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James H. Chalat

Car accident Attorney at Denver, CO

5.0   23 reviews

also known as Jim Chalat

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  • State Years
    Michigan - MI 40 years
    Colorado - CO 46 years
  • Licensed for 40 years
    State MI
    Acquired 1983
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 46 years
    State CO
    Acquired 1977
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Newman vs RTD
Shane
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Attorney and Advocate: Best Attorney in Colorado!
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About James

Learn James’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    25%
    Wrongful death, catastrophic injury, pedestrian, bicycle, RTD and bus, rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents. Speeding, drunk driving, texting/mobile phone use distractions, negligent lane change, failure to yield, failure to maintain vehicle, lost wheels

    46 years

  2. Personal injury
    25%
    Ski accidents including skier collisions, lift accidents, skier instructor negligence, ski area negligence. Premises accidents, slip and fall, hotel negligence, commercial and public facilities. Recreational accidents including boating, tubing, excessive violence in contact sports, Carbon monoxide poisoning.

    46 years

  3. Brain injury
    15%
    Our brain injury cases have included mild to catastrophic brain injury from trauma, closed head injury, drowning, suffocation, poisoning, CO poisoning, choking, recreational accidents. Our experience includes working with top level neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, various teams at CRAIG, TCH, UCHSC, UVA, Cedars-Sinai, and other nationally recognized catastrophic brain injury centers.

    43 years

  4. Wrongful death
    15%
    Wrongful death case examples from my practice include: auto, trucking, medical malpractice, drowning, Carbon Monoxide poisoning; Skiing accidents including collisions, lift accidents, and ski area negligence.

    38 years

  5. Trucking accident
    10%
    I have handled truck accident cases caused by excessive time behind the wheel, negligent hiring of dangerous driver, negligent lane change, failure to yield, speeding, failure to maintain equipment including brakes and tires. Familiarity with NTSB and regulations and licensing standards.

    38 years

  6. Medical malpractice
    5%
    Surgical error, clinical error, failure to diagnose, birth injury, negligent pathlogical read, negligence in an OB setting, radiology negligence, negligent use of Fentanyl, hospital errors, and errors in first aid and emergency medicine.

    33 years

  7. Spinal cord injury
    5%

    38 years

WE HAVE A PUBLISHED RECORD OF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

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: 

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2012,2010
Client's Choice
2012 2010

