TIMOTHY G. BUXTON

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LITIGATION/TRIAL ATTORNEY

Experienced trial attorney with a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various facets of the law including personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and military/criminal. Motivated and articulate professional who thrives in a courtroom setting and excels at discovery and depositions. Manages cases from inception to trial. Exceptional skill in drafting, reviewing and analyzing pleadings, motions, opinions, briefs and other legal documents, mediation, and appellate advocacy.

Areas of Expertise

Personal Injury Law * Litigation Strategy * Trial Preparation/Discovery/Deposition Legal Opinions/Briefs * Motions & Pleadings * Mediation * Negotiation Research/Due Diligence * Appellate Advocacy

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

THE BUXTON LAW FIRM, P.C., 902 S. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 – Owner/Partner

(September 2012 to July 2020) Owner of small law firm specializing in representation of personal injury clients and civil litigation.

Key Highlights

- Obtained seven figure settlement against the United States Air Force Academy in FTCA case involving medical negligence.

- Procured settlements for multiple clients involved in motor vehicle accidents

- Based on trial experience, was hired by local firm to act as lead counsel and successfully obtained a high six figure jury verdict for client involved in low impact motor vehicle accident.

BUXTON & LUTHER, P.C., 902 S. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 – Partner (November 2007 to September 2012) Senior Partner in law firm specializing in personal injury practice including medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries and premises liability. Key Highlights

- Settled Premises Liability case during mediation involving the death of a two year old child resulting in high six figure settlement.

- Obtained six figure settlement for client who was sexually abused by a physician while under anesthesia

- Hired by a Denver based law firm to act as lead counsel in Arbitration which resulted in a seven figure award for client severely injured after being hit by a tractor trailer.

- Hired by a Denver based law firm to act as lead counsel in two jury trials resulting in favorable jury verdicts for both clients.

LEVENTHAL, BROWN & PUGA, P.C., 950 S. Cherry St., Suite 600 Denver, CO 80246 Litigation Associate (June 1999 to November 2007) Responsible for client intake, investigation of merits of case, filing of complaint, pretrial discovery, depositions, pretrial motions, pretrial conferences, mediation, jury trials and appellate arguments.

Key Highlights

- Litigated over 20 cases which included motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, birth trauma and complex medical malpractice

- Obtained jury verdict in birth trauma case which was largest medical malpractice verdict in El Paso County, Colorado

- Responsible for all Appellate Arguments. Argued over 15 cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals, The Colorado Supreme Court and the 10

th

Circuit Court of Appeals

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Air Force Judge Advocate General School, Maxwell AFB, AL – Instructor, Military Justice/Advocacy and International/Operations Law Divisions (June 1995 to June 1999) Selected by The Judge Advocate General, based on extensive litigation experience, to provide advocacy training for 1200 attorney legal department. As Instructor in International/Operations Law, taught international law, including the Law of Armed Conflict, to not only Staff Judge Advocates but also officers at Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. Air Force Appellate Division, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. – Appellate Government Counsel

(June 1993 to June 1995) One of nine attorneys selected by The Judge Advocate General to handle all criminal appellate work on behalf of the Air Force. Analyzed complex legal issues and authored over 100 appellate briefs. Presented oral arguments before the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Air Force Trial Division, Lowry AFB, CO – Circuit Trial Counsel (June 1990 to June 1993) Selected by The Judge Advocate General for elite position filled by 21 of the best litigators in 1200 attorney legal department. Prosecuted the most serious and complex criminal cases within the Air Force, including Classified Cases. Supervised and trained over 100 attorneys within the 4 th

Circuit in

trial preparation, trial strategy and litigation tactics. Base Legal Office, Barksdale AFB, LA – Staff Counsel (June 1989 to June 1990) Supervising attorney for criminal justice division on installation with over 7,000 military and civilian personnel. BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania – 1988 Colorado – 1999 Tennessee - 2019 EDUCATION

VERMONT LAW SCHOOL BETHANY COLLEGE

Juris Doctorate – May 1987 B.A. in History – May 1984 PRO BONO

JDRF – 2002-Present: Assist families in developing 504 Plans for children with Type I Diabetes.

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