Atty. James Scott Detamore

Atty. James Scott Detamore

James Scott Detamore is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, labor and employment law, disability. James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Lakewood Lakewood 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Detamore at a glance

James Scott Detamore is a Member based in Lakewood, Colorado, practicing at James Scott Detamore. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1975). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1975) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Denver and Colorado (Member: Sections on: Corporation, Banking and Business Law Labor Law Bankruptcy Subcommittee, 1982) Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute Commercial Law League of America. Serands clients in Lakewood, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Scott Detamore is a lawyer practicing civil rights law, labor and employment law, disability
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at James Scott Detamore in Lakewood, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Detamore's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Scott Detamore is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Scott Detamore is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Colorado →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Scott Detamore is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Lakewood 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 Scott Detamore

Where is James Scott Detamore's law office located?
James Scott Detamore's law practice is located in Lakewood, Colorado. The firm is James Scott Detamore. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Detamore handle?
James Scott Detamore focuses on employment, ssd, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James Scott Detamore practiced law?
James Scott Detamore has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Scott Detamore go to law school?
James Scott Detamore earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James Scott Detamore for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Scott Detamore received?
James Scott Detamore's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1975
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1975

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