Atty. James G. Whitley

Atty. James G. Whitley

James G. Whitley is a lawyer practicing general, civil trial, real estate matters and 26 other areas of law.

Durango Durango 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (970) 844-1954 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James G. Whitley at a glance

James G. Whitley is a Member based in Durango, Colorado, practicing at James G. Whitley, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, contracts, probate, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1978), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1978), and Colorado (1998). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1978) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Staff, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, New Mexico Young Lawyers Division, 1983-1984, San Juan County Bar Association, Southwest Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James G. Whitley is a lawyer practicing general, civil trial, real estate matters and 26 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at James G. Whitley, P.C. in Durango, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James G. Whitley's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

James G. Whitley is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Colorado →

Wills

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Contracts

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Probate

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Wrongful Death

James G. Whitley is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Durango 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 G. Whitley

Where is James G. Whitley's law office located?
James G. Whitley's law practice is located in Durango, Colorado. The firm is James G. Whitley, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James G. Whitley handle?
James G. Whitley focuses on residential, wills, contracts, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James G. Whitley practiced law?
James G. Whitley has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James G. Whitley go to law school?
James G. Whitley earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Staff, 1971).
How can I contact James G. Whitley for a consultation?
You can contact James G. Whitley 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 G. Whitley received?
James G. Whitley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1978
B.A. Staff
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
Colorado
Admitted: 1998

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