Dan Shipp

Dan Shipp

3.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 54 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Basalt, CO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, General Practice

0300 Vagneur Lane, Basalt, CO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1990
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About Dan

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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.

48 years

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 39 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1986

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1990

Licensed in Mississippi for 54 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1971

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Location

Dan Shipp

0300 Vagneur Lane, Basalt, CO, 81621

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Dan Shipp's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Posted by Joseph | May 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not very interested in me

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 dri...vers 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.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No followup

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 l...east 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.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consultation 5 Years Later

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!

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2014

Only in it for the money

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 questio...ns 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.

Posted by Joe | December 20, 2012

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

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!!!

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Dan Shipp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Kaufman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 05

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."

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Jeffrey Wertz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 23

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."

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Matthew Clawson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Forslund

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jason Mayberry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

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."

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Gary Pirosko

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 07

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."

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James Forslund

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gary Pirosko

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1990.

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.

Honors

2008

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis

2007

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis

2006

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis

2005

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis

2004

Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2003

Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2002

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis

2001

Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2000

Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

1993

Master Trial Advocate, National Institue of Trial Advocacy

Associations

2003 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

member

1986 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Pitkin County Bar Association

member

1986 - 1988

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1986 - 2008

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1971

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Mississippi State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Rocky Mtn High-DUID Defense School

Winning with the Harvard Cross

2004

Colorado Bar Association

Advanced DUI in Colorado

2004

Annual Convention of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Trial Advocacy Program

2003

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Two day Blockbuster Auto 2003

2002

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Using Focus Group to Advance Trial Advocacy

1987

Auto Crash Litigation Seminar

Faculty Member and Featured Speaker with Ralph Nader

Publications

1988

Trial Talk Magazine Case Report

1987

Auto Crash Litigation Drunken Driver And The Dram Shop Act

Activity

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