Practice Areas

Sutton Booker provides written and oral advocacy before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our appellate attorneys are passionate about crafting persuasive legal and policy arguments in support of our clients’ positions, often on issues of first impression requiring in depth analysis of statutory interpretation, legislative history, and surveys of other jurisdictions. Our attorneys have also contributed to amicus curiae briefing of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association.

When a crisis or emergency occurs, having a proactive, coordinated, and comprehensive response can lead to more favorable outcomes, whether through the resolution of resulting claims or avoiding those claims altogether. Sutton Booker attorneys have the skills and experience to be the “boots on the ground” for individuals and businesses experiencing a sudden crisis. Whether responding to a scene to protect legal rights and manage exposure or conducting post-incident investigations, Sutton Booker attorneys have the expertise to thoroughly address emergencies, work with law enforcement, manage media, and formulate appropriate strategies to handle potential issues and claims.

Sutton Booker has a long-standing reputation for effectively defending insurance carriers in state and federal court litigation involving allegations of first and third-party insurance bad faith, including claims arising out of auto, home, life, and commercial lines of insurance, as well as coverage disputes. Sutton Booker attorneys frequently argue issues of first impression regarding the many complexities in this area of law, including disputes arising under the evolving statutory scheme governing insurance and insurers.

Sutton Booker attorneys have extensive experience defending individuals and businesses in personal injury actions ranging from auto and bicycle accidents, to slip/trip/falls, to food safety, and beyond. Our attorneys have the expertise to identify quickly the liability, medical and causation issues central to personal injury cases. Sutton Booker’s property damage defense expertise includes auto, fire, hail, and personal property claims. Whether personal injury or property damage, we take the time to investigate each case and recommend the appropriate strategy. Often times it is information uncovered during our investigation or discovery that leads to dismissal or favorable settlements.

Sutton Booker attorneys have experience defending Fortune 500 retailers, grocers and other property owners in premises liability actions in state and federal courts. Our attorneys investigate and evaluate claims early to provide clients a strategic, cost-effective litigation plan.  Our attorneys’ sophisticated knowledge of personal injuries allows us to identify medical and causation issues quickly. We have defended clients in wrongful death claims and injury claims related to complex medical issues, alleged traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries.

Sutton Booker attorneys have experience defending major retailers and manufacturers in complex products liability actions across multiple industries. Sutton Booker attorneys strive to understand the science and engineering necessary for a successful defense of product liability claims. We have defended clients in wrongful death claims and severe injury claims related to product liability issues. Sutton Booker attorneys understand and advise their clients of potential business decisions inherently involved with product liability actions. Our attorneys diligently and successfully pursue Daubert and Shreck motions and summary judgment motions to preclude or limit our client’s exposure.

Our attorneys have experience defending insurance industry professionals, homeowner’s associations, and board members against a wide variety of claims, including breach of fiduciary duties. Our attorneys work closely with the professionals to limit, or preclude, any exposure through thorough investigation and motions practice.

Sutton Booker attorneys have extensive experience defending insurers against first-party uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Sutton Booker attorneys investigate and evaluate the contract claims early to provide clients a strategic, cost-effective litigation plan. Sutton Booker attorneys identify and pursue available contract defenses. Our attorneys have the expertise to identify medical and causation issues central to personal injury cases. Often times it is information uncovered during our investigations that leads to dismissal or favorable settlements. Sutton Booker attorneys have extensive experience in trying uninsured/underinsured motorist claims to verdict in state and federal courts.