Atty. James Douglas Shand

Atty. James Douglas Shand

James Douglas Shand is a lawyer practicing real estate development, estate planning, business law and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Shand at a glance

James Douglas Shand is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Colorado U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (1968). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1968) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Colorado Colorado and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Douglas Shand is a lawyer practicing real estate development, estate planning, business law and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Shand's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Douglas Shand is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Colorado →

Probate

James Douglas Shand is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Colorado →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Douglas Shand is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Colorado →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Douglas Shand is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →

Real Estate Law

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

James Douglas Shand is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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 James Douglas Shand

Where is James Douglas Shand's law office located?
James Douglas Shand's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Shand handle?
James Douglas Shand focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James Douglas Shand practiced law?
James Douglas Shand has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James Douglas Shand go to law school?
James Douglas Shand earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact James Douglas Shand for a consultation?
You can contact James Douglas Shand directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Douglas Shand received?
James Douglas Shand's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1968
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 1968

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