Killian, Davis, Richter, & Kraniak

What Killian, Davis, Richter, & Kraniak does

Killian, Davis, Richter, & Kraniak (legal entity Killian, Davis, & Richter, P.C.) is a privately held professional corporation founded in 1991 and headquartered at 202 N 7th St, Grand Junction, Colorado. The firm provides personal injury and accident legal representation on a contingency fee basis — clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation. Its practice spans motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus), workers' compensation, coal mine and oilfield accidents, wrongful death, construction site injuries, propane and natural gas incidents, brain and spinal injuries, product liability, nursing home negligence, radiation exposure, dog bites, and multi-district litigation. Five named attorneys (Managing Shareholder J. Killian and Shareholders D. Davis and C. Richter, plus Associates G. Maldonado and L. Smith) deliver services directly to clients across Western Colorado and Wyoming.

The firm generates revenue entirely through contingency fee engagements, with attorneys receiving a percentage of settlements or judgments when cases are successful. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via free in-person or phone consultations at the Grand Junction office, supported by a Super Bowl commercial, organic social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Yelp), an educational blog covering Colorado personal injury law, and a community outreach initiative called Killian Cares. Bilingual English/Spanish service extends addressable reach to Hispanic communities in the region.

The firm's positioning centers on hyper-local knowledge of Western Slope courts, juries, industries, and roads as a counterweight to Denver-based firms advertising into the region. Recognitions include AV Preeminent rating, Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2024 Martindale-Hubbell Award (J. Keith Killian), "Best of the West 2024," and U.S. News Best Law Firms in Colorado. Technology footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website with Google reCAPTCHA on the contact form; there is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary software product, and no public API.

Name

Killian, Davis, Richter, & Kraniak

Legal name

Killian, Davis, & Richter, P.C.

Website

https://killianlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Killian, Davis, Richter, & Kraniak is a Western Colorado personal injury and accident law firm founded in 1991, serving Grand Junction, Montrose, Mesa County, Delta, Garfield County, and Wyoming on a contingency fee basis with five named attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Legal Services: The firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no legal fees unless the firm successfully recovers compensation for them. This is the standard revenue model for personal injury law firms, where attorneys receive a percentage of the settlement or judgment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Killian, Davis, Richter, & Kraniak is a Western Colorado personal injury law firm that provides legal representation to individuals injured due to the negligence of others. Services span motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus), workers' compensation, coal mine and oilfield accidents, wrongful death, construction site injuries, ski resort area accidents, brain/spine injuries, product liability, nursing home negligence, dog bites, radiation exposure, and propane/natural gas accidents, plus multi-district litigation. The firm serves Grand Junction, Montrose, Mesa County, Delta, Garfield County, and surrounding Western Slope communities, with all cases handled on a contingency fee basis (no fees unless recovery is obtained).

