Atty. Donald James Mares

Atty. Donald James Mares

Donald James Mares is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, contracts. Donald received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Denver Denver 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald James Mares at a glance

Donald James Mares is a contracts, employment, and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1982) and Stanford University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald James Mares is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, contracts
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Donald practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Donald James Mares's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald James Mares handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donald James Mares is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald James Mares

Where is Donald James Mares's law office located?
Donald James Mares's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald James Mares handle?
Donald James Mares focuses on contracts, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Donald James Mares practiced law?
Donald James Mares has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Donald James Mares go to law school?
Donald James Mares earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Donald James Mares for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1982
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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