About Us

A Tradition of Fighting for Colorado Families

Founded in 1994, Sterling & Associates was built on a simple belief: every person deserves a fair fight. For over three decades, we've taken on insurance companies, corporations, and hospital systems on behalf of injured Coloradans — and we've won.

Our founding partner, Robert Sterling, started the firm after spending 10 years as a defense attorney for insurance companies. He saw firsthand how legitimate claims were minimized, delayed, and denied. He opened Sterling & Associates to use that same insider knowledge to fight for the people instead of against them.

Today, our team of trial attorneys has recovered over $200 million for our clients. We've been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. But the recognition we value most is the trust of the families we serve.

Relentless Advocacy

We prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know we don't bluff — and that changes the negotiation.

Transparent Communication

You'll have your attorney's direct number. We return calls the same day and explain every step in plain language.

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and we only collect a fee when we recover compensation for you.

About Sterling & Associates
Meet the Attorneys

Our Team

Robert J. Sterling

Robert J. Sterling

Founding Partner — Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

30+ years of trial experience. Former insurance defense attorney. Super Lawyers 2015–2026. Over $100M recovered for clients.

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Katherine Chen

Katherine Chen

Senior Partner — Medical Malpractice

Board-certified civil trial advocate. Former registered nurse. Best Lawyers in America 2020–2026. Specializes in surgical errors and birth injuries.

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Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

Partner — Trucking & Catastrophic Injury

FMCSA regulatory specialist. National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Over $50M recovered in trucking accident cases.

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Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez

Associate — Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury

Bilingual (English/Spanish). Colorado Workers' Compensation specialist. Active in Colorado Hispanic Bar Association.

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Qualifications

Credentials & Certifications

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2015–2026

Best Lawyers in America

Best Lawyers in America

2020–2026

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers

AV Preeminent

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

10.0 Rating

10.0 Rating

Avvo

Why Choose Us

Why People Trust Us

Relentless Advocacy

We prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know we don't bluff — and that changes the negotiation.

Transparent Communication

You'll have your attorney's direct number. We return calls the same day and explain every step in plain language.

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and we only collect a fee when we recover compensation for you.

Community Commitment

Sterling & Associates is proud to call Denver home. We sponsor youth sports, volunteer with Colorado Legal Services, and reinvest in our community.

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