Atty. Mike Waters
During his 36-year career as a lawyer, Mike has established a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer, litigator, and leader in the Colorado Springs legal community. He specializes in civil litigation, personal injury, contract law, and mediation.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Colorado Springs, CO · 46+ Years Experience
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About Mike Waters at a Glance
Mike Waters is a Member based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, practicing at Waters, Kubik and Cassens, Attorneys at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1980). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1980) and Kansas State University (B.S. Business, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Colorado Springs, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mike Waters
- During his 36-year career as a lawyer, Mike has established a reputation as a skilled trial lawyer, litigator, and leader in the Colorado Springs legal community
- He specializes in civil litigation, personal injury, contract law, and mediation
- His past experience as an insurance adjustor adds to his perspective in the mediation of personal injury cases
- Education Mike attended Kansas State University where he received a B.S. in Political Science and Business Administration (both cum laude)
- He graduated from Washburn Law School in 1980 and began practicing law with Rector, Rutherford, Mullen & Johnson in Colorado Springs, working on insurance defense and product liability cases
- Experience Mike expanded his practice in Colorado Springs to general litigation, personal injury, contracts, and mediations
- At Jones & Waters, he built a reputation as an exceptional trial lawyer and mediator—a reputation that has solidified his position in the Colorado Springs legal community
- Affiliations Mike sat on the Board of Governors for the Colorado Bar Association
- He has also served as a trustee and treasurer of the El Paso County Bar Association
- In addition to his roles in the legal community, Mike is a board member for Partners in Housing
- After Hours When he isn’t in the courtroom or the boardroom, Mike spends his time in the outdoors with his wife
- He recently finished climbing all of the 14ers in Colorado
- He also enjoys biking, skiing and spending time with his numerous pets
Practice Areas Explained
Mike Waters's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mike Waters handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Colorado Springs.
Contracts in Colorado Springs
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Personal Injury in Colorado Springs
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.
Mike Waters is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →
Product Liability in Colorado Springs
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Civil Litigation in Colorado Springs
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Colorado Springs
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs 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 venue, 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.
Colorado Springs Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Colorado Springs-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Colorado Springs Choose Mike Waters
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mike Waters's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mike Waters brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Mike Waters can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and product liability, Mike Waters can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs-based practice means Mike Waters attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mike Waters Handles in Colorado Springs
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mike Waters directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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