How much does it cost to hire J. for a car accidents case?

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

Does J. offer a free consultation?

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

How long do car accidents cases in Colorado typically take?

Simple car accidents 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. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can J. take my case if I'm outside Boulder?

J. 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 — J. 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 J.?

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. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is J. accepting new car accidents clients right now?

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

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J. Todd Tenge, Car Accidents Attorney in Boulder, Colorado

Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Construction, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 62 verified client reviews

Founder and Managing PartneratTenge Law Firm, LLC

Boulder, CO

Practicing car accidents in Boulder since 1991.

35+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 62 client reviews
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J. Todd Tenge is a founder and managing partner based in Boulder, CO. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Construction, and General. J. has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tenge Law Firm, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 62 client reviews.

Based in: Boulder, CO
Experience: over 35 years
Known for: Car Accidents · Construction · General

Handles Car Accidents, Construction, and General matters from Boulder, CO.
Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters J. takes on

J. concentrates on car accidents, construction, general, insurance, and motorcycle. Each area below outlines the kind of case J. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Boulder, Colorado

J. takes car accidents matters in Boulder, 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 J. agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Boulder, Colorado

J. takes construction matters in Boulder, 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 J. agrees to represent you.

General cases in Boulder, Colorado

J. takes general matters in Boulder, 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 J. agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Boulder, Colorado

J. takes insurance matters in Boulder, 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 J. agrees to represent you.

Motorcycle cases in Boulder, Colorado

J. takes motorcycle matters in Boulder, 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 J. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet J. Todd Tenge — car accidents lawyer in Boulder

J. Todd Tenge has been practicing personal injury law for over 25 years. In fact, he clerked for a personal injury law firm in San Diego, California while he was still an undergraduate student at University of California, San Diego. His experience handling injury claims spans over a quarter century.

J. Todd Tenge moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1992 and founded the Tenge Law Firm, LLC. Now, more than two decades later, Tenge Law Firm, LLC has earned a reputation as one of the absolute best personal injury firms in Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins, and throughout Colorado.

Mr. Tenge grew up in a middle class family in Anchorage, Alaska, where he learned the value of hard work, honesty, perseverance and “doing the right thing”. These core values continue to drive and guide him each day while representing injured people with integrity, excellence and professionalism. Mr. Tenge has a reputation as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in Colorado. Mr. Tenge and his exceptional team at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC really do achieve justice for the injured.

Mr. Tenge handles all types of personal injury matters, including:

• Automobile accidents

• Motorcycle accidents

• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents

• Trucking accidents

• Wrongful Death

• Slip and Fall (premises liability)

• Insurance disputes of all kinds, including health, life, auto, and disability

• Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage cases

• Construction accidents

• Defective products

• Nursing home neglect and/or abuse

• Mass transit accidents

• ATV accidents

Mr. Tenge has represented hundreds of injured people and their families with all types of serious injuries, including:

• Spinal cord injuries

• Neck and back injuries

• All types of orthopedic injuries to the shoulder, arm, hand, wrist, leg, knee, foot and ankle

• Brain and head injuries, including concussions, severe headaches, PTSD, post-concussive syndrome and TMJ

• Catastrophic injuries, including burns, scarring, disfigurement, loss of limb and paralysis

• Surgical cases

Mr. Tenge is routinely endorsed and recommended by his peers as a top personal injury attorney, and unanimously receives 5/5 reviews and ratings from his clients. He has represented other lawyers and their families in personal injury matters, and receives referrals from other lawyers who do not practice personal injury law, including lawyers from around the country. Medical providers refer their patients who have been injured by the negligence of others to Todd Tenge and his firm, and Mr. Tenge has represented various medical providers and their families as well.

Mr. Tenge is an active member of the Boulder County Bar Association where he has served as a lecturer to other lawyers, and a Co-Chair of both the Litigation and Civil Litigation Sections. He is also an active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Tenge enjoys giving back to his community. He coaches youth sports, volunteers at local schools, and was a member of the original Board of Directors of the Monarch High School PTSO in Louisville, Colorado. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, fly fishing, hiking, camping, working out, cycling and playing guitar.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Highest Rating for Ethics and Ability by Martindale Hubbell

• 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating on Martindale Hubbell and Lawyers.com

• American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy

• 5 out of 5 AVVO client rating

• AVVO “Client’s Choice” Award in Personal Injury 2011, 2012 and 2013

• AVVO rating 10 out of 10

• AVVO selection as a “Top Personal Injury Attorney”

• Highest AVVO rated as “Superb”

MEMBERSHIP

• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

• American Association for Justice

• American Trial Lawyers Association

• Colorado Bar Association

• Boulder County Bar Association

• Fellow and Lecturer, Boulder County Bar Association

• Boulder County Bar Association – Litigation Section Co-Chair

• Larimer County Bar Association

• Denver County Bar Association

• American Bar Association

J.'s approach to car accidents cases

Clients J. works with

J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, construction, and general matters in Boulder and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of San Diego
J.D. · 1991
University of California, San Diego
B.A. · 1988

Jurisdictions

J.'s state bar admissions

Colorado
1992 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1992 · ACTIVE
California
1991 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1991 · ACTIVE

J. studied at J.D. in University of San Diego and B.A. in University of California, San Diego.

Law school and academic background

J. completed J.D. in University of San Diego and B.A. in University of California, San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice J. runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

J. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

J.'s professional memberships and bar associations

Boulder County Bar (Co-Chair: Civil Litigation
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Medical/Legal)
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Locations

J. Todd Tenge's office in Boulder

J.'s primary office is at 2521 Broadway Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO, 80304. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Tenge Law Firm, LLC

2521 Broadway Street, Suite A

Boulder, CO 80304

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Client feedback

Client reviews of J. Todd Tenge — 5.0/5 rating from 62 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of J.. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Boulder.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire J. Todd Tenge — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'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; J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Boulder, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 J.

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents 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. J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about J. Todd Tenge

How much does it cost to hire J. for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does J. offer a free consultation?
J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check J.'s current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple car accidents 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. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can J. take my case if I'm outside Boulder?
J. 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 — J. 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 J.?
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. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is J. accepting new car accidents clients right now?
J.'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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