James M. Meseck

James M. Meseck: Attorney with White and Steele, P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

Mr. Meseck focuses on advocating for professionals facing malpractice claims and professional licensing complaints. He represents a variety of real estate professionals who have been sued by third parties or have matters before professional licensing authorities. Much of his practice focuses on defending real estate brokers, real estate brokerages, employing brokers, appraisers, mortgage loan originators, home inspectors and attorneys in civil actions as well as administrative licensing disputes. His practice also includes mediating real estate, professional liability and contract disputes. He has also represented clients in a wide variety of liability claims, including cases involving recreational activities resulting in personal injuries, trucking and motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, actions based on Section 1983, underground tank cases, wrongful death, and traumatic brain injury. Mr. Meseck is routinely retained to conduct pre-litigation investigations on recreational accidents, trucking accidents, and premises claims. Mr. Meseck has written and lectured on these topics. Throughout his career, he has always focused on finding cost-effective solutions even when there are complex legal problems.

Mr. Meseck began as a law clerk with White and Steele in 2000 and became associated with the firm in 2001 following graduation and his admission to the bars of Colorado and Wyoming. He was made a Shareholder of the firm in 2011. In his off time, he enjoys experiencing Colorado’s rich culture and history as well as enjoying all the natural resources the Colorado landscape offers.

Publications

•Co-Author - Defending Colorado Real Estate Brokers From Personal Injury Claims: An Analysis of Colorado’s Premises Liability Act and Negligence Framework (May 2015)
•Trucking Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium, Colorado Section (Morton F. Daller Ed. 2002-09)
•Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium, Colorado Section (Morton F. Daller Ed. 2008)
•Co-Author, Making the Possible Impossible, Medicare Reimbursement Problems, For The Defense, Vol. 50, No. 2, pp. 8-12, 53-54 (Feb. 2008)

Awards

•DRI's G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication Award for 2008
•2010 Colorado Rising Star

(Also at Cheyenne, Wyoming Office)

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Auto/Trucking Law
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Personal Injury and Property Damage Defense
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate Professionals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Iowa, B.A., History, 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., With honor, 2001; University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., Phi Kappa Phi, 2001; University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, 2001; University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., Order of Barristers, 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, Colorado; 2001, Wyoming; United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; United States District Court for the District of Wyoming; United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Memberships:

Memberships

Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Section Counsel
•Wyoming Bar Association
•Denver Bar Association
•Defense Research Institute
•Colorado Defense Lawyers Association

Birth Information:
Battle Creek, Iowa, January 30, 1971
Reported Cases:
Opinions: City of Westminster v. Centric Jones, et al., 2003 Colo. App. LEXIS 1432 (Colo. App. September 11, 2003); Robert J. Prokop, M.D. v. Tim Hockhalter, Geri Hockhalter, Tom McJunkin, and Timber Creek Outfitters, 2006 WY 75 (Wyo. June 28, 2006); Couch v. Bd of Trs. of the Mem. Hosp., 1009 U.S.App. LEXIS 25182, No 08-8001 (10th Cir. November 17, 2009).
ISLN:
917204638

Peer Reviews

2.8/5.0 (2 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    3.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    3.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    2.5/5.0

  • Communication

    2.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    2.5/5.0

  • 3.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/09/10 in Defense Litigation

    A solid defense lawyer with better than average analytical and writing skills and poorer than average communication abilities.

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  • 2.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/24/10 in Civil Litigation

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720-823-2552  Phone

303-296-3131  Fax

www.whiteandsteele.com

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