We are a small firm of talented attorneys
and paralegals who truly care
about our clients and give each case personal attention. We focus exclusively on Workers' Compensation and Social
Security disability law. The success of our law firm is largely due to the
dedication of our attorneys, our vigorous representation of each client, detailed
attention to legal matters and our ability to explain your case to you in plain
English.
We have many clients from around Southern Colorado including Alamosa, Colorado
Springs, Durango, Lamar, La Junta, Pueblo, Salida and Walsenburg.
"Thank
you so much for believing in me and working so hard to get my disabilities
accepted. Everyone I talked to or worked with was polite, friendly and always
gracious. I can't explain how great that feels when on the other hand I've dealt
with just mean SS-people." -Julie O.
"Patrick, I want to thank you again for all the wonderful and fine work you have
done for me. If in the future I ever need an attorney, believe me it will be you
without a doubt." -Pam S. More>>
Mr. Spencer has been practicing law for eleven years and has worked in the areas
of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security for thirteen years. Mr. Spencer has
secured many of the largest Workers’ Compensation settlements in the history of
the firm. In the past 5 years he has obtained over $13.5 million in compensation
for his clients. His win-percentage
is over 90%.
Mr. Spencer has also handled many successful Social Security appeals in Federal
Court. He is admitted to practice in front of the State Supreme Court of
Colorado, the Federal District Court for the District of Colorado, the Tenth
Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims.
Mr. Spencer graduated in the top four percent of his class at the University of
Colorado School of Law. He has a Master’s degree in Political Science and
Constitutional Law from the University of Colorado.
Professional Organizations: Colorado Bar Association, American Bar Association, El
Paso County Bar Association, the Workers' Compensation Education Association,
the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives,
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates,
American Civil Liberties Union and Mensa.
Awards: Order of the Coif, University of Colorado School of Law; B.A.,
Magna Cum Laude from the Colorado College.
Karen Lambart Spencer, Esq.
Partner
Ms. Spencer has represented Worker’s Compensation and Social Security
Disability claimants for 21 years, and has handled discrimination cases in
federal court under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Ms. Spencer served on
the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation RSD task force which developed
the Workers’ Compensation Treatment Guidelines for use in RSD claims. Ms.
Spencer is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Colorado and
the Federal Western District of Washington.
Professional Organizations: Colorado Bar Association, El Paso County Bar Association,
Washington Bar Association, American Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation
Education Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, American Trial
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The
fee for almost all Workers’ Compensation, Social Security and Veterans'
Disability cases is
based on a percentage of the money we get for you.
In addition to fees, clients are responsible for paying out-of-pocket expenses
associated with their case. Examples of costs are: medical evaluations,
vocational reports, depositions and expert medical testimony.
Your first appointment with us is free. back to top
We only handle Colorado Workers' Compensation claims, Veterans' Disability and claims for Social
Security disability benefits (SSDI, SSI, children's SSI and Social Security
appeals). This allows us to be focused on the areas of law that matter most to
us -injury and disability law.
Online evaluation of your Colorado Workers' Compensation,
Veterans' Disability or Social Security
claim is available, or you can call our office to have your case evaluated.
Colorado Workers' Compensation cases-
Our attorneys help injured workers in
Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado recover the maximum workers' compensation
benefits under the law.
We take all types of work-related injury cases, including, but not limited to
back injuries, brain injuries, car accidents and repetitive motion injuries such
as carpal tunnel syndrome. Some attorneys only focus on what they feel are the
big money cases. But we think that all injured workers are entitled to vigorous
representation.
No matter what type of injury you have, we would like to hear from you.
Our attorneys handle all types of Social
Security cases including: Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security
Income, Children's SSI and Social Security appeals-to the Appeals Council and
Federal Court.
We are very familiar with most disabling conditions, and have helped
thousands of clients get disability benefits.
We handle Veterans' Disability cases at all levels of the process: at the
Regional Office, Board of Veterans' Appeals or the U.S. Court of Appeals for
Veterans' claims.
We are very familiar with most disabling conditions, and have helped
thousands of clients get disability benefits.
Our lawyers handle all types
of
Veteran's Disability claims including claims at the Regional Office,
Board of Veteran's Affairs (BVA) and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims
(CAVC).
If you want to speak to a lawyer in Colorado
Springs about
your case, you have several
options-you can fill out our online evaluation form,
call
us, or
e-mail
us, and a Colorado Springs attorney will evaluate your case for FREE.
We
have many clients from around Southern Colorado and the Western Slope including Alamosa, Buena Vista, Colorado
Springs, Durango, Salida, Lamar, La Junta, Pueblo, Walsenburg and Grand
Junction.
Our attorneys have helped thousands of people just
like you get the benefits they deserve.
We are a small firm of talented attorneys
and paralegals who truly care
about our clients and give each case personal attention. We focus exclusively on Workers' Compensation and Social
Security disability law. The success of our law firm is largely due to the
dedication of our attorneys, our vigorous representation of each client, detailed
attention to legal matters and our ability to explain your case to you in plain
English. 
