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Our Offices

COLORADO OFFICE
- Headquarters

40 Inverness Drive East
Denver, CO 80112
Phone: 303.792.5595
Fax: 303.708.0527

 

WYOMING OFFICE
Phone: 307.527.7891
Fax: 307.527.7897

 

OHIO OFFICE
Phone: 513.852.5600
Fax: 513.852.5611

 

ARIZONA OFFICE
Phone: 602.508.6040

 

National Personal Injury Lawyers

Michael S. Burg

Founder

"We set out to build a different kind of law firm-one filled with highly skilled and creative attorneys who are both passionate and compassionate about their clients and their work. We take pride in our unique National reputation as a dynamic, aggressive firm providing top quality legal service; we represent clients in all 50 states."

Honorable Alan K. Simpson

Former U. S. Senator, WY

"What impresses me about the attorneys at our firm is not only their legal skills, but their integrity and character as well. We share similar values and perspectives on the practice of law."

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Michael S. Burg Selected as Lawyer of the Year for 2008 by Colorado Law Week

Michael S. Burg, shareholder and founder of the firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. has been named as 2008 Lawyer of the Year by Law Week Colorado.

Mr. Burg's selection was in recognition of the entrepreneurial approach used to build a firm which enjoys a hard-won national reputation as a dynamic, aggressive trial firm and because he has displayed an exemplary commitment to his profession, his community and to his clients.

Click here to download the Press Release.

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Law Week Names Attorney Diane Smith One of Colorado's "Top Women"

Attorney Diane Smith of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC was recently named by Law Week as one of Colorado’s “top women.” The August 4, 2008 edition of the publication notes one of Smith’s most recent legal successes: the recovery of benefits for 208 RTD employees in a class action suit.

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Janet G. Abaray appointed to the Executive Committee for the Heparin Product Liability Multi-District Litigation

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh and Jardine, P.C congratulates our colleague and shareholder, Janet G. Abaray, on her appointment to the Executive Committee for the Heparin Product Liability Multi-District Litigation. Ms. Abaray was appointed to this position by The Honorable James G. Carr, federal judge presiding over the Heparin Product Liability Multi-District Litigation in the Northern District of Ohio.

The Executive Committee is charged with coordinating the responsibilities of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) including:

• Scheduling meetings of the PSC;
• Keeping minutes or transcripts of those meetings;
• Appearance at periodic court noticed status conferences;
• Other necessary administrative or logistic functions of the PSC;

and any other duty as the Court may order. The PSC is responsible for the coordinated and consolidated conduct of all discovery on behalf of, and for the benefit of, all plaintiffs.

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Peter W. Burg and Scott J. Eldredge Recognized as Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America

The Litigation Counsel of America is a trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers, and is by invitation only. Membership includes placement of a maximum of 3,500 Fellows, who are selected and invited into Fellowship after being evaluated on effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work, along with ethical reputation. Mr. Michael S. Burg and Mr. David P. Hersh are also members of this distinguished group.

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Another Appointment for Peter W. Burg

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh and Jardine, P.C is pleased to announce that Peter W. Burg has been appointed as Co-chair of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee and the Executive Committee for the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Product Liability Multi-District Litigation.

Mr. Burg was appointed to these leadership positions by The Honorable Dan A. Polster, federal judge presiding over the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Product Liability Multi-District Litigation in the Northern District of Ohio. The PSC reports directly to Judge Polster, and is responsible for conducting pre-trial proceedings on behalf of all plaintiffs who have cases in the MDL.

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Recognition as Super Lawyers for 2009

Michael S. Burg, Peter W. Burg, Scott J. Eldredge, Janet G. Abaray and Rosemary Orsini have been recognized as exceptional attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement as Super Lawyers for 2009.

Super Lawyers represent an elite top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Colorado, Ohio and Texas who are selected by peer review. Mr. David P. Hersh was again selected to appear in the Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, a national publication of highly successful commercial law trial lawyers.

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Best Lawyers in America 2009

Michael S. Burg, Peter W. Burg, Kerry N. Jardine and John M. Restaino, Jr. were recognized as The Best Lawyers in America 2009 for Mass Tort Litigation. Colin M. Simpson was recognized in Best Lawyers in America for 2009 in the specialty of Family Law. Charles G. Kepler was recognized as Best Lawyers in America for 2009, in the specialties of Natural Resources Law, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Real Estate Law. He is also recognized as one of a distinguished group of attorneys who has been listed in Best Lawyers for 10 years or longer.

Read more in our "Best Lawyers in America Archives". >

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Plaintiffs' Co-lead Counsel

Michael S. Burg and Janet Abaray were appointed Plaintiffs' Co-lead Counsel by Judge David A. Katz of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in the Ortho Evra Products Liability Multi-district Litigation.

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Simpson Tribute

Former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson, left, shares a laugh with his brother Pete following the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the University of Wyoming's new Simpson Plaza. The plaza, located on the west side of the Wyoming Union, honors the many contributions the Simpson family has made to UW, including Al's recent efforts as chair of the university's record-breaking fundraising campaign, which generated $204 million over five years to bolster UW academic and athletic programs.

