Colorado Lawyers - Denver

Firm: Chalat Hatten & Banker PC

1600 Broadway Ste 1920 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

With 40 years of practice under his belt, Jim Chalat is a senior partner at Chalat Hatten & Banker PC. He represents personal injury victims, families who have suffered from wrongful death cases and handles complex litigation involving car and truck accidents, ski cases, and malpractice cases.. Let his experience work for you.. A Colorado lawyer since 1977, Mr. Chalat is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Chalat’s work has allowed him to engage with a diverse range of clients, from a profoundly disabled son of Hispanic American farm laborers, to Olympic Athletes, urban office workers, physicians, and elite business people.. His commitment to his clients and his success in the courtroom has not gone unrecognized. Jim has been selected for the Colorado SuperLawyers list each year that members of the Colorado Bar have been considered for the distinction. Since 2015, Denver's premier magazine 5280 has named him as one of only five "Top Denver Lawyers" in the personal injury category. Most recently, he has been selected by Best Lawyers for recognition as 2017 Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year, Professional Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs.. Mr. Chalat is an active member of the community investing time in pro bono case work, law school lectures (at institutions such as Harvard Law School and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law), and youth mentoring. Each year, the firm receives the Colorado Supreme Court’s Pro Bono Achievement Award which requires each attorney to volunteer more than 40 hours annually to matters benefiting financially disadvantaged clients. Jim has also volunteered for the Colorado State Bar Association’s high school mock trial program and was active for over 20 years in the Inns of Court in Denver, an organization focused on legal ethics and professionalism.. Born in California, raised in Detroit, and educated at the University of Michigan and the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Chalat has settled in Colorado. He is father to four grown children and husband to fellow law partner, Linda Chalat.. Jim is available today and would like the opportunity to discuss your case:

Firm: James R. Waite, LLC

Robinson, Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C. , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements

James R. Waite, is an internationally recognized corporate and commercial equipment leasing attorney with over 25 years of experience. He previously served as General Counsel for RentX Industries, Inc., a nationwide chain of U.S.-based equipment rental stores, and as General Counsel of International Cargo Charters, Inc., a Toronto-based Canadian airline.  Mr. Waite has written equipment and aircraft leases throughout the world, and authored a book on the subject which was published by the American Rental Association in 2011. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA Northwestern University.

Firm: Childs McCune LLC

821 17th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Litigation

Jared West (he/him/his), an Avvo “superb” and five-star rated attorney, is an experienced litigator and transactional attorney who focuses his practice on products liability and commercial litigation in both Colorado state and federal courts.. Before joining Childs McCune, Jared gained significant experience at an elite litigation firm in Boulder where he garnered awards such as Rising Star, multiple Top Attorney awards by Colorado Springs, the Magazine (for Landlord Tenant Law, Contract Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Commercial Law), and Avvo’s Client Choice Award for his litigation and transactional work. There, he helped individuals and businesses with a broad range of litigation and transactional issues.. Indeed, throughout his career, Jared has amassed experience in both civil and commercial litigation, having prosecuted and defended intentional torts (including defamation, assault, battery, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, fraud, conspiracy, securities fraud, and deceptive trade practices), professional liability and negligence claims, partitions, evictions, personal protection orders, HOA disputes, construction defect claims under CDARA, trademark infringement, shareholder disputes, premises liability claims, and products liability claims.. Jared also has assisted clients with a variety of commercial and real estate transactions, such as forming and selling businesses and drafting various contracts, including residential and commercial leases, independent contractor agreements, and construction contracts. Additionally, he served the cannabis industry, assisting clients with their licensing, regulatory, and compliance needs.. During law school, Jared developed his legal skills through a wide range of professional experiences, including working for the Albuquerque Public Defenders Office (where he participated in a first degree murder trial that was featured on an episode of ABC’s Dateline), the Lincoln City Attorney’s Office, the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office, a nationally recognized Band 1 cannabis law firm, a boutique Denver law firm focusing on civil litigation and business transactions, and Kiewit Construction, a Fortune 500 company. In addition to serving on several executive boards including the Student Bar Association, Jared participated in both moot court and law review, having won Best Brief in moot court and having his law review article, Nebraska Nonsense: Trojan Horse or Cash Crop?, about the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act, published in the Nebraska Law Review.. Jared is also very active in his communities. For example, he regularly volunteers as a scoring judge for the Boulder Mock Trial Competition and mentors a University of Nebraska law student. In addition to his extensive pro bono and volunteer efforts, Jared has presented The Eviction Process to the Colorado Association of Professional Interpreters (CAPI) at their Fall Conference 2022, and currently as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Cannabis Law Section of Colorado Bar Association.. Jared lives in Boulder County with his wife, dog, and two cats. Inspired by his previous career in the hospitality industry, he likes all things food-related, including cooking and trying new restaurants. He also enjoys being active outdoors in beautiful Colorado, running in the foothills of the Flatirons, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.

