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We are pleased to announce that three of our LS attorneys—Brad Levin, Jeremy Sitcoff, and Susan Minamizono—have been recognized in the Chambers USA 2024 guide for their outstanding contributions in the field of Insurance. Thank you to our clients and colleagues for their valuable feedback, to Chambers and Partners for their meticulous research, and congratulations […]

Landmark Victory LSW recently won a landmark verdict in a Fourth Amendment civil rights case they have been litigating for several years. At trial, Robyn Levin, Brad Levin, and Gideon Irving represented two people who had been wrongfully detained at Denver CARES (a government-run detox facility) for five and eleven hours each. The detox center […]

Understanding Insurance Bad Faith When you buy insurance, you enter into a contract with your insurance company. Like any other, this contract is based on the principle of good faith – an expectation that both parties, you and the insurer, will act honestly and fairly. Unfortunately, situations can arise where an insurance company may act […]

4-3 Colorado Supreme Court decision clarifies that first party homeowners insurance policies are subject to the notice-prejudice rule, so that insurance companies must demonstrate how such delays adversely affect their investigation and defense capabilities if a claim is filed after the notice provision period. Attorneys Robyn Levin, Brad Levin, and Nelson Waneka submitted an Amicus […]

Exciting update! Five of LSW’s attorneys have been honored as 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: Brad Levin, Jeremy Sitcoff, Susan Minamizono, Nelson Waneka, and Robyn Levin. Special shout-outs to Brad Levin, Jeremy Sitcoff, and Susan Minamizono, who not only made this year’s list but have been consistently recognized in the top categories for several years. Brad is celebrated […]

We are thrilled to announce Brad Levin‘s appointment by Governor Polis to the FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) Plan Board. The FAIR Plan Association and its Board members are committed to ensuring that Colorado homeowners and businesses have access to essential property insurance coverage when traditional options are unavailable. Read more about the FAIR […]

Appellate Win for Waneka Congratulations to LSW attorney Nelson Waneka for his appeals win in the Colorado Court of Appeals. The Appeals court found that car rental agencies like Hertz can be sued for bad faith regarding UM/UIM coverage in rental contracts. This opinion is a victory for consumer rights and legal accountability. Way to […]

Congratulations to Kerri Anderson and Susan Minamizono on their elevation to LSW shareholders! Kerri has been a crucial member of our team with a reputation for setting high standards in complex commercial and disability insurance litigation through her professionalism and fairness. Susan has made her mark in insurance coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, and high-value […]

LSW has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 4 practice areas.  Being listed is a testament to a law firm’s consistent professional excellence, reflecting distinguished ratings from both clients and legal peers. This ranking is derived from a rigorous […]