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SOLUTIONS
Invest in Positive Outcomes and Solutions
Legal action can be overwhelming and disorienting. John M. Lassalette, PC has been representing individual and business clients for more than 25 years in all areas of real estate, civil litigation, family law and business law. We represent clients throughout Pitkin, Eagle, Garfield, Rio Blanco and Mesa Counties. John evaluates every matter and builds strategy for a strong case, skillfully tailored to the facts and law of your situation, to start from a position of strength. He is a smart, creative and experienced advocate who knows the legal system and can astutely guide your case to a winning outcome.
Choosing Battles Wisely
Each client is an individual with a problem to be solved, a problem that impacts the client's life or business. Our clients’ stories inspire us to find the best solution for them. We welcome the challenge to fight hard for you, building a case strategy and relationship to get the best result.
Client Engagement
• Top quality representation— Since 1995, John built an extensive knowledge and database to draw from in identifying winning strategies and creating efficiencies for each client. He is skilled at negotiation, mediation and litigation. Each client receives full focus and effort.
• Creative problem-solving— John meticulously studies the facts and law of your case to determine and navigate the best strategy for your unique situation. He is skilled at navigating the legal system, cutting through inefficiencies as he advocates for his clients.
• Compassion for clients— All clients are important people with real-life problems. We get great satisfaction from taking care of you, whether securing your future after a divorce or resolving a contract dispute. We understand the outcome changes your life.
Success Stories
Victory by Motion - Trial Avoided
In litigation over a real estate contract, we prevailed on decisive motions providing the potential buyers with a release from the contract on a troubled property, return of their earnest money, and 100% recovery of all costs and attorney fees. Costly and time-consuming trial was completely avoided.
Assessments Victory
In litigation over association assessments, we prevailed on decisive motions defending all opposing claims, prevailed on all client claims, and recovered 100% of all assessments, interest, costs and attorney fees. Costly and time-consuming trial was reduced to a one-day hearing.
Mediation Preserves Assets
Acting as Mediator, a divorce involving numerous local businesses, real estate assets, debt consolidation, and tax liability mitigation, resolution was reached, preserving the assets and income of the parties while creating advantageous tax and debt benefits. The businesses of both parties are thriving. The clients' CPAs were consulted and involved at every step to ensure an efficiently structured resolution.
JOHN'S BACKGROUND
John Lassalette
Born Covina, California, 1965.
Bar Admissions:
Washington, 1995;
Colorado, 1997;
U.S. District Court of Colorado, 1998.
Education:
United States Air Force Academy;
University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1989);
University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1994).
Involvement:
Colorado Bar Association: Vice-President and Executive Council Member 2002-03, Board of Governors 2002-12;
Pitkin Co. Bar Assn., President 2000-02, Treasurer 1999-2000
John has been in Aspen since 1997, when he moved from Seattle.
During his entire 30 year legal career, John has focussed on solving problems proactively through effective planning and strategy, through litigation, and through mediation.