Atty. David J. Nowak

Atty. David J. Nowak

Dave J. Nowak was born in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Wheaton, Illinois.

Denver Denver 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Nowak at a glance

David J. Nowak is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at White and Steele, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Colorado United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court for the District (1983). Educated at University of Colorado College of Law (J.D. Member, 1983) and University of Illinois (B.S. Business, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Colorado Bar Association Denver Bar Association Colorado Defense Lawyers Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dave J. Nowak was born in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Wheaton, Illinois
  • He and his wife, Linda, live in Broomfield Colorado and have three children, Doug, Scott and Katlyn
  • Dave joined White and Steele as an associate in 1983 and became a shareholder in 1989
  • He served on the firm’s Management Committee for 25 years and as president of White and Steele from 2018 - 2020
  • He has handled a variety of cases, with the focus on professional liability, product liability, and insurance law
  • He has represented physicians, nurses, hospitals and chiropractors in malpractice actions and licensing board complaints
  • He has defended drug manufacturers in federal court multi-district personal injury litigation
  • Dave has unique experience in mass toxic tort litigation as counsel for major asbestos manufacturers
  • He defends insurance carriers in first and third-party bad faith suits and their insureds in automobile accidents, premises liability, and other personal injury cases
  • He has several reported cases including Qwest v
  • Blood, 252 P.3d 1071 (Colo. 2011) where he successfully defended Xcel Energy in a landmark case involving a $40 million personal injury verdict against co-defendant Qwest
  • Dave has tried cases in the Colorado and Wyoming Federal Courts, the Colorado State Courts, and has arbitrated a variety of cases

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Nowak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Nowak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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

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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.

David J. Nowak is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

Construction Law

David J. Nowak is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Colorado →

Product Liability

David J. Nowak is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Colorado →

Civil Litigation

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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 David J. Nowak

Where is David J. Nowak's law office located?
David J. Nowak's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is White and Steele, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Nowak handle?
David J. Nowak focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has David J. Nowak practiced law?
David J. Nowak has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did David J. Nowak go to law school?
David J. Nowak earned their education at (J.D. Member, 1983); (B.S. Business, 1980).
How can I contact David J. Nowak for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David J. Nowak received?
David J. Nowak's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Member
University of Colorado College of Law
- 1983
B.S. Business
University of Illinois
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court for the District
Admitted: 1983

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