James H. Chalat

Dallas Norton

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great reputation."

Catherine Chan

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Christopher Leroi

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

Jeffrey Wertz

Car accident lawyer | 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."

Matthew Clawson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Leslie Van Alstine

General practice lawyer | 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."

Douglas Mcquiston

Litigation lawyer | 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."

Michael Rosenberg

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

Barry Meinster

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

Thomas Overton

Litigation lawyer | 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."

James Tienken

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

Linda Chalat

Personal injury lawyer | 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."