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Sheryl
L. Anderson
Member
AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
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Education:
Carnegie Mellon University, B.A., with honors, 1977
University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1980 - Phi
Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Delta
Licensure:
Colorado
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
International Association of Defense Counsel
Trial Academy - Faculty 2001
Colorado State Membership Committee Chair
Litigation Counsel of America - Fellow
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Catholic Lawyers Guild
Defense Research Institute
Faculty of Federal Advocates
National Association of Minority & Women
Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), 2009-Present
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Representative Experience Includes:
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Represented international federation in
presenting amicus curiae brief to Colorado Supreme Court
on adverse impact of protective orders on companies
conducting business in Colorado.
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Obtained summary judgments for automobile
insurer in insurance industry-wide litigation barring
insurance coverage for additional personal injury
protection benefits. Judgments upheld by appellate
courts.
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Co-defense counsel in successful defense
of original proceeding in the Colorado Supreme Court
resulting in a ruling that the wrongful-death damages
cap on non-economic damages applies on a per claim,
rather than per defendant, basis.
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Obtained summary judgment for European
product manufacturer sued by Colorado franchisee arising
out of franchise termination.
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Obtained defense verdicts in trials
defending insurers in contract and bad faith litigation
after trials.
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Coordinated pre and post-litigation
investigations involving serious vehicle and aircraft
accidents for product manufacturers.
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Successful defense of individuals and
companies in lawsuits arising out of accidents involving
catastrophic injuries and deaths.
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Successfully prosecuted declaratory
judgment actions for insurers claiming an absence of
insurance coverage under general liability and property
policies.
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Co-defense counsel in successful defense
of product liability claims against recreational vehicle
and aviation component parts manufacturers.
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Advise insurance company
underwriters regarding revision language of insurance policies in
response to changes in the law.
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Served as an expert witness on industry
standards in lawsuits against insurance companies.
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For over 25 years, conducted examinations
under oath in 1st and 3rd-party liability and property
claims for insurers throughout the Rocky Mountain
region.
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Successful representation of insurers in
contested coverage disputes under general liability,
property and public entity policies.
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Successfully resolved product liability
claims against heavy equipment manufacturer.
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Faculty member of Trial Academy for
International Association of Defense Counsel.
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