Litigation
Since 1969, Caplan and Earnest LLC has represented our clients in various areas of litigation as described below:
Business Litigation
Our attorneys have handled many cases involving buy/sell agreements, shareholder disputes, construction contracts and breach of warranty claims. We have also successfully defended suits brought under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
Construction and Design Disputes
The firm has developed significant expertise in the representation of commercial and residential property owners on construction related issues. We have experience in matters relating to roof issues on large commercial buildings, cost overruns on large public entity projects and defects in million dollar custom homes.
Healthcare Litigation
We represent healthcare entities in a wide variety of matters. From defending potential excess liability claims to collection of medical bills and administrative matters relating to Medicare payments we have become knowledgeable and efficient in this specialized area.
Probate and Trust Litigation
In addition to providing comprehensive estate planning services, Caplan and Earnest represent clients in probate and trust litigation. We are experienced in handling cases involving trust reformation, contested probate and trust administration, as well as guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.
Employment Discrimination
Since our firm represents a significant number of business entities we have developed a special expertise in defending employment discrimination claims. From trial through the appeals process we have successfully defended clients in high profile discrimination matters.
Civil Rights Litigation
In representing a large number of public entities our litigation attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in defending civil rights claims. The attorneys in our trial group have been recognized as being on the cutting edge in developing theories of defense at trial and in the appellate courts.
Torts and Insurance Defense
We have extensive experience defending tort related claims for numerous insurance companies. Our attorneys have also represented plaintiffs in a few select cases with significant damages.
Risk and Crisis Management
Several of our attorneys are considered experts in risk and crisis management as a result of their first hand experience in assisting clients through catastrophic events. They are part of a state wide crisis response team that has immediate access to media, law enforcement and mental health counseling experts. This ability to coordinate emergency response while protecting a client's long term legal rights and interests is a strength no other law firm can offer.
Professional Liability Matters
Our attorneys have represented physicians, healthcare practitioners, and attorneys in federal and state courts and administrative hearings relating to licensure.