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Kristi Wells’ practice focuses exclusively on complex issues such as dividing trusts, enforcing and challenging pre-marital agreements, dealing with closely held business interests, taxation, benefits and executive compensation in Colorado divorces. Kristi has written and lectured extensively on domestic relations topics as well as having been a tax commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition. Most recently, Kristi published a two-part article for the Colorado Lawyer entitled A Primer on Executive Compensation in a Colorado Divorce – Parts 1 and 2, May and June 2022. She also co-authored The Executive Compensation Handbook: Stock Option Awards, Restricted Stock Grants, Cash Bonuses, Incentives and Other Non-qualified Deferred Compensation in Divorce, published by the American Bar Association. Kristi currently serves as Chair of the Family Law Section Executive Council.

Kristen Frost is a trial attorney who represents individuals in various jurisdictions, primarily state and federal courts in Colorado and Illinois.  Prior to joining Ridley, McGreevy & Winocur, Ms. Frost practiced law as a Colorado State Public Defender in the Jefferson County trial office where she represented indigent clients charged with all kinds of felonies and misdemeanors.. Before practicing law in Colorado, Ms. Frost practiced criminal defense litigation in Chicago, Illinois, with the Law Offices of William P. Murphy where she handled a variety of serious matters in federal, state and municipal courts.  Ms. Frost has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago.  She has also represented individuals before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board where she composed petitions and argued on behalf of those seeking executive clemency from the Office of the Governor of Illinois.. In addition to her trial practice, Ms. Frost represents individuals whose cases are on appeal and has briefed matters before the Illinois Appellate Court, the Illinois Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and has filed a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States.   Ms. Frost has appealed County Court convictions in both Jefferson and Adams Counties in Colorado and has handled administrative appeals.. During law school, Ms. Frost was an editor for the DePaul Journal of Art & Entertainment Law, a Sullivan Fellow for the International Institute of Human Rights Law at DePaul University College of Law, worked as an extern in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and studied for a semester in Ireland through the international exchange program at the University of College Dublin.. Immediately after law school, Ms. Frost pursued a fellowship in international criminal law and human rights in Siracusa, Italy, at the International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences.  She has used this experience to assist law students at the University of Colorado law school who participate in international law moot court competitions.. Ms. Frost has extensively studied both Italian and French.

Knicky Van Goetz is an Senior Associate Attorney at Colorado Legal Group. She appreciates the unique elements of each individual’s circumstances and tailors each case towards reaching client-specific goals in the best way possible.. While Knicky strictly practices family law, her foray into law began as criminal defense attorney, requiring daily court appearances on both misdemeanor and felony cases. This opportunity to represent client’s freedoms of liberty naturally progressed into a passion to protect client’s family rights. While confident in the courtroom, Knicky recognizes the value of negotiation and mediation to reach a favorable outcome for her clients.. While attending University of Denver Law School, Knicky was selected by DU faculty to practice law through the university’s Criminal Defense Clinic. Moreover, she served as an elected advocate for her peers as Vice President of the Student Bar. She also co-founded the Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum Coalition, and spearheaded a research-based legal publication calling for an end to police brutality and other civil rights abuses.. Prior to attending law school, Knicky received her Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado. When she is not at work, Knicky enjoys exploring Colorado’s beautiful wilderness by camping and hiking with her family and dogs Clyde and Kashmir.

Kline serves as the Firm’s Managing Partner. He has extensive experience assisting governmental and non-profit entities financing capital projects of all sizes. Kline also represents large institutional banks as purchaser’s counsel in the purchase of tax-exempt and taxable debt. Kline has given several presentations on public finance topics and also co-chaired a panel with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at the Colorado Non-Profit Association Conference discussing the process by which non-profit entities obtain tax-exempt financing... In 2012, Governor John Hickenlooper appointed Kline to the Board of Directors of the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority. He is also a Board of Director of the Foundation of the Denver Fire Department and is a member of the Colorado Municipal Bond Dealers Association, and the America Israeli Political Action Committee (AIPAC). Kline received his law degree as well as a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Denver, College of Law. He holds an undergraduate degree in finance (cum laude) from the University of Colorado at Boulder.In addition to representing large institutional banks and broker dealers, Kline also represents Palo Alto, Inc. a Colorado corporation which owns over 250 quick service restaurants and is general counsel to Kline & Associates, Inc., a family owned brokerage firm.

