Atty. Garth A. Gersten

Atty. Garth A. Gersten

Garth Gersten is an attorney based out of Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office and a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel. He has decades of experience representing and advising policyholders on all types of insurance claims, and proactively assisting clients in managing their insurance programs by reviewing policies for gaps and overlaps, and negotiating insurance and indemnity provisions in contracts.

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About Garth A. Gersten at a glance

Garth A. Gersten is an attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practforg at Otteson Shapiro LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois, North Carolina, North Carolina, and Colorado, Colorado. Educated at Hastings College of Law (—, 1986) and University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Garth Gersten is an attorney based out of Otteson Shapiro’s Denver office and a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel
  • He has decades of experience representing and advising policyholders on all types of insurance claims, and proactively assisting clients in managing their insurance programs by reviewing policies for gaps and overlaps, and negotiating insurance and indemnity provisions in contracts
  • Garth’s practice also includes litigating coverage and bad faith claims involving construction defects, pollution, intellectual property, business interruption, fire and storm losses and workers’ compensation disputes
  • He is a trained mediator with prior experience representing both insurers and policyholders nationally with a focus on California and North Carolina before focusing his practice exclusively on policyholders
  • He has served as an adjunct professor of “Appellate Advocacy” at Golden Gate University and as assistant director of forensics at the University of California, Berkeley
  • Garth has also been a disc jockey at KALX-FM and directed several plays and musicals in Illinois

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practforg law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Garth A. Gersten's law office located?
Garth A. Gersten's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Otteson Shapiro LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Garth A. Gersten go to law school?
Garth A. Gersten earned their education at (—, 1986); (J.D., 1986); (—, 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Garth A. Gersten receiandd?
Garth A. Gersten's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Practice Areas

Education

Hastings College of Law
- 1986
J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1986
University of California Berkeley
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bad Faith
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Interruption
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Policy Holders
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Coverage
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Reinsurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America 2007-2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defender of Justice Award, North Carolina
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois
North Carolina, North Carolina
Colorado, Colorado

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