Michael P. Kane

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Greenwood Village, CO
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Mike Kane is a partner at Dan Caplis Law. He specializes in trucking, auto and catastrophic injury litigation. He also represents victims of sexual assault against institutions and individuals.
Mr. Kane is a former US Marine who served a tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After leaving the military, he returned to Colorado and served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Arapahoe and Douglas County DA’s Offices. As a prosecutor, he tried over 50 jury trials ranging from homicide and sexual assault to traffic infractions. He then entered civil practice and has focused exclusively on the representation of injured plaintiffs. Highlights of his civil practice include a $6 million-dollar jury verdict against a commercial bus company and an $8 million-dollar settlement in a contested liability trucking case. In 2014 he tried two successful jury trials in two consecutive weeks, resulting in verdicts in excess of $1.2 million on behalf of his clients. In 2019 Mr. Kane represented a young woman who was sexually assaulted by her elementary school teacher and negotiated a $5 million dollar settlement against the school district.
Mr. Kane is known as an aggressive litigator and believes in taking the fight to the insurance companies. He is frequently asked to speak and has given multiple presentations at Colorado Trial Lawyers Association events. He believes the greatest honor in the legal profession is helping injured victims and their families obtain the justice they deserve.
Mr. Kane also believes in giving back to the veteran community. He is a board member of the Colorado Bar Association's Military and Veteran Affairs section and regularly participates in veteran-focused fundraisers. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates and National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the top injury litigators in Colorado.
- 100%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff
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About Michael Kane
Admitted: 2003, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.dancaplislaw.com/meet-our-team/michael-p-kane-es...
Honors/Awards:
- Super Lawyer - Personal Injury, Super Lawyers, 2020
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Top injury litigators, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Colorado
- Awarded "Top 40 Under 40" three consecutive years 2015 - 2017, Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Colorado Bar Association's Military and Veteran Affairs Section, Board Member, 2020
- Invited speaker at CTLA Trucking Litigation Seminar, 2019
- Spoke at Colorado State Legislature on behalf of proposed legislation, 2019
- Invited speaker at the annual Colorado Trial Lawyers Association convention, 2018
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Executive council of Colorado Bar Association Military Veteran Affairs committee, 2020
- Sponsor and volunteer for Colorado Veterans Project's 5k Veteran Day Race, 2018
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Invited Speaker, Trucking Litigation Seminar, 2020
- Co-chaired presentation on litigating personal injury cases under Ferrer, Invited Speaker, CTLA Blockbuster Convention, 2020
Verdicts/Settlements:
- $1,200,000 settlement in contested trucking case, 2020
- $8,000,000 settlement in contested liability trucking case on behalf of catastrophically injured client, 2018
- $6,012,000 jury verdict in Denver District Court against commercial bus company, 2016
- $782,000 jury verdict in US District Court against Knight Transportation, 2014
- $5,000,000 settlement on behalf of victim of sexual abuse, 2019
- $413,000 jury verdict in Denver District Court against drunk driver, 2014
Educational Background:
- Arizona State University, BA, cum laude
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Last Updated: 2/15/2021