Eric James

Eric James is an of-counsel attorney in Littleton, Colorado, who assists clients across the state with a focus on Northern Colorado. His practice includes family law, employment law, estate planning, real estate, commercial matters, and criminal defense. He helps individuals and businesses address legal needs involving divorce, complex adoptions, workplace issues, estate planning, property concerns, and criminal charges.

Eric earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in 2000. His legal education followed a nontraditional professional path shaped by years of public service. That background supports his practical approach to legal analysis, client communication, and problem solving. His training helps him evaluate complex facts, understand legal risks, and guide clients through matters that may affect their families, work, property, or rights.

Eric served for 16 years with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office before entering the legal profession. During that time, he worked in several roles, including as a decorated Deputy and Corporal. He also served as an adjunct professor at a police academy, where he taught legal subjects. After law school, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney in the 8th Judicial District in Fort Collins before moving into private practice.

Eric James is known for bringing a grounded, service-focused perspective to his work. His experience covers divorces, complex adoptions, EEO matters, ADA issues, Title VII matters, Colorado Wage Act concerns, FLSA compliance, administrative proceedings, real estate issues, commercial representation, felonies, misdemeanors, and DUI defense. He combines public service experience, courtroom insight, and practical judgment to help clients move through important legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Miller & Steiert, P.C.
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Larimer County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota

Licensed State

• South Dakota
• Colorado

Education

• University of South Dakota Knudsen School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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