Keith D. Vance - Colorado Springs, CO
Attorney at Maher & Maher Law, PC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO
12295 Oracle Blvd Ste 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Nursing Home Accidents
- Insurance Law Bad Faith
- Medical Malpractice
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Amputations
- Spine Injuries
- Truck Accidents
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
With nearly 30 years of experience in personal injury litigation, Keith Vance is one of Colorado’s most seasoned and respected trial attorneys. He is one of only five attorneys in Colorado who are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction he has held since 2013. This national certification reflects his extensive courtroom experience, mastery of trial law, and unwavering ethical standards.
Mr. Vance devotes his practice exclusively to representing individuals who have been seriously injured due to the negligence or misconduct of others. His areas of expertise include:
- Automobile, semi-truck, and motorcycle collisions
- Nursing home negligence and elder abuse
- Insurance bad faith
- Premises liability and dangerous property conditions
Keth has successfully litigated complex personal injury cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis (quadriplegia and paraplegia), amputation, orthopedic trauma involving shoulders, knees, neck and back, and severe psychological injuries—securing millions upon millions of dollars in compensation for his clients.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Mr. Vance has taken over 70 cases to jury verdict, demonstrating a depth of trial experience that few attorneys can match. He is routinely recognized by peers and national organizations for his exceptional skill, integrity, and results. His accolades include:
- Colorado Super Lawyers – Recognized for 9 years
- Top 100 Lawyer – The National Trial Lawyers Professional Organization
- AV Preeminent Rated – The highest possible peer and client rating by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability (A) and ethics (V = “Very High”)
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top 1% recognition
- Perfect “10.0” AVVO rating from peers and clients
- Lifetime Achievement Award by America’s Top 100 Attorneys, 2017
A native of the San Luis Valley, Mr. Vance grew up on a cattle ranch near Manassa, Colorado. He earned his undergraduate degree from Adams State College in 1994 and worked full-time—often as an over-the-road semi-truck driver—to put himself through school. He graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1997, where he clerked for the Honorable Donald Endacott in Lincoln.
Mr. Vance began his legal career defending negligent drivers and insurance companies at the Colorado Springs firm of Wittman & McCord. There, he learned how the insurance industry evaluates claims and looks at personal injury cases. In 2000, he made a decisive shift: he left defense work to dedicate his career to representing injured individuals—a commitment he has never wavered from.His insight into the “other side” of the case has served him well over the years to understand why the insurance adjusters and attorneys look at cases the way they do.
In 2005, Keith was selected to attend the renowned Trial Lawyers College founded by Gerry Spence, an intensive, invitation-only program for trial lawyers who represent people—not corporations.
Mr. Vance is licensed to practice in Colorado and is an active member of the:
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Through a combination of deep legal expertise, hard-earned trial experience, and a steadfast commitment to ethical advocacy, Keith D. Vance has built a reputation as a trusted, authoritative voice in personal injury law—and a relentless champion for the injured.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Judicial Clerk, Hon. Donald Endacott of Lincoln, NE, 1995 - 1997
- 10 Best-Colorado, Client Satisfaction, American Institute Personal Injury Attorneys, 2015 - Present
- 10 Best-Colorado, Personal Injury, National Academy Personal Injury Attorneys, 2015 - Present
- Super Lawyers-Colorado, 2015 - 2022
- Top 100 Lawyers-Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016 - Present
- Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society Legal Advocates, 2015 - Present
- AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017 - Present
- Top 1% in Nation, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Keith D. Vance
Included on the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 1997
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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Adams State College,
Alamosa,
Colorado, May, 1994
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
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Adams State College,
Alamosa,
Colorado, May, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Litigation Attorney
Past Positions
- Wittman & McCord, 1997 - 2000
- Huenergardt & Vance, Partner, 2001 - 2005
- Vance and Larson, Partner, 2005 - 2019
- Franklin D. Azar and Associates, Senior Litigation Attorney, 2019 - 2022
- Maher and Maher Law, Litigation Attorney, 2022 - Present
Languages
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Spanish
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Constitutional Rights, Alamosa High School, 2014 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Thursday Night Bar, 2005 - 2018
- Various Foundation Donations of Legal Work, 2005 - 2018
Published Works
Articles
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Dirty Little Secrets Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know, Vance Law Firm, 1st, 2006
Tips and Tricks in Dealing with Insurance Companies. -
Dirty Little Secrets Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know-Workers Compensation, Vance Law Firm, 1st, 2007
Your Guide to Handling a Workers Compensation Case
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1997
- Nebraska, 1999
Specialties and Certifications
- Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- The American Association for Justice (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association (Member)
- San Luis Valley Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
12295 Oracle Blvd
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 719-985-6377
Fax: 719-481-3137
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.maherandmaherlaw.com/
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