James H. Chalat's Peer Endorsements

I endorse this lawyer.

My dealings with Mr. Chalat were not only pleasant they were downright inspirational. I have met few attorneys who have such a commanding presence. During our dealings he was responsive and personable. I look forward to working with him in the future.

I endorse this lawyer. I have defended more than 20 matters in which Mr. Chalat served as counsel for the Plaintiff. I have also worked with Mr. Chalat as co-counsel on a high-exposure, complex ski accident matter. He is one of the few attorneys with whom I have dealt whom I can endorse without hesitation and without reservation. He is widely known to be the pre-eminent expert in ski accident litigation and complex injury work. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of both the law and medicine involved in complex injury cases, and this knowledge is coupled with a keen and formidable courtroom presence and impeccable ethical and professional approach to the practice. But perhaps his strongest attribute as an attorney is his passionate commitment to his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Chalat, and have done so on many occasions. I look forward to working with him in the future, whether as a worthy adversary or trusted co-counsel.

I endorse this lawyer. Jim has a great legal mind, is a tremendous strategist, and has an attention to detail that is second to none. I would recommend Jim to anyone who has a large or complicated personal injury case, as he and his firm will give the case the attention it deserves and they will do everything within their power to ensure a successful outcome.

I endorse this lawyer. Because I do not practice in the areas of personal injury or medical malpractice, it is necessary for me to refer these matters out. I’ve practiced since 1973, and my clients trust my recommendations. It is extremely important to my reputation that any attorney I use as a referral source maintain the highest level of competence and professionalism. Mr. Chalat meets these criteria. Clients who I have sent to him report complete satisfaction with his services, and they are very pleased with the results he has obtained for them.

Jim Chalat is one of the finest lawyers in Colorado. He has received national attention for his work on ski safety cases (a feature in Newsweek magazine), and he acheived the largest medical malpractice verdict in Colorado history. He also has one of the largest personal injuriy verdicts in Colorado history. Mr. Chalat handles cases in Colorado and around the country. In addition to his law practice Mr. Chalat is active in the community. He is generous, compasionate and a tireless advocate. Jim Chalat is a true professional in every sense. If you have a legal issue you want Jim Chalat on your side.

I James Chalat is a extremely capable, experienced attorney and a top-notch adversary. Although we did not agree on all matters in our case (and there were several areas of disagreement), I respect his professionalism and zealous advocacy for his clients.

Jim Chalat, a Colorado trial lawyer since 1977, is the senior attorney of Chalat Hatten & Koupal, Denver Colorado. Mr. Chalat is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has been selected a Colorado SuperLawyer each year the list has been compiled. Mr. Chalat has published numerous professional articles, including the definitive articles on U.S. ski law and Colorado ski law. He has frequently been interviewed as a national legal expert on ski litigation and speaks at CLE seminars.