Kevin McGreevy’s practice focuses on criminal defense, appellate, and civil litigation for individuals and entities in both Colorado State and Federal courts.   He has represented individuals and entities at trial, including serving as lead counsel in approximately 50 jury trials.

Kevin Kuhn is a civil trial attorney.  He has extensive experience in the defense of medical malpractice lawsuits and other professional liability matters.  In addition, he handles both plaintiff and defense personal injury matters and product liability cases.  He has tried over 70 jury trials and over 55 bench trials; defended medical malpractice cases involving physicians, dentists, oral surgeons, hospitals, nurses, and other health care providers; defended professional negligence cases involving attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents and brokers; and represented injured parties.  He has defended long-term care facilities and mental health professional negligence actions and litigated cases in areas of insurance coverage, premises liability, product liability, oil and gas, commercial law, domestic relations, agricultural products, and employment law.  He represents health care and other professionals in administrative licensing and credentialing matters and hearings.  In addition to his civil practice, Kevin has prosecuted and defended criminal cases.  He has extensive deposition experience and expertise in all kinds of civil and commercial cases.  He is a frequent and sought-after continuing legal education speaker and frequently speaks to health care professionals.

Kevin Bemis provides legal counsel to clients in a wide range of business, estate planning, and employment matters. He has a diverse background in commercial and employment law, both in-house and with a leading litigation firm. Prior to joining Leventhal Lewis in the firm’s Denver office, he was General Counsel and Director of Operations for an established Colorado construction firm where he gained extensive experience with contract drafting and negotiations, regulatory compliance, independent contractor and operations management, and employee policy development. Kevin also worked for over eight years with a large litigation firm in Denver. At that firm, Kevin practiced complex civil, securities, and employment litigation throughout the United States.. Kevin is known by his peers as a creative advocate who supports his legal advice with practical business acumen. Clients, from individuals to growing businesses, find him to be approachable and always willing to help them understand complex legal issues and their rights. He was selected as a “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers and was twice selected as a Super Lawyers® “Rising Star.”. Kevin enjoys helping clients in commercial transaction matters, including contract drafting and negotiations, entity formation and corporate governance, estate planning and business succession planning, leasing, employee policies and standard contract forms, employment discrimination, joint ventures, fraud, independent contractor relationships, and construction disputes. In addition to working as outside general counsel in the construction industry, Kevin serves clients in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, securities, legal cannabis, property management and leasing, consumer retail, oil/gas, licensing, consumer and legal services, and auto sales.. A Colorado native, Kevin divides his time between Denver and Summit County so that he can enjoy the outdoors with his family as often as possible. Kevin is an avid skier, cyclist, and yoga student. Kevin is currently accepting clients in the Denver metro area, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Summit and Eagle Counties (Frisco, Silverthorne, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Vail), and nearby Colorado areas. Kevin, who has lived throughout Europe, is fluent in French and is pleased to serve French-speaking clients.

Kester Spindler is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP where he represents a broad range of entities in the area of complex business, private equity and venture capital transactions.  His practice has a particular focus on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buy-outs, recapitalizations, restructurings, bankruptcies and work-outs and covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, consumer products, media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, energy, software and technology.Kester has led numerous private equity, leveraged buy-out, growth capital, merger, acquisition and other transactions for a variety of private equity funds and public and private companies.  Kester also has been involved in a number of multi-billion dollar Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and advised both debtors and acquirers in connection with Section 363 asset sales.Kester frequently provides general corporate representation to his clients, including the portfolio companies of his private equity fund clients, and represents them in connection with add-on acquisitions, divestitures and financings. Kester is admitted to practice in Colorado, New York and California. He also is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales, where he is a non-practicing (inactive) member of The Law Society of England and Wales.Kester is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Gloria, and his two Australian Shepherds, Mac and Pima.  Kester’s wife is also a corporate lawyer.

Kendra Strong grew up in Denver, CO and graduated from Metro State College of Denver with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2011. Prior to law school, she worked as a paralegal for Lampert and Walsh, LLC. She went on to graduate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2017, passed the Colorado State Bar and chose to return to Lampert & Walsh as an associate. Ms. Strong is an active member in the Colorado Bar Association and Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association.. Ms. Strong is a strong advocate of victims rights, animal rights, and helping injuried people get the justice they deserve. It can be difficult to nagivate the legal system but Ms. Strong is dedicated to providing a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves and not allowing victims to be bullied by insurance companies or defense counsel. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, reading, and football.

