Darin Lee Schanker

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Darin Lee Schanker: Attorney with Bachus & Schanker, LLC
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Darin L. Schanker, Esq. is a founding partner of Bachus & Schanker, LLC. Mr. Schanker graduated from Wheaton College with a B.S. degree and from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was awarded a Juris Doctor degree. Mr. Schanker is licensed to practice law in both the Federal and State courts in the State of Colorado. Mr. Schanker has extensive litigation and jury trial experience. He has litigated cases to trial verdict in both State and Federal Courts in the State of Colorado. He actively litigates cases involving catastrophic injuries, serious personal and financial damage, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. Mr. Schanker limits his practice to the representation of the injured and their families. Mr. Schanker is a member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations; Trial Lawyers for Public Justice; the Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys; and the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America). He is a past president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. In 2003, Darin Schanker was named the Outstanding Trial Attorney for the State of Colorado by the CTLA. Mr. Schanker has also been featured in the past five editions of 5280 Magazine's Super Lawyer edition, being selected to the "Colorado's Super Lawyers" list. Mr. Schanker has also been recognized as an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Schanker continues to be a guest lecturer at seminars and conventions sponsored by numerous organizations including the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Business Institute. (04/11)

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Personal Injury
  • Truck Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Products Liability
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Uninsured Motorists Claims
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
  • Workers Compensation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
Denver, CO 80202
University Attended:
Wheaton College, B.S., Political Science, 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Denver, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Colorado; 1993, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
Denver and Colorado Bar Associations; Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Treasurer, 2003-2004; Secretary, 2004-2005; Vice President, 2005-2006; President-Elect, 2006-2007; President, 2007-2008, Past President, 2008-2009, Outstanding Trial Lawyer, 2003; Section Editor, Trial Talk Magazine; Executive Committee Member, 2003—; Co-Chair: Membership Committee, 2005-2006; Eagle Committee, 2002-2004; Public Relations Committee, 2005—; Lobby Council, 2005—); American Association of Justice (State Delegate, 2006—; Leaders Forum; Member: Products Liability Section; Motor Liability Section; Interstate Trucking Litigation Section); Trial Lawyers for Public Justice; Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys; Board of Directors, Colorado Citizens for Accountability, 2005—; Academy of Trial Advocacy; Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA); National Advisory Board Member; Colorado Citizens for Accountability, Board of Directors, 2005—; Injury Board; Litigation Counsel of America, Charter Fellow; Public Justice Foundation; The National Crime Victims Bar Association; Trial Lawyers Care, Inc.; University of Denver Law Review.
Birth Information:
Denver, Colorado, May 16, 1967
ISLN:
911297988

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4.8/5.0 (16 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/24/09 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/24/09 in Personal Injury

    Darin Schanker's legal skills, judgment and commuication skills are excellent. In addition he has the requisite trial experience and analytical capabilities to make him an excellent lawyer. He has a very good manner, and he reflects well on the pro... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/01/11 in First and Third Party Insurance Defense

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/10 in Personal Injury

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/09 in Personal Injury

  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/19/11 in Personal Injury

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I was very pleased with Mr. Schanker. He was professional and respected my time. He took my case very seriously and I was happy with the settlement I received from the insurance company.

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  • Denver, CO
    Transamerica Building , 1801 California Street, Suite 4800
    Denver, CO 80202

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