John A. Chanin
About John A. Chanin
John A. Chanin is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. John A. Chanin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Current Firm: Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLP
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder J.D., Order of the Coif, graduated 1991 and Cornell University, B.A. With Distinction, graduated 1985
Location: Denver, CO
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