Marilyn S. Chappell
Special Counsel

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Education:

University of Colorado, J.D. 1984

Colorado State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1981

Professional Affiliations and Activities:

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

Faculty of Federal Advocates

Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities

State Advisory Committee for Gifted Education, 2001-07 (Appointed by the Colorado State Board of Education)

Friends of Chamber Music in Denver, Outreach Committee, 2001-03

Representative Experience Includes:

• Authored choice of law motion resulting in favorable ruling in aviation accident litigation.
   

• Authored complex insurance coverage opinions relating to major litigation involving alleged civil rights violations and pension benefits claims.
   

• Co-authored brief that resulted in dismissal of product liability claims against component part manufacturer arising out of airplane accident (five deaths).
   

• Concluded settlement of litigation in U.S. District for the District of Colorado involving alleged international trademark infringement relating to clothing used in sporting activities.
   

• Reached favorable resolution of litigation for medical device manufacturer following submission of motions for summary judgment based on statute of limitations and federal preemption.
   

• Authored brief resulting in summary judgment for insurance client in construction defect coverage litigation involving multi-unit condominium complex.
   

• Obtained favorable jury verdict on two of three claims involving allegedly defective automobile transmission.
   

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