About James S.
James S — Helfrich is a attorney based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in personal injury law. He is also experienced in bankruptcy, business law, real estate law, and environmental law. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1990, he has been practicing law for over three decades. In 1993, he was admitted to the Colorado State Bar, where he continues to serve clients today. Mr. Helfrich earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1989. He was honored as a St.
Thomas More Scholar and served as an editor on the St. John's Law Review. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Ancient Languages from Wheaton College in 1984, followed by a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from the same institution in 1986. After law school, Mr. Helfrich began his career as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Manhattan, where he worked for three years. He then moved to Colorado, serving as an associate at Gersh & Danielson and later as a founding partner at Gersh & Helfrich, LLP. In November 2010, he joined Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C., focusing on commercial and securities litigation. Throughout his career, Mr.
Helfrich has represented clients in many cases, including securities fraud, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, bankruptcy, civil rights, environmental violations, illegal business practices, Ponzi schemes, real estate disputes. Personal injury. He has been recognized annually as one of Colorado’s Super Lawyers since 2009 and has received the highest peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell AV®. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Helfrich is committed to community service. He coordinates volunteer legal aid clinics at organizations such as the Denver Rescue Mission, Salvation Army of Denver, Samaritan House, and the More Life Center. He also serves on the board of directors for the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center. In 2017, he was honored with the John Robb Award (Lawyer of the Year) by the Christian Legal Society for his legal aid work.
Mr. Helfrich is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Christian Legal Society.
