Atty. James A. Knowlton

Atty. James A. Knowlton

James A. Knowlton is a lawyer practicing land use, landlord tenant, corporate law and 5 other areas of law.

Basalt Basalt 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Knowlton at a glance

James A. Knowlton is a family law, business, real estate, zoning, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Basalt, Colorado. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1985). Educated at Northwestern College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Basalt, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Knowlton is a lawyer practicing land use, landlord tenant, corporate law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Basalt, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Knowlton's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James A. Knowlton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Colorado →

Land Use & Zoning

James A. Knowlton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Colorado →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James A. Knowlton is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Colorado →

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 Basalt 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 James A. Knowlton

Where is James A. Knowlton's law office located?
James A. Knowlton's law practice is located in Basalt, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Knowlton handle?
James A. Knowlton focuses on family law, business, real estate, zoning, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James A. Knowlton practiced law?
James A. Knowlton has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James A. Knowlton go to law school?
James A. Knowlton earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James A. Knowlton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1985

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