Babar Waheed, Esq., Car Accidents Attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado

Babar Waheed won his first district court jury trial in the first week that the Colorado Supreme Court swore him in to practice law. Beginning with that first jury trial, Babar has committed to representing the people against the powerful, the courageous against corporations, and the injured against insurance companies. Today, Babar is a partner at Denver’s personal injury law firm, Dan Caplis Law.

Areas of Expertise

Babar Waheed advocates on behalf of individuals from Denver, Colorado to the four corners of the state. Babar’s practice focuses on Denver catastrophic injury, brain injury, and wrongful death, including representing victims of drunk and drugged drivers in Denver.

Babar leverages a deep understanding of the law to maximize outcomes for his clients by identifying and addressing critical legal issues that are pivotal to each case. He employs creative legal strategies to overcome complex challenges. Notably, Babar is the first attorney to successfully hold a corporation responsible for the felonious killing committed by its driver. In addition, Babar has succeeded in the Colorado Appellate Courts, where he reversed a trial court decision that wrongly denied punitive damages, underscoring his commitment to securing justice for his clients at every level of the legal system.

Results

Babar thrives in high-stakes injury litigation matters. He secured a $1.2 million judgment for a client who suffered a head injury caused by a drunk driver in Denver. In another case, shortly before a scheduled jury trial, Babar successfully secured a $1 million recovery of the insurance policy limits on behalf of a pedestrian struck by a car.

Babar, alongside Dan Caplis, represented a brother and sister after a transport company driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a family’s vehicle at 75 miles per hour, tragically killing both parents and causing serious injuries to the siblings. The jury awarded what is the largest trucking verdict in Colorado history, exceeding $25 million.

Industry Recognition And Awards

Multiple committees and organizations recognize Babar Waheed as a leading attorney in Denver, Colorado. Super Lawyers recognized Babar as a Colorado Rising Star by in 2022, and for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, he was selected as a Colorado Super Lawyer.

Babar is also a multi-year recipient of The National Trial Lawyers – Colorado’s Top 40 under 40 for Civil Plaintiff’s Litigation; American Society of Legal Advocates – Top 40 Litigation Lawyer under 40; National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys – Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Colorado. Babar is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction limited to attorneys who have earned million-dollar verdicts or settlements.

Civic Involvement

Babar Waheed’s commitment to individuals, families, and the community is not limited to his practice of law at Dan Caplis Law. His volunteer experience includes time with the Colorado Legal Committee and Denver Legal Night, an open house where volunteer attorneys provide free legal information to people who cannot afford legal services. Babar is a former volunteer with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Colorado and Aurora Youth Options. Babar completed a multi-year mentoring commitment with Minds Matter of Denver, an organization that provides mentoring and other resources to high-achieving high school students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.