Attorney Janet Frickey is deeply committed to doing what is right, a principle that has guided her throughout her distinguished career spanning over four decades. As the owner and managing attorney of The Frickey Law Firm, she has made a significant impact in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. Her dedication to her clients and her unyielding advocacy have made her a formidable force in the legal community.
Ms. Frickey's academic background includes a degree from the University of Colorado and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law. Her expertise in workers’ compensation is widely recognized, and she is considered an authority in the field. Over the years, she has contributed to the legal community through her published works, leading workshops and classes, and serving as a mentor to many.
Her professional excellence is reflected in the numerous accolades she has received. Since 2005, she has been consistently recognized as a “Colorado Super Lawyer” and has been named among the Top 50 Women Colorado Super Lawyers. Her peers hold her in the highest regard, recognizing her for both her ethical standards and professional achievements. This is evident from her AV rating, the highest possible, from Martindale-Hubbell, and her top rating on Avvo.
In 2019, Ms. Frickey reached a pinnacle in her legal career with her admission to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. Her extensive list of honors includes the Donald S. Harder Service Award, recognition by the Workers’ Compensation Education Association, and the prestigious designation as a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2018. She has also been recognized as a Top 10 Attorney in Personal Injury by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc.
Her dedication to work injury claims and personal injury matters has earned her the Top Rated Colorado Lawyer designation by the National Law Journal in both 2018 and 2019. Ms. Frickey has also been honored with the Lance Butler Award by the Colorado Bar Association's Workers’ Compensation Section in 2006 and was named the Professional in Workers’ Compensation “Claimants Attorney of the Year” in both 2005 and 2014.
Beyond these accolades, Ms. Frickey has been a consistent presence in the “Best Lawyers in America” list since 1995 and has been recognized as one of “Denver’s Top Lawyers” by 5280 Magazine multiple times, including in 2001 and from 2015 to 2019.
Janet Frickey’s career is a testament to her dedication to justice, her clients, and the betterment of the legal profession. Her influence and contributions continue to shape the field of workers’ compensation law in Colorado and beyond.
