminar on Workers' Compensation and Safety the Security Workplace
1999
County Sheriff's Association of Colorado.
Workers' Compensation and safety the Law Enforcement Workplace
Publications
2002
Cognitive Neurophysiology, Karolinska Institute,
"Cognitive mechansims in pain processing." Acknowledged by Dr. Predrag Petrovic, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Section of Clinical Neurophysiology
Languages
Spanish
English
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