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Michael Sawaya

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English Spanish

About

I am a Colorado native, born in Trinidad to George and Jackie Sawaya, and moved to Denver when I was three years old.  I attended Denver Public Schools, The University of Colorado and received my B.A. at The Colorado College in Colorado Springs.  I attended Texas Tech University School of Law, graduating with honors in 1975.  I am a member of The Order of Coif legal honorary society and the Phi Kappi Phi honorary society.   I started practicing law in 1975 and started my law firm on April 1, 1977.  For 14 years I carried on an active general practice of law and began specializing in injury cases only in 1989.  I have tried more than 100 civil jury trials and have appeared hundreds of times in courts throughout Colorado and in the federal courts of several states.   I am an advocate for the rights of injured people and have also spent years supporting the NAACP in an advisory capacity and as counsel. I started The Sawaya Law Firm 37 years ago.  I continue in the active management of the firm.  I still enjoy being in the courtroom when they let me out to participate in that activity.   The firm has grown from two partners and a secretary in 1977 to a firm of 19 lawyers and a staff of more than 80.   I have worked on nearly every kind of case in the legal industry. I enjoy mentoring new attorneys and watching them succeed in their careers.  For the past several years I have lectured for the Colorado Bar Association on matters dealing with motor vehicle injury law.  Additionally, I am an active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. I achieved a Masters level of Neurolinguistic Programming.  That area of study deals with the most advanced methods of human communication.  I have used the skills he has learned in this area in practical ways which have benefited me in my legal practice. When not practicing law, I am a musician who plays the flute, the piccolo, the alto saxophone and the soprano saxophone. I am also a writer on spiritual matters and have authored the book Turbulence in the River, available at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver and at Amazon.com. I manages and motivate the firm under twelve enduring values that include Honesty, Integrity, Honor, Truth, Freedom, Trust, Justice/Fairness, Responsibility, Family, Faith, Service/Goodwill/Charity and Hope.  I believe in those values in terms of running my law firm and in terms of the service that my firm gives to the clients.I've worked on approximately 25,000 cases since I started my firm in 1977.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Language

English Spanish

Contact

The Sawaya Law Firm1600 Ogden StreetDenver, CO, 80218-1414

Office: N/A

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Reviews

Amber
May 22, 2017

This lawfirm is extremely helpful, from the start they make sure you know they care and are here to help. They're an awesome group of people and make sure you get everything you're entitled to. Lynnette and Brian were my team and did an excellent job with everything they made sure all my questions were answered and I was comfortable with the things that were happening.

anonymous
April 17, 2017

I've been working with the Sawaya and Miller firm for over a year now and honestly there is no comparison. They took a difficult, time consuming, low yield case when others wouldn't.

anonymous
February 27, 2017

Sarah Schreiber and Alicia Collins made a great team and worked very hard on my case. They made me feel like I was a part of the team and I truly appreciated that. We went through some tough decisions together and I wouldn't have done anything different. I received quick response time and followed up with me frequently. Thank you both for a great experience!

Glenda
June 3, 2016

She is professional and kind. She puts her back into the problems and came out successful. She explained everything in detail, helped me get all the necessary documentation. I would recommend her no matter the case.

Janet
May 24, 2016

Mike and his staff were recommended by a highly esteemed attorney whom I have known for years. They balance professionalism with compassion that is very reassuring. After my car accident I had surgery. Mike tells me that my job is to get better and they will do the rest. That is a huge relief..

Janet
May 3, 2016

The sawaya law firm has been great help. I am looking forward to the outcome of my case. Very friendly staff, Christina Nolan and Micheal Douglas Harris have been on top of everything. Thank you all very much!

gene
April 27, 2016

This was a much longer process than I ever expected. Melanie Rittberger (an outstanding Paralegal) did her best to keep me calm during the 16 months waiting for my hearing date. Jason Carpenter my attorney was awesome. He knew what I should expect at the hearing and I only had to answer the Judge's questions honestly. The Sawaya Law Firm got me what I deserved and had worked for the last 44 years. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

Krystal
April 18, 2016

Sarah and Alicia are a well oiled team and helped make my first experience with a law firm a great one! I couldn't have asked for a better team!