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Jim Chalat, 5280 MAGAZINE Top Lawyers in Denver, plaintiffs’ personal injury, 2015-2017
Jim Chalat, featured in Super Lawyers, 2005
The Partners of Chalat Hatten & Banker PC: Linda Chalat, Jim Chalat, Russell Hatten and Evan Banker
Partners and Attorneys Of Counsel (Top L-R) John Purvis, Mike Thomson, Russell Hatten, Evan Banker (Bottom) Jim Chalat, Linda Chalat
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Jim Chalat, 5280 MAGAZINE Top Lawyers in Denver, plaintiffs’ personal injury, 2015-2017
Jim Chalat, featured in Super Lawyers, 2005
The Partners of Chalat Hatten & Banker PC: Linda Chalat, Jim Chalat, Russell Hatten and Evan Banker
Partners and Attorneys Of Counsel (Top L-R) John Purvis, Mike Thomson, Russell Hatten, Evan Banker (Bottom) Jim Chalat, Linda Chalat
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Chalat Hatten & Banker PC
1600 Broadway Ste 1920
Denver, CO, 80202
chalatlaw.com
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Client's Choice 2012
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Posted by Shane | May 8, 2017
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Newman vs RTD
Jim did an excellent job! he communicated the process and timeline very well. Always kept us informed!
Response from James Chalat May 9, 2017
Thank you Shane, it was an honor to represent you.
Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2017
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Attorney and Advocate: Best Attorney in Colorado!
I retained Jim after a ski accident collision in Colorado. I was hit while skiing and suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, broken ribs, and a partially collapsed lung. Over time, it became clear that I was going to experience long-term effects from the accident. I hired Jim and that was the best thing I've ever done in my life! Jim was compassionate, objective, fair, considerate, and intelligent. He is an expert in Colorado personal injury law and is extremely knowledgeable about consequences of brain injury. He advocated for the best outcome in my case and I always felt that he was 100% on my side. Let's hope I'm never in another accident in Colorado; however, if I was, I'd hire Jim in a second. He is an incredible attorney and a wonderful, intelligent, compassionate human being.
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Response from James Chalat May 9, 2017
Thank you so much for the kind review.
Posted by David | March 24, 2022
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Outstanding job!
Caring and competent, I felt like an individual with my best interests at heart rather than just a money making opportunity. I felt supported on my journey through a very traumatic and difficult episode in my life.
Posted by Bob | May 4, 2017
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THE ATTORNEY FOR AN INJURED SKIER
I found Jim by accident while "googling" "NM ski laws". The firm name showed up on a document explaining what I had "googled". I also asked an attorney friend of mine for a recommendation. I talked to each of the 3 names I was given. One said I needed someone with much experience in ski law and the other two were not impressive. So, I contacted Jim Chalat and from our first conversation, I knew he was the one to represent my wife. He was very familiar with NM ski law even though from the beginning he told us that he could not go to court in NM but would direct the case with a local attorney of his choosing. We engaged him to represent my wife and we were very pleased with his expertise in skiing, knowledge of NM ski law and in negotiating with the potential defendants insurance company. He was up front with us every step of the way. He got us what we thought was a reasonable recovery given that my wife decided that she did not want to go to court. We hope never to need his services again but would not hesitate to engage him in the future should the need arise.
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Response from James Chalat May 9, 2017
Thank you Bob, it was a pleasure to represent you.
Posted by cheryl | May 3, 2017
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Grateful for Chalat Law
I am so grateful for Chalat Law. I was involved in a terrible ski collision, and suffered for months. I had a very positive experience working with Jim Chalat. I was comfortable and confident with his expertise concerning my injury and my case. As a small firm, they pay special attention to you and help you any way they can. Brenda was always available if I had a question. I would highly recommend them!
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Response from James Chalat May 9, 2017
Thank you Cheryl for the honor of your representation; I appreciate your kind words and especially the mention of Brenda who is a terrific paralegal.
Posted by Jim | January 17, 2016
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Passionate Stewardship
From our first meeting Jim impressed my wife and I as someone whose experience and perspective would be very valuable to our case, and they were. Jim and his team stepped in to the challenges of our case, in the face of recent case law changes, and diligently worked to bring about a fine conclusion for which we are very grateful.
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Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2016
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Excellent Attorney
Jim Chalat is an excellent attorney. Very professional and very knowledgable in all aspects of the law. His experience and intuition helped me achieve a very favorable settlement in a ski accident. I am very pleased with Jim Chalat and the staff in his law firm. I would highly recommend Jim Chalat.
Posted by Tom | May 23, 2014
Caring and Powerful Representation
Jim and his partner led us through a difficult process of having to sue a ski resort for injuries my son received on lift accident. Jim was kind to us throughout the process and guided us every step of the way. He is highly effective and knows the ski law. His credibility forced the other side to take us seriously. I would highly recommend Jim.
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Posted by Nancy | February 12, 2014
Costco Bagel Case
A personal injury case requires an expert in the field who knows the law, has the class and reputation to have credibility with the Court and the insurance defendants, and the patience and compassion to deal with the client who has suffered physical and emotional damages. Jim epitomizes all of these qualities.
Posted by Katie | January 19, 2012
Jim Chalat (and Firm) -- Outstanding In Every Way!
I was a Broadway performer, injured on the ski slopes of Aspen while on vacation -- one day seemingly on top of the world, the next day without a leg to stand on. With a limb and career in tatters, Jim Chalat (and his wife Linda and their firm) gave me a powerful legal leg to stand on and so very much more. From the first moment we connected, they handled my long-distance case with skill, passion, compassion, acute understanding of the law, flawless attention to detail, and a manner that was both personal yet impeccably professional. The positive outcome my case (which went to trial) received can be directly attributed to their hard work, foresight, perseverance, and great skill. Jim is a leader, a talented one, not just of an excellent law firm, or in a courtroom handling a case, but he is a leader in his field. Tested through time, Jim Chalat is outstanding in every way and I recommend him without reservation.
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Posted by Donald | September 28, 2011
Wonderful Attorney
Mr. Chalat helped me with sound advice and went out of his way to assist me even when the problem was no longer in his speciality. He has excellent character traits and I highly recommend him.
Posted by Penelope | September 15, 2011
Penelope O'Hara client of James Chalat
An excellent attorney. At our initial meeting, Mr. Chalet explained everything slowly,clearly,and thoroughly. He kept us informed every step of the way. He was thoroughly prepared when we arrived in court, again taking the time to make certain I understood everything about the proceedings. His courtroom demeanor and presentation was flawless.
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Posted by Ashley | September 12, 2011
Great First Lawyer
Referred from a friend and was not disappointed at all. Always kept me updated with everything going on in my case.
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2011
Jim Chalat
Jim Chalat represented me in a ski accident case. I was very impressed with the service I received. He and his associates are very knowledgeable regarding the ski law in Colorado.
Posted by Jim | November 14, 2010
A Great Attorney!
We have had a professional relationship with Jim Chalat for nearly 30 years. Early on, he handled some very touchy issues in court with great skill and sensitivity. At numerous times over the years his counsel on both personal and legal matters has been invaluable. Jim is an individual with a high degree of integrity, legal skill, and personal ethics, and is, without question, one of the finest attorneys we have known.
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Posted by Shel | November 11, 2010
Great Lawyer
He took a difficult ski accident case and had excellent expert witnesses keeping me informed about the stategy as events unfolded. We received a quite favorable outcome. He is personable and efficient. I would not hesitate to use him again.
Posted by Jeff | November 10, 2010
Recommend Without Hesitation
I can wholeheartedly recommend Jim Chalet and the firm of CHALAT HATTEN & KOUPAL PC. I live in Michigan, but was injured in a ski accident while on vacation in Colorado. In addition to the fact that I was from out of state, there were several complex and challenging issues in the case. Jim navigated each with knowledge, compassion and professionalism and brought a complete sense of calm and reassurance to what was an otherwise very stressful situation. I never doubted for one moment that I had engaged the most capable attorney available and this impression was only strengthened as Jim not only resolved my case, but significantly exceeded my expectations in doing so. This guy is good.
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Posted by Steve | November 8, 2010
Strongly recommend
Jim Chalat and his colleagues represented me in a injury suit filed in Federal court in 2007 and settled in 2009. He was diligent, tenacious, and consistently exhibited genuine concern for obtaining justice for his client. He maintained high ethical standards throughout, even in the face of despicable skullduggery conducted by the opposing counsel. I felt confident in Jim's representation during the entire prolonged process...he proved himself to be terrific counsel and an attorney I would strongly recommend.
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Posted by Robert | November 8, 2010
Sometimes even a lawyer needs the name of a good lawyer
I suffered a serious and debilitating injury several years ago when I was hit by an out-of-control skier. When it came time to hire a lawyer I wanted an experienced trial lawyer with a well earned reputation, and quickly found that Jim Chalat was the "go to" guy in ski injury law. Having practiced law for over 40 years myself, I recognize a good lawyer when I meet one. They don't come any better than Jim Chalat.
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Posted by Michael | November 8, 2010
ski injury lawyer for injuries caused by another skier
Jim was prompt in getting back to me when I first called and met with me shortly thereafter. He was extremely professional, thorough and knowledgeable as well as compassionate. His experience and expertise in the area of ski injury liability was very evident. He always was extremely clear in keeping me abreast and explaining my options as the lawsuit progressed. My emails and phone calls with my concerns were always responded to quickly by either him or his associate. He obtained an excellent settlement for the circumstances that were involved. He followed up on the minor issues as well. I recommend him enthusiastically without any reservations.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 395-600 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-50%
  • Pro bono 15 %
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Senior Partner
  • Chalat Hatten & Banker PC
  • 2016 - Present
  • Managing Partner
  • Chalat Hatten Koupal & Banker
  • 2012 - 2016
  • President and Managing Partner
  • Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC
  • 2008 - 2016
  • President and Managing Partner
  • Chalat Hatten Law Offices, P.C.
  • 2004 - 2008
  • President and Managing Partner
  • Chalat Law Offices, P.C.
  • 1984 - 2004
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Education

