Attorneys in Steamboat Springs, CO | Richard L. Eddington, Esq.

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Richard L. Eddington, Esq.

I was born and raised in Texas and lived there through high school, then moved to southern California to attend college. While there, I enjoyed surfing and racing sailboats. I now enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, skate skiing, wake surfing and most other outdoor sports.

I moved to Steamboat Springs in 1999 when my oldest son (of three) was beginning high school to allow them to experience a small town atmosphere. Coaching their soccer, basketball, and baseball teams was great fun for many years. Steamboat Springs has the laid-back lifestyle and sports activities which I love.

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I dedicate my entire practice to representing individuals in personal injury and wrongful death claims. I have represented injured persons against insurance companies for more than 25 years. Prior to moving to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, I was a partner in my family’s three-office law firm in south Texas, which recovered over $100 million in jury verdicts and settlements for injured victims and decedents' families in the 1990s, including individual jury verdicts of $44.6 million, $11 million, and $7.5 million to name a few.

My philosophy is that an injured individual should never have to pay unreasonably high legal fees to receive high quality legal representation. When you have suffered a personal injury or loss of a loved one, I will make every effort to minimize your out-of-pocket costs while working toward your settlement.

Practice Areas: Mr. Eddington has worked exclusively representing the rights of injured victims since beginning the practice of law in 1984.

Personal Injury Aviation Accidents

Wrongful Death Products Liability Law

Motor Vehicle Accidents Premises Liability

Trucking Accidents General Negligence

Boating Accidents

Bar Admissions:

Texas, 1984
Colorado, 1995
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1984
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2002
Mr. Eddington has also been admitted to try personal injury/wrongful death cases during his career in Wyoming, Florida, New Mexico, and Arkansas.

Education:

Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, Texas, 1984, J.D.
California State University at Fullerton, 1981, B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Colorado Bar Association, Member
Texas Bar Association (inactive)
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Professional Employment History:

Law Office of Ralph A. Cantafio, P.C., Of Counsel, 2002 – present.
Eddington & Associates, LLP, 1994-2005, Partner, Houston, Texas
Law Offices of Warren L. Eddington, P.C., 1984-1994, Corpus Christi, Texas

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