Melissa J. Winthers

Melissa Winthers is a trial lawyer who has specialized in personal injury law for twenty-four years. She understands that an injury affects not just you but your entire family. Melissa dedicates herself to helping you get your life back. Melissa knows that having a deep understanding of the medicine is key to presenting your injury case. She has received numerous million dollar plus jury verdicts, judgments, and resolutions for her clients. She has spoken to health care provider associations about trial presentation of traumatic brain injuries and spine injuries. Melissa is the author of the book Colorado Personal Injury, a comprehensive guide for practitioners on the ins and outs of Colorado Personal Injury Law for Lexis Nexis, one of the largest publishers of legal reference, which was published in May 2024. Melissa has been active in the community, helping organizations that assist people who have been injured as they work toward recovery. She has served as the President of the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, as a board member of the Chanda Plan Foundation, and as a board member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers’ Association. Melissa is recognized for her excellence in the practice of law. She has been ranked in the top 50 women attorneys in Colorado by Super Lawyers and has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America. Melissa received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV preeminent rating, the highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Melissa J. Winthers included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Melissa J. Winthers Included on the 2026Colorado Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2015 Colorado Super Lawyers list 2013 Colorado Super Lawyers list

• Colorado, 1988
• U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
• Supreme Court of Colorado

• American Bar Association (Member)
• Colorado Bar Association (Member)
• Denver Bar Association (Member)
• Chanda Plan Foundation Board (Board Member)
• Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (President of the Board)
• Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, 2010 - Present (Board of Directors)
• Women's Caucus, CTLA (Co-Chair)
• CTLA (Co-Chair, Membership Committee)
• CTLA (Co-Chair, New Lawyer's Committee)
• Chanda Plan Foundation Board, 2013 (Secretary)
• Chanda Plan Foundation, 2013 (Board of Directors)
• BIAC board, 2012 (President-Elect)
• BIAC board, 2011 (Secretary)
• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 - 2007 (Board of Directors)