Michael S. Power
Senior Associate
Michael Power has over 25 years of civil litigation defense experience in Colorado state and federal courts. Mr. Power’s practice currently focuses on representing general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect claims and representing individuals and businesses in premises liability matters. He also handles coverage analysis and opinions, first-party breach of contract, bad faith, and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Mr. Power has represented insurers and policy holders under all types of policies including commercial general liability, professional liability, errors and omissions, homeowner liability, and automobile liability.
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1997
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Location
Denver Office
Education
JD: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 1997
BA: University of Iowa, 1990, Music and Philosophy
Contact
Decisions
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Kaiser v. Mountain States Mut. Cas. Co., 2013 WL 179454 (D.Colo. 2013)
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Royal Indemnity Co. v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co., 2008 WL 4378737 (D.Colo. 2008)
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American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Terlingen, 2008 WL 5156435 (D.Colo. 2008)
Appeals
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Browning v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co., 396 Fed.Appx. 496, 2010 WL 3667116
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Sachs v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co., 251 P.3d 543 (Colo.App.Div. 5 2010)
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Weitz v. Mid-Century, 181 P.3d 309 (Colo. App. 2007)
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Cruz v. Farmers Ins. Exch., 12 P.3d 307 (Colo. App. 2000)
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Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. Travelers Indem. Co., 982 P.2d 310 (Colo. 1999)
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Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. Heritage Drug, Ltd., 3 P.3d 461 (Colo. App. 1999)
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Heart of the Rockies Bar Association
Certifications
- Certified Mediator, Colorado Bar Association
Professional Experience
- Prior to joining Hall & Evans, Mr. Power ran a successful insurance defense practice in Denver, CO.