Ken Fellman is Vice President of Kissinger & Fellman, P.C. His practice emphasizes local government representation, particularly telecommunications, local government and utilities law. Ken has represented local governments, non-profit organizations and governmental associations nationwide in connection with cable television franchising, enforcement actions, deployment of community broadband networks, public safety communications issues, communications service contracts, and gas and electric utility franchising. He also works with local governments in connection with telecommunications tax matters, the development of communications policy documents, rights of way management, tower and antenna siting, infrastructure development, litigation, and administrative proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Public Utilities Commission, and other related telecommunications, utilities and land use issues.. In his general municipal government practice, Ken serves as City Attorney for the City of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. He represents the EAGLE-Net Alliance, a recipient of a Recovery Act grant to construct a statewide broadband network that will connect all of Colorado's 178 school districts. He is also an adjunct professor at the University Of Colorado College Of Law, where he teaches Telecommunications Law and Policy.. Ken is immediate Past President of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). He was honored to receive NATOA's 2006 President's Award, and to be chosen as NATOA's 1998 Member of the Year. In 2011, NATOA made him a Life Member. Ken served as the Mayor of Arvada, Colorado from 1999 - 2007, and as an at large member of the Arvada City Council from 1993 - 1999. He received the Pioneer Award from the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in 2011, recognizing exemplary contributions to the community over an extended period of time. In 2004 during Arvada's centennial celebration, Ken was chosen as one of the 100 most influential citizens in the City's history. In 2007, 2010 and 2011, Ken was named as one of Law & Politics' Colorado Super Lawyers, a list that represents the top 5 percent of Colorado attorneys. He received the Colorado Public Health Association's Award for Legislative Excellence in 2005, and was named Public Health Champion in 2007 by the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment.. Appointed by then Federal Communications Commission Chairman Reed Hundt to the FCC's Local and State Government Advisory Committee (LSGAC), Ken served as chair from 1997 until the FCC disbanded the Committee in 2003. In 2004 and 2005 he served on the Executive Committee of SAFECOM - an advisory committee to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security comprised of local, state and tribal officials, to help improve public safety response through more effective and efficient interoperable wireless communications. He served as a member of Governor Bill Ritter's Innovation Council and Broadband Task Force. Ken was appointed by Governor Ritter to the Colorado Channel Authority in 2009. He has testified on telecommunications matters before the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and the Colorado General Assembly. He has served as chair of the National League of Cities Information, Technology and Communications Steering Committee, and as a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Transportation and Communications Committee.. Ken Fellman is also a past president of the Continental Divide Bar Association and the Metro City Attorneys Association. He is currently a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association and an associate member of the Colorado Municipal League.. Ken is active in his community outside of the practice of law. He serves on the Lutheran Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors. He was a member of the Arvada Fire Protection District Blue Ribbon Committee in 2010, co-chair of the Arvada Community Food Bank capital campaign in 2008-2009, and a member of the Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission from 2005-2010. Ken also served as a member of the Arts Council at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities from 1993-1999. In 2010 Ken received a special commendation from the Colorado House of Representatives recognizing his years of commitment to Arvada and the greater Colorado community.. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978 from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and his law degree in 1981 from the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law.

