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Western Slope Law is the preeminent personal injury and insurance law firm on the western slope. Our Founder and Principal Attorney, Nelson A. We win.

Western Slope Law is the preeminent personal injury and insurance coverage law firm on Colorado's Western Slope. Waneka, has twice been selected as Colorado "Lawyer of the Year" in insurance law. 5280 Magazine has named him a Top Lawyer for five years in a row. And he's secured some of the largest personal injury and insurance recoveries in the entire state. Change follows. Call us for a free consultation.

09/18/2026

Congratulations to our very own Nelson Waneka for being named to the prestigious Colorado Super Lawyers Top 100 for 2027! 👏

Each year, Super Lawyers uses a multiphase selection process including peer nomination and review, as well as independent research in its evaluation process. The attorneys across all practice areas who receive the highest point totals during the selection process are further recognized in the Top 100.

08/20/2026

We’re pleased to share that our founder, Nelson Waneka, has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Insurance Law.

"This marks the 10th year in a row that I've been recognized by Best Lawyers for my work in insurance law. Throughout my career, my goal has been to continuously improve at my craft to deliver exceptional representation to my clients,” said Waneka, adding “This recognition confirms one of the central tenets of my practice: Doing my absolute best for my clients, and trying to always be a little bit better than before, produces results that people recognize."

Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review process designed to evaluate professional abilities within legal practice areas. We appreciate the trust of our clients, colleagues, and community, and we’re grateful to be included among the honorees.

https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/nelson-a-waneka/206226

05/26/2026

As fire seasons stretch longer and push closer to residential areas, homeowners are asking the right question: Am I actually covered? The short answer is yes. The honest answer is: probably not enough. https://westernslopelaw.com/does-homeowners-insurance-cover-wildfire-damage-in-colorado

03/20/2026

We are proud to share that Nelson Waneka has been selected to the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list! Only 5% of attorneys in the state receive this distinction, which is determined by a multi-phase process including peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. This is the 6th consecutive year Nelson has been recognized for his excellence in practice. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Nelson!👏

01/30/2026

We love being part of the Glenwood Springs community. This morning, Western Slope Law's Nelson Waneka spoke with a group of first graders about what a lawyer does as part of their "Jobs in the Community" focus. They asked some excellent questions - the future is bright!

11/10/2025

Since 2017, our founder, Nelson Waneka, has been recognized by Best Lawyers®, and we are honored to share that for the first time, WSL has also earned the prestigious distinction of “Best Law Firms” in the 2026 ranking, placing us in the top 4% of law firms in the USA.

“This award cannot be bought but must be earned through a rigorous client-and-peer-review process,” said Waneka, adding “WSL is the only firm in Western Colorado to be ranked for Insurance Law.”

https://www.bestlawfirms.com/firms/western-slope-law/105938/US

11/05/2025

WSL was a proud sponsor of Roaring Fork PreCollegiate and their Free Range Kitchen takeover event, which supports first-generation students as they navigate toward college. Learn more about their work and how you can help support the mission here: https://rfprecollegiate.org/

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817 Colorado Avenue, Suite 102
Glenwood Springs, CO
81601

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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