Product overview

Killian, Davis, & Richter, P.C. is a Western Colorado personal injury and accident law firm offering a unified suite of legal services built around a core personal injury practice. The firm's offering centers on comprehensive legal representation for individuals injured through negligence, including motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus), workers' compensation claims, coal mine and oilfield accidents, wrongful death, construction site injuries, ski resort area accidents, and specialized matters such as brain/spine injuries, product liability, nursing home negligence, dog bites, radiation exposure, and propane/natural gas accidents. The firm also handles multi-district litigation and provides free initial consultations. All services are delivered on a contingency fee basis — clients pay no legal fees unless the firm recovers compensation. The firm is anchored by five named attorneys (J. Keith Killian, Damon J. Davis, Christopher H. Richter, Gabriel P. Maldonado, and Luke T. Smith) serving Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta, Mesa County, Garfield County, and surrounding Western Slope communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Comprehensive legal representation for individuals injured due to the negligence of others, covering investigation, negotiation with insurance companies, and litigation through trial when necessary. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis (no fees unless recovery is obtained) and serves clients throughout Western Colorado.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, rollover, and distracted-driving accidents on roads including I-70, Highway 50, SH 340, US-50, and US-6, as well as uninsured/underinsured motorist claims and fatigued truck driver or jackknife accidents.
• Workers' Compensation Legal Services Assistance navigating Colorado's workers' compensation system, including filing claims, addressing denials, securing authorized medical care, and pursuing hearings. The firm also evaluates whether clients may have separate personal injury claims against negligent third parties.
• Coal Mine and Oilfield Accident Legal Services Specialized representation for workers injured in coal mines, oilfields, and industrial settings, addressing complex questions of safety compliance, equipment failures, dangerous conditions, and employer negligence. The firm explores both workers' compensation benefits and third-party personal injury claims.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for surviving family members seeking compensation following a death caused by someone else's negligence or intentional conduct, including claims by surviving spouses, children, and common-law spouses under Colorado's Wrongful Death Act.
• Propane and Natural Gas Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of propane, natural gas, and oil-related explosions, leaks, and fires causing burns, respiratory damage, and other catastrophic injuries. Claims may involve property owners, energy companies, contractors, or equipment manufacturers.
• Construction Site Accident Legal Services Legal representation for workers and visitors injured at construction sites, including cases involving high-voltage power lines, electrocution hazards, equipment failures, and violations of the Colorado High Voltage Safety Act.
• Ski Resort Area Accident Legal Services Legal representation for auto accident victims near Colorado ski resorts including Vail, Aspen, Telluride, and surrounding areas, addressing challenges unique to tourist-heavy regions such as out-of-state drivers, rental vehicles, winter road conditions, and hit-and-run incidents in crowded parking areas.
• Brain and Spine Injury Legal Services Legal representation for victims of traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries resulting from accidents, with coordination of medical evaluations and expert testimony to document the full extent of long-term impairment and disability.
• Product Liability Legal Services Legal representation for consumers injured by defective or dangerous products, holding manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for injuries caused by product defects.
• Nursing Home Negligence Legal Services Legal representation for elderly individuals who have suffered abuse, neglect, or negligence in nursing homes and long-term care facilities on the Western Slope.
• Dog Bite and Animal Attack Legal Services Legal representation for victims of dog bites and animal attacks, holding pet owners liable for injuries caused by their animals.
• Radiation Exposure Legal Services Legal representation for individuals who have suffered injuries or illness due to exposure to radiation, pursuing claims against responsible parties for resulting health harms.
• Multi-District Litigation Services Legal representation in complex multi-district litigation matters, coordinating claims across multiple jurisdictions for efficiency and consistent outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully recovered $32 million for abuse of corpse case
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mintz Law Firm: Colorado-based personal injury and accident firm with similar contingency-fee model, motor vehicle focus, and marketing-led client acquisition; directly comparable mid-sized Colorado PI peer.
• Fisher & Talwar, P.C. Denver-area personal injury and catastrophic injury firm emphasizing catastrophic, traumatic brain injury and wrongful death cases on contingency; aligns with the subject firm's brain/spine injury and wrongful death services.
• Bell & Pollock, P.C. Denver-based personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability firm with a contingency fee model; comparable practice mix to Killian's motor vehicle and workers' comp offering.
• The O'Brien Law Firm: Colorado personal injury law firm focused on auto accidents and insurance disputes in mountain and Western Slope communities; directly comparable Western Colorado plaintiff services.
• Burnham Law: Multi-office Colorado law firm with personal injury and family law practices; comparable regional Colorado plaintiff firm with contingency-fee PI offerings.
• The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Colorado-based personal injury and accident firm handling motor vehicle, workers' compensation, and wrongful death matters on contingency; comparable mid-market plaintiff peer.
• Bachus & Schanker, LLC: Colorado personal injury and wrongful death firm with offices serving mountain and Western communities; similar contingency-fee plaintiff model and motor vehicle / catastrophic injury focus.

Broad incumbents

• Zinda Law Group: Multi-state personal injury firm with strong plaintiff-side mass-tort and motor vehicle accident practice operating on contingency fee; broader footprint and advertising intensity than the subject.
• Franklin D. Azar & Associates: Largest personal injury plaintiff firm in Colorado with statewide reach, running aggressive advertising including TV spots; comparable in contingency-fee plaintiff model but operates at a much larger scale and broader geography than the subject firm.

Others

• American Association for Justice (AAJ) member firms / statewide plaintiff bar networks: National trial-lawyer trade association (AAJ) of which the subject firm is a Leaders Forum member; provides peer discovery for PI plaintiff firms nationwide, including ad-spend and referral patterns used by regional Colorado PI comparables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KillianLawFirm
• Facebookfacebook.com/killianlaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/killian-davis-richter-p-c

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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