Atty. Michael Scott Caplan

Atty. Michael Scott Caplan

Michael Scott Caplan is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Denver Denver 31 Years Experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Caplan at a glance

Michael Scott Caplan is a environmental attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1995), District of Columbia (1997), and Colorado (2008). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1995) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Caplan is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Caplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Caplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 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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Where is Michael Scott Caplan's law office located?
Michael Scott Caplan's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Caplan handle?
Michael Scott Caplan focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Michael Scott Caplan practiced law?
Michael Scott Caplan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael Scott Caplan go to law school?
Michael Scott Caplan earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1995
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Colorado
Admitted: 2008

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