Profile
Brett Godfrey has over 20 years of trial experience with a substantial scientific, medical and aviation background. He has served as lead counsel in more than 70 civil jury trials throughout the United States. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System (the highest attorney rating available). He was listed by Denver's 5280 Magazine as a Top Colorado Super Lawyer (2006).Mr. Godfrey's jury trial experience includes insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, lender liability, computer liability, criminal defense, civil rights, employment discrimination, product liability, premises liability and automobile cases in State and Federal Court. He also has substantial experience in NASD securities arbitrations and experience before the Securities and Exchange Commission. He was formerly a practicing chemical engineer. He has authored numerous published articles in various legal periodicals.Mr. Godfrey is a former Officer, United States Air Force. He is experienced in aviation law. He is also an active, licensed pilot with multiengine and instrument ratings.
About Brett Godfrey
Admitted: 1987, Colorado
Professional Webpage: www.godlap.com/godfrey_bio.html
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Multi-engine instrument pilot.
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Admitted to practice in all Colorado state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, all Wyoming state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, and all Texas state courts.Fellow, Colorado Bar Foundation Fellow, Arapahoe County Bar Foundation Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Member, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Member, American, Colorado, Denver, and Wyoming Bar Associations Member, Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Obtained defense verdict for attorney clients in lawyer malpractice action despite state supreme court finding that counsel had been ineffective., 2007
- Obtained $3.25 million settlement for homeowners in construction defect action., 2009
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America in personal injury category., 2009
Educational Background:
- Juris Doctor, 1987, University of Tulsa College of Law Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1983, University of Wyoming