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Hot Topics
$5.35 million award in insurance company bad faith case
– Read the case summary
"Job-bias cases surge in Colorado, feds say"
– The Denver Post
"FedEx Sued For Not Letting Workers Clock In On Time"
"U.S. Supreme Court upholds right to recover compensation from drug companies for injuries"
– "Wyeth v. Levine Opinion"
– "Court allows drug label lawsuit"
– Wyeth Press Release
"Gadolinium law suits picks up pace"
– Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Wal-Mart Class Action Wage Lawsuits
"Attorney Michael Burg Leads the Hunt for Culprits in Economic Meltdown"
Janet Abaray Spearheads Class Action Suit Against Bengals
Explosion Accidents:
"Pooch alive after
Breck blast"
– Denver Post
"Baxter to Proceed with Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products"
– FDA
Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Accidents
and Injuries
"UBS Hit by
Another Lawsuit"
– Ben Levinsohn, BusinessWeek
"Hedge Funds
Frozen Shut"
– Matthew Goldstein, BusinessWeek
"MRI Contrast Can Cause Disease – Gadolinium Blamed
For Problems"
– Dayle Cedars
7News, Denver, CO
Results
$5,350,000
Jury awards a Burg Simpson client $5.35 million for Bad Faith Breach of Insurance Contract.
$1,300,000
Jury award to Englewood company to total more than $1 million for breach of fiduciary duties in Shareholder Class Action Case.
$690,000,000
Global settlement with Eli Lilly and Company regarding its product Zyprexa negotiated by a plaintiffs' attorney group including members of Burg Simpson.
$5,800,000
Hines, et al, vs. Cody Gas Company, et al: verdict for injuries, damages, losses from gas explosion.
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Our Offices
40 Inverness Drive East
Denver, CO 80112
Phone: 303.792.5595
Fax: 303.708.0527
WYOMING OFFICE
Phone: 307.527.7891
Fax: 307.527.7897
OHIO OFFICE
Phone: 513.852.5600
Fax: 513.852.5611
ARIZONA OFFICE
Phone: 602.508.6040
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Rick Wagner |
Mr. Wagner's practice emphasizes employment law, personal injury, criminal defense, and media law.
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
- Broadcasting Law
- Business Law
- Construction Law
- Personal Injury
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
- Financial Crimes Task Force, Office of the District Attorney, 2005
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA)
Authorship
- "Legalines", Monthly Column, Grand Valley Business Times
