Penny Merkel - Denver, CO
Attorney at The Merkel Law Firm, LLC
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Denver, CO
1736 Race Street Suite B Denver, CO 80206
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Denver Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers’ Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
Penny Merkel has been representing injured workers in Colorado exclusively during her career. She has never represented an insurance company and works hard to protect the rights of injured workers!
Penny graduated with cum laude honors from Florida Coastal School of Law. Her undergraduate work was completed at the University of Colorado, Denver campus, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Administration.
Penny is a proud member of the Workers' Compensation Education Association (WCEA). The Workers Compensation Education Association is a nonprofit association of attorneys who represent Colorado employees who are injured on the job. Since 1984 the WCEA has been dedicated to providing a voice for injured workers both in and out of the courtroom. The group supports attorneys who represent injured workers through education, research, and sharing information. Members receive up-to-date legal education through an offering of accredited courses throughout each year and have access to other critical proprietary resources to help in their representation of injured workers.
The WCEA advocates for injured workers by working with the Division of Workers Compensation to improve the process for securing benefits. The WCEA also lobbies at the State Capitol each year by initiating legislation and securing sponsors for bills to improve benefits available to injured workers and to improve the process of securing benefits. -cowcea.org
Penny is also a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, and Workers Compensation Section of the Colorado Bar.
Penny is the owner and managing partner of The Merkel Law Firm, LLC. She is highly regarded by her peers for her ethical standards and professional achievements
Penny is a Colorado native and was mentored by Colorado Workers' Compensation legend, Barbara Furutani. When she's not fighting on behalf of injured workers, Penny enjoys spending time with her family, scrapbooking, and camping.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Penny Merkel
Included on the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida
Honors: cum laude
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida
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Non Legal Education
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University of Colorado,
Denver,
Colorado
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: cum laude
Major: Business Administration
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University of Colorado,
Denver,
Colorado
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner
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Managing Partner
Other Affiliations
- Workers' Compensation Education Association (WCEA) (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association (Member)
- Denver Bar Association (Member)
- Workers' Compensation Section of the Colorado Bar (Member)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Consulted Attorney 2021-2022Penny was very knowledgeable and compassionate. I'm very happy I found her to help me.
Contact
1736 Race Street
Suite B
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-276-8665
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.merkellawfirm.com
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