Rick Wagner
Affiliate
970.243.3500 (Grand Junction office)
rick.wagner@justice.com
Mr. Wagner's practice is concentrated in the area of personal injury and most specifically automobile and motorcycle accidents.
Mr. Wagner has an extensive background in criminal law and procedure. While serving as prosecutor in both the 18th and 21st Judicial Districts, his practice focused on complex narcotics investigations, as well as violent crime, and he is experienced in Title III wire tap procedures.
Having spent a number of years as a Captain with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, Mr. Wagner is experienced in personnel/ employment law and management issues. He has taught in a number of law enforcement academies on topics including search and seizure, the use of force, and the criminal justice system. He has also conducted numerous seminars on employment and management issues.
In addition to Mr. Wagner's private practice, he serves as legal analyst for the NBC affiliate in Grand Junction.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Education
- J.D., 1982, University of Colorado, Fleming College of Law
- B.A., 1979, University of Colorado
Honors / Awards
- Recipient, United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate, Advanced Dangerous Drug Law Enforcement
- Certified Peace Officer, 1995
- Instructor, Criminal Procedures and Law, Colorado Institute of Law Enforcement and Training, 1995
- Legal Analyst, NBC TV, KKCO, Grand Junction, Colorado
- Member, Mesa County Law Enforcement Association, 1995
- Former Deputy District Attorney, 18th Judicial District, 1986
- Deputy District Attorney, 21st Judicial District, 1987-1991
- Speaker, General Legal and Law Enforcement Topics, County Sheriffs of Colorado
- Captain, Mesa County Sheriff's Department, 1991-1998
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA)
Authorship
- Columnist for the Daily Sentinel Newspaper
- "Legalines", Monthly Column, Grand Valley Business Times
Contact Us
1-888-895-2080
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Global settlement with Eli Lilly and Company regarding its product Zyprexa negotiated by a plaintiffs' attorney group including members of Burg Simpson.Birth injury ... $9,000,000
Compensation for injuries in a birth trauma case.$5,800,000
Hynes, et al, vs. Cody Gas Company, et al: verdict for injuries, damages, losses from gas explosion.$5,350,000
Jury awards a Burg Simpson client $5.35 million for Bad Faith Breach of Insurance Contract.Gas Explosion ... $5,200,000
Compensation for serious injuries sustained in an explosion.Surgical spinal injury ... $5,000,000
Compensation for injuries sustained as a result of a surgical procedure.Aviation Accident ... $4,600,000
Compensation on behalf of plaintiffs in a ballooning accident.Auto Accident ... $2,800,000
Compensation on behalf of individuals injured in a serious motor vehicle accident.$1,300,000
Jury award to Englewood company to total more than $1 million for breach of fiduciary duties in Shareholder Class Action Case.Surgical bowel perforation ... $1,250,000
Damages awarded for surgical medical malpractice.Wrongful death as a result of medication error ... $850,000
Damages awarded for wrongful death and medical malpractice.Wrongful death as a result of a failure to diagnose ... $850,000
Damages awarded for medical malpractice.Infection contracted after heart surgery ... $800,000
Post-surgery medical malpractice results in damages award.Birth injury ... $550,000
Compensation for injuries in a birth trauma case.Nerve damage ... $500,000
Nerve damage as a result of surgical malpractice.Wrongful death medical malpractice ... $400,000
Compensation in wrongful death case.-
Surgical error / sponge left in wound ... $275,000
Compensation for injuries sustained as a result of surgical malpractice. Wrong site surgery / colon injury ... $225,000
Compensation for injuries sustained as a result of colon surgery.Surgical bowel perforation ... $100,000
Compensation for injuries sustained as a result of a surgical procedure.
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