Dan Caplis

Dan Caplis is a nationally recognized trial attorney with over 40 years of experience representing victims in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He is the only lawyer in Colorado history to secure five consecutive multi-million dollar jury verdicts in crash cases, including the state’s largest truck crash jury verdict of $26.6 million. Dan is known for taking on high-stakes, high-profile cases and delivering powerful results for those who need justice most.

Dan earned his B.A. with honors from the University of Colorado, where he served as Student Body President and was named National Evans Scholar of the Year. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. His dedication to legal advocacy and ethics has earned him repeated recognition from Super Lawyers, 5280 Top Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America for plaintiff’s personal injury litigation.

As a trusted legal analyst and radio host, Dan has made hundreds of national appearances on networks including Fox News, CNN, NBC, CBS, and ABC. His expertise is often sought in media coverage of major legal developments. He has also testified as an expert in bankruptcy law and is frequently invited to speak at major legal and industry conferences across the country.

Outside the courtroom, Dan Caplis is a trusted community leader dedicated to public service and philanthropy. He serves on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities and has spearheaded major fundraising initiatives supporting orphans, seniors, the homeless, and underserved children. Dan’s impact has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Humanitarian of the Year Award and the Pro Vitae Award. Combining exceptional trial experience with genuine compassion, he continues to fight for injury victims in some of Colorado’s most complex and high-stakes personal injury cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Partner, Dan Caplis Law
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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