Firm: Antero Law, LLC

1700 Broadway Suite 640 , Denver , Colorado 80290

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: People 1st Law

3900 E. Mexico Ave , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Family

2460 S Acoma St , Denver , Colorado 80223

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Actions, Insurance , Class Action, Class Action, Class Action

Firm: Montgomery, Kolodny, Amatuzio & Dusbabek, LLP

4100 E. Mississippi Ave , Denver , Colorado 80246

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Ms. Michalakes-Gunning is a life-long Coloradoan with a passion for what she does. Civil litigation offers Ms. Michalakes-Gunning a wide range of issues to delve into, keeping things interesting and offering new challenges virtually every day.. When she's not working, Ms. Michalakes loves exploring Denver with two- and four-legged friends, running, yoga, and pub trivia.

Firm: Cooper Ramp Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC

1441 18th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Jamie L. (Rutten) Cage is a founding partner of Cooper Ramp Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC. Jamie has focused her career on the practice of family law, including divorce and legal separation, allocation of parental responsibility (custody) actions, child support and spousal support modifications, adoptions, paternity and juvenile actions, and appeals. Jamie specializes in complex litigation issues, including child custody disputes, jurisdictional matters, and family law appeals.. Jamie has an extensive background in professional and legal research and writing. Jamie received her Bachelor’s Decree in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University. In law school, Jamie served as a research assistant and a Law Review Research Editor. Jamie has used her research and writing background to hone her skills in advanced legal research and complex family law briefing.. In her practice, Jamie understands that each client is different and she is dedicated to ensuring that her clients are fully informed and involved in their case throughout the process. Whether a client is seeking harmonious resolution or in need of an experienced litigator, Jamie is prepared to help each client move forward.. In addition to Jamie’s dedication to advocate for her clients, Jamie is also passionate about the advancement of the family law profession. Jamie is a Member of the Executive Council of the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, a Board Member and Representative for the 17th Judicial District for Metro Volunteer Lawyers, and an appointed Committee Member to the Bench Bar Committee for Adams/Broomfield Bar Association. Jamie is a former President of the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association, and has volunteered for various organizations that are dedicated to the practice of family law. Jamie has also been recognized by her peers in Colorado Super Lawyers, as a Rising Star since 2013.

Firm: The Zorrilla Law Firm LLC

437 W Colfax Ave Ste 300 , Denver , Colorado 80204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jim is the right attorney for any individual facing criminal allegations. His aggressive but coolheaded style has resulted in years of favorable outcomes for his clients, whether the goal is acquittal at trial or effective negotiations. Jim has dedicated his entire legal career to defending the criminally accused. He started his experience with the Homicide Task Force in Chicago’s Cook County Public Defender’s Office and transitioned to a trial attorney position with the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in 2013.. Known for being a forceful advocate, prepared and efficient, Jim is a well-respected member of the criminal defense community. Jim has had the experience of representing thousands of clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, from minor offenses to first-degree murder cases, including several high-profile cases. He has often been chosen to provide training to young criminal defense attorneys or specifically selected for cases requiring complex litigation skills.. Jim appreciates that when it comes to criminal allegations every case is serious and every client has specific needs. With each new client Jim brings the experience he has obtained throughout the years along with his endless drive to advocate for each individual client.

Firm: Leventhal & Puga, P.C.

950 S Cherry St Ste 600 , Denver , Colorado 80246

Practice Areas: Birth Injury

Jim Puga, a Colorado native, dedicates his practice to seeking compensation and justice for those injured by the negligence of others, with a particular focus on medical malpractice and personal injury. Jim has successfully tried, settled, or is currently handling cases throughout the United States including the states of Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wyoming. Prior to joining Leventhal & Puga in 1999 and dedicating his practice exclusively to the representation of those injured by the negligence of others, Jim handled complex business and civil litigation matters at the law firm of Davis, Graham & Stubbs and tried numerous cases as insurance defense counsel at smaller litigation boutique firms. Jim has been recognized since 2007 by Best Lawyers in America in the field of medical malpractice and since 2012 in the field of personal injury. Jim has also been recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer since 2007. Jim has been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbel for over 15 years. In addition to his trial work, Jim has briefed numerous cases to the Colorado Court of Appeals, to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court. Jim has argued before the Colorado Supreme Court, and has numerous reported appellate decisions in the state of Colorado, the Federal District Court for the District of Colorado, and the 10th District Court of Appeals.. Jim is a faculty member with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy instructing in the area of trial skills and he has lectured for the State of Colorado to attorneys at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association in the areas of medical malpractice and trial advocacy. Jim has also lectured at the American Association of Justice’s annual convention on medical malpractice and scientific evidentiary issues in medical malpractice, and he has lectured at the Western Trial Lawyer’s Association on matters of medical malpractice and scientific evidentiary issues in medical malpractice. Jim has lectured at the University of Colorado Medical School in the area of shoulder dystocia birth injury, as well as at various business and insurance related seminars. Jim is the current co-editor of the American Association of Justice Birth Trauma Litigation Newsletter.. Jim attended the University of Denver as a University Scholar, graduating cum laude and with University Honors in political science and history. Jim then attended the University of Denver College of Law on a College of Law scholarship graduating in 1989.. Jim is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, the American Association of Justice Leaders Forum, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and he is a member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations. Jim currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and he has also been active in his community as a youth baseball and lacrosse coach, tutoring disadvantaged students, and serving as a volunteer with Denver Kids, Inc. Jim has received recognition as Denver Kids, Inc.’s Friend of the Year.. In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage children, and is an avid reader, cyclist, and skier.

