# Springs Law Group Signs The Independence Pledge, Committing to Stay Lawyer-Owned and Free of Private Equity - Published: 2026-11-09 - Author: [Attorney News](https://attorneynews.net/author/attorneynews-net.md) - Topics: [News](https://attorneynews.net/news.md) - Source: https://attorneynews.net/news/springs-law-group-signs-the-independence-pledge-committing-to-stay-lawyer-owned-and-free-o/ - Publication: Attorney News - Publisher: Connectively (Terkel, Inc.) - Editorial policy: https://attorneynews.net/editorial-policy/ [![Springs Law Group Signs Independence Pledge - Press Release](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/medium/1245592/springs-law-group-signs-indepen.png)](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/large/1245592/springs-law-group-signs-indepen.png#1920x1080) *Pledge prioritizes client interests, attorney independence, and decisions free from investor influence.* **At the end of the day, I do not want Springs Law Group to lose what makes us who we are: humans. Our goal is to make a positive impact with each client who chooses to work with us.”** — Christopher Nicolaysen COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /[EINPresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/)/ -- Springs Law Group, a personal injury law firm serving Colorado, has signed The Independence Pledge, a public commitment by personal injury firms that will not take private equity money. The pledge was convened by Best Era, a law firm consulting company based in West Hartford, Connecticut. By signing, Springs Law Group commits to ten principles, including: Working for its clients and no one else, with no investor's return or timeline shaping a case Refusing private equity money, directly or through a management services company or any similar structure Keeping every decision on a case with a lawyer who answers to the client Never pushing a client to settle to hit a number, a quarter or an exit Being ready to try a case when the offer is wrong Keeping client files and case data out of any deal Staying lawyer-owned, and passing the firm to lawyers who will keep these commitments "I signed The Independence Pledge because providing excellent client service and creating a true human connection matter more to me than anything private equity can provide," said Christopher Nicolaysen, founder & CEO of Springs Law Group. “At the end of the day, I do not want Springs Law Group to lose what makes us who we are: humans. Our goal is to make a positive impact with each client who chooses to work with us." The Independence Pledge is voluntary. It creates no legal obligation and changes no rule of professional conduct. The full pledge and the list of signers are available at bestera.com/independence. About Springs Law Group Springs Law Group, founded in 2017 and based in Colorado Springs, represents people hurt in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, along with other personal injury matters. The firm combines strong legal advocacy with compassionate, personalized service, clear communication, and strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances. Learn more at springslawgroup.com. Michael McCarthy Springs Law Group +1 719-374-3823 Visit us on social media: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/springs-law-group) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/springslawgroup) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/springslawgroup/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/SpringsLawGroup) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@springslawgroup) Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. ![](https://www.einpresswire.com/tracking/article.gif?aid=955154820§ion=einpresswire&a=43zJ02Hs6wXsLygA&r=CV_scxvL82rb_CKS&i=K7p4eMtei3KCK8Bh) ## Related - [Claremont McKenna College Faces Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit in Claremont California](https://attorneynews.net/news/claremont-mckenna-college-faces-employment-discrimination-and-retaliation-lawsuit-in-clare.md) - [Parrino Shattuck, PC Named a Tier 1 Firm in Stamford for Family Law in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms®](https://attorneynews.net/news/parrino-shattuck-pc-named-a-tier-1-firm-in-stamford-for-family-law-in-the-2027-edition-of.md) - [Ernest P. Fronzuto to Speak on Expert Deposition Preparation at NJAJ’s November 18 Seminar](https://attorneynews.net/news/ernest-p-fronzuto-to-speak-on-expert-deposition-preparation-at-njajs-november-18-seminar.md) - [Veterans Law Firm Brings 20 Volunteers to Help Build Home for a Houston Veteran Saturday](https://attorneynews.net/news/veterans-law-firm-brings-20-volunteers-to-help-build-home-for-a-houston-veteran-saturday.md)