Atty. Daniel P. Gerash

Atty. Daniel P. Gerash

Daniel P. Gerash has been a trial lawyer in Colorado for 20 years.

Denver Denver 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel P. Gerash at a glance

Daniel P. Gerash is an Attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Gerash Steiner, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1995). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado (J.D., 1988) and University of Colorado Boulder (B.A. Psychology, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel P. Gerash has been a trial lawyer in Colorado for 20 years
  • He is a managing partner with the Denver law firm of Gerash Steiner, P.C
  • He is a trial lawyer practicing in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, toxic tort and criminal defense
  • He has been lead and co-counsel in many complex civil cases involving catastrophic medical malpractice including birth injuries, brain injuries, anesthesiology, and surgical cases
  • He has successfully tried and settled many cases in the six and seven figure range
  • In the last two years, he has settled a catastrophic medical malpractice case and a civil rights case for substantial, but confidential amounts
  • He began his career with the Denver regional Public Defender's office litigating numerous serious felony and homicide trials for eight years
  • In 1995, Mr. Gerash left the public realm to join his renowned father, Walter L. Gerash in private practice specializing in personal injury and criminal defense
  • After six years as a partner with his father, he left the firm and began his own law practice with his wife, Karen M. Gerash, a specialist in Appellate Advocacy
  • He continues to associate with his father on select cases
  • He received his B.A. degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in psychology and his J.D. degree from the University of Colorado, School of Law
  • He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
  • He has been chosen in 2006, 2007, and 2009 for Best Lawyers in America

Professional Associations

Colorado Bar Association Denver Association Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Colorado Criminal Defense Bar The American Association for Justice Arraj Inn of Court Past Member Past Employment Positions: Gerash, Prugh & Gerash, L.L.C., Manager/Member/Partner, 1998 - 2001 Gerash, Miranda & Gerash, P.C., Partner, 1996 - 1998 Gerash, Robinson & Miranda, P.C., Associate, 1995 - 1996 Colorado, Office of the Public Defender, 1987 - 1995

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel P. Gerash's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Daniel P. Gerash is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Colorado →

Wrongful Death

Daniel P. Gerash is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Colorado →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Daniel P. Gerash is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Denver 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 P. Gerash

Where is Daniel P. Gerash's law office located?
Daniel P. Gerash's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Gerash Steiner, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel P. Gerash handle?
Daniel P. Gerash focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Daniel P. Gerash practiced law?
Daniel P. Gerash has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Daniel P. Gerash go to law school?
Daniel P. Gerash earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Psychology, 1984).
How can I contact Daniel P. Gerash for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel P. Gerash directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel P. Gerash received?
Daniel P. Gerash's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado
- 1988
B.A. Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1995

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