Practice Areas Overview
At Paulsen & Armitage, LLC, we focus our practice on legal matters that can most benefit from skilled and experienced courtroom litigators, including personal injury and medical malpractice, general commercial and civil litigation, and criminal defense. Below is a brief overview of our major areas of practice. If you have legal needs in any of these areas in the Denver metro area or anywhere in Colorado, contact Paulsen & Armitage, LLC for personal care and attention from experienced attorneys dedicated to achieving results.
Personal Injury
Being hurt by negligence or wrongful conduct is bad enough; you shouldn’t have to bear the additional burden of paying for your medical expenses and future medical care. If the injury has caused you to miss work or rendered you unable to work at your old job, the party responsible for your injuries should make up for your lost wages and income. The pain and suffering and trauma you experience are every bit as real as the physical injury itself, even though it may not have a direct, “economic” cost. While nothing can make up for your injury or loss, justice requires that you not suffer further by shouldering the costs of another’s misconduct; we fight to hold responsible parties accountable for their misdeeds and make sure they compensate you for your damages.
- Automobile Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
- Defective Products/Products Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Serious Injuries
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a type of negligence and personal injury law, but these cases present unique issues, rules and procedures that are different from motor vehicle accidents and other types of cases. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling cases where a doctor through negligence or incompetence failed to properly treat a patient or caused injury through surgical error or other improper treatment.
- Surgical Errors
- Birth Defects/Birth Trauma
- Misdiagnosis/Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Failure to Diagnose
- Overmedication/Overdose
General Commercial & Civil Litigation
Our trial practice extends beyond personal injury litigation and includes nearly every type of civil matter. Business and individuals who find themselves involved in a contract dispute or civil tort matter can rely on us to find a successful resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation that protects their rights and promotes their interests and resolves their matter as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Breach of Contract
- Real Estate Disputes
- Banking Disputes
Criminal Defense
All of our attorneys have extensive criminal law experience, including practice in the Boulder County District Attorney’s office as well as the City of Westminster’s Public Defender office. Together they have tried hundreds of jury trials in Colorado criminal courts. We have the negotiation and litigation skills to seek the best outcome possible in a criminal matter. Our office handles all manner of felonies and misdemeanors throughout Colorado.
- Drug Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- Theft Offenses
- Juvenile Offenses
- DUI and Traffic Offenses
Colorado Medical Malpractice Attorneys and Trial Attorneys
While our major practice areas frequently involve litigation, we will always seek to resolve your matter in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Being experienced litigators who are prepared at all times for trial often leads to a favorable negotiated settlement without the need for trial. Rest assured that we will take the time to get to know you and your unique legal needs and proceed accordingly in your best interests. For professional legal assistance in a Colorado medical malpractice, personal injury, or other civil or criminal law matter, contact Paulsen & Armitage, LLC.
