Baumgartner Law, and our partners, Beem and Isley, P.C. reached the largest settlement for an individual civil rights violation in Denver’s history. But we and the City of Denver have a lot of work to do still.
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Read MoreCase No. 1-21-CV-2729
Due to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell’s much skewed public commentary on this issue, please find the link to our whistle blower lawsuit against Brandon Victor And City of Pueblo. Click here to see full complaint: Case No: 1:21-cv-02729 Naranjo et al v. Victor et al
Read MoreJustice for Juston Reffel
Baumgartner Law is proud to represent the family of Juston Michael Reffel, who was murdered by LaSalle, Colorado police officer Erik Hernandez on May 3, 2023 . The enormity of this tragedy cannot be understated and cannot be tolerated by the legal and law enforcement community. Although the Reffel family is relieved by the indictment,…
Read MoreLarimer County Dismissal
TW was charged with felony assault against his girlfriend. Baumgartner Law was able to first have the charges reduced too a misdemeanor and through hard fought battle, Birk Baumgartner was able to all charges unconditionally dismissed and cleared TW’s record. Results like these are common place at Baumgartner Law, although we can not guarantee any…
Read MoreJefferson County Dismissal
MB was accused by his wife of menacing with deadly weapon. This among the most serious of the DV Charges in Colorado. After months of litigation Birk Baumgartner was able to secure an unconditional dismissal of all charges against MB. Results like these are common place at Baumgartner Law, although we can not guarantee any…
Read MoreArapahoe County Dismissal
TW was charged with felony assault against his girlfriend. Baumgartner Law was able to first have the charges reduced too a misdemeanor and through hard fought battle, Birk Baumgartner was able to all charges unconditionally dismissed and cleared TW’s record. Results like these are common place at Baumgartner Law, although we can not guarantee any…
Read MoreWestword: Adam Holen, Ex-Officer Who Killed Teen, Acted Just Like a Cop, Attorney Says
“One of the sad things here is that we cannot hold any police department accountable, or even police training or mindset,” Baumgartner says of the complaint, filed earlier this month. “But in general, I think Mr. Holen had an attitude that most police officers do, which is it’s his way or you die.” https://www.westword.com/news/killing-teen-ex-cop-adam-holen-sued-peyton-blitstein-14792003
Read MoreInnocent Client Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges – Title IX
Our Client, DD was wrongly accused of sexual assault and the Colorado university he attended failed to fully investigate the allegations, even pursuant to their own policies. Birk Baumgartner defended the young man at a contested hearing where the stakes could not have been higher. If we lost, our client’s college career would have been…
Read MoreColorado Supreme Court Opinion in Maphis v. City of Boulder
After tripping and falling over a two-and-a-half-inch sidewalk deviation in the City of Boulder, the plaintiff sued the City for her injuries, which included fracturing both elbows and injuring her face. The City moved to dismiss the plaintiff’s suit, arguing that the sidewalk deviation did not constitute a ” dangerous condition” – defined as an…
Read MoreWhere you injured in a collision that was not your fault?
Were you injured in a collision that was not your fault? Are you tired of battling with insurance companies? We will fight to get you what you and your family deserves. After a collision, you have been injured and you cannot work. The medical bills are piling up an you may be wondering how…
Read More“The city’s failure to constrain its officers in any way despite being aware of the many injuries its officers had caused and were causing during the protests is clear evidence of the city’s utter and deliberate indifference to the customary use of excessive and disproportionate force toward protesters,” attorney Birk Baumgartner, who filed both lawsuits,…
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