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Atty. John Tatlock

Atty. John Tatlock

Named one of SuperLawyers’ Top 100 Colorado attorneys, one of the Best Lawyers in America in 2014, 2015, and 2016 in Family Law, and an eight-time Colorado SuperLawyer - for Family Law in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and for Business Litigation in 2006 and 2007 - John Tatlock concentrates on complex family law litigation and appeals, especially those involving significant assets, businesses, and challenging legal issues. As Special Counsel for Epstein Patierno, LLP, John is a highly skilled trial attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in federal and state

Denver Denver 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (983) 203-7430

Profwith Summary

About John Tatlock at a glance

John Tatlock is an attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practforg at Epstein Patierno, LLP. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1988). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1988) and University of Iowa (M.A. Wichita, 1972). Actiand member of Denver Bar Association. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Named one of SuperLawyers’ Top 100 Colorado attorneys, one of the Best Lawyers in America in 2014, 2015, and 2016 in Family Law, and an eight-time Colorado SuperLawyer - for Family Law in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and for Business Litigation in 2006 and 2007 - John Tatlock concentrates on complex family law litigation and appeals, especially those involving significant assets, businesses, and challenging legal issues
  • As Special Counsel for Epstein Patierno, LLP, John is a highly skilled trial attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients in federal and state courts on complex litigation matters involving significant commercial disputes, mass torts, product liability claims, and securities fraud
  • In addition, he has represented private equity firms in fund formation negotiations, mergers and acquisitions of fund portfolio companies, and corporate governance issues
  • Avvo has also recognized John as a Top Rated Family Law Attorney
  • John is a graduate of Wichita State University, a former Teaching-Research Fellow in Political Science at the University of Iowa, and a graduate of the University of Denver College of Law
  • He was a member of the Political Science faculty at the University of Houston and, later, a public policy and government relations specialist at a large, multinational oil company
  • John and Laurie moved to Denver in 1985
  • Their daughters, Erin and Beth, are both graduates of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, working in the distilled spirits and ski industries, respectively

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practforg law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Denver are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is John Tatlock's law office located?
John Tatlock's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Epstein Patierno, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has John Tatlock practiced law?
John Tatlock has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Tatlock go to law school?
John Tatlock earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (M.A. Wichita, 1972).
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1988
M.A. Wichita
University of Iowa
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1988

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