Dick
March 28, 2016

I am part way through the process of getting my claim defined and settled. So far, Sawaya Law firm has been there providing guidance as I needed from the start. They respond quickly and thoroughly, providing guidance to make sure I am getting the treatment to make sure all my physical consequences are dealt with as best possible, and that all aspects of my case are coordinated. They have helped making an ambiguous process (to the uninitiated, me) clear. (I have never been in an accident even though I am 68 years old, so the protocols are new to me when it comes to insurance companies, paying medical organizations, understanding how Medicare fits in, etc.)

Sean
February 18, 2016

Great friendly staff, they went above and beyond any of my expectations. They clearly show that they are more concerned with your health and well being than anything else.

Amber
May 22, 2017

This lawfirm is extremely helpful, from the start they make sure you know they care and are here to help. They're an awesome group of people and make sure you get everything you're entitled to. Lynnette and Brian were my team and did an excellent job with everything they made sure all my questions were answered and I was comfortable with the things that were happening.

anonymous
April 17, 2017

I've been working with the Sawaya and Miller firm for over a year now and honestly there is no comparison. They took a difficult, time consuming, low yield case when others wouldn't.

anonymous
February 27, 2017

Sarah Schreiber and Alicia Collins made a great team and worked very hard on my case. They made me feel like I was a part of the team and I truly appreciated that. We went through some tough decisions together and I wouldn't have done anything different. I received quick response time and followed up with me frequently. Thank you both for a great experience!

Glenda
June 3, 2016

She is professional and kind. She puts her back into the problems and came out successful. She explained everything in detail, helped me get all the necessary documentation. I would recommend her no matter the case.

Janet
May 24, 2016

Mike and his staff were recommended by a highly esteemed attorney whom I have known for years. They balance professionalism with compassion that is very reassuring. After my car accident I had surgery. Mike tells me that my job is to get better and they will do the rest. That is a huge relief..

Janet
May 3, 2016

The sawaya law firm has been great help. I am looking forward to the outcome of my case. Very friendly staff, Christina Nolan and Micheal Douglas Harris have been on top of everything. Thank you all very much!

gene
April 27, 2016

This was a much longer process than I ever expected. Melanie Rittberger (an outstanding Paralegal) did her best to keep me calm during the 16 months waiting for my hearing date. Jason Carpenter my attorney was awesome. He knew what I should expect at the hearing and I only had to answer the Judge's questions honestly. The Sawaya Law Firm got me what I deserved and had worked for the last 44 years. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

Krystal
April 18, 2016

Sarah and Alicia are a well oiled team and helped make my first experience with a law firm a great one! I couldn't have asked for a better team!

Dick
March 28, 2016

I am part way through the process of getting my claim defined and settled. So far, Sawaya Law firm has been there providing guidance as I needed from the start. They respond quickly and thoroughly, providing guidance to make sure I am getting the treatment to make sure all my physical consequences are dealt with as best possible, and that all aspects of my case are coordinated. They have helped making an ambiguous process (to the uninitiated, me) clear. (I have never been in an accident even though I am 68 years old, so the protocols are new to me when it comes to insurance companies, paying medical organizations, understanding how Medicare fits in, etc.)

Sean
February 18, 2016

Great friendly staff, they went above and beyond any of my expectations. They clearly show that they are more concerned with your health and well being than anything else.

Amber
May 22, 2017

This lawfirm is extremely helpful, from the start they make sure you know they care and are here to help. They're an awesome group of people and make sure you get everything you're entitled to. Lynnette and Brian were my team and did an excellent job with everything they made sure all my questions were answered and I was comfortable with the things that were happening.

anonymous
April 17, 2017

I've been working with the Sawaya and Miller firm for over a year now and honestly there is no comparison. They took a difficult, time consuming, low yield case when others wouldn't.

anonymous
February 27, 2017

Sarah Schreiber and Alicia Collins made a great team and worked very hard on my case. They made me feel like I was a part of the team and I truly appreciated that. We went through some tough decisions together and I wouldn't have done anything different. I received quick response time and followed up with me frequently. Thank you both for a great experience!

Glenda
June 3, 2016

She is professional and kind. She puts her back into the problems and came out successful. She explained everything in detail, helped me get all the necessary documentation. I would recommend her no matter the case.

