Marc J. Kaplan is a highly respected trial and appellate lawyer, special master, and arbitrator with a decades-long reputation for excellence in civil litigation. Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Marc is recognized for his skillful advocacy in both trial and appellate courts. His practice covers a broad range of civil matters, with a particular focus on complex family law disputes and legal malpractice cases.
Over the course of his career, Marc has held numerous leadership positions within the legal community. He is a Past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and has served as Colorado’s State Delegate to the Family Law Section of the American Association for Justice. He is also a former Vice President of the Colorado Bar Association and has contributed his expertise to the Board of Governors and the Family Law Section’s Executive Council. Marc is an active member of the Thompson G. Marsh Inn of Court and is affiliated with several bar associations and national legal organizations.
Marc earned his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law in 1983, graduating with a specialization in Advocacy Skills. Notably, he became the first—and possibly only—first-year student in the school’s history to win the Moot Court Competition. His academic career was marked by national recognition in trial advocacy and an appointment as teaching assistant to former Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward E. Pringle. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Studies with a concentration in communications from Duke University.
Marc’s contributions to the legal field extend beyond the courtroom. He has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver and is a sought-after lecturer for continuing legal education seminars. He has appeared as a legal commentator on national outlets including Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, and the BBC.
