Automobile Accident, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury Lawyer
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.
Darin L. Schanker Memberships and Leadership Positions
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Fellow, 2007 - present
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- President, 2007 - 2008
- President Elect, 2006 - 2007
- Vice President, 2005 - 2006
- Secretary, 2004 - 2005
- Treasurer, CTLA, 2003 - 2004
- CTLA Outstanding Trial Lawyer, 2003
- Lobby Council, 2005 - Present
- Co-Chair Membership Committee, 2005 - present
- Co-Chair Public Relations Committee, 2005 - Present
- Executive Committee Member 2003- present
- Co-Chair Eagle Committee, 2002 - 2004
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- State Delegate, 2006 - present
- Leaders Forum
- Products Liability Section Member
- Motor Liability Section Member
- 5280 Magazine's Super Lawyer, 2007, 2008
- Academy of Trial Advocacy, Member
- Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA)
- National Advisory Board Member
- Colorado Citizens for Accountability, 2005 - present
- Injury Board, Member
- Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), Charter Fellow
- Public Justice Foundation, Member
- The National Crime Victims Bar Association, Member
- Trial Lawyers Care, Inc., Member
- University of Denver Law Review, Member
Seminars and Publications
- "State of the Association," CTLA Blockbuster Seminar, January 2008
- "Inauguration Address," CTLA Summer Convention, August 2007
- "A Word from the President," Trial Talk Magazine, monthly column, 2007 - present
- "Personal Injury Firm from A to Z," National Business Institute, December 2007
- "Insurance Law from A to Z," National Business Institute, Summer 2007
- "Staying Lean, Mean and Successful," CTLA Blockbuster Seminar, Winter 2006
- "Presenting Damages in a Personal Injury Case," CTLA Summer Conference, 2006
- "Catastrophic Losses - What is Covered?" National Business Institute Insurance Coverage Trends Seminar, May 2006
- "Presenting Non-Economic Damages at Trial," Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) Summer Conference, 2006
- "Drafting and Presenting Jury Instructions at Trial," Colorado Judicial Seminar, Spring 2005
- "Winning Strategies for Proving Damages in the Colorado Personal Injury Case," National Business Institute CLE 2005
- "Admissibility of Evidence and Expert Testimony in Colorado," National Business Institute 2004
- "Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Colorado," National Business Institute CLE 2004
- "Economically Feasible Ways to Try Your Case," CTLA Blockbuster 2004
- "Admissibility of Evidence and Expert Testimony in Colorado," National Business Institute 2003
- "Trial Successes and Failures," CTLA CLE 2002
- "Using Focus Groups: Mock Trial Presentation," CTLA CLE 2002
- "Using Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanical Experts after Schultz," Colorado Bar Association CLE 2001
- "Case Review Adian vs. Pedraza," CTLA Blockbuster Seminar 2001
Contact Bachus & Schanker, LLC in Colorado
For a review of your personal injury claim, including complex cases resulting from automobile accidents and medical malpractice, contact an experienced lawyer at our Colorado personal injury firm. Mr. Schanker and his knowledgeable legal team can help victims understand their legal rights.
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