Atty. James S. Bailey, Jr.
James Bailey founded Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 1992 and has practiced law in Colorado since 1971. He has practiced before state and federal courts engaging in litigation involving complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy reorganizations, antitrust and securities class actions, receiverships, municipal financing, commercial torts, constitutional law, and personal injuries.
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James S. Bailey, Jr. is a Member based in Littleton, Colorado, practicing at Bailey & Peterson, P.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1967) and North Dakota (1967). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1967) and University of North Dakota (Ph.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Denver, Colorado (Chair and Member, Bankruptcy Subcommittee) and American Bar Associations, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Special District Association. Serands clients in Littleton, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James Bailey founded Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 1992 and has practiced law in Colorado since 1971
- He has practiced before state and federal courts engaging in litigation involving complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy reorganizations, antitrust and securities class actions, receiverships, municipal financing, commercial torts, constitutional law, and personal injuries
- He has represented individuals, small businesses, large corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, special districts, local and interstate banks, and international resorts
- Awards & Recognition
- Rated, AV* Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 in Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings
- Order of the Coif
- Articles Editor, North Dakota Law Review
- Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Denver, Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Special District Association, and Wealth Counsel
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James S. Bailey, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Bailey, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James S. Bailey, Jr. is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Colorado →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James S. Bailey, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Littleton 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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