Atty. James M. Stearns

Atty. James M. Stearns

James M. Stearns is a lawyer practicing government, environmental law.

Boulder Boulder 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (719) 521-3441 Book Appointment

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About James M. Stearns at a glance

James M. Stearns is an U.S. Envir. Protec. Agcy. based in Boulder, Colorado. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (LL.B., 1985) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M. Stearns is a lawyer practicing government, environmental law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Boulder, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Stearns's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Boulder 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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Where is James M. Stearns's law office located?
James M. Stearns's law practice is located in Boulder, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Stearns handle?
James M. Stearns focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James M. Stearns practiced law?
James M. Stearns has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James M. Stearns go to law school?
James M. Stearns earned their education at (LL.B., 1985); (B.S., 1972).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1985
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1985

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