Russell R. Hatten

Russell R. Hatten was born in Garland, Texas, and began his legal career in Dallas, Texas with a large commercial litigation firm. He began his own litigation practice in 1988. In 1993, he was appointed to the bench as Municipal Judge for the City of Rowlett, and as a County Magistrate for Dallas and Rockwall Counties, Texas. In these positions, Russell presided over criminal, domestic, and civil matters, with an annual docket of over 10,000 cases, while maintaining his litigation practice.

Fulfilling his dream of living in the Rocky Mountains, Russell moved his family tp Denver in 1999 where he continued his plaintiffs' personal injury practice in the offices of Chalat Law Offices, P.C., Denver, Colorado. Russell is now a partner of the firm, acting as lead attorney on auto accident cases, medical and legal malpractice cases, and ski accident cases. His experience on the bench enhances his ability to litigate effectively for the firm's clients, preparing him for the trial work for which the firm has developed such a strong reputation.

Bar Admissions:

Texas, 1986
Colorado, 1999
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1988
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1999

Education:

Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Philosophy, Accounting 1986

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy & Accounting, 1983

Representative Cases:

Nguyen, et al v. Karl Stecher, M.D. (2001)
People v. Rosen (Col. Sup. Ct. 1999)

Representative Clients:

National Federation of the Blind, Colorado Center
Colorado Center on Deafness
Former Olympic Athletes and Professional Skiers

References:

FirstBank of Denver

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Colorado Bar Association
Texas Bar Association
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
The New Beginnings Center, Board of Directors
American Trial Lawyers Association

Past Employment Positions:

Chalat Law Offices, Of Counsel, 1999 - 2000
Dallas County, Magistrate, 1993 - 1998
Rockwall County, Magistrate, 1993 - 1998
City of Rowlett, Municipal Judge, 1993 - 1998
Sole Practitioner, 1988 - 1998
Shank, Irwin, Conant, Lipshy & Casterline, Associate, 1986 - 1988