Ken Eichner is a prominent attorney known for his courtroom skills and his ability to effectivelytell his clients unique stories. He specializes in defending individuals and companies in high-stakes, nationally profiled state and federal prosecutions, as well as government investigations.With a background as a former prosecutor, Ken has a wide range of experience defendingindividuals and companies in often high-stakes, nationally profiled state and federalprosecutions and government investigations. Ken, a former prosecutor, is best known for hiscourtroom skills and ability to tell each client’s unique story. His practice runs the gamut from arobust county court jury trial docket to defending enforcement actions brought by localprosecutors as well as the Colorado Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. Department ofJustice (DOJ).Ken mounted a formidable defense and successfully blocked indictments relating to the Clintonemail investigation, and represented the former Secretary of State’s Denver-based servercompany at the subsequent congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. That same year, he alsoobtained dismissals of sexual assault charges against four individuals. In 2018 he represented awitness in the congressional hearing related to allegations against United States Supreme CourtJustice Brett Kavanaugh. In 2019, the firm won $2.7 million, the largest verdict in Coloradohistory in a defamation jury trial stemming from a person of color’s wrongful imprisonment forone night in jail. In 2022 Ken helped facilitate dozens of dismissals in county, state, and federalcourt – including cases involving IRS grand jury investigations, domestic violence, gunviolations, PPP fraud allegations, and a national security allegation. Having tried over 500 benchtrials and 150 jury trials, Ken lends his expertise and sits on the advisory board of LYRIC (LearnYour Rights in the Community), a social justice platform that teaches teens their constitutionalrights. LYRIC’s transformative vision: that raising awareness about individual rights will reducethe number of unnecessary arrests and subsequent traumas that often occur.. Former prosecutor, Kenneth F. Eichner, is one of Colorado’s premier criminal defense lawyers. Ken has practiced in the county, state, and federal courts for more than 25 years and has tried hundreds of cases to verdict. Regardless of the severity of the charge – Ken and his team provide the expertise his clients need to make the best choice in deciding whether to go to trial or make a deal. For Ken and his team of relentless investigators, determined legal researchers, and accomplished experts, no case is too tough and no case is treated as routine. Their success of the firm hinges on an extraordinarily thorough review of the evidence, and deep expertise and skill in trial litigation. Eichner Law dedicates its full concentration and resources to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Keith Gantenbein is the owner of Gantenbein Law Firm, a premier law firm in Denver, Colorado, focusing on Real Estate, Business, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Elder Law, Credit Disputes, Civil Litigation & Tax Law.. Gantenbein Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally-recognized law firm that has been featured on Wall Street Journal, The Denver Post, AOl News, ABC News, Channel 4 News, American Bar Association Journal, and more.. Gantenbein Law Firm's attorneys have combined experienced of 79 years and are licensed in 8 states.. Mr. Gantenbein has been recognized as a Super Lawyers, Rising Star in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.. Mr. Gantenbein has worked extensively in drafting and passing protective legislative bills with State Representatives and State Senators, as well as drafting and implementing protective Court Rules that were passed by the Supreme Court of Colorado. Mr. Gantenbein has also authored commentary several Colorado Civil Rules of Procedure.. Contact the Gantenbein Law Firm at, or visit our website at

Keith C. Smith leads the firm’s Tribal & Federal Indian law practice, and he practices family law as well. Keith has been practicing Tribal and Federal Indian law since he received his juris doctorate degree from the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 1997. As such, his experience in Tribal and Federal Indian law is unparalleled to many working in the field. In addition to practicing Tribal and Federal Indian law, Keith’s practice also includes domestic relations (family law), land issues, business law, employment matters, general civil litigation, and minor criminal offenses. Mr. Smith currently represents the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise for employment matters, and several individual clients for various matters ranging from family law, employment law and businesses for their needs. Keith also represents native non-profits such as, American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and the First Nation Development Institute.. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. Smith held a position as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he taught Federal Indian Law, Family Law, and Contracts, and as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Keith continues to present as a guest lecturer and speaker at numerous venues, such as the University of Colorado, University of Denver, Arizona State University, Metro State College, Colorado State University, American Indian College, Dine College, National Indian Education Association, National Conference, Indigenous Bar Association, British Columbia, and many others.. Prior to serving as a professor, Keith served as in-house counsel and senior administration director for the American Indian College Fund (“AICF”). While serving as in-house counsel, Keith advised the AICF on all legal matters facing the AICF and was instrumental in the creation and establishment of employee and management procedures. He also provided contract supervision for construction projects for 31 tribal colleges and universities in the United States - an approximate $31 million project. Each year, Keith assisted the AICF in providing counsel for each of the colleges belonging to the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (“AIHEC”), during legislative hearings with the U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C. He later accepted a position as Director of the Indian Legal Program at the Arizona State University College of Law, where he worked to further develop the law school's Federal Indian Law curriculum and helped nurture and maintain many relationships with American Indian tribal nations. In addition, he managed the school's recruitment efforts of enrolling native law students and was an active member of law school's admission's committee.. Immediately following law school, Keith served as a staff attorney for the Navajo Nation’s DNA Peoples' Legal Services firm in Farmington, New Mexico. While at DNA Peoples' Legal Service, he worked in the areas of family law, including the Indian Child Welfare Act, contracts, consumer law and landlord/tenant; he worked with issues regarding the Navajo Housing Authority, representing tenants.. Keith received his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. While in law school, Keith clerked for the Chief Justice of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community where he drafted and wrote the Community's Domestic Violence Code. The Code was enacted in 1997. He also authored, “Best Practices for Defending Tribal Membership Cases,” in 2013. He also received the distinction of being named a Chief Manuelito Scholar throughout college and law school.

