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Kent L. Yarbrough, Insurance Attorney in Denver, Colorado

Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review

AssociateatRuegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC

Denver, CO

Practicing insurance in Denver since 1974.

52+
Years practicing
4.5 ★
1 client review
3
Bar admissions

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Kent L. Yarbrough is an associate based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Kent has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Denver, CO
Experience
over 52 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Denver, CO.
  • Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with BV Distinguished.

About Kent L. Yarbrough: Kent L. Yarbrough is an associate based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Kent has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Kent L. Yarbrough

Kent concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Denver, Colorado

Kent takes insurance 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 Kent agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Denver, Colorado

Kent 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 Kent agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Denver, Colorado

Kent takes personal injury 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 Kent agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Denver, Colorado

Kent takes workers comp 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 Kent agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Kent L. Yarbrough — Over 52 years of Colorado insurance experience

Kent L. Yarbrough is an associate based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Kent has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Kent L. Yarbrough is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, tort litigation, insurance bad faith defense. Kent L. received a B.B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Kent L. practices at Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC in Denver, CO.

Working with Kent on a insurance matter

Kent L. Yarbrough is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, tort litigation, insurance bad faith defense. Kent L. received a B.B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Kent L. practices at Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC in Denver, CO.

Clients Kent works with

Kent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Kent L. Yarbrough's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Denver

    J.D. · 1974

  • Memphis State University

    B.B.A. · 1971

Jurisdictions

Kent's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    1986 · ACTIVE

  • Alaska

    1975 · ACTIVE

  • Colorado

    1974 · ACTIVE

Kent studied at J.D. in University of Denver and B.B.A. in Memphis State University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Kent L. Yarbrough

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

  • BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Affiliations

Kent's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Colorado Bar Association

    Member, Workers' Compensation Section Secretary, 1992 · membership

Locations

Kent L. Yarbrough's office in Denver

Kent's primary office is at 1401 Seventeenth St., Ste. 900, Denver, CO, 80202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Ruegsegger Simons & Stern, LLC

1401 Seventeenth St., Ste. 900

Denver, CO 80202

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Kent L. Yarbrough — 4.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review

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

4.5

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kent L. Yarbrough — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Denver, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Kent

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Kent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kent L. Yarbrough

  • How much does it cost to hire Kent for a insurance case?

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

  • Does Kent offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do insurance cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Kent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Kent 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 — Kent 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 Kent?

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

  • Is Kent accepting new insurance clients right now?

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

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado

Kent handles insurance matters throughout Colorado. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.

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