John M. Abraham
Chief Financial Officer
Practice areas: Workers’ Compensation Defense
Mr. Abraham, a founding Partner of Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken, focuses his practice on representing insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation litigation. He prides himself in personally handling each claim in an aggressive manner while not only keeping the client informed of the progress of the case, but in the drivers’ seat throughout the life of the litigation process. This styled approach allows him to be a step ahead of his clients’ opponents and typically leads to the elimination of claims in an expeditious manner.
Mr. Abraham has extensive experience handling complex claims and achieving the client’s goals while reducing overall costs as a primary objective. His comprehensive knowledge of both the law and its practical application allows him to work with numerous well-known corporations, broad-based Fortune 500 companies, and small business owners to resolve disputes through hearing, appeal or mediation. He has helped obtain successful judgments, dismissals and settlements for his clients which include major food distribution companies, temporary staffing agencies, oilfield and energy service providers, large retail merchandisers, nursing home and long-term care providers, as well as several insurance companies. He regularly counsels employers, carriers and claims administrators, and has served as faculty regarding upcoming legislation and statutory changes that make a significant impact on claims in the state of Colorado.
Mr. Abraham is a native of El Paso, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in History. He relocated to Denver and received his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Following law school, Mr. Abraham served as a judicial fellow for the Honorable Valeria Spencer in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado. While in this position, he gained valuable research and writing experience, as well as exposure to diverse areas of civil and criminal litigation. He is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Texas. Mr. Abraham is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and has acted informally as a Spanish legal interpreter.
Colorado Bar Association
Texas Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Colorado
Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers (2024)
Super Lawyers (2023-2024)
Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2018)