James V. Pearson
Work in Pearson & Paris, P.C.
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business Law, Corporate Law, Insurance, Commercial Law, International Law
14142 Denver West Parkway, Building 51, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80401
About James V. Pearson
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Corporate Law
- Insurance
- Commercial Law
- International Law
Education
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 1978J.D.
- University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, 1976M.B.A.
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1971B.S.
- Major: Government and Economics
Representative Cases
- Omnibank Iliff, N.A. v. John J. Tipton, et al., 843 P.2d 71 (Colo. App. 1992)
- Carol Lahey v. Rick Covington, et al., 964 F. Supp. 1440 (D. Colo. 1996)
- Omnibancorp and KeyCorp Merger
- U.S. Global Opportunities Offering and Investment in Glomato.com
- Acquisition of Dynamic Plastics, Inc. and Mulay Plastics by Xpectra, Inc.
- Kabool Electronics Co., Ltd. Investment in Caleb Technology Corp.
Classes and Seminars
- Opening New Doors to the Outdoors, Golden, Colorado, 2007
- Presenter, Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Declaratory Judgment Actions, Insurance Coverage, 2006
- Presenter, Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Adventure and Recreation Industry, 2005
- Presenter, Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Adventure and Recreation Industry, 2004
- Presenter, Adventures in Travel Expo, New York, New York
- Presenter, Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Vail, Colorado, 2003
- Presenter, International Adventure Travel and Outdoor Show, Chicago, Illinois, 2001 - 2002
- Speaker, World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Anchorage, Alaska, 2000
- Clifton Gunderson Seminar, Broomfield, Colorado, 1999
- Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys, Denver, Colorado, 1999
- Speaker, Conference on Travel, Events and Management in Sports, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1998
- Speaker, Teaming for Success: A Forum on Sport Tourism, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1997
- America Outdoors Conference, America Outdoors Business Operations and Compliance Manual, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 1996
- Speaker, Interbike, Anaheim, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Speaker, Western Association of Athletic Clubs, Copper Mountain, Colorado, 1996
- National Outdoor Industry Rendezvous, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1996
- Speaker, America Outdoors Conference, Reno, Nevada, 1995
- Speaker, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Reno, Nevada, 1995
- Speaker, National Institute of Accountants, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Chairman and Speaker, World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1994
- Speaker, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1994
- Speaker, International Forum of Travel and Tourism Advocates, 1993
- Speaker, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Project, Denver, CO., 1993
- Speaker, Omni Bancorp Conference, Denver, CO, 1989
- Contributing Editor and Columnist, American Bicyclist Magazine, 1997 - 1999
- Contributing Editor and Columnist, Adventure Travel Business Magazine, 1997 - 1999
- October, 2016 – Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, Presenter on employment, staffing, and compensation issues which impact the outdoor recreation industry
- January, 2016 – 30th Annual Educational Travel Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, Presenter regarding risk management and insurance issues for the travel and tourism industry
- October, 2013 – Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Grand Teton National Park, Presenter on employment, staffing, and compensation issues which impact the outdoor recreation industry
- March, 2007 – Opening New Doors to the Outdoors, Golden, Colorado. Presenter on increasing involvement of youth in outdoor recreation.
- April, 2006 - Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Denver, Colorado. Presenter regarding Declaratory Judgment Actions, Insurance Coverage and Statutes of Limitation issues in recreation law litigation.
- April, 2005 – Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Denver, Colorado. Presenter regarding compensation issues in the Adventure and Recreation Industry. Also discussed emerging issues in recreation law cases.
- April, 2004 – Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Denver, Colorado. Presenter regarding staffing issues in the Adventure and Recreation Industry.
- January, 2004 – Adventures in Travel Expo, New York, New York. Presenter regarding risk management and insurance issues for the travel and tourism industry.
- April, 2003 – Recreation and Adventure Law and Liability, Vail, Colorado. Presenter regarding entity formation, tax issues and effectively selecting and working with an advisor team.
- February, 2001-2002 - International Adventure Travel and Outdoor Show, Chicago Illinois. Presenter regarding risk management for the adventure travel industry.
- September, 2000 - World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Anchorage, Alaska. Speaker regarding risk management and insurance issues for the travel and tourism industry.
- July, 1999 - Clifton Gunderson Seminar, Broomfield, Colorado. Presentation on the topic of The Attorney's Role in Serving Business Clients.@
- May, 1999 - Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys, Denver, Colorado. Presented seminar regarding travel issues for the attorney in the hospitality industry.
