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Joel N. Varnell, Of Counsel Attorney
Accountant Malpractice; Appellate; Architects and Engineers Liability; Auto/Trucking Law; Casualty Insurance Litigation; Commercial Liti...
Phone:303-298-1407
Web:http://www.wsteele.com
Address: Dominion Towers, N. Tower 600 17th St., Ste. 600N, Denver, CO 80202
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Law Firm:White and Steele Professional Corporation
Lawyer:Joel N. Varnell
Phone:303-298-1407
Fax:303-298-1407
Lawyer Title:Of Counsel
Practice Areas:Accountant Malpractice; Appellate; Architects and Engineers Liability; Auto/Trucking Law; Casualty Insurance Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Energy and Utility Practice; Insurance Law; Legal Malpractice; Products Liability Litigation; Professional Liability
Bio:Joel Varnell joined the firm as of counsel after serving for 20 years as the manager of the Farmers Insurance Branch Legal Office for Colorado. While Joel served in that position, the Farmers Branch Legal Office grew from two attorneys to 11, and defended Farmers and its insureds in cases throughout Colorado involving personal injuries from auto accidents, homeowners incidents, claims against commercial establishments and claims for construction defects and workers compensation related injuries. The office completed over 400 jury trials during his tenure as managing attorney. Joel has personally participated in approximately 45 jury trials and 75 uninsured/underinsured motorist claim arbitrations, and has briefed and argued cases in Colorado appellate courts. Joel started his career in 1981 at Johns-Manville defending asbestos related litigation, then went to the Denver firm of Wood, Ris & Hames in 1982 where he became a partner in 1986. He was the founding member of a firm in 1990 before moving on in 1992 to Farmers. He served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association for approximately nine years, served as the coordinator and an instructor for the CDLA Trial School, and received a lifetime achievement award from that organization in 2008. He is a former member of the First Judicial District Board of Trustees and board member in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Affiliates • Colorado Bar Association • First Judicial District
Admitted:1981, Colorado; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
College:Rice University, Dean’s List, 1974-75, Athletic Scholarship, 1975; Colorado State University, B.S., Business Administration, Finance, Member of Financial Honorary Society, 1977, Recipient of Dave Gormely Award as the outstanding scholar-athlete in track/field, 1977-78, 1978; International Association of Insurance Counsel Trial Academy, 1986; Farmers Insurance Presidential Leadership Program, 2011
Law School:University of Denver College of Law, J.D., Recipient of academic scholarship, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981
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Web:http://www.wsteele.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Joel N. Varnell, graduated from Rice University, Dean’s List, 1974-75, Athletic Scholarship, 1975; Colorado State University, B.S., Business Administration, Finance, Member of Financial Honorary Society, 1977, Recipient of Dave Gormely Award as the outstanding scholar-athlete in track/field, 1977-78, 1978; International Association of Insurance Counsel Trial Academy, 1986; Farmers Insurance Presidential Leadership Program, 2011 University of Denver College of Law, J.D., Recipient of academic scholarship, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981, is now employed by White and Steele Professional Corporation at Dominion Towers, N. Tower 600 17th St., Ste. 600N Denver, CO 80202.Joel N. Varnell is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joel N. Varnell as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joel N. Varnell offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Joel N. Varnell has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joel N. Varnell's office is located at Denver, CO, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Joel N. Varnell has been admitted in 1981, Colorado; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. His or her practice areas include Accountant Malpractice; Appellate; Architects and Engineers Liability; Auto/Trucking Law; Casualty Insurance Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Energy and Utility Practice; Insurance Law; Legal Malpractice; Products Liability Litigation; Professional Liability.

Joel N. Varnell's college and law school education includes Rice University, Dean’s List, 1974-75, Athletic Scholarship, 1975; Colorado State University, B.S., Business Administration, Finance, Member of Financial Honorary Society, 1977, Recipient of Dave Gormely Award as the outstanding scholar-athlete in track/field, 1977-78, 1978; International Association of Insurance Counsel Trial Academy, 1986; Farmers Insurance Presidential Leadership Program, 2011, University of Denver College of Law, J.D., Recipient of academic scholarship, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981. Other biographical background includes Joel Varnell joined the firm as of counsel after serving for 20 years as the manager of the Farmers Insurance Branch Legal Office for Colorado. While Joel served in that position, the Farmers Branch Legal Office grew from two attorneys to 11, and defended Farmers and its insureds in cases throughout Colorado involving personal injuries from auto accidents, homeowners incidents, claims against commercial establishments and claims for construction defects and workers compensation related injuries. The office completed over 400 jury trials during his tenure as managing attorney. Joel has personally participated in approximately 45 jury trials and 75 uninsured/underinsured motorist claim arbitrations, and has briefed and argued cases in Colorado appellate courts. Joel started his career in 1981 at Johns-Manville defending asbestos related litigation, then went to the Denver firm of Wood, Ris & Hames in 1982 where he became a partner in 1986. He was the founding member of a firm in 1990 before moving on in 1992 to Farmers. He served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association for approximately nine years, served as the coordinator and an instructor for the CDLA Trial School, and received a lifetime achievement award from that organization in 2008. He is a former member of the First Judicial District Board of Trustees and board member in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Affiliates • Colorado Bar Association • First Judicial District. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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