Atty. John R. Prater

Atty. John R. Prater

John R. Prater is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation, state and federal, family law and 5 other areas of law.

Denver Denver 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Prater at a glance

John R. Prater is a trusts, criminal defense, family law, business, and real estate attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Montana (1968), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1968), Colorado (1984), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1984). Educated at University of Montana Law School (J.D., 1968) and University of Montana (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R. Prater is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation, state and federal, family law and 5 other areas of law
  • John R. received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John R. practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Prater's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Prater handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Prater

Where is John R. Prater's law office located?
John R. Prater's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Prater handle?
John R. Prater focuses on trusts, criminal defense, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has John R. Prater practiced law?
John R. Prater has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John R. Prater go to law school?
John R. Prater earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact John R. Prater for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Prater 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.
University of Montana Law School
- 1968
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1968
Colorado
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1984

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