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Chalat Hatten & Banker PCSenior Partner
James H. Chalat

James H. Chalat

4.9
5 reviews

1600 Broadway, #1920, Denver, CO 80202

PERSONAL INJURY, SKI AREA LIABILITY, ACCIDENTS and 41 more

About James H. Chalat

James H. Chalat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, ski area liability, accidents and 41 other areas of law. James received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado in 1977, and has been licensed for 49 years. James practices at Chalat Hatten & Banker PC in Denver, CO.

James H. Chalat (Denver, Colorado)

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

James H. Chalat got this award in 2021

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2008
Hired Attorney

Jim & Linda Chalat, and their Firm, are the best of the best! When I didn't have a leg to stand on (quite literally), they took my case, handled it with the utmost professionalism and care, and brought it to a most positive resolution. They were always steps ahead in their thinking and planning and addressed every detail. They epitomize excellence and their stellar careers, which I continued to follow through the years, are reflections of this. I recommend them with enthusiasm and gratitude.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2008
Hired Attorney

Jim & Linda Chalat, and their Firm, are the best of the best! When I didn't have a leg to stand on (quite literally), they took my case, handled it with the utmost professionalism and care, and brought it to a most positive resolution. They were always steps ahead in their thinking and planning and addressed every detail. They epitomize excellence and their stellar careers, which I continued to follow through the years, are reflections of this. I recommend them with enthusiasm and gratitude.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 10, 2008
Hired Attorney

I recommend Jim Chalat for his strong strong knowlege of the law combined with his sense of integrity and appreciation for facts.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 10, 2008
Hired Attorney
Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
October 30, 2008
Hired Attorney

Services

Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 4
    • PERSONAL INJURY
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability 1
    • PREMISES LIABILITY
  • Torts 1
    • NEGLIGENCE
  • Medical Malpractice 2
    • MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
    • Failure to Diagnose
  • General Practice
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • LEGAL MALPRACTICE
  • Other 34
    • SKI AREA LIABILITY
    • ACCIDENTS
    • Automobile Negligence
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Bus Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • School Bus Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Medical Liability
    • Medical Negligence
    • Hospital Premises Liability
    • Hospital Liability
    • Hospital Negligence
    • Nursing Liability
    • Nursing Malpractice
    • Nursing Negligence
    • Birth Trauma
    • Gynecology Malpractice
    • Medication Errors
    • Orthopedic Malpractice
    • Obstetric Malpractice
    • Optometric Malpractice
    • Podiatric Malpractice
    • Pharmacists Liability
    • Pediatric Malpractice
    • Legal Negligence
    • PLAINTIFFS PERSONAL INJURY
    • Brain Injury
    • Bodily Injury
    • Head Injury
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Electrical Injury
    • PRODUCT LIABILITY

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $395 - $600/hr
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 50%
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Partner
    Firm Name
    Chalat Hatten & Banker PC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    People v. Hall, 2002, Colo. App., LEXIS 1763
    Cooper v. Aspen Skiing Co., 2002, Colo., 48 P.3d 1229
    Hoar v. Great Eastern, 1998, Va, 506 S.E.2d 777
    Ulissey v. Shvartsman, 61 F.3rd 805 (10th Circ. 1995)
    Hudson V. Boxer, 632 F.Supp. 1569 (D.Colo. 1986)
    Wong v. Sharp, 743 F.Supp. 943 (D.Colo. 1986)
    People v. Watson, 833 P.2d 50 (Colo. 1992).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Colorado
    1977, U.S. Federal Courts
    1981, U.S. Supreme Court
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
    1983, Michigan
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Denver Sturm College of Law
    Class of 1977
    JD - Juris Doctor
    Other Education
    University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
    Class of 1977
    Doctor of Jurisprudence
    Law Review: Administrative Law Review, Assistant Editor

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Class of 1974
    B.G.S.
    with honors
    Legal Certifications
    Sustaining member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Sustaining member of the American Association for Justice, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (Continuously re-certified since 1988)

James H. Chalat

Senior Partner at Chalat Hatten & Banker PC
4.9
5 reviews

1600 Broadway, #1920Denver, CO 80202U.S.A.

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