Kurt Zaner

Colorado

Zaner Law
1610 Wynkoop St,
Suite 120
Denver, CO 80202

Tel: 303-563-5354

Email: kz@zanerlaw.com
Web: www.zanerlaw.com

Professional Biography

Kurt Zaner has dedicated his legal career to representing folks against the modern-day Goliaths. In battling corporations that refuse to take responsibility, Kurt enjoys the challenge of standing up for people that seemingly have the odds overwhelmingly stacked against them.

Kurt secured the largest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado – $16,000,000 in Boulder for a father of three who was diagnosed with the crippling neurological condition CRPS after a temporary electrical box exploded. A few years later, Kurt secured a verdict on another electrocution case where his client also developed CRPS, with a Denver jury delivering a $10,600,000 verdict (with interest). A year after that, Kurt secured a $4,300,000 verdict for a client hurt in a trucking crash. Less than a year later, Kurt won a $30,000,000 verdict for a client injured in a fracking explosion.

A sought-after national speaker, Kurt frequently lectures on his winning trial techniques, effective legal writing strategies, and iconic discovery tactics that force top-value settlements.  Kurt has secured the largest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado  ($16,000,000) and recently secured one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Federal Court for $30,000,000. He has appeared on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and every local media outlet including the Denver Post and local CBS, ABC, and Fox affiliates.

Prior to co-founding Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers, Kurt practiced with some of the best-known trial lawyers in the country.  Kurt has successfully represented hundreds of clients across the State of Colorado, trying and winning cases at every level of Colorado State Court, including several million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

No matter how big or small the case, Kurt takes great pride in helping those that entrust their most significant legal problems to his law firm.

Education

University of Florida, Levin College of Law

  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Order of the Coif (Graduated Top 7%)
  • University of Florida Law Review, Board Member
  • Recipient of ABA and ALI Best Graduate Award
  • Outstanding Graduate Award, UF Trial Team
  • Vice President, Florida Blue Key

University of Florida, B.A.

  • Cum Laude, Roman History
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Recognition, Awards & Honors

The Product Liability Practice

Zaner Law’s Product Liability practice is dedicated to protecting consumers who have been injured by unsafe or defective products. Backed by decades of trial experience and a record of securing tens of millions of dollars in life-changing verdicts and settlements, the firm represents individuals harmed by products ranging from household goods and personal care items to heavy machinery, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, and safety equipment. Their attorneys understand the complexities of Colorado’s strict liability laws and are committed to holding manufacturers, designers, and distributors fully accountable when dangerous products cause preventable injuries.

The firm brings substantial resources to every case, conducting thorough investigations, consulting industry specialists, and gathering key evidence such as blueprints, testing data, internal communications, and manufacturing records. Zaner Law’s product liability team evaluates whether a product suffered from a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect and builds compelling claims capable of overcoming the aggressive defenses that corporations and insurers typically mount in these cases. Their lawyers are skilled negotiators and seasoned trial advocates, ready to pursue maximum compensation through strategic settlement efforts or courtroom litigation when necessary.

Zaner Law understands the serious financial and personal burdens caused by defective products, which often lead to catastrophic injuries, long-term medical needs, or even wrongful death. Their product liability practice focuses on securing full economic and non-economic damages for clients—including medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and reduced quality of life—and, when warranted, punitive damages for reckless corporate conduct. Operating on a contingency-fee basis, the firm ensures that injured consumers can access top-tier legal representation without added stress, offering committed advocacy aimed at achieving justice and accountability for every client they serve.

About Zaner Law

Zaner Law is a Denver-based trial firm distinguished by its strategic, results-driven approach to personal injury litigation. The firm’s attorneys have secured some of the most significant verdicts in Colorado history. With decades of combined trial experience, the team is known for taking on complex, high-stakes cases that many firms avoid, consistently achieving top-tier results across multiple practice areas.

Respected by peers nationwide, Zaner Law is frequently called upon by other personal injury attorneys for its courtroom expertise, meticulous preparation, and powerful storytelling. The firm handles a wide range of catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents, electrocution, oil and gas explosions, trucking accidents, brain injuries, dog bites, and more. Their reputation for securing large verdicts directly benefits clients—insurance companies understand the risk Zaner Law presents, often resulting in stronger settlements without prolonged litigation.

Beyond its courtroom successes, Zaner Law is defined by its client-centered philosophy. The firm treats every client with compassion, honesty, and individualized attention, whether a case is worth millions or involves a more modest recovery. Known for an authentic and welcoming environment rather than corporate flash, the team prioritizes clear communication, practical guidance, and unwavering support. This combination of exceptional trial skill, national recognition, and a deeply personal approach has positioned Zaner Law as one of Colorado’s most trusted advocates for the injured.

“Kurt Zaner is a powerhouse trial lawyer whose record-setting verdicts underscore his ability to take on major corporations and win. He brings extraordinary courtroom presence and an unmatched command of complex injury cases, consistently securing multi-million-dollar results.“
The Product Liability Lawyers, 2026