Jim Kilroy is a partner in Snell & Wilmer’s Denver office. His trial, appellate and arbitration practice covers all areas of business and employment litigation.
Jim represents clients in jurisdictions across the United States in matters involving contracts, securities, shareholder claims, officer and director liability, intellectual property, trade secrets, noncompetition agreements, mineral rights, real estate, construction, federal and state employment claims, and professional liability. He has extensive experience in complex litigation proceedings, including multidistrict litigation matters, class actions and collective actions.
Representative Presentations and Publications
• Law firms strive to meet pro bono goals, Quoted, Denver Business Journal (June 14, 2013)
Professional Recognition and Awards
•The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation (2015-2020); Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2020)
•Colorado Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2006-2020)
•Colorado Top 100 (2013-2020)
•Law Week Colorado, Barrister's Choice Award, Best Overall Litigator (2018)
•Task Force of the Year Award, Colorado Lawyers Committee's Homeless ID Task Force Steering Committee (2009)
Community Involvement
•Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver, Volunteer (2010-Present)
•Colorado Lawyers for the Arts (2010-Present)
•Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (Present)
•Metropolitan Volunteer Lawyers (2000-Present)
Other Professional Experience
•Freeborn & Peters, Partner
•James D. Kilroy, Sole Practitioner
•Baker & Hostetler, Associate
Related News & Events
• Mar 13
Eight Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Selected to 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
• Mar 18
Seven Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Selected to 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
• Oct 11
Snell & Wilmer Partners Named Among Law Week Colorado's Barrister's Best
• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year
• Mar 26
Nine Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Selected to 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field
• Apr 17
Colorado Super Lawyers 2017 Recognizes 13 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Lists 125 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers As Leaders In Their Field
In addition, 15 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”
• Mar 30
Colorado Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes 12 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Aug 17
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Lists 128 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in their Field
In addition, 19 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”
• May 20
Colorado Lawyers Committee Awards Snell & Wilmer as Law Firm of the Year
• Mar 13
Colorado Super Lawyers Recognizes 15 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field
• Dec 03
Snell & Wilmer Obtains $41.6 Million Verdict for Pacific Coast Steel
• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List
• Jul 23
Colorado Judicial Institute Appoints Snell & Wilmer Attorney James Kilroy to Board of Directors
• Jun 27
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 80 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Jun 20
Super Lawyers 2011 Recognizes 74 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 21 Firm Attorneys to the 2011 Rising Stars List
• Aug 09
Snell & Wilmer Obtains Defense Verdict for Cherry Cricket Restaurant
• Jun 22
Sixty-Seven Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers 2010
• Jul 10
Law & Politics Selects 75 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as 2009 Super Lawyers
Related Publications
• Feb 12
Workplace Word - Since When Am I the Boss? Ever Expanding Attacks on Non-Traditional Employers
• Aug 21
Workplace Word - EEOC’s New Enforcement Guidelines Expand Employers’ Obligations Toward Pregnant Employees
• Jun 03
Workplace Word - Ninth Circuit Creates Wrinkle in the Way Employers Designate Family and Medical Leave
• Mar 11
Workplace Word - Upcoming Affirmative Action Plan Requirements for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors (video)
• Feb 14
Workplace Word - Employer To Do List for the New Year
• Jan 30
Workplace Word - BYOD: Policy Considerations for Employers in the Age of Personal Devices
• Nov 26
Workplace Word - Avoiding Holiday Liability
• Oct 04
Workplace Word - Steering Away the Trojan Horse: Lessons from Worksite Enforcement Actions
• Aug 30
Workplace Word - NLRB Takes Aim at Workplace Confidentiality Policies
• Jun 26
Workplace Word - Additional Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Requirements for Industries Governed by Federal Transportation Laws
