James V. Pearsonjpearson@ph-law.com
James V. Pearson
jpearson@ph-law.com
Admitted to bar:
Colorado, 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Education:
Iowa State University, B.S., 1971
University of Denver, J.D., 1978
University of Colorado, M.B.A. Program, 1976
Notable Experience:
Founding Partner and President, Pearson, Milligan & Horowitz, P.C.
Chairman of the Board and General Counsel, Adventure Travel Society
President and Founder, RiverReach Youth Initiative
Former National Defense Counsel for Outfitters and Guides Insurance Program, The Connecticut Insurance Group.
Advisory Board of Trustees, American Wildlands
Board Member, Denver Rail Heritage Society
Past Advisory Board Member, Arapahoe Community College
Board Member, Alpenglow Mountainsport, Inc.
Past Board Member, Colorado Humane Society
Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker
Certified Ski Instructor, emeritus status, Professional Ski Instructors of America
Member:
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association (Section on Business and International Law)
Federal Bar Association
International Law Society
Colorado Real Estate Commission
Professional Association of Dive Instructors
International Forum of Travel and Tourism Advocates
Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys
Board of Directors, RiverReach Youth Initiative
Honoree:
Co-Chairman of The Sunset Rendezvous, a charity event which has raised more than $200,000 for inner city young people in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area; 1999-2000.
Selected to National Directory of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals; 1994-1999.
Featured as part of a television program production for The Environment and Recreation; October 1993.
Selected as an expert on recreation law to appear on the nationally televised premier show of Miller's Law; March, 1993.
Lecturer:
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Anchorage, Alaska. Speaker regarding risk management and insurance issues for the travel and tourism industry. September 2000.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Tucson, Arizona. Speaker regarding entity creation and risk management for the travel and tourism industry. September 1999.
Clifton Gunderson Seminar, Broomfield, Colorado. Presentation on the topic of "The Attorney's Role in Serving Small Business Clients." July 1999.
Successfully Selling Adventure Travel Seminar, Denver, Colorado. Speaker regarding risk management for the travel agent. July, 1999.
Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys, Denver, Colorado. Presented seminar regarding travel issues for the attorney in the hospitality industry. May, 1999.
Conference on Travel, Events and Management in Sports, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Speaker on the topic of "Legal & Insurance Issues: Prevention Leads to Profits." September 1998.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Mont Tremblant, Canada. Speaker regarding risk management and legal liability for the travel and tourism industry. October, 1997.
Teaming for Success: A Forum on Sport Tourism, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.. Speaker regarding business organization, risk management and insurance. March 1997.
America Outdoors Conference, Jekyll Island, Georgia. Presentation of America Outdoors Business Operations and Compliance Manual. December, 1996.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Puerto Varas, Chile. Keynote speaker regarding state of the adventure travel industry. November, 1996.
Interbike, Anaheim, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Speaker regarding risk management, liability and employment law issues to world's largest trade show for the bicycle industry. September-October 1996.
Western Association of Athletic Clubs, Copper Mountain, Colorado. Speaker on employment law issues for athletic clubs. August 1996.
National Outdoor Industry Rendezvous, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Moderator of panel on liability issues for manufacturers and providers of recreation products. June, 1996.
America Outdoors Conference. Reno, Nevada. Speaker regarding hiring and termination of employees. December 1995.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Ecotourism. Nassau, Bahamas. Speaker on risk management for businesses and keynote speaker on expanding adventure travel opportunities to at-risk youth. November 1995.
Western Association of Athletic Clubs, Denver, Colorado. Speaker on employment law issues for athletic clubs. September, 1995.
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Reno, Nevada. Speaker on employment law. January 1995.
America Outdoors Conference Palm Springs, CA. Speaker on employment law. December 1994.
National Institute of Accountants. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Keynote speaker regarding economic benefits of tourism. November 1994.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Keynote presentation on economics and eco-tourism. Chairman and speaker on issues related to risk management for business. November 1994.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Denver, Colorado. Speaker on outdoor recreation programs for disadvantaged young people. October 1994.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Reno, Nevada. Speaker on risk management and liability issues for businesses in outdoor recreation. August 1994.
Recreation Law Symposium. Denver, Colorado. Chairman of symposium for attorneys and tourism industry leaders for the State of Colorado on legal issues related to recreation. September 1993.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism. Manaus, Brazil. Chairman and speaker on issues related to liability for international adventure tour operators. September 1993.
International Forum of Travel and Tourism Advocates. Honolulu, Hawaii. Speaker and consultant on liability issues related to international tourism. May 1993.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Project, Denver, Colorado. Speaker regarding the role of non-profit organizations in promoting recreational activities and tourism. February, 1993.
World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism. Whistler, British Columbia. Chairman and speaker on issues related to liability of North American travel agents and adventure tour operators. September 1992.
Speaker and Counsel to High Country River Rafters. Presentation regarding liability of non-profit organizations for sponsoring adventure travel activities such as white water rafting. February, 1990.
OmniBancorp. Denver, Colorado. Speaker and counsel on issues related to banking liability. February 1989.
River Rendezvous Conference, Telluride, Colorado. Speaker and consultant on liability issues for white water rafting outfitters and operators. October, 1998.
River Rendezvous Conference, Telluride, Colorado. Speaker and consultant on liability issues for white water rafting outfitters and operators. October, 1997.
Selected Publications:
"Risk Management and Insurance for the Adventure Travel Business," 2000.
"Risk Management and Insurance Issues in Sport Tourism," Journal of Vacation Marketing, 1999.
"The Americans With Disabilities Act," The Outdoor Network, Fall 1997.
America Outdoors Operations and Compliance Manual, November, 1996.
"Employment Law - Fundamentals," September, 1996.
"Limited Liability Companies - The Story of Lucky," America Outdoors, February 1996.
"Market Expansion through Special Populations," Proceedings of the World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-Tourism, November 1995.
"A Walking Nightmare - Employment Law Fundamentals," Outdoor Retailer, February 1995.
"Legal Liability and Insurance -- What You Don't Know Can Put You Out of Business," Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, August 1994.
"Economics - The Engine That Powers the Vehicle Of Eco-tourism," Adventure Travel Society Newsletter, Winter 1994.
"Legal Issues Which Limit the Growth of Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism", Proceedings of The World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism, November 1993.
"Recreation Law - An Overview," Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., September 1993.
"Limiting Your Liability - Legal Fundamentals For Your Retail Survival," Outdoor Retailer, August 1993.
"Liability Issues In Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism," Proceedings of The 1992 World Congress on Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism, November 1992.
Reported Cases:
Omnibank Iliff, N.A. v. John J. Tipton, et al., 843 P.2d 71 (Colo. App. 1992).
Carol Lahey v. Rick Covington, et al., 964 F. Supp. 1440 (D. Colo. 1996).
Transactions:
Omnibancorp and KeyCorp Merger
Kabool Electronics Co., Ltd. Investment in Caleb Technology Corp.
United States Global Opportunities, LLC investment in Glomato.com, Inc.
Acquisition of Saratoga Inn, LLC by Meyers Land & Cattle Company