Michael M. Clawson

Michael M. Clawson is a highly skilled trial attorney and managing partner at Clawson & Clawson, LLP. With over 20 years of legal experience, he focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, wills and trusts, and probate matters.

Michael is committed to fighting for his clients against powerful insurance companies and unfair criminal prosecutions. He has successfully handled thousands of cases and has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. His dedication to justice has earned him recognition as a Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer in America, and a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in Colorado.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University, where he was active in the Pre-Law Society and the Political Science Honor Society. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law. During law school, Michael built practical, courtroom-focused experience by clerking for multiple law firms and serving as a municipal prosecutor for the City of Thornton, Colorado, where he prosecuted city ordinance violations.

Michael began his career as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Aurora, Colorado, where he gained extensive trial experience. He conducted over 50 jury trials and more than 100 court trials, refining his courtroom skills. In 2003, he opened his own law practice before co-founding Clawson & Clawson, LLP in 2004.

Michael M. Clawson has successfully represented clients in complex litigation, including personal injury claims, wrongful death cases, and business disputes. He has won major settlements and verdicts for his clients, earning recognition from Best Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also defended individuals facing criminal charges, ensuring fair treatment in the justice system.

As an active member of the legal community, Michael has served on the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors and Executive Committee. He is also a member of multiple legal associations, advocating for client rights and justice. His expertise and dedication continue to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Clawson & Clawson, LLP
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
  
• Member, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
  
• Member, El Paso County Bar Association
• Member, Workers’ Compensation Education Association
• Member, National Association for Justice
• Member, American Society of Legal Advocates
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University Of Denver College Of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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