RECOGNITION
In 2022, WTO and its teams received numerous accolades, reinforcing the firm’s position as a leading national trial boutique.
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- Special Recognition
- Accomplishments
- What we heard
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
In 2022, WTO Chair Michael O’Donnell served as President of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the nation’s premier professional organization for trial lawyers. As the first ACTL President from Colorado, Mike traveled to 40 cities in the U.S. and Canada. He tried three lawsuits and arbitrations to verdict or award in the same year – a tremendous feat.
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CHAMBERS USA 2022
Colorado General Commercial Litigation - Band 1
Nationwide Product Liability: Consumer Class Actions - Band 2
Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts - Band 3 “The Elite”
Colorado Labor & Employment Litigation - Band 3
Frederick Yarger named to the Colorado Appellate Spotlight Table
CHAMBERS USA 2022
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BTI CONSULTING
Named to "Client Service A-Team" for 2023--among the Top 50 U.S. law firms
Named to list of “Most Recommended” law firms
Named to list of Top 50 “Midsize Client Service Masters”
Katie Reilly and Michael Williams named “Client Service All-Star MVPs”
BTI CONSULTING
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BENCHMARK LITIGATION 2022
18 WTO lawyers ranked
BENCHMARK LITIGATION 2022
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COLORADO SUPER LAWYERS
37 WTO lawyers named
Michael O'Donnell and Carolyn Fairless in the Top 10
Carolyn Fairless, Michele On-ja Choe, and Katie Reilly in the Top 50 Women
9 lawyers in the Top 100: Carolyn Fairless, Hugh Gottschalk, Kevin Kuhn, Craig May, Habib Nasrullah, Michael O'Donnell, Katie Reilly, Edward Stewart, Michael Williams
COLORADO SUPER LAWYERS
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VAULT
Ranked #21 “Best Midsize Law Firm to Work For” in the U.S.
VAULT
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5280 Magazine
8 lawyers named to “Denver's Top Lawyers”
5280 Magazine
What We Heard
“Stellar litigators.”
- BENCHMARK LITIGATION
“WTO handled our complex, five-year litigation with extraordinary passion, expertise, and dedication. I can’t say enough about their efforts preparing the case for trial, and their performance in the courtroom that led to a winning jury verdict.”
- CEO, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
“[They] separate themselves by exceeding client expectations.”
- BTI CONSULTING
“I felt like I was in a master class on litigation watching the WTO team. So good!”
- CLAIMS CONSULTANT, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
“They always deliver.”
- CLIENT COMMENT TO CHAMBERS USA
“They are relentless, very smart, and they play to win – and win big.”
- BTI CONSULTING
“Among the most responsive and client-oriented of any outside counsel I have dealt with.”
- CLIENT COMMENT TO CHAMBERS USA
“At the core of industry-changing matters.”
- THE AMERICAN LAWYER
“I’m not sure words can adequately express my gratitude for what you had to endure to get this one done. I am forever grateful!”