Lakewood, CO

Franklin D. Azar

Franklin D. Azar founded Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers in 1987. He is recognized as one of Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys, specializing in car accidents, wage and hour violations, insurance bad faith, products liability, and mass torts. He was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Multi-District litigation involving DePuy’s faulty Pinnacle hip implants and actively assists whistleblowers. Mr. Azar secured an $11.5 million verdict against a football helmet manufacturer in 2013 and was involved in class action lawsuits against Walmart, resulting in over $750 million in settlements. He previously served as an Assistant District Attorney and has represented clients from all 50 states.

Emily Benight

Emily Benight is an Attorney focusing on personal injury cases, particularly motor vehicle, motorcycle, and trucking crashes. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. in Finance and her J.D. and master’s in public administration in 2013. She is admitted to practice in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington, and has held leadership positions on the F-Warrior Board (alumni association of the Trial Lawyer’s College). She has received multiple recognitions including "10 Best Attorneys - Colorado" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (2017) and "Nationally Ranked - Top 10 under 40" by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (2017, 2018).

Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown is a Senior Attorney and a top-rated personal injury attorney in Denver, CO. She graduated from the University of Montana in 1982 and obtained her J.D. from the University of Denver in 1986. She has held leadership positions in the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and is an invitation-only member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. She was honored as Editor’s Choice for Best Trial Lawyer in Colorado by Law Week Colorado in 2010 and named Plaintiff’s medical malpractice Lawyer of the Year for Colorado by Best Lawyers in America in 2012. She has been recognized by Colorado Super Lawyers since 2005, including Top 100 lawyers in Colorado and Top 50 Women Lawyers. She also received the CTLA's Case of the Year award in 2001 for Preston v. Dupont.

Thomas A. Bulger

Tom Bulger has been with the firm since 1996, moving from Philadelphia where he worked for a large personal injury law firm. He heads the trial and disability team. He is a graduate of Canisius College (honors in History and International affairs) and Rutgers University law school (1993). While in law school, Tom worked for a United States District Court Judge and the U.S. Attorney's Office in its Organized Crime Divisions. He has been successful as sole trial counsel and before appellate courts, with jury trial verdicts including $640,000.00 (motorcycle accident), $160,000.00 (auto accident), and preserving a $470,000.00 judgment in a slip and fall case. He has also set significant precedents in published cases like H.J. v. Coors and Nasca v. State Farm. Tom has obtained millions of dollars in quiet, confidential settlements for clients and has developed a strong ERISA practice, assisting hundreds of Colorado workers obtain needed insurance benefits. He has received the Distinguished Ranking from Martindale-Hubbell on peer reviews and the Preeminent rating based on client reviews, and his background and credentials are verified by Lawyer.com. He is also a long-time member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

Bob is the founding partner of McCollum Crowley. He has tried well over 100 civil cases to conclusion in multiple jurisdictions. Bob represents clients involved in complex litigation, including products liability cases, claims of professional misconduct, construction claims, personal injury claims, and high-level insurance coverage disputes. Minnesota Law & Politics/Super Lawyers has annually designated Bob as a Super Lawyer since 2004. Bob also carries an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, is a “Top 100 High Stakes Litigator”, and a “Top Lawyer” in Insurance Law. For a number of years, Bob co-chaired the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Insurance Law Institute and is a member of the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel. In 2012, Bob was recognized as a North Star Lawyer for authoring and securing passage of legislation protecting non-profits from liability exposure to Ponzi type claw back claims.

Bob Turner

Bob Turner is a Senior Attorney and a leading advocate for injured workers' rights in Colorado, with over 45 years of experience in workers' compensation law. He received his J.D. from the University of Denver in 1973. He played a major role in establishing the Colorado Bar Association’s Workers Compensation Section and the Workers Compensation Education Association (WCEA). He was honored with the Lansford F. Butler Award in 2002 and the Steven R. Bristol Memorial Award in 2020 for his outstanding work.

DezaRae LaCrue

DezaRae D. LaCrue is a Senior Attorney known for her expertise in personal injury and bad faith insurance cases. She was named to the American Board of Trial Advocates and recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2017, 2018, 2019) and Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Litigation. She earned her law degree from the University of Denver in 2008 and joined Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers in 2015.