Patricia M. Jarzobski
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Denver, CO
Patricia M. Jarzobski is one of the most influential and respected plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death lawyers in the state of Colorado. She is the former President of the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and works tirelessly to represent those who have been in vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, and other incidences where the result was personal injury or wrongful death.
In addition to being the founder of Patricia M. Jarzobski, P.C. located in Denver, Colorado, Patricia has forwarded the work of female attorneys across the state as a thought leader and mentor. She is currently a Board Member for the Colorado Women’s Bar Association as well as the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations, a Mentor in the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Mentoring Program, and a Commissioner for the 17th Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission. She has won multiple high-profile awards for her work in the legal community.
With over 25 years of experience working with those who have been injured through negligence or the wrongful actions of others, Ms. Jarzobski is a compassionate advocate for people who have been in car, truck, motorcycle, recreational, aviation, and skiing accidents. Some of her most impactful lawsuits have involved large truck collisions and fatal motor vehicle accidents, although she has also successfully represented individuals in small and large-scale aviation cases. This includes 50 plaintiffs who were injured during an explosive decompression on commercial United Airlines flight 811 as well as suits against TWA, Continental, Air France, and Northwest. She has also won difficult slip-and-fall, school bus, and public transportation cases.
Patricia is a strong advocate for her clients and is dedicated to supporting her clients long after a trial is over. She is admitted to practice in Colorado, before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 100%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2022
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About Patricia M. Jarzobski
First Admitted: 1989, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.jarzobskilaw.com/Meet-Patricia/Patricia-M-Jarzob...
Educational Background
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D. , 1989
- University of Colorado, Colorado, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Major: Political Science, Honors: Honors in Humanities Program, Political Science and Golden Key Honors, Honors: Societies, Dean's List (1986), 1986
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- , Interview, "Energy, Commitment, and Connection: Doing the Work of Diversity and Inclusion", Bar Leader, American Bar Association, 2019
- , Interview, "Exiting the Echo Chamber: The President's Role in Diversity and Inclusion", Bar Leader, American Bar Association, 2019
- , Panelist, "Exiting the Echo Chamber", American Bar Association, Bar Leadership Institute, 2019
- , Subject, "DU Pays Tribute to 'Star' Alumni", Law Week Colorado, 2018
- , Panelist, "Women in Leadership: How to Increase Female Representation at the Highest Levels" , National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, 2018
- , Panelist, "Pathways to Leadership in the Law", Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program , 2018
- , Panelist, "The Roles of Mentor and Mentee: Why Both are Critical to Your Career", University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Alumnae Brownbag Lunch & Learn, 2017
- , Author, "A Statement by CBA President Patricia Jarzobski on the Future of the Legal Services Corporation", The Docket: Official Magazine of the Denver Bar Association, 2017
- , Presenter, Board Catalyst Video Series Shorts, American Bar Association Committee on Bar Activities and Services, 2017
- , Interview, "Top Women 2015: Patricia Jarzobski", Law Week Colorado , 2015
- , Presenter, "Leadership and Diversity", CWBA & CBA: Using Grit and Growth Mindset to Advance Women in the Law, 2015
- , Presenter, "Mentoring", 2015 Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Mentoring Program: Mentoring Orientation Boot Camp, 2015
- , Presenter, "Leadership and Diversity", 4 Corners Young Lawyer's Division: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership and the Profession: Why it Matters, 2015
- , Contributing Author, "Re-Opening the Case", Colorado Courtroom Handbook for Civil Trials, 2014
- , Panelist, "How to Make Bar Membership at the Local and National Level Work for You", South Asian Bar Association of Colorado, Bar Association Leadership Summit, 2013
- , Author, "Women in History: 30 Years of Famous Firsts" , The Advocate, Colorado Women's Bar Association, 2001
Other Outstanding Achievements
- During her presidency of the Colorado Bar Association, Patricia began the ACTNow Initiative. Patricia’s ACTNow Initiative develops a pipeline of diverse applicants for the Colorado Bar Association’s annual appointments. Working with the specialty bar associations, the Colorado Bar Association actively seeks diverse lawyers to nominate for high-profile leadership positions on influential committees, boards, and commissions. This pipeline program began in 2016 with success with all but two of nominations made during Patricia’s presidency being women or minority lawyers. Patricia’s legacy continues into 2020 and the ACTNow Initiative has been institutionalized into the strategic goals of the Colorado Bar Association., 2020