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1977
  • University of Michigan
  • BA - Bachelor of General Studies
  • 1974

Legal Cases

  • Andrade et al v Classen
  • Settled for confidential amounts.
  • Baumann et al v Zhukov
  • Settlement as to one defendant and took appeals against other defendants.
  • Mendakota v Savage et al.
  • Drunk Driving: $16,502,819.00 in actual damages plus $2 Million in exemplary damages
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Associations

  • American Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Association of Justice
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present
  • Faculty of Federal Advocates
  • Board of Directors
  • 2009 - 2013
  • Marsh Inn of Court
  • President
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Directors
  • 2000 - 2004
  • Marsh Inn of Court, American Inns of Court
  • Master Barrister
  • 1994 - 2016
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best Law Firms in CO: Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • 2021
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2021
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2021
  • Best Law Firms in CO: Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • 2020
  • Best Personal Injury Lawyer, People's Choice
  • Law Week Colorado
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2020
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2019
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2019
  • Best Personal Injury Lawyer, People's Choice
  • Law Week Colorado
  • 2018
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2018
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2018
  • Best Law Firms: Tier 1, Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation
  • U.S. News and World Report
  • 2017
  • Colorado Super Lawyers, since 2006
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2017
  • Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyers: Malpractice - plaintiffs, since 2013
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2017
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2017
  • Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Barrister's Best
  • Law Week Colorado
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Lawyers in Colorado since 2008
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2016
  • Pro Bono Achievement Award
  • Colorado Supreme Court
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2016
  • Bar Register - AV Rated 1995 - present
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2015
  • Pro Bono Achievement Award
  • Colorado Supreme Court
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyers in Colorado - Personal Injury
  • 5280 Magazine
  • 2015
  • Pro Bono Achievement Award
  • Colorado Supreme Court
  • 2014
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014
  • Best Lawyers: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Associate Member since 2013
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • 2013
  • Recognized
  • Colorado Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Recognized
  • Colorado Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Bar Register - AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1995
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Publications

