Practice Areas: Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2011
Education: Florida Coastal School of Law
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The Merkel Law Firm, LLC
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Denver, CO 80206 Visit website
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Joseph Merkel is a reputed Workers Compensation attorney and the owner of The Merkel Law Firm, LLC, in Denver, Colorado. He has dedicated his legal practice to advocating for the rights of workers whose lives took an unexpected turn after facing tragic workplace injuries.
Mr. Merkel recognizes the importance of adequate financial support for seriously injured clients necessary to cover medical expenses and compensate for their inability to work and meet daily obligations. During this challenging and emotional period, he provides unwavering assistance, advocating fiercely to secure the highest possible compensation for his clients.
After graduating with his B.S. in business administration summa cum laude from the University of Colorado, Denver, Mr. Merkel graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law, where he placed in the top 12% of his class. During his last semester of college, he took advantage of an opportunity to attend classes at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law. After completing his education, he applied to and was accepted to the Colorado Bar Association. Since then, he has devoted his whole career to representing employees in workers' compensation cases.
The Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado Workers' Compensation Education Association are just a few of the prestigious groups in which Mr. Merkel is an active member. He is committed to staying current and connected in the legal world, as seen by his memberships in many professional organizations.
Practice areas
Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents
- 90% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2011, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.merkellawfirm.com/attorney/merkel-joseph/
- Colorado Bar Association, Member, 2011
- Workers Compensation Section of the Colorado Bar, Member
- Denver Bar Association, Member
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), Member, 2021
- Workers' Compensation Education Association (WCEA), Member, 2014
- Recognized for excellence in workers' compensation law., Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction, 2023
- University of Colorado at Denver Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum laude Honors: Marketing Showcase Award Recipient; Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; Golden Key Honor Society; Dean’s List, 2006
- Florida Coastal School of Law Class Rank: Top 12% of Class Honors: Book Award for Highest Grade in Poverty Law (Advanced Legal Writing Requirement); Book Award for Highest Grade in Trusts, Wills, and Estates; Phi Delta Phi International - Legal Fraternity, Harding Inn; Dean’s Scholar; Dean’s List, 2011
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