Pro bono/Community Service
- Member, Legal Aid Foundation, Leadership Law Firm (2013 - present), 2020
- Advisory Board Member, Community College of Denver Paralegal Program (2004 - present), 2020
- Mentor, Colorado Supreme Court Mentoring Program (2013 - present), 2020
- Executive Committee Member, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (2012-2015), 2015
- Chair, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Board of Trustees, Strategic Planning Task Force (2013-2015), 2015
- Vice Chair, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Board of Trustees (2013-2015), 2015
- Chair, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, CEO Review Task Force (2011-2013), 2013
- Chair, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Choice Affairs Committee (2009-2011), 2011
- Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters (2003-2005), 2005
- Founding Member and Board of Directors Member, Equal Rights Colorado (2001 - 2003), 2003
- Panel Member, The Center, Colorado Legal Initiatives Project (The Center's Legal & Advocacy Program) (1997 - 2002), 2002
- Member, Human Rights Campaign Colorado, Annual Dinner Committee , 1999
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Admissions: U.S. Supreme Court (2001); Colorado (1989); U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1989), 2020
Representative Clients
- Ms. Jarzobski represents individuals and so it is not appropriate for her to list the names of her clients on this platform., 2020
Verdicts/Settlements
- Due to the sensitive nature of Ms. Jarzobski's plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death practice, she cannot provide information regarding settlements and verdicts., 2020
Bar/Professional Activity
- Member, Colorado Supreme Court, Proactive Management-Based Regulation Committee (2015 - present), 2020
- Board of Directors, National Conference of Women's Bar Associations (2014 - present), 2020
- Commissioner, 17th Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission (2013 - Present), 2020
- Fellow, Colorado Bar Association Foundation (2013 - Present), 2020
- Member, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (1989 - present), 2020
- Member, Colorado Legislative Committee on Judicial Performance Evaluation (2007 - Present), 2020
- Chair, Colorado & Denver Bar Association Joint Diversity & Inclusivity Committee (2018 - present), 2020
- Board of Directors, Colorado Lawyers Committee (2012 - present), 2020
- Member, Colorado Supreme Court Contingency Fee Rules Committee , 2019
- Member, Colorado Women's Bar Association Nominating Committee , 2019
- Member, American Bar Association Speaker Bar Leadership Institute , 2019
- Member, American Bar Association Standing Committee on Bar Actitivites and Services (2018 - present), 2019
- Member, Denver Bar Association Nominating Committee, 2019
- Member, American Bar Association Speaker Bar Leadership Institute , 2017
- President, Colorado Bar Association (2016 - 2017), 2017
- Member, Colorado Lawyers Committee Foundation Circle (2012 - 2016), 2016
- President Elect, Colorado Bar Association (2015 - 2016), 2016
- Board of Directors, Colorado Women's Bar Association (2007 - 2015), 2015
- Historian, Colorado Women's Bar Association (2014-2015), 2015
- Past President, Colorado Women's Bar Association (2013 - 2014), 2014
- CWBA Liaison, Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice's Commission to the Legal Profession (2012 - 2013), 2013
- President, Colorado Women's Bar Association, (2012 - 2013), 2013
- President-Elect, Colorado Women's Bar Association (2011-2012), 2012
- Historian, Colorado Women's Bar Association (2010-2012), 2012
- Chair, Colorado Women's Bar Association Convention Committee (2008-2010), 2010
- Member, Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation, "Raising the Bar" Committee (2006 - 2009), 2009
- Delegate to Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors, Colorado Women's Bar Association (2007-2008), 2008
- Member, Colorado Legislative Committee on Judicial Performance Review , 2007
- Delegate to Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors, Denver Bar Association (2006-2007), 2007
- Member, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
- Member, South Asian Bar Association
- Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Member, LGBT Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Women's Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Member, Denver Bar Association
Honors/Awards
- , [email protected] Award, Individual Category, Center for Legal Inclusiveness, 2020
- , Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020
- , Best Law Firms - Tier 1: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Colorado, US News and World Report - Best Lawyers®, 2020
- ., 10.0 out of 10.0 AVVO Rating, AVVO, 2019
- , Shortlisted, "2019 Minority Lawyer of the Year", Chambers USA, 2019
- , "Robert H. McWilliams, Jr. Alumni Professionalism Award", University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2019
- , "Attorney of the Year", Colorado LGBT Bar Association, 2016
- , "Raising the Bar" Award, Colorado Women's Bar Association, 2015
- , Top Women Lawyers, Law Week Colorado, 2015
- Outstanding Young Women of America
- Who's Who of American Universities and Colleges
Last Updated: 9/11/2020