TIFFANY Kinder
Workers' Compensation Litigator
Littleton,CO
Summary
Experienced workers' compensation attorney with 22+ years experience representing employers and insurance carriers. I represent numerous Fortune 500 and 1000 clients. I have successfully litigated claims in all venues in Colorado, including the appellate level.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Counsel
Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC
Denver, Colorado
01.2018 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Advised clients on legal matters including workers' compensation and subrogation issues.
- Oversee average of 75 cases each month.
Equity Partner
Lee & Kinder, LLC
Denver, Colorado
07.2008 - 12.2017
- Founding equity member of Lee & Kinder, LLC.
- Assisted with and handled day to day operations and management of firm, including staff, human resources, firm growth and strategy.
- Maintained litigated case load of up to 150 files, while directly overseeing two associate attorneys, paralegal, and legal secretary to assist with case load.
- Trained new associates with no experience to competent litigating attorneys.
- Continued client education including in person and onsite training seminars regarding current developments in workers' compensation law and impact on best business practices.
Associate Litigation Attorney
McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
Denver, Colorado
04.2007 - 06.2008
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Oversaw average of 100 cases each month.
Associate Litigation Attorney
Clifton Mueller & Bovarnick, PC
Denver, Colorado
01.2000 - 03.2007
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO 08.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs/Political Science
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 08.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Workers' Compensation Litigation
undefinedTimeline
Senior Counsel
Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC
01.2018 - Current
Equity Partner
Lee & Kinder, LLC
07.2008 - 12.2017
Associate Litigation Attorney
McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
04.2007 - 06.2008
Associate Litigation Attorney
Clifton Mueller & Bovarnick, PC
01.2000 - 03.2007
J.D. - Law
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
08.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs/Political Science
University of Virginia
08.1990 - 05.1994
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