Atty. Lisa E. Battan
I am a third generation Colorado native. Although I have not strayed far from home, I have a lifelong interest in learning about people from other places and other cultures.
Immigration Attorney · Serving Boulder, CO · 32+ Years Experience
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About Lisa E. Battan at a Glance
Lisa E. Battan is an Of Counsel based in Boulder, Colorado, practicing at Battan Alpert Hutchings LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1994) and U.S. District Court District of Colorado (1997). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Colorado State University B.A. Philosophy University of Colorado (B.F.A. Fine, 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lisa E. Battan
- I am a third generation Colorado native
- Although I have not strayed far from home, I have a lifelong interest in learning about people from other places and other cultures
- Licensed to practice law in 1994, I work exclusively in the area of immigration law
- I am active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and served as Chair of the Colorado Chapter of AILA
- I also served on the Board of Governors of AILA, and as a member of the family immigration committee
- I am also a Past President of the Colorado Bar Association's Immigration Section
- I feel greatly rewarded by my work in immigration law
- I have a tremendous opportunity to meet extraordinary people from all over the world
- It is truly rewarding to help people overcome the hurdles of our immigration laws in order to live their lives and fulfill their goals and dreams in the United States
- Personal contact with my clients and responding to their individual needs has become the hallmark of my practice
- In addition to my work in immigration law, I have also taught and danced Argentine Tango
- I have been fortunate to join my passion for tango with my work
- I secure visas for most of the world’s best tango dancers and musicians who come to work in the U.S
- I also practice yoga and meditation, ride and compete my horses in the sport of dressage, listen to music from other countries, walk my dog and try to enjoy special moments with my beautiful daughter and family
- Classes & Seminars • Family Immigration, Colorado Bar Association, 1998 to 2000 • Family Immigration, Boulder Bar Association, 1998 to 2000 • Health Care Professionals, Colorado Bar Association, 2004 to 2004 • Health Care Professionals, Boulder Bar Association, 2004 to 2004 • Divorce for Immigrants, Colorado Bar Association, 2000 to 2000 • Divorce for Immigrants, Boulder Bar Association, 2000 to 2000 • Immigration for Family Lawyers, Boulder Bar Association, 2006 to 2006 • Immigration and Employment Laws, Colorado Bar Association, 2006 to 2006 • Immigration Law Overview, Colorado Bar Association, 2007 to 2007 • Immigration for Employment Lawyers, Colorado Bar Association, 2007 to 2007 • Family Immigration Fundamentals, Colorado Bar Association, 2007 to 2007 • Employment Immigration, Colorado Bar Association, 2007 to 2007 Past Positions • Lisa E. Battan, P.C., Attorney/President, 2000 to 2020 • Lichter & Associates, P.C., Associate Attorney, 1997 to 1999 Ancillary Businesses • Dance Teacher • Horse Back Riding Teacher/Trainer Professional Associations • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Colorado Chapter, Chair, 05/2005 to 05/2006 • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Board of Governors • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member, Family Immigration Committee • Colorado Bar Association - Immigration Section, Past Chair
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Lisa E. Battan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa E. Battan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boulder.
Immigration Law in Boulder
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boulder
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 Boulder 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.
Boulder Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boulder-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Boulder Choose Lisa E. Battan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lisa E. Battan's practice in the field of immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lisa E. Battan brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado and U.S. District Court District of Colorado, Lisa E. Battan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Immigration Practice
Concentrating on immigration means Lisa E. Battan's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Boulder
A Boulder-based practice means Lisa E. Battan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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