About Steven Taffet, Insurance Lawyer in Colorado at Taffet Law, P.C.
Taffet Law, P.C., Experience and Expertise
Representing policyholders only, never the insurance companies, Steven Taffet is a seasoned Colorado trial lawyer with a practice dedicated to serving policyholders in a wide array of insurance claims, bad faith actions and other insurance claim dispute matters. With over 30 years of experience, Taffet Law, P.C. has successfully handled claims, lawsuits, arbitration, mediation, and administrative appeals related to insurance disputes.
Taffet Law, P.C., Areas of Practice
Taffet Law, P.C., focuses on helping individuals with:
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Fire Losses and Explosion Cases
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Own Occupation Disability Claims
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ERISA Long-Term Disability (LTD) Denials
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Life Insurance Disputes
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Liability Insurance Duty to Defend Matters
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Own Occupation Private Disability Matters
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Liability Insurance Reservation of Rights by Insurers
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Failure to Defend or Settle Matters
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Personal Counsel Representation
Recognitions and Accolades
Steven Taffet holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell preeminent rating for legal skills and ethics. He has been recognized as a Colorado SuperLawyer© annually since 2007 and his firm is consistently listed in US News and World Report™, The Best Lawyers in America©, and Best Denver Attorneys™.
Legal Career and Impact
Since graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law, Steven Taffet has practiced law in Colorado State and Federal Courts, focusing on insurance coverage disputes across the Rocky Mountain West. Notably, early in his career in a series of arson fraud cases, Taffet obtained jury verdicts and settlements for full contract benefits, with substantial bad faith and punitive damages awarded that far exceeded the original base claim amounts. He has spoken at numerous conferences and seminars for legal professionals, and is often asked to confer with other lawyers on their insurance coverage matters.
Commitment to Policyholders
Located in Boulder, Taffet Law, P.C. is deeply committed to advocating for policyholders' rights. Insights gained from early arson fraud cases and private own occupation disability denials have shaped his approach to insurance litigation. He insists that insurers adhere to fair claims handling standards, and he holds insurers accountable for unreasonable delay and bad faith practices. in addition to working in his law practice, Taffet Law, P.C. has volunteered with United Policyholders during wildfire catastrophes, meeting with and supporting insurance policyholders with reliable information. Taffet Law provided pro-bono assistance to victims of the Marshall Fire and investigated cases of underinsurance.
Client-Centric Approach
Taffet Law, P.C. believes in providing high-quality representation to policyholders who often find themselves in David versus Goliath battles against well-resourced insurance companies. We offer initial phone consultations at no charge to assess potential legal issues and strategies.