Denver, CO personal injury attorney Kyle Bachus shares why he became a lawyer and details his background & experience. He notes that when asked why he became a lawyer, his answer is often rooted in something deeper than a simple career choice. From an early age, he had a natural resistance to authority—not in a rebellious sense, but in the belief that the best way to control his own destiny was through knowledge. The law, with its far-reaching impact on everyday life, seemed like the most powerful tool one could possess to navigate the world on his own terms. Paired with a lifelong love of reading and learning, it made sense that the path would eventually lead to law school.

But once he began that journey, a new question emerged—who would he serve with that knowledge? It didn’t take long to realize he had no desire to use his legal training to protect large corporations or insurance companies. The idea of spending his career saving money for an industry giant at the expense of a family in need simply didn’t align with his values. He identified more with the “little guy”—those without power or influence—because, in many ways, that’s how he had always seen himself.

He chose to become a lawyer for people, not institutions. That decision shaped the rest of his professional life. The Monday after graduating from law school in 1992, he went to work full-time at a personal injury law firm—before he had even taken the bar exam. He studied for the exam while working, and from that point forward, personal injury law became not just his career, but his calling. In fact, he often reflects that he has now spent more years of his life practicing personal injury law than not.

His background shaped both his values and his professional strengths. He grew up in a middle-class family where education was a core principle. His father, born on a kitchen table in rural Tennessee because the family couldn’t afford a hospital, made it his mission to ensure his children had access to education. That goal became a reality—his brother and sister both became doctors, and he chose law. Some jokingly referred to him as the “black sheep” of the family, but his parents instilled in him the same drive for excellence and service.

His mother brought a different influence into his life—one that would prove just as vital to his development as an advocate. She was the first woman to graduate from the University of Florida with a master’s degree in theater. Growing up, he was immersed in the arts, often spending his evenings sitting backstage during rehearsals, watching his mother direct plays while he did his homework. That exposure to performance, storytelling, and public speaking became part of his foundation.

The combination of rigorous education, intellectual independence, and creative expression shaped him into the kind of lawyer he is today—someone who can both build a compelling legal case and speak persuasively on behalf of his clients in the courtroom. His career is the product of those two worlds: the logical structure of legal training and the emotional intelligence and presence that come from a life immersed in the arts.

In the end, his motivation has always been consistent: to use his knowledge to stand up for those who need a voice, to confront power on behalf of the powerless, and to ensure that no one is taken advantage of simply because they don’t know their rights. It’s a mission rooted in personal values, shaped by family, and carried out every day in the courtroom.