Linda Chalat
About Linda
Linda has withdrawn as a shareholder and is now “Of Counsel.” She will continue to work on selected matters for the office. However, most of her time will be spent with her five grandchildren, on personal projects, travel, and gardening.
Linda’s contributions to the firm, the profession, and the community are beyond measure.
After graduating Columbine High School, Linda received her BChE from Colorado School of Mines. While attending the University of Denver College of Law for her JD, Linda also completed the course work at CSM for an MSc.
Linda was admitted to practice in 1991. Her background – as a scientist and engineer – was an invaluable asset to her clients. Her expertise often transcended that of expert witnesses. She held many professional accolades, including recognition by The Best Lawyers in America for her practice in products liability litigation – Plaintiffs.
Linda’s moral compass led the firm’s ethics, professionalism, and reputation for candor with opposing counsel and the Courts. As a volunteer, Linda served the Jefferson County School District. As a two term president of Congregation Beth Evergreen, Linda managed the design, architecture, planning, construction and opening of the first Synagogue in Jefferson County Colorado. Linda was active in pro bono legal work. Notably, Linda served two consecutive terms on the Board of Trustees for the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado.
lchalat@chalatlaw.com will remain a point of contact for Linda for her friends wishing to contact and congratulate her.
Linda’s cell: 303.882.4782
References: re her service at Beth Evergreen, Rabbi Eliot Baskin, phone 303.918.1558.
References: re Linda’s service to the Legal Aid Foundation, Jonathan Asher, phone 303.522.8733
About Chalat Hatten Banker PC: The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado as named Chalat Hatten Banker PC as a “Leadership Law Firm.” In large part due to Linda’s reputation, skill and the high regard she enjoys among peers, Chalat Hatten Banker PC is ranked by U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers in America as a “Tier 1” ranked law firm in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation. All members of the firm are individually listed by Best Lawyers.
Professional Overview
Published Works and Seminars:
- “Ski Law Trends: 2016,” (Co-author), Law Week Colorado, Vol. 14 No. 10, 2016
- Faculty Member, “Avoid Extinction Due to Climate Change,” Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention, 2014
- Faculty Member, “The Business of Practicing Law,” Colorado Bar Association/CLE Seminar, 2007
- Faculty Member, “Trial Advocacy Program - Ethics Section,” Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention, 2003
- Faculty member, “Ethics 2001,” Continuing Legal Education Conference, 2001
- Faculty member, “Preventing Legal Malpractice 2001," Colorado Bar Association/CLE Seminar, 2001
- “Restitution in Criminal Actions: Consideration for Civil Trial Lawyers,” 50 Trial Talk 6, 2001
- “Ski law for beginners, intermediates and experts,” Trial, August 2001
- “The Nine Commandments of Malpractice Prevention,” (Co-Author), 22 Trial Lawyer 183-189, 1999
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