Atty. Jefferson Venable Houpt

Atty. Jefferson Venable Houpt

Jefferson Venable Houpt is a lawyer practicing water rights law, admiralty & maritime, real estate. Jefferson received a B.S. degree from Lewis and Clark College in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Basalt Basalt 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Jefferson Venable Houpt at a glance

Jefferson Venable Houpt is a real estate, environmental, and maritime attorney based in Basalt, Colorado. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1988) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1989). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1988) and Lewis and Clark College (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Basalt, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jefferson Venable Houpt is a lawyer practicing water rights law, admiralty & maritime, real estate
  • Jefferson received a B.S. degree from Lewis and Clark College in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Jefferson practices in Basalt, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Jefferson Venable Houpt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jefferson Venable Houpt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

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

Jefferson Venable Houpt is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Colorado →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Basalt 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 Jefferson Venable Houpt

Where is Jefferson Venable Houpt's law office located?
Jefferson Venable Houpt's law practice is located in Basalt, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jefferson Venable Houpt handle?
Jefferson Venable Houpt focuses on real estate, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Jefferson Venable Houpt practiced law?
Jefferson Venable Houpt has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Jefferson Venable Houpt go to law school?
Jefferson Venable Houpt earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Jefferson Venable Houpt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jefferson Venable Houpt received?
Jefferson Venable Houpt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1988
B.S.
Lewis and Clark College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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