Atty. John Wharton

Atty. John Wharton

John Wharton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Real Estate. John, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022.

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Profile Summary

About John Wharton at a glance

John Wharton is a employment, real estate, and estate litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Wharton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Real Estate
  • John, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2022
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

John Wharton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wharton 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.

John Wharton is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →

Real Estate Law

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

John Wharton is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Colorado →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Wharton is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 venue, 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 Wharton

Where is John Wharton's law office located?
John Wharton's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wharton handle?
John Wharton focuses on employment, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did John Wharton go to law school?
John Wharton earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact John Wharton for a consultation?
You can contact John Wharton 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.
What awards or recognition has John Wharton received?
John Wharton's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

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