Michael D. Simpson, Business Attorney in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
PartneratWood Smith Henning And Berman Llp
Highlands Ranch, CO
Practicing business in Highlands Ranch since 2016.
- 10+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michael D. Simpson is a partner based in Highlands Ranch, CO. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Michael has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood Smith Henning And Berman Llp.
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- Highlands Ranch, CO
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Highlands Ranch, CO.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael D. Simpson: Michael D. Simpson is a partner based in Highlands Ranch, CO. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Michael has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood Smith Henning And Berman Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michael D. Simpson
Michael concentrates on business, employment, general, insurance, and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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General
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Michael takes business matters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Michael takes employment matters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
General cases in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Michael takes general matters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Michael takes insurance matters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Michael takes internet matters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michael D. Simpson — Over 10 years of Colorado business experience
Michael D. Simpson is a partner based in Highlands Ranch, CO. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Michael has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood Smith Henning And Berman Llp.
Mike Simpson is a partner in WSHB's Denver office, handling complex civil litigation matters. In addition to construction defect, commercial, and business litigation, Mike assists our national insurance coverage practice by advising and representing domestic and international insurers on first-party property, commercial general liability, and professional errors and omission claims, including interpretation of policy provisions and exclusions and first-party bad faith claims. Mike worked for seven years in Information Technology as a software support analyst and network engineer before law school. His work experience is called upon in relation to issues that arise in the emerging area of cybersecurity and data privacy, including data breach class actions, tech litigation, breach response cases, and state/federal enforcement of data privacy statutes.
Mike graduated from the University of Colorado Law School, where he was a student attorney with the San Luis Valley Acequia Assistance Project and in the Getches-Green Natural Resources, Environmental, and Energy Law Clinic. Mike was Resource Editor of the University of Colorado Law Review and published All Your Data Are Belong to Us: Consumer Data Breach Rights and Remedies in an Electronic Exchange Economy , 87 U. Colo. L. Rev. 669 (2016), which won Colorado Law's 2017 Sandgrund Award for Best Consumer Rights Work. During law school, he interned with Judge Christopher J. Munch of the First Judicial District in Golden, Colorado, and was a Student Honors Intern in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Denver Regional Office. Mike clerked for the Honorable Brian R. Whitney of the Denver District Court before joining the firm.
Newsroom
News
•Impactful Amendments to Colorado Law: Heightened Damages Caps and Practical Implications
Case Updates, 10.15.24
•Businesses Prepare for Colorado Privacy Mandates
Media Mention, Law Week Colorado, 9.22.22
•Colorado Imposes New Limits on Insurers Seeking to Assert a Failure-to-Cooperate Defense
Article, 7.23.20
•Emergency Coronavirus Insurance Regulations in Colorado
Article, 4.16.20
•Full Disclosure! Insurer Beware: Colorado’s New Automobile Policy Disclosure Law Has Teeth!
Article, 1.21.20
Publications
•Legislative Reform Focuses on Housing Crisis Solutions
Article, 4.8.25
•Co-Author, ' Colorado Court of Appeals Recognizes Contractual 'Fees on Fees', ' CLM Magazine, March 3, 2026
•Co-Author, ' Supreme Court Clarifies Pre-Litigation Duty to Preserve Evidence, ' WSHB Case Update, October 23, 2025
•Co-Author, ' Colorado: A Balancing Act, ' Construction Claims Magazine, Summer 2025
•Author, ' Colorado Supreme Court Reaffirms Tort Limits in Construction Cases, ' WSHB Case Update, July 17, 2025
•Co-Author, ' Court Cautions AI Generated Legal Filings May Face Consequences, ' WSHB Case Update, January 13, 2025
In the News
•Legislative Reform Focuses on Housing Crisis Solutions
•Impactful Amendments to Colorado Law: Heightened Damages Caps and Practical Implications
•Businesses Prepare for Colorado Privacy Mandates
•Colorado Imposes New Limits on Insurers Seeking to Assert a Failure-to-Cooperate Defense
Honors & Recognitions
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Litigation - Labor and Employment in Highlands Ranch, CO (2024 - 2026)
How Michael handles business matters
Mike Simpson is a partner in WSHB's Denver office, handling complex civil litigation matters. In addition to construction defect, commercial, and business litigation, Mike assists our national insurance coverage practice by advising and representing domestic and international insurers on first-party property, commercial general liability, and professional errors and omission claims, including…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Highlands Ranch and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Michael D. Simpson's legal education and bar admissions
University of Colorado Law School
J.D. · 2016
Utah Valley University
B.A. · 2006
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Colorado
2016 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in University of Colorado Law School and B.A. in Utah Valley University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in University of Colorado Law School and B.A. in Utah Valley University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Michael D. Simpson's office in Highlands Ranch
Michael's primary office is at 1805 Shea Center Drive, Suite 150, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129-2253. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood Smith Henning And Berman Llp
1805 Shea Center Drive, Suite 150
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2253
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How to hire Michael D. Simpson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael D. Simpson
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Highlands Ranch?
Michael is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new business clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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