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Sheryl Anderson focuses her practice on complex contract disputes for insurers and other companies, insurance bad faith claims, arson, and fraud. She has substantial product liability experience and represents various clients nationally.
Representative Experience
Represented international federation in presenting amicus curiae brief to Colorado Supreme Court on adverse impact of protective orders on companies conducting business in Colorado.
Obtained summary judgments for automobile insurer in insurance industry-wide litigation barring insurance coverage for additional personal injury protection benefits. Judgments upheld by appellate courts.
Successfully defended original proceeding in the Colorado Supreme Court resulting in a ruling that the wrongful-death damages cap on non-economic damages applies on a per claim, rather than per defendant, basis.
Obtained summary judgment for European product manufacturer sued by Colorado franchisee arising out of franchise termination.
Obtained defense verdicts in trials defending insurers in contract and bad faith litigation after trials.
Successfully defended individuals and companies in lawsuits arising out of accidents involving catastrophic injuries and deaths.
Successfully prosecuted declaratory judgment actions for insurers claiming an absence of insurance coverage under general liability and property policies.
Successfully defended product liability claims against recreational vehicle and aviation component parts manufacturers.
Advised insurance company underwriters regarding revision language of insurance policies in response to changes in the law.
Successfully represented insurers in contested coverage disputes under general liability, property and public entity policies.
Successfully resolved product liability claims against heavy equipment manufacturer.
Professional Recognition
Listed for Insurance Coverage
Listed for Personal Injury Litigation Defense
Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
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Education, Admissions & Activities
Education
University of Notre Dame
J.D., 1980
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Alpha Delta
Carnegie Mellon University
1977, B.A.
Honors
Bar Admissions
Colorado
1980
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Colorado
Third and Tenth Circuits
United States District Court of Pennsylvania
Western
Professional and Community Activities
Trial Academy for International Association of Defense Counsel
2001
International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Catholic Lawyers Guild
Defense Research Institute
Federal Advocates
Faculty
National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)
2009-present