James A. Carter

Land Use and Zoning Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Denver, Colorado

12+ years experience

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

303-223-1100

https://www.bhfs.com/people/attorneys/c-f/james-carter

675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2900, Denver, CO 80202

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Bio

A collegial and creative problem solver, James Carter focuses his practice on real estate finance and development.James has a diverse legal background, including experience in real estate finance, land use, eminent domain, and real estate litigation, which informs a well-rounded, practical approach to working with clients and meeting their goals. James has experience drafting and negotiating loan and conveyance documents, reviewing due diligence and aiding in the management of deals from inception through closing. James has also represented real estate developers in land use matters ranging from subdivision approvals to contested re-zonings, handled all aspects of eminent domain matters for owners, lessees, financial institutions and condemning entities, and aided in the resolution of disputes related to title insurance, construction and development. A collegial and creative problem solver, James Carter focuses his practice on real estate finance and development. James has a diverse legal background, including experience in real estate finance, land use, eminent domain, and real estate litigation, which informs a well-rounded, practical approach to working with clients and meeting their goals. James has experience drafting and negotiating loan and conveyance documents, reviewing due diligence and aiding in the management of deals from inception through closing. James has also represented real estate developers in land use matters ranging from subdivision approvals to contested re-zonings, handled all aspects of eminent domain matters for owners, lessees, financial institutions and condemning entities, and aided in the resolution of disputes related to title insurance, construction and development.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023

Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 2013

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Reviews

James Cook

2 weeks ago

Competent real estate attorney, but communication could improve

I hired James Carter to assist with a complex commercial property acquisition in the Denver area. His background in real estate finance and development at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck was a key factor in our decision. James is clearly knowledgeable; his understanding of the zoning intricacies, given his recognition in that area, was evident and helped us navigate a few unexpected municipal hurdles. He is a collegial problem-solver as his profile suggests, and his 12 years of experience showed in the final contract documents, which were thorough. However, our experience was mixed on the service side. While the legal work was solid, response times to emails were sometimes slower than expected, often taking several business days. There were also a few instances where we felt we had to follow up to get status updates on the due diligence process, which created some anxiety during a time-sensitive deal. For straightforward legal expertise in real estate transactions, James is competent. He successfully closed our deal. But if you prioritize frequent, proactive communication and very quick turnarounds on questions, you may need to set very clear expectations upfront. He delivered on the core legal work, but the client service experience felt just adequate.