Robert L. McGahey, Jr. was a Denver District Court Judge from January, 2000 until October 2020. In his final rotation as a judge he was assigned to a civil division. He has previously served in the Criminal and Domestic Relations divisions; he served as the Presiding Judge in both divisions. Before his appointment, he was a practicing civil trial lawyer for over 25 years, during which time he tried over 100 jury trials. His practice focused on insurance defense litigation, coverage disputes and worker’s compensation.

Having participated in a great many mediations and arbitrations as a representative of a party and later having overseen litigation as a judge, he is acutely aware of uncertainties and stressors the legal process imposes upon its participants. Judge McGahey retired from the bench enthused about making use of his knowledge and background to assist disputants resolve their issues through mediation thus avoiding the risks, costs, delay, and uncertainty they would otherwise face in trial. With his experience as a judge and participant in the arbitration process, he is committed to conducting such proceedings efficiently and fairly.

Judge McGahey has expertise in the following areas.

• Administrative Law
• Business/Commercial
• Civil Rights
• Construction
• Consumer
• Education
• Entertainment and Sports
• Family/Domestic
• Governmental/Public Agency
• Healthcare
• Insurance
• Malpractice/Professional Liability
• Medical