Firm: The Woody Law Firm

1407 Larimer St., Suite 300 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Adoption

I have practiced law for over 35 years. I am always attuned to achieving the best outcome for the client whether that means litigating in court or reaching a reasonable settlement. I have served as a court-appointed guardian ad litem for children in child protection cases. As a result I have learned a great deal about child development and family dynamics and am adept at helping clients reach the child custody outcome that is in the best interest of their children. I believe that community service is important and have been an active volunteer for many nonprofit organizations. I like to ski and camp and love the Colorado outdoors. I'm married with three children.

Firm: Taylor | Anderson, LLP

1670 Broadway , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products

James "J.D." Murdock  is an associate attorney at Taylor | Anderson, LLP, in the Denver office. He holds active licenses in Colorado and Florida, and has also litigated cases through pro hac vice admission in California, Louisiana, and Oregon.  His practice focuses on the defense of wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases including products liability, general negligence, class action and medical malpractice claims.. From 2008 to 2014, J.D. was an attorney at Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A., in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he successfully defended complex personal injury cases including products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death and class action lawsuits.. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division of the Florida Office of the Attorney General and handled 42 U.S.C. 1983 lawsuits against governmental employees, prosecuted forfeiture actions and defended the State of Florida in personal injury lawsuits and in administrative hearings.. Throughout his career, J.D. has achieved excellent results representing Fortune 500 Companies, national insurance firms, healthcare organizations and governmental entities.

303 East 17th Avenue   1100  8020 , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Construction ,Natural Resources,Real Estate

1801 California Street   4900  80 , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Communications & Media ,Intellectual Property ,Technology and Science

Firm: Lapin | Lapin, P.C.

1099 18th Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Natural Resources, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C.

1600 Stout Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Appeals

James S. Helfrich spent three years in Manhattan as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He then moved to Colorado where he worked as an associate at Gersh & Danielson and then as a founding partner at Gersh & Helfrich, LLP. James moved to Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. in November 2010, where he continues to focus in commercial litigation.Jim has helped hundreds of clients obtain justice in cases involving business disputes, business divorces, securities fraud, unsuitable investments, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, internet fraud, bankruptcy, civil rights, illegal business practices, Ponzi schemes, real estate disputes, bodily injuries, and medical malpractice.. He has received the highest peer rating from Martindale Hubbell AV®, is a sought-after speaker for continuing legal education seminars, and has been selected by his peers as one of Colorado’s SuperLawyers® annually since 2009.. In addition to his work at Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C., Jim coordinates volunteer legal aid clinics at the Denver Rescue Mission, Salvation Army of Denver, Samaritan House, and More Life Center, the Littleton Life Center, and JECOR. He serves on the board of directors of the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid clinic. In 2017, the Christian Legal Society awarded Jim its John Robb Award (lawyer of the year) for his legal aid work.

Firm: Bloom Murr Accomazzo & Siler, P.C.

410 Seventeenth Street , Denver , Colorado 80202

Practice Areas: Corporate , ERISA, Insurance , Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Firm: Ogborn Mihm, LLP

1700 Broadway , Denver , Colorado 80290

Practice Areas: Litigation

James (“Jim”) Fogg focuses his trial practice on representing individuals and businesses in litigation involving commercial disputes, legal malpractice, personal injury, trusts, and estates. He started his legal career as a file clerk over a decade ago and has worked his way up through the ranks using his intensity, analytical skill, and results-oriented approach. Now, Jim uses his drive and skills to efficiently and effectively secure favorable outcomes for his clients in all phases of litigation in state court, federal court, arbitration, and on appeal. Colorado Super Lawyers has named Jim as a “Rising Star” since 2018 and Best Lawyers in America recognized Jim as one of the “Ones to Watch” in 2021.. Before joining Ogborn Mihm, Jim served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. James S. Casebolt on the Colorado Court of Appeals. He graduated from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law where he excelled on the school’s national mock trial team, served as an editor on the water law review, and graduated with honors in the top 3% of his class. Jim is also active in the Denver legal community, currently serving as the co-chair of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association’s Commercial Litigation Committee and as the Treasurer of the Executive Council for the Colorado Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division.

Firm: James Donivan Evans Group

4610 S Ulster St , Denver , Colorado 80237

Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts, & Probates

Firm: Poskus & Klein P.C.

303 E 17th Ave Ste 900 , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Probate