Wilbur M. Alter

Wilbur McClure Alter (December 17, 1879 – July 30, 1967) was an American lawyer and judge who served on the Colorado Supreme Court as a justice and chief justice. He was a trustee for a college and El Paso County bar association. He led the international effort to provide aid to the world's needy children through the American Legion. Early education and education He was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1879. His parents were Daniel G. and Ada V. (Lutz) Alter. He studied at public schools in California and Colorado and attended a college prep school. His parents and at least one sister lived in California. He graduated from the University of Denver in 1903 and received his law degree in 1906. He was a member of the Phi Delta Phi and the Beta Theta Pi fraternities. Career With Ernest B. Upton, he established the law firm Alter & Upton in Victor, Colorado. Their clients included the Light & Power Company, Midland Terminal Railway, and the Arkansas Valley Railway. In 1911, Alter, his brother D.G. Alter, Jr., and Edward J. Boughton established the Diamond M. Leasing company to operate leased properties, including the Lucky Gus Mine owned by the Stratton estate.