Andrew J. Carafelli
Email: acarafelli@dewhirstdolven.com
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Nova-Southeastern University, Sheppard-Broad School of Law, 1988.
BGS, University of Maryland, 1985.
Honors: Member, Law Review; American Jurisprudence Book Award for Outstanding Achievement, Securities Regulation; Assistant Editor, “Legal Rulings,” Miami Review Newspaper.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Admitted to practice in the State of Colorado, 1995; Maryland, 1988 (inactive); District of Columbia 1989 (inactive); Nebraska 2005; Montana 2008; United States Supreme Court; 10th Circuit Court of Appeals; 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; United States District Court, District of Colorado; United States District Court, District of Nebraska.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (CDLA), Nebraska Bar Association, Montana Bar Association, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Mr. Carafelli has presented at National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel meetings on numerous topics including Federal Preemption, Daubert challenges and derailments. He has also provided presentations to various groups on police liability actions and the Governmental Immunity Act.
FOCUS OF PRACTICE
Mr. Carafelli’s diverse practice throughout Colorado, Nebraska, and Montana focuses on transportation law, environmental law, and the representation of public entities and outdoor recreational companies. His practice includes the defense of Railroads including but not limited to, FELA and grade crossing accident litigation. He also represents the City & County of Denver’s, Denver International Airport (DIA), with respect to personal injury and environmental claims.
Mr. Carafelli also represents a number of outdoor recreational activities including whitewater rafting, horseback riding stables, and climbing guide services throughout the west.