  • The Colorado Lawyer
  • Ski Law in Colorado: The Timorous No Longer Stay at Home
  • 2002
  • Trial Talk, Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA)
  • Restitution in Criminal Actions: Considerations for Civil Trial Lawyers
  • 2001
  • Trial Magazine, Journal of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Ski Law for Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts
  • 2001
  • Trial Lawyers Association of the District of Columbia (TLA-DC)
  • The Nine Commandments of Malpractice Prevention (Co-Author)
  • 1999
  • West's Proof of Fact
  • Liability of Ski Area Operator for Skiing Accident
  • 1998
  • Colorado Lawyer
  • Colorado Ski Law
  • 1998
  • West's Proof of Fact
  • Liability of Skier for Injury to Another Skier
  • 1998
  • Expert Witness Journal
  • Expert Testimony and the Dancing Ballerina
  • 1995
  • National Jury Verdict Reporter
  • $2,150,000 Verdict - General Negligence - Skiing Accident
  • 1994
  • Colorado Lawyer
  • The Constitutional Foundations of Modern American Tort Law
  • 1987
  • The Colorado Lawyer
  • The Development of the Standard of Care in Colorado Ski Cases
  • 1986
  • Michigan Bar Journal
  • Michigan's Ski Law
  • 1984
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Speaking Engagements

  • ESI - Annual Survey
  • E-Discovery in Colorado State Courts
  • 2016
  • 2016 Trial Advocacy Program
  • Trial Advocacy Skills Workshop
  • 2016
  • CTLA Annual Convention
  • Recent Developments regarding the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act
  • 2013
  • Colorado CLE Seminar
  • Current Topics in Legal Ethics
  • 2010
  • Torts 1L w/ Professor Jon Hanson
  • Liability of minor children
  • 2010
  • CLE of Colorado
  • Internet Advertising Ethics for Attorneys
  • 2010
  • Harvard Law School
  • Seeing beyond the Frivolous: Who would sue an 8-year old?
  • 2010
  • SKILEX
  • Civil Law Practice, Jury Trials and Damage Awards in the United States, and Ski Accidents in the United States
  • 2008
  • Recreation & Adventure Program Law & Liability
  • Survey of Ski Law in United States
  • 2006
  • Law Education Institute
  • Ski Law in the United States
  • 2005
  • Colorado Bar Association CLE
  • How to Try a Medical Malpractice Case in Colorado
  • 2004
  • Colorado Bar Association CLE
  • Civil Litigation Update
  • 2003
  • Colorado Bar Association CLE
  • Nine Commandments of Malpractice Prevention
  • 2001
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (7)
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Dallas Norton
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Great reputation."
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Catherine Chan
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this Jim Chalat. Jim is a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for his clients. He brings confidence and experience to bear on all his cases. He is admired and well-known in the courts in which he practices, especially the Federal District Court for the District of Colorado. I know personally that the Board of the Faculty of Federal Advocates considered making bylaws amendments to allow Jim to continue his invaluable service to the Board. I consider Jim an outstanding attorney, a gentleman, a friend and a mentor. He is my go-to contact and referral for complex civil litigation on behalf of injured plaintiffs."
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Michael Waddington
Personal injury Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Christopher Leroi
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Chalat constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day."
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Jeffrey Wertz
Car accident Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Jim Chalat as co-counsel on a very serious Car vs. Motorcycle case. His expertise in handling the depositions of our client and another critical witness was invaluable in getting the maximum payout from the carrier. Jim is a lawyer that other lawyers go to for answers to tough questions and for advice on complicated matters. He is a great resource for the injury bar in Colorado and, I suspect, nationally."
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Matthew Clawson
Unknown Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Leslie Van Alstine
General practice Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
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Douglas Mcquiston
Litigation Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
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Michael Rosenberg
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
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Barry Meinster
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Thomas Overton
Litigation Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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James Tienken
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"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."
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Linda Chalat
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Co-worker
"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."
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James H. Chalat
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Licensed for 46 years
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