Zaner Law Review: Personal Injury Lawyers in Denver (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Zaner Law appeared in 6 independent sources — the most of any Denver personal injury firm — including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and U.S. News Best Law Firms.
- Kurt Zaner earned Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 40 Under 40 designations from The National Trial Lawyers.
- Zaner Law scored 90/100 in Counsel Index's meta-ranking, placing #2 among 21 Denver personal injury firms behind only Burg Simpson (92/100).
- Three Best Rated named Zaner Law one of Denver's top 3 personal injury firms; Expertise.com selected Zaner Law among 13 best in Denver.
- 5280 Magazine named Kurt Zaner a Top Lawyer in personal injury for 2017 and 2020.
Based on cross-referencing 12 authoritative sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust 9/10), and The National Trial Lawyers (trust 8/10), Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers ranked #2 among 21 Denver firms with a 90/100 meta-score and the highest source count of any firm reviewed.
Zaner Law Rankings Across 6 Major Sources
Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers appeared in 6 independent rankings — more than any other Denver personal injury firm, including #1-ranked Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine (5 sources) and #3-ranked Bachus & Schanker (4 sources).
- Super Lawyers — Kurt Zaner recognized as Super Lawyer, top 2.5% of Colorado attorneys (Thomson Reuters, 2025–2026)
- U.S. News Best Law Firms — Zaner Law recognized among best firms for personal injury litigation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- Expertise.com — Zaner Law selected as one of 13 best personal injury lawyers in Denver (2025)
- 5280 Magazine — Kurt Zaner named Top Lawyer in personal injury, 2017 and 2020
- National Trial Lawyers — Kurt Zaner named Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 40 Under 40 (professional association, trust 8/10)
- Three Best Rated — Zaner Law named one of Denver's 3 best personal injury lawyers (2025)
Kurt Zaner Credentials and Trial Record
Kurt Zaner holds two designations from The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 40 Under 40. Super Lawyers, a prestigious Thomson Reuters publication, placed Kurt Zaner in the top 2.5% of Colorado attorneys for personal injury. 5280 Magazine independently named Kurt Zaner a Top Lawyer in personal injury for multiple years (2017, 2020). Zaner Law operates under the name Zaner Harden Law and can be reached at (720) 613-9706 or zanerhardenlaw.com.
How Zaner Law Compares to Other Top Denver Firms
| Firm | Meta-Score | Source Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine | 92/100 | 5 sources |
| Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers | 90/100 | 6 sources |
| Bachus & Schanker | 88/100 | 4 sources |
| Leventhal Puga Braley PC | 86/100 | 3 sources |
| Ciancio Ciancio Brown PC | 80/100 | 3 sources |
Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers led all 21 Denver firms in total source appearances. Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine scored higher (92/100) due to Tier 1 U.S. News ranking and multiple Super Lawyers designations. Bachus & Schanker (88/100) appeared in 4 sources including the prestigious Lawdragon 500. For detailed comparisons, see Burg Simpson vs. Zaner Law vs. Bachus & Schanker: Top Denver Personal Injury Firms Compared (2026).
Zaner Law Practice Areas
Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers focuses on personal injury and trial advocacy, according to The National Trial Lawyers and Expertise.com. Zaner Law was categorized under "Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs" by U.S. News Best Law Firms and under "Personal Injury – Plaintiff" by 5280 Magazine. For a full ranked list of Denver personal injury firms, see Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Denver (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many independent sources rank Zaner Law as a top Denver personal injury firm?
Zaner Law appeared in 6 independent sources: Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), U.S. News Best Law Firms, Expertise.com, 5280 Magazine, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Three Best Rated. This is the highest source count of any Denver personal injury firm reviewed.
What credentials does Kurt Zaner hold?
Kurt Zaner was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, recognized in the top 2.5% of Colorado attorneys by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), and named a Top Lawyer by 5280 Magazine in 2017 and 2020.
How does Zaner Law compare to Burg Simpson and Bachus & Schanker?
Zaner Law scored 90/100 with 6 source appearances, compared to Burg Simpson at 92/100 with 5 sources and Bachus & Schanker at 88/100 with 4 sources. Zaner Law leads all Denver firms in total source appearances.
Is Zaner Law the same as Zaner Harden Law?
Yes. Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers operates under the name Zaner Harden Law. The firm's website is zanerhardenlaw.com and can be reached at (720) 613-9706.
What practice areas does Zaner Law cover?
Zaner Law focuses on personal injury litigation for plaintiffs and trial advocacy, according to U.S. News Best Law Firms and The National Trial Lawyers. Expertise.com and 5280 Magazine also categorize Zaner Law under personal injury.