Atty. James William Spensley

Atty. James William Spensley

James William Spensley is a lawyer practicing domestic and international environmental law, land use planning law, administrative law. James received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Denver Denver 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (719) 521-3441 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James William Spensley at a glance

James William Spensley is a Member based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Spensley & Associates. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972), District of Columbia (1973), and Colorado (Inactive) (1983). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1972) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1969). Active member of Denver, Virginia and Colorado Bar Associations. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James William Spensley is a lawyer practicing domestic and international environmental law, land use planning law, administrative law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Spensley & Associates in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James William Spensley's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

James William Spensley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Colorado →

Environmental Law

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

James William Spensley is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Colorado →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James William Spensley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Denver 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 Denver or all attorneys in Colorado.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Spensley

Where is James William Spensley's law office located?
James William Spensley's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Spensley & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Spensley handle?
James William Spensley focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James William Spensley practiced law?
James William Spensley has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James William Spensley go to law school?
James William Spensley earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact James William Spensley for a consultation?
You can contact James William Spensley 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.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1972
B.S.
Iowa State University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
Colorado (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983

Reviews

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.