Muliha Khan
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Insurance Coverage Attorney in Denver, CO
Denver, CO 80203
- Insurance Coverage (30%),
- Personal Injury - General: Defense (30%),
- Construction Litigation: Business (10%),
- Civil Litigation: Defense (10%),
- Business Litigation (10%),
- Employment Litigation: Defense (10%)
- English,
- Urdu
As an equity partner at Zupkus & Angell, P.C., Muliha Khan is dedicated to representing clients in Denver, its surrounding areas and throughout the state of Colorado. She focuses her practice on handling cases that involve insurance defense, as well as employment law from the employer perspective.
In 2002, Ms. Khan graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College. She then attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, receiving a Juris Doctor in 2007. While in law school, she participated in moot court competitions and served as a candidacy editor for the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy.
Any business that is facing legal issues needs a trusted attorney in its corner, someone who can develop a sound strategy and provide invaluable counsel. For years, Ms. Khan has been representing employers and insurance companies through matters involving bad faith, personal injury and litigation. She knows how to navigate the legal system and has taken cases to the appellate level. Ms. Khan's goal is not only to minimize litigation and resolve matters efficiently, but also to mitigate the risk of future claims.
Through life and work, Ms. Khan has experienced various cultures on four continents, which gives her a broader perspective and the comprehensive background necessary to handle complex cases. A champion of diversity, she was selected in 2014 as the publications vice chair for the Defense Research Institute (DRI) – The Voice of the Defense Bar's diversity committee.
Ms. Khan is a published author and frequently is asked to deliver guest lectures regarding employment law and insurance defense issues. When she is not at her practice, she enjoys traveling, finding great spots for brunch and singing karaoke.
Insurance Coverage (30%): Insurance Defense
Personal Injury - General (30%): Personal Injury - Defense
Construction Litigation (10%)
Civil Litigation (10%)
Business Litigation (10%)
Employment Litigation (10%): Employment Law - Employer
Insurance Defense, Personal Injury - Defense, Employment Law - Employer
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About Muliha Khan
Admitted: 2008, Colorado
Professional Webpage: http://www.zalaw.com/people/muliha-khan
Honors/Awards:
- Named a Colorado Rising Star by Super Lawyers
- Placing first in the Client Counseling competition, University of Denver
- Cum Laude and Distinction, Colorado College
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Publications Vice-Chair, The Defense Research Institute (DRI) Diversity Committee
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Civil Litigation Clinic, University of Denver
- 9News: Law Line 9, Volunteer Attorney
- Colorado High School Mock Trial Tournament, Scoring Panelist
- Colorado Joint Disaster Legal Services Task Force
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Speaker, Market Disruptors: Using Technology to Change the Way You Practice Law, Primerus Defense Institute Convocation , Presenter, Primerus, 2018
- Presenter, Comparative Litigation: Helpful Information for In-House Counsel, Association Of Corporate Counsel, 2017
- Speaker, Throwing Stones: Highs and Lows of the Legalization of Medical and Recreational Marijuana and the Impact on Employers, Primerus Law Institute, 2017
- Presented on the topic of “Effective Litigation Management” at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (“PLRB”) Regional Adjusters Conferences in Frisco, TX; Atlanta, GA; and Columbus, OH., 2015
- Author: "Looking at Maternity Leave and Beyond to Effect Change," DRI Diversity Insider, 2014, Volume 6, Issue 1
- Candidacy Editor, Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, University of Denver
- Speaker: "Employment Issues in the Paperless Workplace," Employment Law Seminar, 2007
- Speaker: "Handbooks and Employee Policies: Sending the Right Message," Employment Law Seminar, 2008
- Presenter: "Getting WRAPped Up In Damages and Defenses," Individualized Insurance Carrier Client Training, June 2014
- Speaker: "Transitioning Relationships," Primerus Western Regional Meeting, January 2015
- Author: "Rocky Mountain High: What the Legalization of Marijuana Means for Employers," Primerus Corporate Client e-Newsletter, Nov. 2013; also provided to attendees of the 2013 ACC Annual Meeting
- Author: "A Survey of the Law of Non-Contractual Indemnity and Contribution," Colorado Chapter, 2012 and 2014
Verdicts/Settlements:
- JAS Hospitality v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co., US Dist. Court, 2016 (secured a defense jury verdict in a bad-faith breach of insurance contract case involving alleged hail damage to the roof of a motel and subsequent physical and loss of income damages).
- Builder filed claims against multiple parties in construction defect lawsuit. Represented the only subcontractor remaining in the case and full prevailed against builder following an arbitration (2016).
- Dickinson v. Lincoln Building Corp. and G4S, Colorado Court of Appeals, 2015 (upholding judgment finding that defendant security company owed no duty to plaintiff who allegedly tore her rotator cuff in an attempt to open a door).
Educational Background:
- The Colorado College, B.A., History
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Last Updated: 12/4/2018