2021 Marshall Fire

The Marshall Fire Litigation

The Marshall Fire ignited on December 30, 2021, and swept through the City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County. Prior to being contained, it destroyed and damaged more than 1,000 homes and over 30 commercial structures.

We actively represent more than 500 individuals impacted by the Marshall Fire in on-going litigation, with trial currently set for later this year (September 2025), with attorney Jessica Teevan appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for that litigation.

Understanding the Cause of the Marshall Fire

On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire burned through Boulder County. More than 1,000 homes and commercial buildings were damaged or destroyed, and approximately 6,000 acres of land were burned, in this tragic but preventable disaster.

According to the Boulder County Sherriff’s office, discharges from power company Xcel Energy Inc.’s powerlines were the most likely cause of the Marshall Mesa Trailhead fire, which merged with another fire called the “Twelve Tribes Fire” to form the larger, faster-moving Marshall Fire.

Our investigation leads us to conclude that Xcel Energy failed to take appropriate action to prevent this devastating fire and we are holding Xcel Energy accountable in court on behalf of our fire victim clients.

Case Status

The Marshall Fire cases are consolidated with the lead case, Kupfner, et al. v. Xcel Energy, Inc., et al., Case No. 2022CV30195, in front of Judge Christopher C. Zenisek in the District Court of Boulder County.

Fox Fore Attorneys are on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the individual plaintiffs.

Helpful Resources

Marshall Fire Investigative Summary and Review
Marshall Fire Documents of Interest
9News – The Story Behind the Marshall Fire
NOAA – The Marshall Fire

Current Fire Map

Why Choose Us?

Our experienced team understands the emotional, financial, and physical toll a wildfire disaster can impose on individuals, families, and entire communities. We are dedicated to holding responsible parties accountable and helping wildfire victims recover their losses. When you choose our firm, you benefit from:

Experience with Wildfire Claims: Our attorneys have decades of experience representing clients in wildfire cases. We have represented over 2,500 individuals in wildfire litigation.
Proven Results: Our law firm has a track record of successfully recovering millions of dollars for clients in wildfire cases, helping them rebuild their lives after devastating losses.
No Upfront Fees: You pay nothing unless we succeed, and you are compensated. We are committed to fighting for your rights without adding to your financial burden.
Personalized Attention: We understand that every case is unique. Our team will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and develop a tailored legal strategy to maximize your compensation.

Compensation for Marshall Fire Victims

If you have been affected by the Marshall Fire, you may be entitled to more compensation than what your insurance provides. We can help you seek damages for:

Loss of homes and other structures
Tree and vegetation losses
Loss of personal property
Business or agricultural losses
Evacuation and relocation expenses
Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of your property
Damage to pets, livestock, or crops
Personal injuries or wrongful death

Even if you are insured, many policies may not fully cover all damages, such as loss of natural vegetation or the emotional impact of the disaster. Our experienced attorneys will thoroughly review your Marshall Fire case to ensure you receive fair compensation.

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Washington State – (509) 402-2913

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Our Background

We are experienced wildfire litigators that have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients affected by fires across California.

Members of our team have been appointed to leadership positions by Courts across California for every major wildfire litigation in the past decade. Specifically, Dave Fox has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committees by the Los Angeles Superior Court for the 2017 Thomas/Ventura Fire Litigation and the 2018 Woolsey/Malibu Fire Litigation. Dave was also appointed by the San Francisco Superior Court to lead the 2017 North Bay Fire Litigation as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. He was also appointed by the Sacramento Superior Court to lead the 2015 Butte Fire Litigation as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee. Attorney Joanna Fox was appointed by the Sacramento Superior Court to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for the 2021 litigation against PG&E arising out of the Dixie Fire.

Additionally, because of his significant trial experience, in 2015 Dave was brought in by another law firm as trial counsel for the first preference plaintiff’s case in the Powerhouse Fire litigation in Los Angeles, leading to a $103 million recovery for all plaintiffs.

Fox Fire attorneys have also handled wildfire cases nationwide, including Washington, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

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Recoveries for Wildfire Survivors

Individuals and Businesses Represented

Industry awards

Even if you have insurance,

You will almost certainly find that you will not be reimbursed for the total cost to rebuild, the total cost for your damaged trees, crops, farms and vegetation, the hours you have spent to restore and tend to fire related issues, cherished family possessions, any personal injuries, and the annoyance and discomfort you have gone through. These damages can be pursued through legal action. Our attorneys file separate claims on behalf of each individual, business, ranch, winery, homeowner, and renter. We never file class actions for wildfire cases because each case is particularly unique and needs to be treated separately.

Proven Results

Our team of skilled attorneys have facilitated hundreds of millions of dollars in recoveries for wildfire survivors. We have represented more than 2,500 individuals and businesses that were impacted by various fires, including the North Bay Fires, Thomas Fire, Camp Fire, Woolsey Fire, Kincade Fire, Slater Fire, Zogg Fire, Mountain View Fire and, more recently, the Mill and McKinney Fires.

We are lawyers that aggressively and successfully pursue compensation for our clients and collectively our attorneys have decades of experience holding utility companies accountable.