Academy Member Inducted 2016
Recognized to Colorado Chapter for Mediation & Arbitration
Other ADR Services: Court-Appointed Neutral (Special Master), Discovery Referee, Early Neutral Evaluation, Fact Finding, Insurance Umpire, Med-Arb, Mini-Trial Judge
Video ConferencingAvailable
- Practice Commenced2006
- # of MEDS (as of 27/4/24)1700
- # of ARBS (as of 27/4/24)150
Current Practice
- DENVER-AURORA
Biographical
Hon. John P. Leopold (Ret.) served as a District Judge for 19 years, and as Chief Judge for 4 years, in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, the largest district (in terms of population) in the state. Prior to his appointment, he was a private practitioner, representing a wide range of individuals in civil, domestic, probate, juvenile, and criminal matters.
Since joining JAMS in 2006, Judge Leopold has mediated and arbitrated a variety of complex matters involving many types of law, including medical malpractice, business litigation, personal injury, insurance coverage, and contracts (commercial and personal).
Education
- Chief Judge, Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, 2002-2006
- District Judge, 18th Judicial District, 1987-2006
- Private Practice of Law, 1974-1987
- J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 1974
- B.A., Colby College, Waterville, ME, 1968
- United States Air Force, 1968-1972
Memberships & Affiliations
- Received Alumni Professionalism Law Star Award, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, October 2013
- Received Martin P. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arapahoe County (Colorado) Bar Association, January 2012
- Received 1999 Judicial Excellence Award from the Colorado Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates; 2001 Outstanding Judicial Officer Award from the Colorado Judicial Branch; Lifetime Membership, Colorado Association of Community Corrections Board
- Received Colby College Brick Award (June, 2018) for "outstanding loyalty to the College through consisrent and dedicated service in its behalf"
- Colorado Bar Foundation Trustee, 2015-present
- President, Colorado District Judges Association (1998); Vice President, Colorado Trial Judges Association (1998); President, Arapahoe County Bar Association (1985-1986); Fellow, Academy of Court Appointed Masters
- Master, Thompson G. Marsh Inn, American Inn of Court
- Member: Colorado, Arapahoe County, and Colorado Women’s Bar Associations
- Frequent presenter at CLE programs for Continuing Education in Colorado, Inc. (Colorado Bar Association); Colorado Judicial Branch; Colorado Women’s Bar Association; Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Member, University of Denver Sturm College of Law Alumni Council (Chair: 2008-2010); Co-Chair, Council's Bar Passage Committee
Rates Information
Mediation: $390/hour Arbitration/Special Master/Private Judge: $400/hour