Atty. James H. Chalat

Atty. James H. Chalat

James H. Chalat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, ski area liability, accidents and 41 other areas of law.

Denver Denver 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. Chalat at a glance

James H. Chalat is a Senior Partner based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Chalat Hatten & Banker PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1977), U.S. Federal Courts (1977), U.S. Supreme Court (1981), and Michigan (1983). Educated at University of Denver Sturm College of Law (JD, 1977) and University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado (Doctor, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James H. Chalat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, ski area liability, accidents and 41 other areas of law
  • James received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado in 1977, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Chalat Hatten & Banker PC in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Chalat's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

James H. Chalat is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Colorado →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James H. Chalat is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Colorado →

Wrongful Death

James H. Chalat is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Colorado →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James H. Chalat is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 H. Chalat

Where is James H. Chalat's law office located?
James H. Chalat's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Chalat Hatten & Banker PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Chalat handle?
James H. Chalat focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James H. Chalat practiced law?
James H. Chalat has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James H. Chalat go to law school?
James H. Chalat earned their education at (JD, 1977); (Doctor, 1977).
How can I contact James H. Chalat for a consultation?
You can contact James H. Chalat 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 H. Chalat received?
James H. Chalat's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
- 1977
Doctor
University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Federal Courts
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
Michigan
Admitted: 1983

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