Keenan established her law practice in 2012 following a four-year tenure at a boutique law firm in Denver. Keenan now specializes in estate planning and mineral title work.. Prior to entering the private practice of law, Keenan clerked for the Honorable Daniel Maus in Colorado’s 19th Judicial District in Greely, Colorado. She attended law school at The University of Colorado School of Law, where she was named a member of the Order of the Coif.. When she is not practicing law, Keenan really enjoys playing music. She has played slide guitar and banjo in several bands and loves bluegrass and old blues music.

Katy Kurtz became a lawyer because she believed she could help people and that women have an important role to play in the legal profession.  Those beliefs are as strong today as they were in 1979.  Katy graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1978.  She is admitted to practice in all state courts of Colorado and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.. Katy is a pioneer in Colorado Collaborative Law, and she is committed to exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution opportunities for her clients.. In her free time Katy enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family.

Katie represents clients at the trial and appellate level in state and federal court in various areas of civil litigation.  Prior to joining the firm in 2010, Katie served as a judicial clerk to The Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and to The Honorable Justice Allison H. Eid of the Colorado Supreme Court.  While working as a summer associate at two large national law firms, Katie researched and wrote legal memoranda analyzing issues involving product liability, securities, partnerships, administrative law, and healthcare regulation.. While in law school, Katie was a staff editor for the Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum.  She also worked in Duke's Appellate Litigation Clinic, where she had the opportunity to argue on behalf of a pro bono client before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Katie's client prevailed with the Court's 2-1 decision.

Katie practices exclusively in family law, to include dissolution of marriage actions, post-decree modification of parental responsibility cases, child support actions, and relocation matters. Katie is also trained in collaborative law.. Katie began her training in family law as a student law clerk at Woody Law Firm, LLC and went on to practice family law at Griffiths Law, P.C. before joining McGuane & Hogan, P.C in 2018. Katie obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School and holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies from Texas Tech University. Katie firmly believes it is the role of the family law attorney to deescalate conflict. However, for those cases that require litigation, Katie is well-prepared to bring the matter to Court.. During her time at the University of Colorado Law School, Katie received a Health Law Certificate for her time devoted to the Colorado Health Equity Project, a non-profit organization providing medical and legal services to the underserved population of Colorado. Katie served as a Member and then Resource Editor on the University of Colorado Law Review. In addition, Katie trained in Motions Practice and Advanced Trial Practice under the instruction of Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy Rice.. Katie is as an active member of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association and provides pro bono legal services as a volunteer attorney for Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Katie also serves on the Young Professionals Board of Maria Droste Counseling Center and is a volunteer mentor for "Law School Yes We Can.". Katie grew up in small ski town Mammoth Lakes in California and enjoys skiing, attending University of Colorado and Denver Bronco football games, and spending time with her goldendoodle, Max.

Katie Goodrich is a staunch advocate that you will want to have on your side. She brings a conscientious approach to determining the best strategies for your case. Katie has experienced numerous successes in Federal and Colorado State court. More recently, Katie successfully argued a defamation case - the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a Denver District Court decision dismissing a defamation lawsuit based on Katie's briefing. Katie also recently succeeded in moving for summary judgment against an insurance company's insurance fraud and civil conspiracy claims.. Katie grew up in Ontario, Canada, and loves to spend time outside the office adventuring in the Colorado outdoors on skis, running shoes, and in her Jeep.

Kathryn Stimson is a trial lawyer representing individuals charged with crimes in state and federal court and advocating for the civil rights of individuals against governmental abuses of power.. Ms. Stimson has tried over 50 cases to verdict and handled thousands.  She successfully beat the death penalty in People v. Montour after proving her client was wrongfully convicted of murder.  In 2014, she won the largest civil rights verdict against the Denver police for false arrest, unlawful entry into a home and malicious prosecution.  She has achieved acquittals from juries on the most serious charges and achieved excellent results for clients through negotiation, investigation and sentencing mitigation.

Katharine specializes in complex bankruptcy matters and related litigation. She represents consumer clients, bankruptcy trustees, and small businesses in a variety of transactional and litigation matters, with an emphasis on insolvency and reorganization. She assists clients in creditor negotiations, asset sales, business wind down and reorganizations. She has analyzed business across numerous industries to formulate strategic plans and manage risk. Katharine is committed to finding solutions to clients’ problem in a practical and cost-effective manner. She has represented businesses in successful reorganization efforts through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and represented Chapter 7 trustees in avoidance actions, corporate Ponzi scheme cases and intricate asset sales.

