Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLPAssociate

Laura Joan Ellis

About Laura Joan Ellis

Laura Joan Ellis is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class actions, product liability and 3 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Denver in 2007, and has been licensed for 14 years. Laura practices at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP in Denver, CO.

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Insurance
  • Other 3
    • Product Liability
    • Appellate
    • Consumer Products & Services

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Cases: Laura McNabb has developed exceptional experience in a short time since joining WTO. She has argued in court, taken
    defended key depositions,
    drafted winning motions in significant cases. Laura graduated third in her law school class.
    Delivered closing argument in a Daubert hearing that resulted in the exclusion of plaintiffs' expert witness in class action litigation against our Fortune 200 client. Served as primary author of opposition to class certification, which defeated certification amid allegations that over 2,000,000 consumer appliances were defective. Took a named plaintiff's deposition
    prepared company witnesses for depositions.
    Defending a Fortune 200 manufacturer against class action claims alleging deceptive advertising. Took a named plaintiff's deposition
    defended multiple depositions.
    Led trial preparation efforts, under senior supervision, for a major industrial manufacturer facing hundreds of millions in damages as a result of a catastrophic accident. Developed expert witnesses, prepared experts for depositions
    trial,
    managed massive document review
    organization. The case settled shortly before trial.
    Defended an insurance company in a bad faith case involving a multimillion dollar damages claim based on severe injuries to an infant. Conducted full case assessment
    drafted motion to dismiss that assisted the client in reaching an early settlement far below the claimed damages.
    Defending an insurance company facing potential punitive damages based on alleged bad faith failure to settle. Argued multiple motions in federal court, took depositions of four key witnesses,
    currently developing expert witnesses
    trial themes.
    Successfully defended an insurance company in a bad faith case involving alleged failure to pay worker's compensation benefits. Argued
    won a contested motion for entry of a protective order in state court. Took the plaintiff's deposition
    developed expert witnesses. The case settled before expert disclosures.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2012, Colorado
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    Memberships

    Community Memberships, Activities, and Honors

    Habitat for Humanity, Construction Volunteer, 2018
    Chief Justice's Commission on Professional Development,
    Law Student Group Chair, 2014-15

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Colorado Law School
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    Order of the Coif
    Other Education
    University of Denver
    Class of 2007
    B.A.
    Psychology and Sociology, magna cum laude

Laura Joan Ellis

Associate at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
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370 Seventeenth Street, Suite 4500Denver, CO 80202U.S.A.

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