James Richard Clifton, Employment Attorney in Denver, Colorado
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Managing PartneratClifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C.
Denver, CO
Practicing employment in Denver since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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James Richard Clifton is a managing partner based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. James has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Denver, CO
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Insurance
- Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from Denver, CO.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About James Richard Clifton: James Richard Clifton is a managing partner based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. James has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters James takes on
James concentrates on employment, general, insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases in Denver, Colorado
James takes employment matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
General cases in Denver, Colorado
James takes general matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Denver, Colorado
James takes insurance matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Denver, Colorado
James takes personal injury matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Denver, Colorado
James takes product liability matters in Denver, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet James Richard Clifton — employment lawyer in Denver
James Richard Clifton is a managing partner based in Denver, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. James has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
James Richard Clifton is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, personal injury, premises and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 1963, and has been licensed for 53 years. James practices at Clifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C. in Denver, CO and 1 other location.
Working with James on a employment matter
James Richard Clifton is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, personal injury, premises and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 1963, and has been licensed for 53 years. James practices at Clifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C. in Denver, CO and 1 other location.
Who James represents
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters in Denver and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Temple University
J.D. · 1973
University of Delaware
B.A. · 1963
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
Colorado
1974 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1973 · ACTIVE
James studied at J.D. in Temple University and B.A. in University of Delaware.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in Temple University and B.A. in University of Delaware. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
James has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
Denver Bar Association
membership
Locations
James Richard Clifton's office in Denver
James's primary office is at 789 Sherman St., Ste. 500, Denver, CO, 80203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Clifton, Mueller & Bovarnick, P.C.
789 Sherman St., Ste. 500
Denver, CO 80203
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How to hire James Richard Clifton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Denver, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James Richard Clifton
How much does it cost to hire James for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Denver?
James is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new employment clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder in Colorado
James handles employment matters throughout Colorado. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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