Atty. Daniel Caplis, Esq.

Atty. Daniel Caplis, Esq.

Dan Caplis has been serving as lead counsel in Denver catastrophic injury cases for more than 40 years. And he’s just warming up.

Greenwood Village Greenwood Village 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Daniel Caplis, Esq. at a glance

Daniel Caplis, Esq. is a Founder & Partner based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, practicing at Dan Caplis Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1983). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Greenwood Village, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dan Caplis has been serving as lead counsel in Denver catastrophic injury cases for more than 40 years
  • And he’s just warming up
  • Dan is the only lawyer in Colorado history to win five straight multi-million dollar jury verdicts in Colorado crash cases, and he won the largest truck crash jury verdict in Colorado history
  • Dan is also a nationally known legal analyst and the host of a daily syndicated talk show broadcast on the Iheart radio network
  • Dan’s legal analysis has been featured on Fox News, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and BBS, where Dan has made hundreds of appearances on the networks or their affiliates
  • Dan is a Colorado Super Lawyer, and was named one of the 25 most powerful people in Denver by 5280 Magazine
  • Dan has also been honored as Humanitarian of the Year, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities
  • Dan is married to Aimee Sporer Caplis
  • Dan and Aimee met when he was the on-air legal analyst at CBS Denver and Aimee was the main anchor
  • Dan and Aimee have two amazing children, Joe and Caroline
  • Joe is in law school and Caroline is the Director of Media at our firm
  • A Sample of Dan’s Cases: Dan is often called on to represent victims and survivors in many of Colorado’s most serious and sometimes well-known cases: • A truck crash on I-70 killing both parents
  • The largest truck crash jury verdict in Colorado history. $26.6 Million. (Insurance company settlement offer was $2 Million). • A bus crash which left the victim paralyzed. $26,000,000 structured settlement. • A motorcycle crash caused by a reckless driver. $3,000,000 jury verdict. • A speeding truck driver kills a young woman. $10,000,000 settlement. • Colorado State Trooper seriously injured by a reckless motorist. $20,000,000 judgement. • Teenage girl paralyzed in a Denver car crash
  • Product liability case
  • Confidential settlement. • Denver Police Officer seriously injured by a reckless motorist
  • Confidential settlement. • A high school football player in Montana killed by a school’s negligence
  • Confidential settlement. • Drunk Driver in Denver kills a wonderful young woman
  • Confidential settlement. • Young woman catastrophically injured by medication error. $12,000,000 settlement. • Young father hit by a bus while walking in a crosswalk. $5,800,000 jury verdict
  • Leadership in the Colorado Community Dan’s parents taught him the importance of public service and helping those in need
  • Dan’s father was a 30 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, and his mom used to move pregnant teenage girls into the family home so they would have all the support they needed to have and raise their babies
  • Dan has used his 30 years as an on-air legal analyst and talk show host to raise large amounts of money for charitable causes ranging from orphans in Africa to the homeless in Colorado
  • Dan Caplis Law has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to help seniors, the homeless, and underprivileged children
  • Dan is also a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities
  • Dan’s leadership and community service have been publicly recognized through honors and awards including the Humanitarian of the Year award
  • HONORS & AWARDS • Super Lawyers. • 5280 Top Lawyers. • Humanitarian of The Year Award, presented by Archbishop Jose Gomez. • Pro Vitae Award from the Archdioceses of Denver present by Archbishop Charles Chaput. • Named Dan among the “25 Most Powerful” people in Denver by 5280 Magazine. • Labeled “A Colorado Treasure” by Rocky Mountain News columnist. • The Best Lawyers in America – Best Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer. • Called “A Colorado Treasure” by Rocky Mountain News

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Caplis, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Caplis, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwood Village are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Caplis, Esq.

Where is Daniel Caplis, Esq.'s law office located?
Daniel Caplis, Esq.'s law practice is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The firm is Dan Caplis Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Caplis, Esq. handle?
Daniel Caplis, Esq. focuses on slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Daniel Caplis, Esq. practiced law?
Daniel Caplis, Esq. has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Daniel Caplis, Esq. go to law school?
Daniel Caplis, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Daniel Caplis, Esq. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel Caplis, Esq. received?
Daniel Caplis, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1983

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