LAWYER PROFILE

Carolyn Fairless

USA 2026

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Colorado

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Carolyn Fairless operates a busy practice centering on professional liability defense and complex commercial matters. She is held in particularly high regard for her knowledge of legal malpractice claims.

Law Firm Defense - USA - Nationwide

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Carolyn Fairless combines her role as president of Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell with an active litigation practice, earning acclaim for her depth of expertise in defending law firms, lawyers and other professional services clients in malpractice claims.

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  • Carolyn is an amazing lawyer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • She is outstanding and a tremendous trial lawyer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Carolyn is so wise.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Carolyn is excellent, the best outside lawyer I work with.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Carolyn is best-in-class as a litigator and counselor for law firms.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Carolyn is phenomenal attorney who is truly one of the best. She is wicked smart, practical and calm under pressure

    Law Firm DefenseChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP (14)

Colorado

USA - Nationwide

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