Attorney Thode is the founder of Justice NOW Injury Lawyers. As a seasoned trial attorney, Bill is most comfortable in the courtroom, but he is also a skilled mediator capable of obtaining favorable agreements without litigation when possible.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bill received his Juris Doctorate from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. and received special recognition for his trial advocacy skills, which he has continued to demonstrate in his career of more than 28 years. He has practiced law in Colorado since 1997.
Before attending law school, Bill graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS
Over the past two decades, Mr. Thode has received a number of awards and accolades in the legal community for his expert advocacy and skill in Colorado law. Some of Bill’s honors include:
- 2025 – Litigator of the Year, Personal Injury (American Institute of Trial lawyers)
- 2025 – Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer
- 2025 – Best of the Best Attorneys, Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
- 2025 – Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney – Colorado (Attorney & Practice Magazine)
- 2020 – Lifetime Achievement Award (America’s Top 100 Attorneys)
- 2021 – Attorney of the Year (Top 100 Lawyers)
- 2017 – Top 100 Lawyers (The National Advocates)
- 2016-2021 – 10 Best Attorneys: client satisfaction
- 2019 – 10 Best Law Firms – Colorado
- 2015 – Premier 100 Trial Attorneys, The American Academy of Trial Attorneys
Mr. Thode is also an active member of the legal community and is involved in the following associations:
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
