Shaun Pearman

Experience and Philosophy:

Shaun is an experienced trial lawyer, having handled family law, probate, civil, divorce, juvenile, real estate and other litigation cases since 1987. He also handles business, contract, corporate, real estate, estate planning, and other general practice legal matters. His philosophy is to try to resolve a legal problem first by taking a reasonable, fair and economical approach to the case. However, if the opposition is unreasonable or overreaching, he will take the case to trial. The way to win inside and outside the courtroom is to be well prepared, know the law, and accurately assess the facts on both sides of the case, have a plan to reach the goal outcome desired. Also, it is essential to fully advise every individual client as to the applicable law, what options are available, and what the risks and benefits of each approach may be.

Background:

Shaun is a third generation Coloradoan, has been married since 1986, and is the father of six children. He was admitted to practice law in Colorado on May 21, 1987, the United States Supreme Court on December 14, 2020, before the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on July 27, 2022, the U.S. District Court, District of Colorado on February 25, 1988, and the Oregon Bar on April 12, 2012. He graduated from the University of Denver in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and again in 1986 with a Juris Doctor. He attends and is active at Grace Church of Arvada. Shaun is on the board of the Metropolitan Denver Chapter of the Christian Legal Society. His family has been in the metals recycling business since the late 1960’s, currently owning and operating Can Land Recycling Center in North Denver. Shaun is the Chairman of the Board of the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. When not working, Shaun enjoys hanging out in Winter Park, Colorado and traveling.

Education:

• University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
  • Juris Doctor – 1987
• University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
  • B.S. Business Administration – 1982

Bar Admissions:

• Colorado, 1987
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2020
• U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2022
• U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1988
• Oregon, 2012

Classes & Seminars:

• Basic Estate Planning and Probate Overview, Christian Legal Society, Presenter, 2010

Pro-Bono Activities:

• Grace Church of Arvada
• Legal Aid Clinic Volunteer on a regular basis

Representative Cases:

• Chiles v. Salazar, No. 24-539, U.S. Supreme Court, 116 F.4th 1178 (10th Cir. 2024)
• D.P.H. and A.J.B. v. J.L.B. and Concerning A.B., 260 P.3d 320 (Colorado 2011)
• People v. Dist. Ct., County of Adams, 797 P.2d 1259 (Colo. 1990)

Professional Associations:

• Christian Legal Society, President of Metro Denver Chapter, 2010 to 2014
• First Judicial District Bar Association, Member
• Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce
• Arvada Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member of the Metro Denver Chapter of the Christian Legal Society

Ancillary Business:

• Can Land Recycling Center

Current Employment Position:

• Pearman Law Firm, P.C., 2005 to Present
  • Founder, Attorney and Counselor at Law

Past Positions:

• Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, Associate Attorney, 1988 to 1999
• Bergner & Pearman, LLP, 2000 to 2005