About James C. T.
James C. T. Linfield has spent decades in the practice of law after completing his studies at Harvard. He earned an A.B. from Harvard University in 1977 and went on to receive his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1980. Those formative years set the course for a long career in private practice.
After law school he entered legal practice and built a steady record over the years. Linfield is admitted to practice in Colorado. Over time he advanced to partnership and took on responsibilities that come with leading client matters and mentoring younger lawyers. Colleagues describe him as measured and practical in the way he approaches complex issues.
His professional path led him to a longstanding association with Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, where he served as a partner. At the firm he handled a range of matters that required coordination among teams and attention to procedural detail. The partner role also placed him in frequent contact with clients, opposing counsel and the courts, often requiring clear written advocacy and strategic planning.
Throughout his career Linfield has balanced casework and firm responsibilities. He has supervised associates, contributed to firm management and participated in the internal deliberations that shape how a practice serves its clients. Those duties have given him a broad view of how law firms operate and how individual matters fit into larger client objectives.
Outside the firm, Linfield maintained professional ties in the legal community. He is listed as a member of multiple associations. He has kept active in regional professional circles and remained connected to peers in Colorado. That network has informed his work and provided avenues for collaboration on cross-disciplinary matters.
Colleagues and clients who have worked with Linfield note his steady presence and willingness to engage in detailed preparation. His approach tends to be methodical. He prefers clear legal analysis and practical solutions that reflect the realities of litigation and transactional work.
In his current practice he continues as a partner at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP and practices in Colorado. He concentrates his practice on matters handled through his role at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP.
