James E. "Jim" Hartley
About James E. Hartley
James E. Hartley is a lawyer based in Boulder, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. James E. Hartley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boulder, Colorado
- Antitrust Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Holland & Hart LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Boulder, CO
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