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Simpson a member of the Bipartisan Iraq Study Group

Earlier this year The Iraq Study Group was formed under the auspices of the congressionally chartered U.S. Institute of Peace. Alan Simpson is a member of this respected group of Americans who will provide an independent look at the way forward in Iraq. It has been said that the members of this group are more concerned about our country than their respective political parties. In addition to Al Simpson, former senator from Wyoming, members of the group are former CIA Director Robert Gates recently appointed Defense Secretary; former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani; former Clinton adviser Vernon Jordan; former Clinton Chief of Staff Leon Panetta; former Clinton administration Defense Secretary William Perry; and former Senator Chuck Robb.

Led by former Secretary of State James Baker and former congressman Lee Hamilton, the group will focus "fresh eyes" on the war debate. This group of long-time public servants have been asked to

• Assess the current and prospective situation on the ground in Iraq
• Assess the impact of the current and prospective situation on the surrounding region, and to
• Assess the consequences of the current and prospective situation on United States interests.

In other words, is the war going well or poorly and what are the ramifications if the U.S. mission were to fail.

Two options under discussion at one point included greater cooperation with Iran and Syria and a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops, which would require a major policy shift by the current administration.

The group's findings are not expected until some time after Thanksgiving.

For more information about this topic read "Panel Backs Overhaul of Iraq Policy" from The New York Post.

Litigation Updates

$5.35 million award in insurance company bad faith case
Released on: 5/5/2009
– Read the case summary

"FedEx Sued For Not Letting Workers Clock In On Time"
– Brendan Pierson
Released on: 3/25/2009

"Gadolinium law suits picks up pace"
– Correy E. Stephenson, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Released on: 2/2/2009

Investors sue Sunwest
Released on: 1/2/2009

Wal-Mart Class Action Wage Lawsuits
Released on: 12/23/2008

Recent Arbitration Awards: "The attorneys at Burg Simpson recently won a judgment of $225,000 in compensatory damages in a security fraud case"
Released on: 12/08/2008

Gadolinium Litigation Heats Up
Released on: 10/20/2008

Click here to see an Amicus Brief from the New England Journal of Medicine arguing against preemption for drugs approved by the FDA.
Released on: 8/14/2008

Ortho Evra Warning Label Recognizes Higher Blood Clot Risk
Released on: 9/21/2006

E. coli Outbreak in Spinach
Released on: 09/15/2006

Ketek Associated With Severe Liver Damage & Death
Released on: 07/07/2006

Fungal Keratitis Caused By Bausch & Lomb's ReNu with MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution
Released on: 06/12/2006

Fosamax Causes Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Released on: 06/01/2006

Zicam/Cold-Eeze Nasal Sprays Cause Loss of Smell/Taste
Released on: 06/01/2006

News Briefs

"Job-bias cases surge in Colorado, feds say"
– The Denver Post
Released on: 3/25/2009

"U.S. Supreme Court upholds right to recover compensation from drug companies for injuries"

• Read the "Wyeth v. Levine Opinion"
• "Court allows drug label lawsuit" – SCOTUSblog
• Wyeth Press Release

Released on: 3/4/2009

Michael S. Burg Selected as Lawyer of the Year for 2008 by Colorado Law Week
Released on: 2/25/2009

"Ripped off by stock fraud? Here's what you should do."
– The Dallas Morning News
Released on: 2/16/2009

"Attorney Michael Burg Leads the Hunt for Culprits in Economic Meltdown"
Released on: 1/13/2009

Janet Abaray Spearheads Class Action Suit Against Bengals
Released on: 11/30/2008

Law Week Names Attorney Diane Smith One of Colorado's "Top Women"
Released on: 8/04/2008

"Jury award to Englewood company to total more than $1 million for breach of fiduciary duties in Shareholder Class Action Case"
Released on: 7/24/2008

"Pooch alive after Breck blast – Injured man's spaniel, Lulu, survived 8 days in wreck of outfitters' building"
– Denver Post
Released on: 4/30/2008

"Drug Makers Near Old Goal: A Legal Shield"
– By Gardiner Harris and Alex Berenson,
The New York Times
Released on: 4/6/2008

"CEO turned Craig into top 10 rehab hospital"
– By Joyzelle Davis, Rocky Mountain News
Released on: 3/12/2008

"UBS Hit by Another Lawsuit"
– By Ben Levinsohn, BusinessWeek
Released on: 3/6/2008

"Hedge Funds Frozen Shut"
– By Matthew Goldstein, BusinessWeek
Released on: 3/5/2008

Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Fire Claims
Released on: 1/28/2008

Burg Simpson attorney Seth Katz is quoted on Bausch & Lomb CEO's Retirement while ReNu litigation is pending.
Released on: 01/24/2008

Alumni Teach-In Day a Great Success at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Released on: 12/19/2007

Peter W. Burg Appointed to the Board of Directors for Craig Hospital
Released on: 12/18/2007

Law Week Colorado: "At Vioxx's End – Most Who Qualify Will Take Deal, Burg Predicts"
Released on: 11/26/2007

Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine pledge $50,000 to the Williams N. Brimmer Legal Education Center at University of Wyoming College of Law to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the State.
Released on: 06/20/2007

Seth Katz will be a presenter at the HarrisMartin's "Hot Topics in Pharmaceutical Litigation Conference", June 7-8, 2007 at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach.
Released on: 05/16/2007

Class of 2007 Selects Charles G. Kepler as Their Commencement Speaker.
Released on: 03/01/2007

Michael Burg provides for the future with a major gift to sponsor a study room in the new University of Denver law building.
Released on: 01/10/2007