Atty. Bruce A. James
Thirty years guiding notable real estate projects in Denver. Significant experience in hotel and resort developments across the nation.
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About Bruce A. James at a glance
Bruce A. James is a real estate attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Thirty years guiding notable real estate projects in Denver
- Significant experience in hotel and resort developments across the nation
- Exceptional community leader
- Bruce James’ clients value his expansive expertise in public/private partnerships, hotel and resort properties, urban redevelopment projects and complex joint ventures
- He brings a roster of local and national successes—the redevelopment of Denver’s historic Union Station and Dairy Block, the newly opened Boston Hyatt Seaport Hotel and the Stanly Ranch Resort under development in Napa, to name a few—to his work
- Bruce inspires confidence among both his clients and colleagues through strong leadership
- He served as managing partner at Brownstein from 2003 – 2013, guiding the firm’s growth from 80 lawyers to more than 250 lawyers and policy advisors
- Bruce also served as general counsel for the firm and co-chair of the Real Estate Department
- Bruce has not only served in key leadership roles at Brownstein, but has had an ongoing leadership role across many fronts in Denver
- Bruce served as co-chair of Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s successful 2011, 2015 and 2019 mayoral campaigns
- He has also served as chair of Visit Denver, Downtown Denver, Inc., the 16th Street Mall Steering Committee, and served on the Denver 2030 Winter Olympics Exploratory Committee
- His current efforts also include co-chairing the Downtown Security Action Plan Task Force as the downtown business community, in collaboration with government officials, seeks to find solutions to insure Denver remains a clean, safe and vibrant city
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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