James Colborn

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James Colborn: Attorney with Neal Colborn, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

For over 18 years, James Colborn has focused on crafting practical solutions to his clients’ legal issues. His real estate law practice includes facilitating real estate purchases, working with investment property owners and property managers on landlord, tenant and Fair Housing issues, advising and representing homeowners' associations, and working with clients on asset protection including estate planning and probate, organizing the formation of various business entities and collections. James received his bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from Washington State University in 1991 and earned his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1995. Throughout law school, James was on the editorial staff of the Willamette Bulletin of International Law and Policy, acting as that publication’s Executive Editor in 1994-1995. Prior to establishing Neal Colborn PLLC, James served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Stephen W. Drescher in the 3rd District Court of Idaho in 1996-1997 and practiced law in the Seattle area for five years. He remains an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. James has practiced in Boise since 2002, both with Neal Colborn PLLC and its predecessor firm, Neal& Uhl, PLLC.

Honors and Distinctions

-AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Professional Associations

-Idaho Bar Association

-Washington State Bar Association

Publications and Speaking Engagements

-Author, " International Labour Organization Convention No. 169: Celebrate the Differences,"Vol. 2, No. 1 Willamette Bulletin of International Law and Policy

-Landlord and Tenant Law in Idaho, Lorman Education Services, 2003

-Landlord and Tenant Law in Idaho, Lorman Education Services, 2005

-Landlord and Tenant Law in Idaho, Lorman Education Services, 2006

-Commercial and Residential Landlord Tenant Law, Sterling Education Services, 2009

-Idaho Fair Housing Forum Conference, Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. 2010

-Idaho AHMA Spring Conference, 2010.

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Real Estate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Neighborhood Association Law
  • Business Law
  • Homeowners' Association
  • Collections
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Probate
  • Negotiation and Contract Development

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Washington State University, B.A., 1991
Law School Attended:
Willamette University, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Idaho; 2000, Washington; U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
Memberships:
King County and Washington State Bar Associations; Idaho State Bar.
Birth Information:
Omaha, Nebraska, October 18, 1968
ISLN:
913058693

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (15 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/01/13 in Landlord and Tenant Law

    Mr. Colborn is both practical and compassionate in dealing with landlord/tenant matters. He does excellent work.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/15/13 in Real Estate

    Jim is a competent and sound attorney. He is client-focused and dedicated to efficient, effective outcomes.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/22/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/18/13 in Real Estate

    I've come to know Jim over the years working in common areas of landlord-tenant disputes. Definitely knows his stuff, and I'm sure that translates to the other real estate related work he and his partner handle. I'm confident anyone thinking of hir... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/17/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/17/13 in Landlord and Tenant Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 04/15/13 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/15/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/15/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/15/13 in Unsecured Collections

    Great Lawyer

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