- September, 1998 - Conference on Travel, Events and Management in Sports, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Speaker on the topic of Legal & Insurance Issues: Prevention Leads to Profits.@
- March, 1997 - Teaming for Success: A Forum on Sport Tourism, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Speaker regarding business organization, risk management and insurance.
- December, 1996 - America Outdoors Conference, Jekyll Island, Georgia. Presentation of America Outdoors Business Operations and Compliance Manual.
- September-October, 1996 - Interbike, Anaheim, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Speaker regarding risk management, liability and employment law issues to world's largest trade show for the bicycle industry.
- August, 1996 - Western Association of Athletic Clubs, Copper Mountain, Colorado. Speaker on employment law issues for athletic clubs.
- June, 1996 - National Outdoor Industry Rendezvous. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Moderator of panel on liability issues for manufacturers and providers of recreation products.
- December, 1995 - America Outdoors Conference. Reno, Nevada. Speaker regarding hiring and termination of employees.
- January, 1995 - Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Reno, Nevada. Speaker on employment law for outdoor retailers.
- November 1994 - National Institute of Accountants. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Keynote speaker regarding economic benefits of tourism.
- November 1994 - World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Keynote presentation on economics and eco-tourism. Chairman and speaker on issues related to liability of adventure tour operators.
- October 1994 - U.S. Department of Agriculture. Denver, CO. Speaker on outdoor recreation programs for disadvantaged young people.
- May 1993 - International Forum of Travel and Tourism Advocates. Honolulu, Hawaii. Speaker and consultant on liability issues related to international tourism.
- February 1993 - Colorado Outdoor Recreation Project. Denver, CO. Speaker regarding the role of non-profit organizations in promoting recreational activities and tourism.
- February 1989 - OmniBancorp Conference. Denver, CO. Speaker and counsel on issues related to banking liability.
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1978
- U.S. Federal Court, 1978
Other Affiliations
- Denver Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- International Law Society
- Colorado Real Estate Commission
Past Positions
- RiverReach Youth Initiative, Chairman and Founder
- American Mountain Guides Association, Board Member
- Adventure Travel Society, Former Chairman of the Board and General Counsel
- The Connecticut Insurance Group (Program was Discontinued), Former National Defense Counsel for Outfitters and Guides Insurance Program
- American Wildlands, An International Non-Profit Organization, Former Advisory Board of Trustees
- Denver Rail Heritage Society, Former Board Member
- Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Springs, CO, Former Advisory Board Member
- Alpenglow Mountainsport, Inc., Former Board Member and Founder
- Pearson & Paris, P.C., Founding Partner and President
- Pearson, Horowitz & Burnett, P.C., Founding Partner and President
Articles
Published Works
- Litigation Basics for the Layperson, 2006
- Declaratory Judgment Actions, Insurance Coverage and Statutes of Limitation a Issues for Counsel, 2006
- Compensation Issues in the Adventure and Recreation Industry, 2005
- Staffing Issues in the Adventure and Recreation Industry, 2004
- Organizing a Business: Risk Management Perspectives, 2003
- Rick Management and Insurance, International Adventure Travel and Outdoor Show, 2002
- Risk Management and Insurance Issues in Sport Tourism, Journal of Vacation Marketing, 1999
- The Americans With Disabilities Act, The Outdoor Network, Fall, 1997
- America Outdoors Operations and Compliance Manual, November, 1996
- Employment Law - Fundamentals, September, 1996
- Limited Liability Companies -America Outdoors, February, 1996
- Market Expansion Through Special Populations, World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, November, 1995
- A Walking Nightmare - Employment Law Fundamentals, Outdoor Retailer, February, 1995
- Legal Liability and Insurance -- What You Don't Know Can Put You Out of Business, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, August, 1994
- Economics - The Engine That Powers the Vehicle Of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Travel Society Newsletter, Winter, 1994
- Legal Issues Which Limit the Growth of Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, The World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, November, 1993
- Recreation Law - An Overview, Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., September, 1993
- Limiting Your Liability - Legal Fundamentals For Your Retail Survival, Outdoor Retailer, August, 1993
- Liability Issues In Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, 1992 World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, November, 1992
- Staffing and Compensation Issues in the Outdoor Recreation Industry - 2013
- Risk Management and Insurance for the Adventure Travel Business – 2010
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 27 years of experienceFamily Law, Appellate, Child Custody, Civil Litigation, Probate, Criminal Law
- 3 years of experienceReal Estate, Contracts, Trusts, Probate, Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation
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