Atty. James Lawrence Welch

Atty. James Lawrence Welch

James Lawrence Welch is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction law, corporate law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from San Diego State College in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Durango Durango 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (970) 844-1965 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Lawrence Welch at a glance

James Lawrence Welch is a business, real estate, and construction attorney based in Durango, Colorado. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in California (1971) and Colorado (1993). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1970) and San Diego State College (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Lawrence Welch is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction law, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from San Diego State College in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Durango, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Welch's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Construction Law

James Lawrence Welch is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Lawrence Welch

Where is James Lawrence Welch's law office located?
James Lawrence Welch's law practice is located in Durango, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Welch handle?
James Lawrence Welch focuses on business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James Lawrence Welch practiced law?
James Lawrence Welch has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Lawrence Welch go to law school?
James Lawrence Welch earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact James Lawrence Welch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Lawrence Welch received?
James Lawrence Welch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1970
B.S.
San Diego State College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971
Colorado
Admitted: 1993

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