Firm Overview

Edwin R. Smalley is an experienced litigator who is committed to representing individuals and families who have suffered from an accident or other wrongful acts against them. He is committed to his clients and works aggressively to represent their rights. With experience as an insurance defense attorney, Mr. Smalley has a broad perspective that can only be gained from previously representing insurance interests. He knows how insurance companies and their lawyers approach a case and can better anticipate how they respond to plaintiff legal strategies. As an aggressive litigator with an insider's perspective, he is effective at reaching positive settlements on behalf of his clients - saving them the expense, stress and time of a trial. At times a settlement can't be reached. In those instances, Mr. Smalley is well prepared to argue in front of a jury and advocate aggressively for his clients' rights.

Philosophy

Coupled with his seasoned touch litigation style, Mr. Smalley brings an attentive and compassionate style to his representation. As a father of young triplets, he knows now more than ever how legal issues affect the whole family. He believes it is important to consider all issues when making legal decisions, including how decisions will impact the entire family. Mr. Smalley's goal is to help his clients navigate the legal minefield with as little stress and impact on the family as possible. His broad focus helps his clients make decisions based on the entire family picture - not just the legal matters.

Part of his representation includes thinking ahead for his clients. That's why he wants to bring your attention to the 2003 Changes in Colorado Auto Insurance Law.

As a well-respected attorney representing urban and rural clients in Colorado, Mr. Smalley developed his reputation for excellence by maintaining his commitment to delivering exceptional client service. He listens carefully to his clients, helps them identify their objectives and makes sure they understand the options before making decisions. Clients trust Mr. Smalley to guide them through the complexities of litigation and to help them avoid the legal minefields. By keeping clients well informed, both with information they want to hear and do not want to hear, Mr. Smalley makes sure his clients understand his legal opinion about whether or not the likelihood of success justifies the cost of litigation or other legal action.

He is supported by an exceptionally qualified staff. His legal assistant, Karen Edgerton, has been with the firm for more than 17 years.

Notable Verdicts and Settlements

$2 million settlement in a Personal Injury Sexual Molestation case
$450,000 settlement in a Motor Vehicle collision claim involving Temporomandibular / Joint Dysfunction - One of the largest in Colorado
$150,000 verdict in a Premises Liability case
Numerous Insurance Bad Faith Settlements between $100,000 and $500,000
$600,000 settlement in complex motor vehicle collision claim
$450,000 verdict under The Old Dram Shop (Bar Liability) Statute
$275,000 Nursing Home Negligence settlement
$2 million Automobile Personal Injury settlement
$950,000 Insurance Bad Faith settlement
$1,200,000.00 Products Liability settlement