Michael T Mihm

Ogborn Mihm, LLP

Michael Mihm’s unique trial practice focuses on plaintiff-side legal malpractice, business, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. The Best Lawyers in America® has four times named Michael as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Legal Malpractice Law–Plaintiff. Michael has obtained some of the largest plaintiff legal malpractice jury verdicts and settlements in the United States, and many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in commercial and personal injury litigation. He is one of the few plaintiffs’ attorneys in the United States to be certified as a specialist in legal malpractice law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Colorado Super Lawyers® magazine names Michael as of one of Colorado’s “Top 100” lawyers. In addition to Legal Malpractice Law, Michael is included among The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiff.

Michael is a Past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the largest specialty bar organization in Colorado. Michael has been inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College in Dubois, Wyoming.

Michael is a student of the art of trial persuasion. Michael believes that every client has a simple and compelling story, regardless of how complex the case may appear. Michael and his team routinely use focus groups and cutting-edge trial techniques to discover and best present the client’s case at trial. Michael understands that a client’s goals and objectives are paramount. Thus, the team includes the client in every major decision of the litigation process. Michael and his team never forget that, ultimately, the case is the client’s case.

Michael has prosecuted or defended hundreds of legal malpractice lawsuits, has tried many such cases, and has also served as an expert witness in many such suits.

Business Law
Legal Malpractice
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Products Liability

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 112733
Since 1983
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Ogborn Mihm, LLP

Current

Walla Walla Coll
Undergraduate Degree
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University of Southern California Gould School of Law
J.D. (1983)

1983

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State Bar of Colorado

&nbsp# 14768

Member
Current
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California State Bar

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Member
1983 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
New York Appellate Court Adopts Broad Causation Standard in Legal Malpractice Case
June 30, 2017
How Lawyers Should Approach Situations Posing Possible Conflicts of Interest – Generally
March 15, 2016
Imputed Conflicts of Interest
February 15, 2016
Client Consent to Conflicts of Interest
February 11, 2016
Positional or “Issue” Conflicts
February 1, 2016

Conflicts with Former Clients
January 25, 2016
Conflicts Between a Lawyer’s Personal Interests and a Client’s Interests
January 18, 2016
Conflicts of Interest Among Clients
January 11, 2016
General Principles of Colorado’s Conflict of Interest Rules
January 4, 2016
What is a Conflict of Interest and What Conflicts of Interest Really Matter
December 28, 2015
Policy Considerations Behind the Conflict of Interest Rules
December 21, 2015
Did Your Lawyer Have a Conflict of Interest?
December 14, 2015
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 10)
November 2, 2015
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 9)
October 26, 2015
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 8)
October 21, 2015
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 7)
October 12, 2015
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 6)
October 6, 2015
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 5)
September 28, 2015
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 4)
September 21, 2015
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 3)
September 14, 2015
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 2)
September 3, 2015
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 1)
August 27, 2015

Websites & Blogs

Website
Ogborn Mihm, LLP
Blog
Ogborn Mihm, LLP Blog

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Suite 2700
Denver, CO 80203
US
Telephone: (303) 592-5900
Fax: (303) 592-5910