Meet our experienced personal injury law attorneys and staff at Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C.
We remember our founding partner, Gerald C. “Jerry” Sloat, who passed away on October 31, 2024. A 1969 graduate of the Syracuse University School of Law, Jerry began his career on Wall Street before moving to Boulder in 1971 to establish our law firm with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal advocacy for personal injury victims.
Jerry was a passionate supporter of numerous community organizations and served with dedication on the boards of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Boulder Community Health, the Boulder County Bar Association, the Boulder County Bar Foundation, and the Grief Support Network. He championed causes close to his heart, actively supporting the Anti-Defamation League, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Association for Justice, and many local Boulder County charities.
Jerry leaves behind his wife, Gail; his sons, Adam and Daniel; his daughter, Emily; and four cherished grandchildren.
A fierce yet friendly advocate for justice, Jerry represented over three thousand clients throughout his distinguished career and mentored dozens of lawyers in the specialized field of personal injury law. Respected by his peers and beloved by many, he is remembered for his compassion, generosity, legal expertise, leadership, kindness, and warm presence. His legacy of unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice and community involvement will be profoundly missed.
Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York, Juris Doctor (1969)
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, Bachelor of Arts (1966)
U.S. District Court (D.Colo.) (1971)
Colorado (1971), New York (1970)
Colorado Super Lawyer (2010, 2012)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent (Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards) (2004-present)
Top Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association (2010-2020)
10 Best Attorneys-Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (2019)
American’s Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry (2016-2018)
Nation’s Top One Percent, National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys (2015)
Boulder County Bar Foundation, Certificate of Special Recognition and Appreciation (2006)
Boulder County Legal Services, 25 Year Certificate of Appreciation (2000)
Colorado News 4 “Hometown Hero”, (1997)
Listed in Who’s Who in American Law, Second Edition
Listed in Who’s Who in America, 2019 Edition
American Bar Association, Ethics and Professionalism, Medicine and Law Committees
American Association for Justice, Insurance and Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Sections
Colorado Bar Association, Litigation Section, Professionalism Coordinating Council
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (2005-2007) Auto Litigation Committee Co-Chairman (2000-2005)
Boulder County Bar Foundation, Board of Trustees (1997-2006), President (2000-2001)
Boulder County Bar Association, Board of Trustees (1995-2000), Medical-Legal Committee Co-Chairman (1999-2000), Civil Litigation Committee Co-Chairman (2013)
Coloradans for Civil Justice, Board of Directors (1993-2005), Vice President (1999-2005)
American Bar Association Advisory Panel (2009-2014)
Colorado Division of Insurance PIP Examination Panel Advisory Committee (2002)
Auto Litigation Editor of “Trial Talk”, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (2000-2017)
Chapter Author, Colorado Auto Litigator’s Handbook, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Second Edition (2011), Third Edition (2015)
“The Paralegal’s Guide to Preparation and Documentation of Personal Injury Claims”, Institute for Paralegal Education (November 2011)
“Effective Settlement Negotiations and Arbitration” Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law Manual, National Business Institute (April 2009)
“Take the Lead in Settlement and Mediation”, Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims Manual, National Business Institute (September 2008)
“Strengthen Your Settlement Negotiation Skills”, Personal Injury from A to Z Manual, National Business Institute (December 2007)
“Annual Auto Litigation Case Law Review”, Trial Talk (October/November 2007)
“Prosecute UM/UIM Claims with Confidence”, Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims Manual, National Business Institute (April 2007)
“Public and Nonpublic Information: What’s Out There and How to Find It”, Trial Talk (October/November 2005)
“Independent Review of Health Care Benefit Denials”, Boulder County Bar Newsletter (February 2000)
Editorial Assistance, “Colorado Auto Litigator’s Handbook”, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (2002)
Editorial Assistance, “The IME Guidebook”, Gilkey and Williams (1998)
Editorial Assistance, “What To Do If You Are Hit By A Car”, Bicycle Colorado Bulletin (Winter 1997/1998)
Different Perspectives on Demands and Negotiations; Strategies That Work, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Blockbuster Seminar (Denver, Colorado, January 2019)
What Every Medical Provider Should Know About Personal Injury Insurance and Claims Personal Injury Summit (Denver, Colorado, June 2017)
Preparation, Documentation and Negotiation of Personal Injury Claims, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association New Trial Lawyers Boot Camp (Denver, Colorado, March 2016)
Preparing and Presenting Settlement Demands, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Case Assistance Committee (Denver, Colorado, February 2016)
Successful Negotiations: The Claims Adjuster’s Wish List, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Blockbuster Seminar (Denver, Colorado, January 2015)
Subrogation Seminar: Med Pay, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Denver, Colorado, June 2014)
Negotiation Techniques for Insurance Claims: Advanced Tactics, Boulder County Bar Association (Boulder, Colorado, June 2013)
Subrogation Seminar: Realistic Resolution of Liens and Claims, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Denver, Colorado, May 2013)
Advanced Torts: Guest Lecturer, University of Denver Sturm College of Law (Denver, Colorado, March 2012)
The Paralegal’s Guide to Preparation and Documentation of Personal Injury Claims, Institute for Paralegal Education Teleconference and West Legal Education Center Webcast (November 2011)
Strategies for Handling Bad Faith Claims: Plaintiff’s Perspective, Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Annual Conference (Beaver Creek, Colorado, August 2011)
Negotiating Claims with Insurance Companies: Advanced Tactics, National Business Institute Teleconference and West Legal Education Center Webcast (February 2011)
Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law, National Business Institute (Denver, Colorado, April 2009)
Preparing and Trying the Bodily Injury Case, National Business Institute (Denver, Colorado, July 2008)
The Changing Status of the PIP System in the State of Florida and Its Impact on Healthcare and Legal Systems, 2007 International Whiplash Trauma Congress Panel Discussion (Miami, Florida, October 2007)
Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims, National Business Institute (Denver, Colorado, April 2007)
Auto Litigation Program, Co-Chairman, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention (Copper Mountain, Colorado, August 2006)
Car Insurance – No Fault vs. Tort, KGNU Radio (Boulder, Colorado, May 2006)
Auto Litigation Program, Co-Chairman, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention (Aspen, Colorado, August 2005)
What’s Out There and How To Find It, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention (Aspen, Colorado, August 2005)
How Healthcare Providers Get Paid Under Tort Law, Boulder County Bar Association, Civil Litigation/Medical Legal Section (Boulder, Colorado, April 2005)
Finding Insurance for Your Personal Injury Claim, UM/UIM Coverage-Strategies and Pitfalls, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Denver, Colorado, April 2005)
Good Faith Claims Practice in the New Tort System, Denver Claims Association Law Day (Denver, Colorado, June 2004)
Subrogation Auto Issues & More!, Auto Insurance Policy Provisions Regarding Recovery of Medical Expenses, Colorado Bar Association/Continuing Legal Education/Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Denver, Colorado, May 2004)
Blockbuster Auto Seminar, Insurance Issues and How They Are Unfolding, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Denver, Colorado, January 2004)
Auto Injury Medical Expenses: Past, Present and Future, Larimer County Bar Association (Fort Collins, Colorado, August 2003)
Litigating the Bad Faith Claim, Program Chairman, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Denver, Colorado, May 2003)
