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Gaddis, Kin & Herd, P.C. - Our Attorneys
Larry R. Gaddis, Thomas J. Herd, James W. Kin, Gary S. Craw
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 Larry R. Gaddis
lrg@gaddiskinherd.com
Larry Gaddis is almost a Colorado native, having moved to Colorado from Kansas at the age of four. He has lived in the Colorado Springs area since 1969 and has been very active in a number of civic organizations and his church.
His current focus is with the Pikes Peak Community Foundation and the Colorado Springs Community Trust, of which he is the chairman of both boards.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
- Business Matters and Real Estate
- Municipal Law
- Liquor Licensing
Mr. Gaddis is married to Dr. Barbara Gaddis, who is the Director of Retention at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. They have two sons, Jeffrey W. Gaddis, who is one of the leading realtors with the Platinum Group in Colorado Springs, and Aaron P. Gaddis, who is a lawyer practicing in Colorado. Larry enjoys hiking, bicycling, reading, and watching hockey and football.
Education:
- University of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts, 1963
- University of Colorado, Juris Doctor, 1969
Active Memberships:
- Colorado Springs Estate Planning Council: 1977 to present: Secretary, 1985 President; 1990 to 1991
- Accredited Estate Planner Designation: 1993 to present
- Colorado Springs School Foundation: 1985 to present
- Who's Who in American Law: 1983 to present
- Colorado Springs Community Trust: 1991 to present: Chairman, 1999 to present
- Pikes Peak Community Foundation: 1996 to present: Chairman, 1999 to present
- Colorado Legal Services Board: 1999 to present
- Colorado Bar Association: 1969 to present: Board of Governors, 1976 to 1978; Executive Council
- El Paso County Bar Association: 1969 to present: Chairman, Lawyer Referral Committee, 1974 Probate Section, 1983 to present; Probate Section President, 1988 to 1989; Chairman, Fee Dispute Committee, 1990 to 2007; President Elect 2006 to 2007; President 2007 to 2008
- American Bar Association: 1969 to present
Past Memberships and Honors:
- Judicial Performance Commission for the Fourth Judicial District: 1993 to 1999
- Legal Services of the Pikes Peak Region: Board Member, 1990 to 1997
- Colorado Springs School Trustee Emeritus
- Colorado Springs School Board of Trustees: 1973 to 1996
- Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence: Board Member, 1986 to 1990
- Pikes Peak Mental Health Center: Board Member, 1972-1978; President, 1975 to 1976
- Adjunct Professor: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1975 to 1977
- Bureau of National Affairs Award, 1969
Continuing Education:
- Lecturer in Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate for Local and Statewide Groups
- Attends State and National Seminars on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Business, Real Estate and similar topics
Languages:
- Spanish (Larry R. Gaddis)
- German (Angelika M. Bush)
Mr. Gaddis is assisted by Angelika M. Bush, Certified Paralegal & Rechtsassessorin. She can be reached at lrg2@gaddiskinherd.com.
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 James W. Kin
jwk@gaddiskinherd.com
After over 30 years of practicing law, James Kin is still motivated by the important service performed by lawyers to our community and continues to enjoy the challenge of helping clients understand and find solutions to complex real estate and business problems and disputes.
Mr. Kin's other joy in life is his wife Eileen and their three grown children, John, Matt and Lisa. Even though their children are scattered across the country and the world, they are very much a part of Jim and Eileen's lives.
In addition to family activities, Jim and Eileen have developed a mutual love for cooking and gardening and are both very active in our community. Eileen is an accomplished flower designer, and is the current president of the local chapter of Ikebana International (Japanese flower arranging).
Jim and Eileen both have a love for our downtown. Jim has been active for a number of years in downtown activities and is currently on the board of the Downtown Partnership and is a member of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Real Estate and Business Matters
- Business and Real Estate Litigation
Education:
- St. Joseph's College, Indiana, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 1965
- Wayne State University Law School, Juris Doctor, 1969
Active Memberships:
- Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership, Inc.: Director and Past President
- Colorado Springs Community Ventures, Inc.: Director
- Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority
- Colorado Bar Association: Real Estate Section
- El Paso County Bar Association
- Admitted to practice in: U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and Western Michigan, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court
Past Memberships and Honors:
- Co-Counsel in Shea v. Vialpando, 416 U.S. 251 (1974)
- Colorado Land Use Commission: Chairman 1980-1981
- Clean Air Campaign, Inc.: Board of Directors, 1986-1994; Vice President, 1991-1992; Recipient of 1994 Crystal Peak Award
- Downtown Pikes Peak YMCA: Board of Directors, 1988-1998; Chairman, 1994-1996
- Metropolitan Board Pikes Peak YMCA: Board of Directors, 1990-1996
- Partners in Housing: Board of Directors, 1991-1997
- Downtown Action Plan Committee: Member, 1989-1992
- Downtown Colorado Springs, Inc.: Recipient of the Whetstone Service Award, 1997
Continuing Education:
- Lecturer in Real Estate and associated matters
- Attends programs dealing primarily with Real Estate, Corporation and Business
Mr. Kin is assisted by Gina Weisenborn and can be reached at
jwk2@gaddiskinherd.com.