Janet
May 24, 2016

Mike and his staff were recommended by a highly esteemed attorney whom I have known for years. They balance professionalism with compassion that is very reassuring. After my car accident I had surgery. Mike tells me that my job is to get better and they will do the rest. That is a huge relief..

Janet
May 3, 2016

The sawaya law firm has been great help. I am looking forward to the outcome of my case. Very friendly staff, Christina Nolan and Micheal Douglas Harris have been on top of everything. Thank you all very much!

gene
April 27, 2016

This was a much longer process than I ever expected. Melanie Rittberger (an outstanding Paralegal) did her best to keep me calm during the 16 months waiting for my hearing date. Jason Carpenter my attorney was awesome. He knew what I should expect at the hearing and I only had to answer the Judge's questions honestly. The Sawaya Law Firm got me what I deserved and had worked for the last 44 years. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

Krystal
April 18, 2016

Sarah and Alicia are a well oiled team and helped make my first experience with a law firm a great one! I couldn't have asked for a better team!

Dick
March 28, 2016

I am part way through the process of getting my claim defined and settled. So far, Sawaya Law firm has been there providing guidance as I needed from the start. They respond quickly and thoroughly, providing guidance to make sure I am getting the treatment to make sure all my physical consequences are dealt with as best possible, and that all aspects of my case are coordinated. They have helped making an ambiguous process (to the uninitiated, me) clear. (I have never been in an accident even though I am 68 years old, so the protocols are new to me when it comes to insurance companies, paying medical organizations, understanding how Medicare fits in, etc.)

Sean
February 18, 2016

Great friendly staff, they went above and beyond any of my expectations. They clearly show that they are more concerned with your health and well being than anything else.

Amber
May 22, 2017

This lawfirm is extremely helpful, from the start they make sure you know they care and are here to help. They're an awesome group of people and make sure you get everything you're entitled to. Lynnette and Brian were my team and did an excellent job with everything they made sure all my questions were answered and I was comfortable with the things that were happening.

anonymous
April 17, 2017

I've been working with the Sawaya and Miller firm for over a year now and honestly there is no comparison. They took a difficult, time consuming, low yield case when others wouldn't.

anonymous
February 27, 2017

Sarah Schreiber and Alicia Collins made a great team and worked very hard on my case. They made me feel like I was a part of the team and I truly appreciated that. We went through some tough decisions together and I wouldn't have done anything different. I received quick response time and followed up with me frequently. Thank you both for a great experience!

Glenda
June 3, 2016

She is professional and kind. She puts her back into the problems and came out successful. She explained everything in detail, helped me get all the necessary documentation. I would recommend her no matter the case.

Janet
May 24, 2016

Mike and his staff were recommended by a highly esteemed attorney whom I have known for years. They balance professionalism with compassion that is very reassuring. After my car accident I had surgery. Mike tells me that my job is to get better and they will do the rest. That is a huge relief..

Janet
May 3, 2016

The sawaya law firm has been great help. I am looking forward to the outcome of my case. Very friendly staff, Christina Nolan and Micheal Douglas Harris have been on top of everything. Thank you all very much!

gene
April 27, 2016

This was a much longer process than I ever expected. Melanie Rittberger (an outstanding Paralegal) did her best to keep me calm during the 16 months waiting for my hearing date. Jason Carpenter my attorney was awesome. He knew what I should expect at the hearing and I only had to answer the Judge's questions honestly. The Sawaya Law Firm got me what I deserved and had worked for the last 44 years. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

Krystal
April 18, 2016

Sarah and Alicia are a well oiled team and helped make my first experience with a law firm a great one! I couldn't have asked for a better team!

Dick
March 28, 2016

I am part way through the process of getting my claim defined and settled. So far, Sawaya Law firm has been there providing guidance as I needed from the start. They respond quickly and thoroughly, providing guidance to make sure I am getting the treatment to make sure all my physical consequences are dealt with as best possible, and that all aspects of my case are coordinated. They have helped making an ambiguous process (to the uninitiated, me) clear. (I have never been in an accident even though I am 68 years old, so the protocols are new to me when it comes to insurance companies, paying medical organizations, understanding how Medicare fits in, etc.)

Sean
February 18, 2016

Great friendly staff, they went above and beyond any of my expectations. They clearly show that they are more concerned with your health and well being than anything else.