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David B. Wilson, ADR Attorney in Denver, Colorado

Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Litigation

Practicing adr in Denver since 1986.

40+
Years practicing
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David B. Wilson is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Litigation. David has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC.

Based in
Denver, COLORADO
Experience
over 40 years
Known for
ADR · Business · Litigation
  • Handles ADR, Business, and Litigation matters from Denver, COLORADO.
  • Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Denver) (2024).

About David B. Wilson: David B. Wilson is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Litigation. David has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC.

Areas of practice

David's practice areas in Denver

David concentrates on adr, business, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

ADR cases in Denver, Colorado

David takes adr matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Denver, Colorado

David takes business matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Denver, Colorado

David takes litigation matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

David B. Wilson, adr attorney serving Denver

David B. Wilson is an attorney based in Denver, COLORADO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Litigation. David has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC. David works from Denver, Colorado and takes on adr matters across the region.

David Wilson, a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, is an independent international and U.S. arbitrator and mediator who handles complex, high-stakes commercial and IP disputes, focusing on the energy and technology sectors, among others. A Colorado lawyer and Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, he has 70+ arbitral appointments (chair, panelist, sole arbitrator, and emergency arbitrator) under ICDR, AAA, ICC and other rules, with about 30 international appointments and with amounts in dispute up to $640 million to date. With 40 years' experience practicing law, he is available nationally and globally.

Named Best Lawyers' 2024 and 2021 Denver Arbitration Lawyer of the Year), he is the former Vice Chair of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and co-chaired two Commission Task Forces and has been a member to the U.S. delegation to the Commission since 2004. A member of the American Law Institute, he served as chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s International Law Section, among other leadership roles in professional organizations. As a trial lawyer, he won what was then reported to be Colorado's largest jury verdict, $125.5 million.

Since his practice began in 1986, and counting his non-arbitration work, he has handled more than 200 cross border matters in more than 45 countries and non-U.S. jurisdictions including (in alphabetical order): Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan.

Before founding David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC in 2024, he was a member of Sherman & Howard L.L.C., which he joined in 2013 after 27 years with Holme Roberts & Owen LLP/Bryan Cave HRO as a partner and associate.

David's approach to adr cases

David Wilson, a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, is an independent international and U.S. arbitrator and mediator who handles complex, high-stakes commercial and IP disputes, focusing on the energy and technology sectors, among others. A Colorado lawyer and Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, he has 70+ arbitral…

The kind of cases David takes

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and litigation matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Credentials — where David studied and practices

  • The University of Texas

    B.A. with highest honors · 1983

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. with high honors · 1986

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • United Kingdom, Soli

    2013 · ACTIVE

  • Colorado, Colorado S

    1986 · ACTIVE

David studied at B.A. with highest honors in The University of Texas and J.D. with high honors in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

David completed B.A. with highest honors in The University of Texas and J.D. with high honors in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

David's legal honors and published work

David has received 20 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Denver)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Denver)

    2021

  • Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500 (Band 1, Commercial Disputes, Denver City Elite)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lexology Index/Who's Who Legal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — (Commercial Arbitration) (2009-2019; 2022-present); Client Choice Award (2026)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Colorado Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2006-present (Alternative Dispute Resolution (2025-present); Business Litigation (2006-2024))

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2015-present (Alternative Dispute Resolution (2025-present); International (2015-24))

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Euromoney’s Expert Guides’ Best of the Best Global

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Commercial Arbitration (2019-2021)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Euromoney’s Expert Guides’ Best of the Best USA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Commercial Arbitration (2017-2022)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — G

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — uide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — (2007-2022)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Denver) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Denver) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial (2026).

Locations

David B. Wilson's office in Denver

David's primary office is at 2590 Welton Street, Suite 200, #1129, Denver, Colorado, 80205. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

David B. Wilson Dispute Resolution LLC

2590 Welton Street, Suite 200, #1129

Denver, Colorado 80205

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Hiring guide

How to hire David B. Wilson — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adr attorney in Denver, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David B. Wilson

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a adr case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do adr cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside Denver?

    David is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new adr clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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