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Michael T Mihm

Michael T Mihm

Ogborn Mihm, LLP
  • Business Law, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury ...
  • California, Colorado
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Biography

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.

Education
Walla Walla Coll
Undergraduate Degree
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University of Southern California Gould School of Law
J.D. (1983)
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Professional Experience
Ogborn Mihm, LLP
Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
New York Appellate Court Adopts Broad Causation Standard in Legal Malpractice Case
How Lawyers Should Approach Situations Posing Possible Conflicts of Interest - Generally
Imputed Conflicts of Interest
Client Consent to Conflicts of Interest
Positional or "Issue" Conflicts
Conflicts with Former Clients
Conflicts Between a Lawyer's Personal Interests and a Client's Interests
Conflicts of Interest Among Clients
General Principles of Colorado's Conflict of Interest Rules
What is a Conflict of Interest and What Conflicts of Interest Really Matter
Policy Considerations Behind the Conflict of Interest Rules
Did Your Lawyer Have a Conflict of Interest?
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers - Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 10)
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers - Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 9)
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 8)
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 7)
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 6)
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 5)
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 4)
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 3)
10 Rules of the Road For Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 2)
10 Rules of the Road for Trial Lawyers – Protecting Clients and Preventing Legal Malpractice (Rule 1)
Professional Associations
State Bar of Colorado  # 14768
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California State Bar  # 112733
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- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 112733
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Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 14768
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Business Law
Legal Malpractice
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Products Liability
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Contact & Map
1700 Lincoln Street
Suite 2700
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (303) 592-5900
Fax: (303) 592-5910