About Alan C. Shafner – Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer

Alan C. Shafner was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He graduated  from the University of Colorado with Distinction in 1975, and received his law degree from South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas in 1978.  After graduating from law school, Alan was a trial attorney for the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in Golden, Colorado  from 1979 through June 1983.  During this time, Alan was the lead prosecutor on several high profile felony cases, including murder and sexual assault cases.  In 1983, Alan joined the law firm of Fogel, Keating and Wagner as an associate, and later became a named partner.  After twenty-eight successful years, Alan opened his own personal injury law firm. In 2011, The Law offices of Alan C. Shafner was formed, serving a variety of personal injury litigation cases.

Alan has handled  and tried a wide range of personal injury cases including auto accidents, premises liability accidents, wrongful death cases, nursing home neglect cases, and catastrophic trucking accidents.

Alan has consistently received an “AV” rating from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating given by the publication.  This peer review rating signifies that a lawyer has reached the pinnacle of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skills and integrity.  Because of Alan’s accomplishments as a trial attorney, in 1998 he was selected for inclusion into The American Board of Trial Advocates.  In 2010, Alan was honored by being asked to join the Ethics Committee of the Colorado Bar Association, and served as a committee member in 2010 and 2011.

Active within the legal community, Alan is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Denver Bar Association, and the Colorado Bar Association. He has served as a guest lecturer for a variety of continuing legal education programs and seminars.

Alan is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, The United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, the United States District Court for Colorado, the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals and all Colorado state courts.

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Alan,
Words will never express all my gratitude. You will always be very close to my heart.
-Love, Kelly xxxx

Dear Alan,
What can I say . . . all the family thanks you. Anytime you need us, just call!!!
-Thank you, Bea xxxx

Alan,
Thank you for your excellent representation. It was a pleasure working with you.
-Michael xxxx, M.D

Dear Alan,
Thank you for all your help, wisdom, and good humor. It has been great working with you!
-Connie xxxx

Dear Alan,
Thank you does not seem sufficient for the gratitude I have in my heart for what you have accomplished for me. I am deeply grateful that you have taken your time, efforts, and resources to help me when I myself was desperately hopeless about my case. You are a very special person with a very special gift for going beyond what is normal and coming out victorious. I am blessed that my daughter, xxxx, found you and Amy. I thank you both from the bottom of my heart. My prayer is that God will bless you both abundantly for who you are and what you do. xxxx and I will always refer you to others.
Warmest regards,
-Leah xxxx

Alan,
Thank you so much for your timely advice and vital wisdom during this crossroads in my life. You are an invaluable friend.
Thank you again!
-CJ xxxx

At dinner last night, I was proud to state that we were doing well financially thanks to our caring attorney! We are certain that you can never retire! Not for us as much as there has to be many more people in our position who needs an attorney like you that possess the intellect, strength and willingness to stand up for the people!

Thanks for taking on the big guys in the “ring” when we didn’t stand a chance.

Words will never be descriptive enough to express our gratitude! And we know very well
how fortunate we were to be sent to.

Again, thank you and your staff for standing up and fighting for us!

With the most possible admiration and respect,

-Steve and Dawn

Alan,
Thank you so much for all the work you put into my case. My boyfriend is still talking about how awesome your closing was!! He was really impressed! Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to help with the ” little ” guy. I really appreciated you being there – I still owe you a hug.
Thanks!

-Julie xxxx

Dear Alan and Amy,
Thanks for dealing with xxxx for me. Thanks for doing battle for me!
-Anonymous