Contingency Fee For Catastrophic Injury Is A Growing Segment Of Its Practice
by Mark Smiley
Partners: Jeff Springer (right) and Harvey Steinberg started the Law firm of Springer & Steinberg over 40 years ago.
Networking: Cielo Busch, Director of Legal Administration & Marketing for Springer & Steinberg (left), Megan Stephens, Colorado Athletic Club (middle), and Debbie Fitzgerald, Partner/Co-Founder at Fitzgerald Peterson, were among the attendees at the latest Business After Hours for the Glendale Chamber.
Springer & Steinberg is a law firm that started over 40 years ago and has spent most of its existence with offices in downtown Denver. Last year, the firm moved to an office building close to I-25 and Colorado Blvd., and after 11 months of permitting and construction, in June 2024 its new space is finished on the top floor of the building.
“Downtown has advantages when you’re a lawyer because you can be close to all the courthouses,” said Jeff Springer, partner at Springer & Steinberg. “It was great when I was a younger lawyer. The opportunity to be right next door to Glendale, even though we couldn’t find the right arrangement for us in Glendale, was attractive.”
Springer eluded to the difficulty of maneuvering downtown and hassling with parking as a reason potential clients would shy away from retaining their services. “Where we are now, you can get here and park, and you can easily maneuver through traffic,” said Springer. ”It is much more convenient.”
New Office: Springer & Steinberg moved from downtown to South Colorado Blvd. last year and moved into its new office space in June 2024. The firm is more conveniently located for potential clients.
Even though the firm is not technically in Glendale, Springer considers the firm a part of Glendale based on where they are
situated. “We have the benefits of Glendale and we get to visit everybody in Glendale, we get to the rugby pitch, and the event center,” said Springer. “For everybody in the firm, it is a real advantage. The location is terrific along with the views and access. We are very excited.”
Although close to Glendale, Springer felt the effects of not being within the city boundaries. “If we were in Glendale, we would have moved into this space six months ago. But, in Denver, you can’t get them to act and approve permits. It takes forever to get things done.”
Glendale has a reputation for being efficient and consumer and business friendly. “If you are deserving of one, you can get a permit in Glendale very quickly,” said Springer. “They want to make sure they get things built and built on time. For whatever reason, in Denver, it doesn’t work that way.”
Since it started over 40 years ago, the law firm of Springer & Steinberg has broadened its skillset. Their lawyers can handle every kind of litigation imaginable such as criminal, personal injury, landlord tenant, construction, corporate, trademark, and copyright.
A rapidly growing aspect of the firm’s practice is contingency fee work for catastrophic injuries including serious automobile accidents. They also do transactional work. The firm has transactional lawyers who can form entities and corporations, handle wills and trusts, and probate. Springer & Steinberg can provide a full service because of the depth and breadth of the lawyers on staff. They are all experienced and skilled lawyers. “We don’t typically take lawyers right out of law school,” said Springer. “We want to see them get some experience and seasoning.”
Springer & Steinberg can provide people with full service and be their lawyer and also be a company’s lawyer. “If we represent a company, we can do everything from A to Z,” said Springer. “We can form them and help them when they operate. We can defend them in litigation, and pursue litigation on their behalf. And it’s the same thing for individuals. We can take care of families and oftentimes do.”
Experience: The Law firm of Springer & Steinberg has a fleet of experienced attorneys specializing in many different areas.
Springer & Steinberg has been known to take on unpopular cases as well. “My partner, Harver Steinberg, does a number of cases that are important from a constitutional standpoint, and yet some of the people we represent are not well received by parts of the community,” said Springer. “Yet, we have a duty to do good for everybody. The people on the top of the totem pole as well as the people on the bottom of the totem pole. That’s what we try to do.”
In addition, Springer & Steinberg has been the city attorneys for Glendale for over 20 years. “I have seen the city grow and develop from every perspective,” said Springer. “What the city does for its citizens and what it does for the people nearby and surrounding areas is absolutely incredible. The opportunities that one has in Glendale for entertainment, exercise, events, scenery, activities, is unmatched in my estimation.”
Springer adds that Glendale is a shining light in the metro area. “It is a tribute to all of the hard-working people in Glendale and its citizens who take an active role in what goes on in Glendale,” said Springer. He attributes much of Glendale’s success to its current Mayor, Mike Dunafon. “Mayor Dunafon is a true visionary,” said Springer. “He had a true vision of what Glendale could be. Through his hard work and efforts, he has made it happen.”
For more information on the firm or to schedule a consultation visit www.springersteinberg.com, or call 303-861-2800.