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 Thomas J. Herd
tjh@gaddiskinherd.com
Tom Herd has been a trial lawyer for over twenty-eight years. For the last twenty-two
years he has represented plaintiffs who have suffered personal injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents or medical malpractice.
Tom has served as the President of the El Paso County Bar Association, and has also served
as the President of the Pikes Peak Library Board of Trustees. He currently serves on the
Pikes Peak Library District Foundation Board and on the Advisory Board for Colorado
Capital Bank.
Mr. Herd is married, and he and his wife, Karen, have two children. When he is not practicing
law, Tom enjoys cycling, golfing, skiing, traveling and watching his children participate in
sports.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Personal Injury
- Automobile Collision
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
Education:
- Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, B.S.F.S, Cum Laude, 1975
- University of Fribourg, Switzerland, 1973 to 1974
- University of Notre Dame Law School, Juris Doctor, 1978
Active Memberships:
- El Paso County Bar Association: President, 2002-2003; President-Elect
2001-2002; Secretary, 1989-1990; Program Director, 1988-1989
- Colorado Bar Association: Representative, Board of Governors, 2001-2003.
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: Board of Directors, 1996 to 1999;
Eagle Committee, Co-Chairman 1996 to 1997; Chairman of Colorado Springs Division, 1996 to 1999; Coloradans for Civil Justice, 1999 to present; Membership Committee,
Co-Chairman 1997 to 1998
- American Association for Justice
- Pikes Peak Library District Foundation: Board of Directors, 2007-present
- Colorado Capital Bank: Advisory Board, 2007-present
Past Memberships and Honors:
- Judicial Nominating Commission: (appointed by Governor Romer), Member,
1996 to 2001
- Pikes Peak Library District: President, Board of Trustees, 2002 to 2003; Board of
Trustees, 1999 to 2006
- Big Brothers Program: Advisory Board, 1986 to 1992; Chairman, 1989 to 1992
- Pikes Peak Legal Services: Board of Directors, 1986 to 1992
- Deputy State Public Defender: 1978 to 1982
- National Mock Trial Team: Barrett Award, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1977 to 1978
Continuing Education:
- Has prepared materials and taught at seminars for attorneys on the subjects of personal injury
cases and insurance law and litigation
- Has completed the National College for Criminal Defense and the Advanced National Institute
of Trial Advocacy (civil) programs
- Attends many programs in the area of Trial Advocacy
Mr. Herd is assisted by Trina Kauk tjh2@gaddiskinherd.com
and Vivian Elliott tjh3@gaddiskinherd.com.
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 Gary S. Craw
gsc@gaddiskinherd.com
Gary S. Craw is a highly experienced Colorado personal injury lawyer. He has been a Colorado trial lawyer practicing in Colorado Springs since 1979. Gary works for persons and families who need expert legal help with personal injury and wrongful death claims. Gary has successfully handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, hospital malpractice, nursing malpractice, defective products, slip and fall injuries and other accidents that have resulted in serious personal injury or death claims.
Gary also helps persons who have been treated unreasonably and unfairly by an insurance company. Often, insurance companies deny valid claims that should be paid. When an insurance company does this - which is known as "bad faith" - Gary has the necessary experience and skill to get his clients the insurance benefits they deserve, as well as money damages for the bad faith conduct of an insurance company.
Gary also does probate litigation and will contest cases, as well as other civil litigation.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- Auto Accidents and Trucking Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Hospital Malpractice
- Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- Product Liability for Defective Products that cause
Serious Injury or Death
- Will Contests and Probate Trials
- Civil Litigation
Gary is Board Certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, www.nbtanet.org. Gary has achieved an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell - the Highest Attorney Rating given, www.martindale.com. Gary S. Craw has twice been selected as one of Colorado's "Super Lawyers" by "5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine based on the votes of other lawyers in Colorado who have actually seen him in action and a review of his qualifications by a Blue Ribbon panel, www.SuperLawyers.com.
Gary and his wife, Susan, have one daughter and live in Colorado Springs. Gary has served on the board of directors for Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, and as the president and a director of a number of local homeowners associations in Colorado Springs. Gary started his legal career as a Colorado Public Defender in Colorado Springs. He worked as a Realtor before becoming a lawyer.
Mr. Craw is assisted by Tresa M. Shelton and can be reached at gsc2@gaddiskinherd.com.
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The personal injury lawyers at Gaddis, Kin & Herd, P.C., of Colorado Springs Colorado, recently won a substantial jury verdict in an auto accident case.
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