Darin L. Schanker - Denver, CO
Attorney at Bachus & Schanker, LLC
Automobile Accident Lawyers in Denver, CO
1801 California Street Suite 4800 Denver, CO 80202
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Denver Automobile Accident Lawyer
Updated: 02/18/2024
Areas of Practice
- Automobile Accident
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Schanker is an original shareholder and founding member of Bachus & Schanker, LLC. He is a graduate of Wheaton College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. A Colorado native, Darin Schanker received his law degree from the University of Denver, serving on the Law Review and earning membership to the Order of St. Ives by graduating in the top 10 percent of his class.
Mr. Schanker only represents victims and their families. He actively litigates cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and insurance fraud. These cases necessitate the counsel of an experienced product liability, semi-truck accident, motorcycle accident, insurance bad faith, automobile accident, and medical malpractice lawyer familiar with Colorado state law. Darin Schanker is experienced in both trial practice and appellate work and has litigated cases across the country.
Mr. Schanker is the current president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association ("CTLA"). In 2003, Darin Schanker was named the Outstanding Trial Attorney for the State of Colorado by the CTLA. Founded in 1953, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association is the state's largest specialty bar association and is comprised of Colorado attorneys who are committed to the protection and advancement of individual rights and the advancement of trial advocacy skills, high ethical standards and professionalism in the ongoing effort to preserve and improve the American system of jurisprudence. Additionally, Mr. Schanker has testified at numerous hearing in support of legislation to protect consumers' rights.
Mr. Schanker is a member of the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, and Public Justice Foundation. He is a contributor to Trial Talk magazine and has published work for the American Bar Association.
Mr. Schanker is a frequent lecturer on trial practice for statewide Continuing Legal Education seminars for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Colorado Bar Association. He has also served as a lecturer for the National Business Institute on law-related topics.
In addition to his work in the courtroom, Mr. Schanker is actively involved in campaigning for consumer rights. He has drafted and lobbied for consumer-friendly legislation, and has offered testimony at the Capitol on various insurance law-related topics.
In addition to representing victims in a number of personal injury claims, including automobile accidents and medical malpractice, Mr. Schanker is a dedicated lawyer whose personal philosophy incorporates a strong commitment to serving his clients and the Colorado community. He supports numerous non-profit organizations that are committed to the less privileged and disabled.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Fellow, Colorado Bar Association, 2007 - Present
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
- 5280 Magazine's Super Lawyer, 2007 - 2008
Other Sources of Feedback About Darin L. Schanker
Included on the 2027 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list
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- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
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- 2013 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado
J.D.
Law Review: University of Denver Law Review, Member
Non Legal Education
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Wheaton College,
Wheaton,
Illinois, 1990
B.S.
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Classes and Seminars
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"State of the Association", Blockbuster Seminar, CTLA, 2008
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"Inauguration Address", CTLA, Summer Convention, 2007
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"Personal Injury Firm from A to Z", National Business Institute, 2007
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"Insurance Law from A to Z", National Business Institute, 2007
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"Staying Lean, Mean and Successful", Blockbuster Seminar, CTLA, 2006
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"Presenting Damages in a Personal Injury Case", CTLA, Summer Conference, 2006
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"Catastrophic Losses - What is Covered?", National Business Institute Insurance Coverage Trends Seminar, 2006
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"Presenting Non-Economic Damages at Trial", Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), Summer Conference, 2006
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"Drafting and Presenting Jury Instructions at Trial", Colorado Judicial Seminar, Spring, 2005
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"Winning Strategies for Proving Damages in the Colorado Personal Injury Case", National Business Institute, CLE, 2005
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Admissibility of Evidence and Expert Testimony in Colorado", National Business Institute, 2004
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"Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Colorado", National Business Institute, CLE, 2004
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"Economically Feasible Ways to Try Your Case", Blockbuster Seminar, CTLA, 2004
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"Admissibility of Evidence and Expert Testimony in Colorado", National Business Institute, 2003
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"Trial Successes and Failures", CTLA, CLE, 2002
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"Using Focus Groups: Mock Trial Presentation", CTLA, CLE, 2002
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"Using Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanical Experts after Schultz", Colorado Bar Association, CLE, 2001
- "Case Review Adian vs. Pedraza", Blockbuster Seminar, CTLA, 2001
Published Works
Articles
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"A Word from the President", Trial Talk Magazine, Monthly Column, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1993
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1993
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2007 - 2008 (President)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2006 - 2007 (President Elect)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2005 - 2006 (Vice President)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 - 2005 (Secretary)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2003 - 2004 (Treasurer)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2005 - Present (Lobby Council)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2005 - Present (Co-Chair, Membership Committee)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2005 - Present (Co-Chair, Public Relations Committee)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2003 - Present (Member, Executive Committee)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2002 - 2004 (Co-Chair, Eagle Committee)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), 2006 - Present (State Delegate)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Leaders Forum)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), Products Liability Section (Member)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), Motor Liability Section (Member)
- Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA) (National Advisory Board Member)
- Colorado Citizens for Accountability, 2005 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Injury Board (Member)
- Public Justice Foundation (Member)
- The National Crime Victims Bar Association (Member)
- Trial Lawyers Care, Inc. (Member)
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Contact
1801 California Street
Suite 4800
Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: 303-222-2222
Fax Number: (303) 890-9800
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.coloradolaw.net/
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