Daniel Furman
Member
Daniel’s practice focuses on government affairs, regulatory law, and general litigation. Daniel’s government affairs practice centers on representing corporate clients before the Colorado General Assembly. On behalf of his clients, Daniel formulates policy initiatives and legislative strategies, advocates for or against legislation, and testifies before legislative committees.
Daniel’s regulatory law practice centers on representing clients before state regulators. Daniel assists his insurance clients with various matters before the Colorado Division of Insurance (“DOI”), including: (1) navigating through rate and form filing disputes; (2) preparing responses to market conduct examinations; (3) preparing forms for the acquisition of insurance companies; (4) preparing responses to DOI inquires and investigations; and (5) ensuring compliance with DOI regulations and bulletins.
Daniel’s general litigation practice centers on defending clients in various types of litigation disputes. Daniel’s experience includes defending clients in employment, premises liability, insurance, civil rights, commercial, tort, and malpractice disputes. On behalf of his clients, Daniel prepares pleadings; conducts all phases of discovery; drafts motions, including dispositive motions; conducts and defends depositions; and participates in mediations, settlement conferences, and court hearings.
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2012
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Location
Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Education
JD: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2011, Order of St. Ives
MPA: Florida State University, Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration & Policy
BA: University of Florida, 1994, Academic Honors, Dean’s List
Contact
Career Distinctions & Honors
- Colorado Super Lawyers®, “Rising Star,” Government Relations, 2018-2022
- Judicial Extern, Judge Neil Gorsuch, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- Judicial Extern, Judge Sidney Brooks, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado
- Student Attorney, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Civil Litigation Clinic
- Scholastic Excellence Awards (Highest Academic Grade): Insurance Law, Legal Research & Writing I, Legal Research & Writing II
Professional Associations
- Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry, Government Affairs Council
- Colorado Civil Justice League, Legal Advisory Board
- Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
- Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Inc.
- State Law Resources
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
- Co-Author, “The Colorado Option Standardized Health Benefit Plan: A Miracle Drug – Or a Placebo – For Colorado’s Healthcare System?” FORC Journal, Vol. 34, Ed. 3, Fall 2023
- Co-Author, “Data Breach Legislation and The Insurance Industry,” FORC Journal, Vol. 30, Ed. 2, Summer 2019
Professional Experience
- Senior Staff and Cabinet Member, Office of Superintendent Michael Bennet, Denver Public Schools, 2007-2009
- Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs, The Fund for Colorado’s Future (Chairman – Governor Bill Owens), 2005-2007
- Chief Legislative & Policy Advisor, Office of Governor Jeb Bush (FL), 2003-2005
- Legislative Director, Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2003
- Legislative Analyst, Office of Governor Lawton Chilies (FL), 1997-1998
Languages
- Spanish
Blog Posts About Daniel
- Less Drama, More Substance: Property & Casualty Insurance Legislative Highlights
- Hall & Evans Regulatory Team Published in FORC Journal on Colorado’s Standardized Health Benefit Plan
- Colorado General Assembly Passes FAIR Plan Bill Intended to Address Property Insurance Coverage Availability
- Colorado General Assembly Passes Underinsurance Bill to Address Coverage Adequacy
- Colorado General Assembly Requires Insurance Carriers to Improve Access to Policy Documents in Foreign Languages
- Colorado Election Outcomes and a Preview of the 2023 Legislative Session
- Legislative Change to Noncompete Agreements Will Impact Colorado Employers
- Hall & Evans’ Legislative Efforts Highlighted in the Colorado Society of CPAs’ NewsAccount
- Colorado General Assembly Passes Bill Establishing New Insurance Coverage Benefits for the Total Loss of a Residence Due to a Wildfire
- Hall & Evans’ Legislative Advocacy Efforts Lead to a Win for All Colorado Taxpayers
- 13 Hall & Evans Attorneys Selected for 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- New Colorado Law Requiring Strict Health-Care Provider Lien Disclosures Shields Lien Assignments From Discovery and as Evidence
- 13 Hall & Evans Attorneys Selected for 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- Colorado Legislature Limits Insurers’ Failure to Cooperate Defense
- Daniel Furman Quoted in the Colorado Society of CPAs’ “NewsAccount”
- Colorado Extends and Modifies Safer at Home Order
- Colorado Governor Extends Stay at Home Order
- Emergency Regulation Issued for Colorado Automobile Insurers
- 17 Hall & Evans Attorneys Selected For 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- Guidance Issued for Compliance with New Disclosure Requirement for Insurers Writing Automobile Liability Insurance in Colorado
- Data Breach Legislation and The Insurance Industry
- New Disclosure Requirement for Insurers Writing Automobile Liability Insurance in Colorado
- 22 Selected For 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- 2018 End of Session Legislative Report – Property & Casualty Insurance
- 23 Selected for 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Christopher Bryan, Gillian Dale, Daniel Furman, and Paul Yarbrough Named Members
- 2017 End of Session Legislative Report – Health Insurance
- 2017 End of Session Legislative Report – Property & Casualty Insurance
- 2016 End of Session Legislative Reports
- Modernizing the Regulation of Travel Insurance for a Consumer-Ready Market
- 2014 Legislative Session
- Hall & Evans Rocky Mountain Litigation Reporter – June 2012