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  • Thornton, CO
  • Licensed for 27 years
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About James

My name is James Colgan. I began my legal career as a police officer. I worked as a deputy sheriff and a police officer for nearly five years. I then traveled out of Colorado to attend law school. I knew immediately that litigation and trial work was the area where I wanted to spend my career. I have been a trial lawyer since graduating from law school. I have successfully advocated for victims of serious crimes and conducted numerous trials as a Chief Deputy District Attorney. The trials I conducted ranged from DUI to child victim crimes to sexual assault to homicide.

When I moved on from the District Attorney’s Office, I had to decide whether I wanted to represent individuals or corporations. I realized that I am passionate about representing individuals so I currently represent the victims of someone else’s intentional actions or negligence in personal injury matters. In addition, I represent people accused of committing crimes. I have trial experience that is rare to find. I have tried numerous jury trials as a prosecutor, as Plaintiffs’ counsel in personal injury trials, and as a criminal defense attorney. I am as comfortable in a courtroom as any lawyer you will find.

In my spare time, I judge mock trials for college and highschool students throughout the U.S.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 45%

    Being accused of a crime can be emotionally and financially exhausting. We have over 25 years of experience in Criminal matters, and we will put that experience to use for you!

    32 years

  2. Car accident: 20%

    Motor vehicle accidents can cause severe injuries, but when a pedestrian is involved, the risk gets even higher. Whether you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you need a personal injury attorney with experience to get you the max compensation.

  3. Personal injury: 20%

    We handle all types of Personal Injury cases from Vehicle Accidents to Insurance Cases. Don't try to handle these issues on your own. Insurance companies are good at giving you the run around.

  4. DUI and DWI: 10%

    We can defend you against a DUI charge, even if your blood alcohol level is above the lowest limit. With all of the elements required to prove a DUI—age, blood alcohol content, driver identification, etc.—a DUI attorney will make a difference.

  5. Insurance: 5%

    Insurance bad faith is the willful and deliberate violation by the insurance co. of their obligations and responsibilities under the contract. Bad faith occurs when - claims are denied without investigation, lowball settlements, delays in payment,ect

    9 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Client's Choice 2021

Contact

Law Firm of James Colgan, LLC

3879 Colorado Blvd
P.O. Box 298
Thornton, CO, 80223

Website
https://jpcolganlaw.com/about-us/ 

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXInactive 201302/17/2022
      COActive199403/05/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2021
      Client's ChoiceAvvo2021
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2020
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2019
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2018
      Edward Towey Award17th Judicial District Victim's Rights2005
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerEddington Law Firm, LLC2017 - Present
      Litigation AttorneyRamos Law Firm2013 - 2017
      Senior Deputy District AttorneyArapahoe Douglas County District Attorney's Office2011 - 2013
      Chief Deputy District AttorneyAdams County District Attorney's Office1995 - 2011
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Adams/Broomfield Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
      Colorado Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
      Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
      Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
      State Bar of TexasMember2013 - Present
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Oklahoma City UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1994
      Metropolitan State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1984

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      What a Blessing Jim was to me and my family

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      Helpful and Thorough after my car accident!

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      Lawyer Jessica L. Breuer

      Jessica Breuer, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Jim is a great litigator with an incredible work ethic. His background experience as a police officer and prosecutor gives him a unique perspective that most civil litigators lack. I look forward to working with him again.

      Lawyer Kristi Paschall

      Kristi Paschall, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 6, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Jim is an intelligent and passionate litigator with a tremendous work ethic. I endorse him without any hesitation.

      Lawyer Jessica L. Breuer

      Jessica Breuer, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Jim is a great litigator with an incredible work ethic. His background experience as a police officer and prosecutor gives him a unique perspective that most civil litigators lack. I look forward to working with him again.

      Lawyer Kristi Paschall

      Kristi Paschall, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 6, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Jim is an intelligent and passionate litigator with a tremendous work ethic. I endorse him without any hesitation.

      Lawyer Russell O. Araya

      Russell Araya, Litigation Attorney on Apr 19, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Jim is the real-deal. A former police officer and prosecutor, he deftly handles his criminal and civil litigation matters with expertise, comfort, and genuine respect for his clients. I am privileged to call him a colleague and to work with him on several matters.

      Lawyer Brian A. Calandra

      Brian Calandra, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      As a former police officer and prosecutor Jim understands the system as well as anyone.

      Lawyer Wesley Lynn Eddington

      Wesley Eddington, Litigation Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have worked with Jim on several litigation cases. He is very good in the court room and cares deeply for his clients.

      Lawyer Richard Eddington

      Richard Eddington, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have worked with Jim for several years and tried cases with him. He is a very talented trial attorney with over a couple hundred trials under his belt. He is as poised and polished as anyone in the courtroom. Jim works hard for all of his clients regardless of the size of the case. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a good personal injury attorney. He is a joy to work with.

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