About James T
James T — Anest is a attorney based in Parker, Colorado, with over 45 years of legal experience. He was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in 1980 and the Colorado State Bar in 1987. Since 1987, he has been practicing law in Parker, Colorado. Mr. Anest earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1980. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming, completed in 1977, and attended Temple University in 1979. Throughout his career, Mr.
Anest has been involved in various aspects of real estate legal representation, including acquisition, development, and ownership formation. He has participated in multiple shopping center purchases and sales, apartment projects, and residential/agricultural developments, with transactions exceeding $150 million. His expertise extends to contract negotiations, drafting, due diligence, and closings. In addition to his real estate practice, Mr. Anest has experience in bankruptcy law, representing both consumers and creditors in Chapter 7 and 13 filings in Colorado and Wyoming. He has also been involved in entity formation for numerous businesses in Douglas County and the Front Range, including partnerships, corporations. Limited liability companies.
Mr. Anest has held several notable positions, including serving as the county attorney for Hot Springs and Converse Counties in Wyoming, and as the town attorney for Glenrock, Wyoming. He was also the Municipal Judge for Elizabeth, Colorado, from 1995 to 2004. He is a past member of the Real Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Mr. Anest has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2008 PEDC Cornerstone Award and the "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers of America and recognized in Madison's Who's Who.
Mr. Anest is married with three sons. He is actively involved in the community, serving on the board of directors for the Intermountain Electric Rural Association (IREA) and as a director for International Bank. He has also been a member of the Parker Chamber of Commerce, the Parker Economic Development Council, and the Douglas-Elbert County Bar Association. He practices at Parker Lawyers, located at 19751 Mainstreet, Suite 365, Parker, Colorado 80138. Mr. Anest is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Wyoming.
