team-member

James Reed

Colorado Springs, CO

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Mr. Reed is a Colorado native, raised in Englewood, and educated first on the East Coast, and then back here in Colorado, graduating with honors from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to attending law school, he worked for United States Congressman Donald G. Brotzman, as his Legislative Assistant, on Capital Hill in Washington D.C., from 1971 through 1973.  Returning to CU, he graduated from law school in 1976.   From 1977 to 1981 Mr. Reed was a deputy district attorney in Colorado Springs, progressing fairly quickly to work with the grand jury and the prosecution of homicides and high profile felonies. Leaving that office in the early 1980's, he was offered a partnership to join the prestigious law firm of Trott, Kunstle, and Hughes, here in town, to handle their litigation section, which he did very successfully until branching out to his own private practice in 1996. This law practice is focused on Jim's skills as a litigator.  His cases have taken him throughout the State of Colorado, handling cases not only in his home town of Colorado Springs, but in the Denver area, Pueblo, Fort Collins, Aspen, Breckinridge, Telluride, Durango, and Eagle County.  In his practice he has handled both felony and misdemeanor criminal case defenses at all levels, both federal and State, including homicides, criminal assaults, domestic violence cases, sexual assaults, robberies, drug possession and sales cases, burglaries, trespass cases, DUI cases, vehicular assaults and vehicular homicide, as well as matters before the DMV concerning driver's license suspensions.     Because of Mr. Reed's unique background, his law practice has also included a broad range of civil matters, including corporate and partnership disputes, agency disputes, disputes involving real estate sales and lease contracts, construction defects, civil fraud claims, personal injury lawsuits, slip and fall cases, automobile accident cases, and claims against insurance companies for bad faith claims adjusting.  He has obtained both million dollar settlements and jury verdicts for his clients.   At the appellate level, Mr. Reed's civil cases have included cases involving the so-called intra-corporate conspiracy doctrine; the duty of import brokers to correctly file customs paperwork on imports into the United States; the limits to the right of a newspaper to obtain information from sealed records on criminal cases under the First Amendment and Colorado statutory law; the rights of homeowner landlords to sue for damages to their property even though the lease is in the name of their management company and does not name them specifically; and the rights of sub-ground lessees in shopping center master lease terminations.   In his over thirty years as a lawyer, Mr. Reed has taken pride in working hard to help his clients understand their legal rights, and protecting those rights for the people he represents in Court.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Litigation

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

320 South Cascade AvenueSuite B / First FloorColorado Springs, CO, 80903-3814

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

John
January 29, 2018

We have used Jim Reed for several different legal needs. He has always been polite, professional and has a solid understanding of the law. He gives thorough answers to our questions. He is personable and takes the time to get to know you and your needs. We highly recommend him.

Bobby
May 15, 2014

James made me feel comfortable through my entire case. I had a lot of stress and overwhelmed with my situation. Being fairly new to the springs area no family ties here I depended on his expert advise. He made sure to follow through on all his promises. I strongly recommend him and will stay in touch.

Mark & Beverly
May 14, 2014

Mr. Reed is a compassionate person, his job as an attorney goes far and beyond just a court room. His knowledge in the law will amaze you. His ability to speak to client and family with a passion not only for what he believes in but in a way that you understand. Mr. Reed not only performed above and beyond the spectrum of an attorney, he made you feel like you were worth the battle. We have nothing but gratitude for Mr. Reed and his Assistant Lanea.

anonymous
January 28, 2013

He got me 9 more hours of community hours instead of a possible 6 month prison sentence. His law practice is knowledgeable and well-run by Mr. Reed and Mrs. Johansson. He is a great lawyer!

Mike
November 5, 2012

You helped me during a difficult time in my life. I will always be grateful for the legal services you provided.

Bruce
October 31, 2012

My legal problem was a squabble with a neighbor. There were some complexities which I thought Jim handled extremely well, utilizing the most ecconomical and efficient methods to obtain a favorable result.

Linda
September 2, 2011

11 on a scale of 1 - 10 A Law Office attentive to your needs, which will work as a Team in earnest towards a successful conclusion and the best possible outcome. The administrative staff (Paralegal) will stay in touch and keep you informed as to the status of the case. Enthusiastically recommend this firm. Completely professional and equal to if not the superior of any firm in Colorado Springs. Empathetic and willing to listen at all times. Will explain the complexities of the law as it applies to your issue patiently and until you understand.

Rick
September 5, 2011

Jim has the experience and knowledge to get you the results you are looking for. Sometimes it is hard to get in touch with Jim, but he works diligently on your your behalf. His broad experience and courtroom presence works to your advantage.

John
January 29, 2018

We have used Jim Reed for several different legal needs. He has always been polite, professional and has a solid understanding of the law. He gives thorough answers to our questions. He is personable and takes the time to get to know you and your needs. We highly recommend him.

Bobby
May 15, 2014

James made me feel comfortable through my entire case. I had a lot of stress and overwhelmed with my situation. Being fairly new to the springs area no family ties here I depended on his expert advise. He made sure to follow through on all his promises. I strongly recommend him and will stay in touch.

Mark & Beverly
May 14, 2014

Mr. Reed is a compassionate person, his job as an attorney goes far and beyond just a court room. His knowledge in the law will amaze you. His ability to speak to client and family with a passion not only for what he believes in but in a way that you understand. Mr. Reed not only performed above and beyond the spectrum of an attorney, he made you feel like you were worth the battle. We have nothing but gratitude for Mr. Reed and his Assistant Lanea.

anonymous
January 28, 2013

He got me 9 more hours of community hours instead of a possible 6 month prison sentence. His law practice is knowledgeable and well-run by Mr. Reed and Mrs. Johansson. He is a great lawyer!

Mike
November 5, 2012

You helped me during a difficult time in my life. I will always be grateful for the legal services you provided.

Bruce
October 31, 2012

My legal problem was a squabble with a neighbor. There were some complexities which I thought Jim handled extremely well, utilizing the most ecconomical and efficient methods to obtain a favorable result.

Linda
September 2, 2011

11 on a scale of 1 - 10 A Law Office attentive to your needs, which will work as a Team in earnest towards a successful conclusion and the best possible outcome. The administrative staff (Paralegal) will stay in touch and keep you informed as to the status of the case. Enthusiastically recommend this firm. Completely professional and equal to if not the superior of any firm in Colorado Springs. Empathetic and willing to listen at all times. Will explain the complexities of the law as it applies to your issue patiently and until you understand.

Rick
September 5, 2011

Jim has the experience and knowledge to get you the results you are looking for. Sometimes it is hard to get in touch with Jim, but he works diligently on your your behalf. His broad experience and courtroom presence works to your advantage.