James F. Scherer

James F. Scherer assists clients in general civil litigation, torts and personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, products liability litigation, commercial litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, and complex white collar criminal defense matters.

 

REPRESENTATIVE CASES
 

• Successfully defended a business owner in a high-stakes commercial litigation dispute, securing a favorable settlement.

• Represented a client in a complex medical malpractice case, achieving a substantial recovery for the injured party.

• Defended a corporation in a products liability lawsuit involving alleged manufacturing defects, leading to a dismissal of claims.

• Represented individuals and businesses in general civil litigation, including contract disputes and negligence claims.

• Successfully defended a client in a white-collar criminal investigation, resulting in no charges being filed.

• Negotiated favorable plea agreements and case dismissals in multiple criminal defense matters.

• Represented plaintiffs in personal injury claims, securing significant compensation for victims of negligence.

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EDUCATION
 

• University of Denver, J.D.

• Regis University, B.S. Biology

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LICENSURE

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• State Bar of Colorado

• U.S. District Court - District of Colorado

• U.S. Court of Appeals - Tenth Circuit

• U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit

• U.S. Supreme Court

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MEMBERSHIPS

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• Colorado Bar Association

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REPORTED CASES

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• Cox v. Wilson, 971 F.3d 1159 (10th Cir. 2020)

• Boles v. Sun Ergoline, Inc., 223 P.3d 724 (Colo. 2010)

• Reyes v. People, 195 P.3d 662 (Colo. 2008)

• Espinosa v. Perez, 165 P. 3d 770 (Colo. App. 2006)

• Keefe v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc., 900 P. 2d 97(Colo. 1995)

• Keefe v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc., 868 P. 2d 1092 (Colo. App. 1993)

• Ward v. Allstate Ins. Co., 451 F. 3d 353 (10th Cir. 1994)

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PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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Mr. Scherer graduated from Regis University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He continued on the University of Denver College of Law where he earned his J.D. He was admitted to practice law in Colorado the same year that he graduated from law school. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, both the Tenth and Ninth Circuits for the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Scherer’s many reported cases included Reyes v. People; Espinosa v. Perez; Keefe v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc. and Ward v. Allstate Insurance Co.