Our Firm
Our mission is to help you heal: physically, emotionally and financially.
Our Firm
In an ideal world, insurance companies would deliver on all the promises they make in the commercials. In reality, they bully people with legitimate claims because they care only about profit – not people.
We started this firm to hold insurance companies accountable and turn the tide. Hopefully, one day these insurance companies will keep their promises. Until then, we’ll be here – ready and willing to stand up for people in courtrooms across the country.
SHAWN OWEN
Trial Lawyer
AMANDA FRANCIS
Trial Lawyer
Practice Areas
Catastrophic Personal Injury
A severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, or brain, and may also include skull or spinal fractures.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a claim against a person who can be held liable for a death.
Insurance Bad Faith
An insurer’s attempt to renege on its obligations to its clients, through refusal to pay a legitimate claim.
Civil Rights
Ensure one’s entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination.
Legal Malpractice
Negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, or breach of contract by a lawyer during the provision of legal services.
About Amanda
Amanda is not only a dedicated advocate, she also teaches lawyers throughout the country how to better represent people in need. She is a frequent speaker and teacher at educational seminars for the American Association of Justice, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the Women’s Trial Lawyer Network.
AWARDS
- Top 40 Under 40 – The National Trial Lawyers – 2018
- Dean’s Certificate of Pro Bono Service – DePaul University College of Law – 2012
Associations
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Women Trial Lawyers Network – Co-Chair – 2019
- National Trial Lawyers – Member – Top 40 Under 40 – 2018-present
- Colorado Bar Association – Litigation Section Council Member – 2017-present
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association – Board Member – 2015-present
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association – Member – 2014-present
- American Association for Justice – Member – 2012-present
- Trial Lawyers College – Graduate – 2018
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, New Lawyers Committee – Co-chair – 2016-2018
Publications
- “Women & Trial” – Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA) – Trial Talk – 2019
Speaking Engagements
- “Quitting My Firm Job and Starting My Own Business” – Webinar – 2019
- “Confidence 101” – Leadership Summit – 2019
- “Negotiation Strategy” – Colorado Trial Lawyers Annual Convention – 2018
- “Rules of the Road” – American Association of Justice’s Deposition College – 2017
- “Deposing the Difficult Witness” – American Association of Justice’s Deposition College – 2016
- “How to Win the Impossible Case” – Colorado Trial Lawyers Association’s Blockbuster – 2014”
Education
- Juris Doctor, Cum Laude – DePaul University College of Law
- Bachelor of Arts – University of Wisconsin, Madison”
About Shawn
Shawn’s life has been touched by significant trauma, and he understands all too well how others’ choices can change our lives. Shawn’s understanding and profound capacity for empathy make him a particularly skilled advocate.
AWARDS
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum – 2019
- Clients’ Choice Award – Avvo – 2015
Associations
- Trial Lawyers College – Graduate – 2018
- American Association for Justice – Member – 2012-present
- American Bar Association – Member – 2012-present
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – Board Member – 2016-present
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – Member – 2012-present
- Colorado Bar Foundation – Member – 2018-present
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association – Member – 2019
Publications
- “Case Update: Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959” – Verdict – The Journal of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – 2017
Education
- Juris Doctor – Georgia State University College of Law – 2012
- Bachelor of Arts – University of Georgia – 2009”