Atty. Scott J. Eldredge
Scott Eldredge is a named shareholder and has been practicing law continuously with the firm since his admission to the Colorado Bar in 1983. Mr.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Englewood, CO · 43+ Years Experience
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About Scott J. Eldredge at a Glance
Scott J. Eldredge is a medical malpractice attorney based in Englewood, Colorado, practicing at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine PC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in United States, District of Colorado 1983, United States, 10th Circuit 1984, United States, U.S. Supreme Court, and United States (1983). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1983) and Colorado State University (BA, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Englewood, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott J. Eldredge
- Scott Eldredge is a named shareholder and has been practicing law continuously with the firm since his admission to the Colorado Bar in 1983
- Mr. Eldredge’s legal practice focuses primarily on complex medical malpractice cases with a particular emphasis on birth injury cases
- Mr. Eldredge is a long-time member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- He is also a long-time member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization comprised of both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys who are dedicated to the preservation of trial by jury
- He is the current president of the National Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association
- Mr. Eldredge is in active trial practice, appearing regularly in both state and federal courts throughout the country
- Mr. Eldredge is a frequent lecturer on a variety of topics and regularly presents seminars in Colorado as well as across the country
- He has made presentations to the American Association of Justice, The National Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado Bar Association
- He maintains an active role with the educational community in the Denver metropolitan area and has been an adjunct professor of law at The University of Denver Sturm College of Law since the late 1980s
- Mr. Eldredge has been selected multiple times for numerous honors and accolades
- In 2016 he was given the Professionalism Award by the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- This award, given annually, is meant to acknowledge both highly professional conduct and exemplary advocacy skills
- The Colorado Defense Lawyers Association awards this annual honor to a Plaintiff’s attorney
- He has been named a Senior Life Fellow by the American Board of Trial Advocates
- He has been consistently recognized by Colorado Super Lawyers and has been named numerous times as a “Top 100” Attorney, most recently in 2020
- Mr. Eldredge was elected by members of the national legal community as one of the Best Lawyers in America for medical malpractice and was Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 2016, 2018, and 2020 in the area of medical malpractice law
- He has also met the standard of excellence for selection as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado each year since its inception
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Scott J. Eldredge's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott J. Eldredge handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Englewood.
Medical Malpractice in Englewood
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Englewood
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 Englewood 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.
Englewood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Englewood-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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Why Clients in Englewood Choose Scott J. Eldredge
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 Scott J. Eldredge's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott J. Eldredge brings 43+ 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 United States, District of Colorado 1983, United States, 10th Circuit 1984, and United States, U.S. Supreme Court, Scott J. Eldredge can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Scott J. Eldredge's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Englewood
A Englewood-based practice means Scott J. Eldredge 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 Scott J. Eldredge Handles in Englewood
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