Denver injury attorney Janet Frickey wants to do the right thing. An impassioned litigator and client advocate for more than 30 years, Ms. Frickey is the owner and managing attorney of The Frickey Law Firm which specializes in Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability.
A graduate of University of Colorado and Washburn University School of Law, Ms. Frickey is considered an expert in the field of Workers' Compensation. She has authored important published works, led workshops and classes, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including being honored yearly as a "Colorado Super Lawyer" since 2005 and now as one of the Top 50 Women Colorado Super Lawyers. Ms. Frickey is highly regarded by her peers for her ethical standards and professional achievements, with the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability
Criminal Law
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Colorado, 1980
U.S. District Court District of Colorado
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
EDUCATION:
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas - J.D.
Honors: With Honors
University of Colorado - B.A.
Major: Biology and Psychology
PUBLISHED WORKS:
"Level II Guidelines for Apportionment", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, October, 2004
"Workers' Compensation 101 (Permanent Disability section)", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, March, 2003
"Admissions of Liability", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, November, 2001
"PPD, Division IME Litigation and the Impact of 1999 Legislation", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, April, 2001
"Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, February, 1999
"Annual Workers' Compensation Update", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, 1998
"Workers' Compensation Hearings: Techniques and Strategies", National Business Institute, 1997
"Litigating Mental Impairments", Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar, 1995
"Advanced Workers' Compensation in Colorado", 1993
CLASSES/SEMINARS:
Speaker, Workers' Compensation Issues, Workers' Compensation Education Association
Speaker, Workers' Compensation Issues, Insurance Industry
Speaker, Workers' Compensation Issues, Colorado Trial Lawyers' Association
Speaker, Workers' Compensation Issues, Colorado Bar Association
Speaker, Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation Seminar, Colorado Bar Association
HONORS & AWARDS:
Recipient, Named the 2006 Lance Butler Award by the Colorado Bar Association (Worker's Compensation Section)
Named the 2005 Professional in Workers' Compensation "Claimants Attorney of the Year"
Named the 2014 Professional in Workers' Compensation "Claimants Attorney of the Year"
Colorado Super Lawyers 2005
AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, Highest Rating
Named one of "Denver's Top Lawyers" in 5280 Magazine, 2001
Recipient, "The Best Lawyers in America" Award, 1995 Present
Colorado Super Lawyers 2006
Colorado Super Lawyers 2007
Colorado Super Lawyers 2008
Colorado Super Lawyers 2009
Colorado Super Lawyers 2010, 5280 Magazine
Colorado Super Lawyers 2011
Colorado Super Lawyers 2012
Colorado Super Lawyers 2013
Colorado Super Lawyers 2014
Colorado Super Lawyers 2015
Donald S. Harder Service Award
Recognized by the Workers Compensation Education Association
Top 50 Women Colorado Super Lawyers
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Workers' Compensation Education Association, Secretary, 1986 1988
Workers' Compensation Education Association, President, 1992 1994
Workers' Compensation Education Association, Board of Directors, 1994 Present
Colorado Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section, Secretary/Treasurer
State of Colorado, Workers' Compensation Division, Department of Labor and Employment, Medical Care Accreditation Board