Atty. James K. Lester

Atty. James K. Lester

James K. Lester is a lawyer practicing trusts, real estate law, corporate law and 6 other areas of law.

Alamosa Alamosa 45 yrs experience 45 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James K. Lester at a glance

James K. Lester is a Member based in Alamosa, Colorado, practicing at Lester, Sigmond, Rooney & Schwiesow. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1981) and U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1981) and Colorado State University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of San Luis Valley and Colorado Bar Associations. Serands clients in Alamosa, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James K. Lester is a lawyer practicing trusts, real estate law, corporate law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Lester, Sigmond, Rooney & Schwiesow in Alamosa, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Lester's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James K. Lester is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Colorado →

Trusts

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

Probate

James K. Lester 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 K. Lester 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 K. Lester is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Alamosa 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.

Looking for additional Colorado attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Alamosa or all attorneys in Colorado.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Lester

Where is James K. Lester's law office located?
James K. Lester's law practice is located in Alamosa, Colorado. The firm is Lester, Sigmond, Rooney & Schwiesow. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Lester handle?
James K. Lester focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James K. Lester practiced law?
James K. Lester has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James K. Lester go to law school?
James K. Lester earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James K. Lester for a consultation?
You can contact James K. Lester 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 K. Lester received?
James K. Lester's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1981
B.A.
Colorado State University
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982

Reviews

4.0
4 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.