Kurt Zaner
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Kurt Zaner has dedicated his legal career to standing up for individuals against powerful corporations. Known for tackling cases with overwhelming odds, Kurt thrives on advocating for justice. A nationally recognized speaker and trial lawyer, he frequently lectures on trial techniques, legal writing, and discovery tactics, helping secure top-value settlements.
Kurt has achieved record-breaking verdicts, including Colorado’s largest premises liability verdict of $16 million and a recent $30 million personal injury verdict in Federal Court. His expertise has been highlighted on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and every local media outlet where he also appears as legal analyst. . Additionally, he created Colorado’s case law for allowing punitive damages in drunk driving cases based on prior DUI convictions.
A former stage actor, Kurt credits his theatrical background for his courtroom success. After graduating near the top of his class and earning the ABA and ALI’s Best Graduate Award, Kurt clerked for U.S. District Judge Ken Marra.
As the founder of Zaner Law, Kurt has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts, including a $10.6 million electrocution case and a $4.3 million trucking crash verdict. He also takes on nationally recognized cases, including high-profile toxic tort cases against companies emitting poisoning into the community as well as taking on the Catholic Church and its most notorious convicted child molester in Colorado.
Outside the courtroom, Kurt devotes himself to his family (three boys under the age of 9), outdoor adventure, and his faith in his Savior. He also dabbles in local theater.
Education + Accolades
Federal Clerkship, United States District Court Judge Ken Marra, Southern District of Florida.
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
- Magna Cum Laude
- Order of the Coif (Graduated Top 7%)
- University of Florida Law Review, Board Member
University of Florida, B.A. - Cum Laude, Roman History
- Phi Beta Kappa