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D Shackelford Shipp

also known as Dan Shipp
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1991. Read more
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Practice areas

General practiceDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 90%

    Our practice is primarily in the area of DUI on a state wide basis. Our continuing education is on a national basis primarily through the National College of DUI Defense. I am a certified Intox 5000 EN operator. and have studied extensively the blood test protocols. Our trial experience is unmatched in the area.

    44 years

  2. General practice: 10%

    47 years

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0300 Vagneur Lane
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Dan Shipp

0300 Vagneur Lane
Basalt, CO, 81621

Dan Shipp

PO Box 8629
Aspen, CO, 81612

Dan Shipp

| No address is available.Vail, CO

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive198611/10/2020
MSResigned197111/30/2011

Professional misconduct


This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  • Suspension
    issued in CO, 1990

    updated on 03/28/2017

    Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

  • Reciprocal - Suspension
    issued in MS, 1991

    updated on 03/22/2013

    This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Mississippi.

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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Who's Who in American LawMarquis2008
Who's Who in American LawMarquis2007
Who's Who in American LawMarquis2006
Who's Who in American LawMarquis2005
ListedWho's Who in American Law -Marquis2004
ListedWho's Who in American Law -Marquis2003
Who's Who in American LawMarquis2002
ListedWho's Who in American Law -Marquis2001
ListedWho's Who in American Law -Marquis2000
Master Trial AdvocateNational Institue of Trial Advocacy1993
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National College for DUI Defensemember2003 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1986 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
Pitkin County Bar Associationmember1986 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors1986 - 1988
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1986 - 2008
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Trial Talk MagazineCase Report1988
Auto Crash LitigationDrunken Driver And The Dram Shop Act1987
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Mississippi School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1971
Mississippi State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1968
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Rocky Mtn High-DUID Defense SchoolWinning with the Harvard Cross2010
Annual Convention of the Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationTrial Advocacy Program2004
Colorado Bar AssociationAdvanced DUI in Colorado2004
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationTwo day Blockbuster Auto 20032003
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationUsing Focus Group to Advance Trial Advocacy2002
Auto Crash Litigation SeminarFaculty Member and Featured Speaker with Ralph Nader1987

Reviews

(9)
5 Star
67%
4 Star
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2 Star
22%
1 Star
11%
Review D Shipp

Consultation 5 Years Later

Posted by

Dan Shipp helped me out five years ago I received a DWAI amongst other charges while living in Colorado. Through that process, he was very open and honest about what was to be expected and what he could do. He was able to get the "other charges" reduced if not removed all together, and made the DWAI charge as minimal as possible on my record. Dan has also made himself available five years later to discuss the implications that the charge has had on my record. He provided consultation to help identify routes to take when describing the incedent to potential employers free of charge. He has also made himself readily available for the future. I see Dan as not only a lawyer, but a friend. I would recommend him to anyone in the area in need of a lawyer!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

DAN, DAN, he's the man. If he can't do it no one can!!! SERIOUSLY!!!

Posted by

I would HIGHLY recommend Dan Shipp to represent anyone who is facing a DUI or drug related charges. He and his staff treated me like family the entire time, and went above and beyond the call of duty to help me. Dan personally picked me up and drove me to my court case because I couldn't get a ride. I was promptly notified of all matters regarding my case and treated with utmost respect. I was facing a 30 day mandatory jail sentence and Dan somehow had the jail time completely eliminated. THANKS DAN!!!

Excellent lawyer

Posted by

I would highly recommend Dan for any legal problems that you may have. I have known Dan for twenty years. He is personable,caring,dedicated and loyal and quite intelligent.

Best DUI attorney

Posted by

I used to be a police officer and have used Dan twice for Dui cases and both time he won the case. Awesome attorney and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend Dan to anyone in this situation.

Outstanding Representation!

Posted by

My DUI case was unique, in that I actually WAS TRULY SOBER! When pulled over after rolling through a yellow light, I was asked to do all the roadside sobriety tests, and the Officer failed me. I do very poorly in tense situations, and hyperventilated and couldn't think straight. I declined the breath test, which resulted in a full DUI. After testing my breath at detox, they proved I was SOBER, but it was too late, I had already lost my license! Dan diligently gathered the facts, and proved to the Driver's License Bureau and also the State that I should never have been arrested, and that I was SOBER. No one but Dan could have gotten my license back for me!!

DUI Defendent

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Completely receptive in defending an out of state client., and accomodating regarding my work schedule and travel time to and from court. In addition his whole staff was supportive, friendly, and helpful. Dan was responsive to any of my questions and was always straightforward and truthful. I w'ould highly recommend Mr. Shipp's representation to anyone!

Not very interested in me

Posted by

My family hired Mr. Shipp for a DWI case. I agree with what others wrote that he talked about himself and told us all about him and he was so impressed with himself. Because we were in a crunch we had to hire him. We did go through the entire process with him and received probation, and lost the drivers license, but this is the same outcome any attorney would have gotten for us. But he was ridiculously expensive. We talked about thanksgiving plans with him and he told us about his ranch and his horses, then he billed us for the entire phone call, even the part that he was boasting about himself. Really not worth ever using this guy.
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Hired attorney

No followup

Posted by

I worked with Dan on a DWI case and possession case. While we were happy with the results, the billing was huge - a lot more than we anticipated. He also had an assistant talk to us a few times, then when we talked to him we had to explain everything over again and had to pay twice. He also left at least two messages about concerned items to us through someone else in the office and he never got back to us either time. He is a very nice attorney, he did get us decent results, but overall our satisfaction was fair at best.
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Hired attorney

Only in it for the money

Posted by

He charged me a lot of money for a possession charge, way more than some other local attorneys. Every time I called him to check on the case or check on the date, he charged me for the time at like $450/hour - every single call even if I spoke to his secretary. When I did talk to him he asked questions and let me talk to extend the phone call and bill me more and more money. I don't know if the deal we got was good or not, but it cost me a fortune. He talks about his large ranch and his horses and nice lifestyle - all paid for by his clients. After the case and after I got the small amount of retainer back I called him two times to ask him something and I never got a call back - never followed up when he said he would or when we should file something. He is a very nice guy, but lots of salesmanship and I guess he is a good attorney, but so expensive.

Attorney endorsements

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Donald Kaufman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Dan is one hell of an attorney who really does do a great job. If I had legal trouble I would want Dan in my corner. He is a hunter, fisherman, sportsman, and a friend. I respect him personally and professionally and will refer cases to him because of results.

Jeffrey Wertz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I've known Dan for over 17 years and I regularly call on him for advice and ideas on complex DUI cases. I would trust a family member's defense to his office without hesitation. There are precious few DUI lawyers in Colorado that are Dan's equal and he simply has no superiors in this specialty of the law.

Matthew Clawson

I endorse this lawyer.

James Forslund, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Dan is very thorough in his defense.

Jason Mayberry, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 13, 2009
Relationship: Other

Mr. Shipp is always on the forefront of breaking DUI law and technique. He is nationally recognized as one of the leading DUI practictioners in the courntry, and this is reflected accurately in his speaking engagements. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Shipp's work and would recommend anyone charged with DUI in Colorado to seek his service.

Gary Pirosko, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 7, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Dan Shipp for several years through several professional DUI defense organizations. He spends a significant amount of time keeping up on cutting edge DUI defense tactics. He is always prepared for his cases and he is one of the few attorneys who other DUI attorneys seek out for advice. I would send a family member to him. A true professional.