Atty. Phillip Burt Chupik

Atty. Phillip Burt Chupik

With over 29 years of trial experience, accident attorney Phillip Chupik knows what it takes to win inside and outside the courtroom. Born in Texas, Phil attended the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating with a degree in Political Science in 1992.

Fort Collins Fort Collins 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Phillip Burt Chupik at a glance

Phillip Burt Chupik is a Partner based in Fort Collins, Colorado, practicing at Metier Law Firm, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997), Colorado (1999), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2003). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Political, 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Colorado Bar Association Denver Bar Association Larimer County Bar Association Colorado Trial Lawyers Association American Association of Justice. Serands clients in Fort Collins, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • With over 29 years of trial experience, accident attorney Phillip Chupik knows what it takes to win inside and outside the courtroom
  • Born in Texas, Phil attended the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating with a degree in Political Science in 1992
  • He went on to graduate from The University of Texas School of Law
  • After earning his Juris Doctorate from UT, Phil took a position with the Galveston County District Attorney’s office, honing his skills in the courtroom where he had over fifty jury trials ranging from sexual assaults to murders
  • After three years of prosecuting cases in Texas, Phil and his wife decided to move back to Colorado where he entered the civil litigation practice in Denver, representing developers, builders, physicians, and hospitals in negligence claims
  • In 2008, after many years on the defense side, Phil decided to utilize his trial skills to help injured Plaintiffs and has called that switch the best decision he ever made
  • He joined Metier Law Firm in 2008 and he is now a partner with the firm representing clients all over the country who have suffered injuries in trucking, auto, motorcycle and other various accidents
  • Phil also specializes in bad faith litigation cases against insurers
  • Phil is a tough, dedicated trial lawyer whose passion and determination is a direct result of the clients he represents
  • He is continually amazed at the strength of his clients in the face of troubled and trying times
  • Their will to keep going against great odds drives Phil to fight for them and their families in and out of the courtroom to strive for solutions that are best suited to their individual needs
  • Phil is licensed in Colorado, Wyoming, Washington State and Texas and is also licensed to practice in the U.S
  • District Court of Colorado and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeal
  • He graduated from the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2012 and continues to refine his litigation skills with The College
  • Phil is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association, and American Association of Justice and is peer rated by Martindale Hubbell as Distinguished for his ethics and legal abilities
  • He has served on the Colorado Trial Lawyers Executive Committee
  • He has been recognized by Top 50 U.S
  • Verdicts, the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and has received the Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • Phil, his wife and three boys love the outdoors and enjoy playing tennis, hiking and boating

Member

  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee (2019 - 2022) Colorado Bar Association Wyoming Bar Association Washington Bar Association Denver Bar Association Larimer County Bar Association American Association of Justice National College of District Attorneys, 1999 Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Speaker: Colorado Litigators' Summit, Know Your Audience: Trying Your Case Outside the Denver Metro Area (Sept 2019)
  • NBI, Advanced Insurance Bad Faith: Strategic Discovery of Claims Handling (Dec 2018)
  • CTLA Annual Convention, WannaCry

Now

  • Inadvertent and Internet Data Breaches and Other Legal Internet Concerns (2017)
  • CTLA Annual Blockbuster Seminar, Self Driving Vehicles and the Law (or lack thereof): Are We Gonna be Out of Business? (2016)

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Burt Chupik's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Burt Chupik 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.

Phillip Burt Chupik is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Colorado →

Truck Accidents

Phillip Burt Chupik is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Colorado →

Medical Malpractice

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

Phillip Burt Chupik is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Colorado →

Wrongful Death

Phillip Burt Chupik 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.

Phillip Burt Chupik is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

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 Fort Collins 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 Phillip Burt Chupik

Where is Phillip Burt Chupik's law office located?
Phillip Burt Chupik's law practice is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The firm is Metier Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Burt Chupik handle?
Phillip Burt Chupik focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Phillip Burt Chupik practiced law?
Phillip Burt Chupik has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Phillip Burt Chupik go to law school?
Phillip Burt Chupik earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Political, 1992).
How can I contact Phillip Burt Chupik for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip Burt Chupik 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 Phillip Burt Chupik received?
Phillip Burt Chupik's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1996
B.A. Political
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997
Colorado
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
Wyoming
Admitted: 2018
Washington
Admitted: 2019

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