Kate's entire legal career is dedicated to the protection of the rights of children and parents. In various positions she has worked for the past 15 years representing children and parents who have become involved in our legal system, including but not limited to our juvenile court system. She has been involved in over 500 cases where she has been tasked with investigating and making determinations specific to substance abuse, sex abuse, domestic violence, mental illness and much more.. Kate started her legal career at the Arapahoe County Attorney's office, in cases specific to Colorado's Dependency and Neglect, Mental Health and Probate system.. Kate attended Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, where she was involved as a CASA child advocate volunteer, and where she chaired the juvenile law club. After graduating and becoming licensed as an attorney in the State of Colorado, Kate went on to be a Guardian ad Litem and Respondent Parent Counsel in numerous jurisdictions in the metro area. Kate's unique perspective comes from working on all sides of child protection issues. Today, she handles cases in family court, juvenile court, probate court, as well as education law matters, and collaborative law and mediation/non-litigation efforts.

Kate vigorously advocates for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. She devotes 100% of her practice to family law, and she understands the toll that these cases take on her clients.. Kate M. Lewis is a founding shareholder of Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC. Kate specializes in high asset divorces and separations and high conflict parenting disputes, including cases involving mental health issues, domestic violence, and substance abuse. She primarily practices in divorces, separations, allocation of parental responsibility actions (“custody”), post-decree child support and/or maintenance modifications, parenting time disputes, high asset divorces, complicated financial matters, grandparent visitation cases, juvenile matters, paternity actions, and protection orders. Kate is also a mediator, parenting coordinator and decision maker.. Kate is both an advocate and a counselor to her clients, and will connect her clients to the right team of financial planners, therapists, and experts needed to facilitate the special needs of their cases. To that end, Kate has served as the Treasurer, Secretary and is currently the Vice President of the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (MDIC), an organization of mental health professionals and family law attorneys who meet each month to discuss and educate one another about the overlap between the professions.. Kate has experience in numerous Colorado courts including Denver, Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, Pueblo, Washington, Broomfield, Boulder, El Paso, Summit, Pitkin, Grand and Larimer counties.

Karin represents medical professionals in malpractice and licensing board matters. Karin is a seasoned litigator with a level of experience and mastery of the courtroom that few lawyers possess. Karin’s high rate of success for her clients has earned her a reputation as a fierce and tenacious advocate, and is reflected by the accolades she has received.. Karin has substantial litigation experience, unparalleled trial experience, and Karin has gained a vast depth of knowledge along the way. Before joining Childs McCune in 2017, Karin served the Denver community as a Colorado State Public Defender for nearly a decade. She has defended the rights of clients in over three thousand cases. Karin has served as lead counsel for a vast range of misdemeanors and felonies, including homicides and specializing in sexual assaults. Karin has selected nearly sixty juries, represented juveniles in bench trials, and written several appeals – one resulting in a published Colorado Supreme Court opinion. Given the complexities of her many cases, Karin has extensive knowledge in various scientific fields and has interviewed numerous physicians, nurses, and DNA analysts in preparation for trial.. Beyond possessing experience and knowledge, Karin has a unique, artful courtroom style that has resulted in much success. She can skillfully cross-examine medical professionals and scientists to the benefit of her clients. Karin has an exceptional ability of creating rapport with the opposition’s experts and using their expertise to further her clients’ goals. Importantly, Karin prides herself on taking a client-centered approach throughout the entire litigation process.. The accolades Karin has received reflect her fearless, tireless, and successful career. It began in 2006 when Karin’s advocacy skills won the “Best School Attorney Award” at the Stanford Invitational Mock Trial Competition. In 2012, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s renowned journal, The Champion, showcased Karin in an article “Gideon’s Champions” for her compassionate defense, and strong, bold voice for the underprivileged. In 2016, Karin won the Team Lewis award, a peer nominated honor for “. . . the team whose courage, commitment, and countless selfless acts inspire us and remind us that when we stand together in our fight for the dignity and life of another, justice happens.”. During law school, Karin worked under the tutelage of legendary civil rights and criminal defense attorney Bernard (Bernie) Segal; received training from the nationally recognized Office of the Public Defender in San Francisco, California; and worked abroad as a legal intern at Shubert Collin & Associates in Paris, France.

Kari Jones Dulin serves as a founding partner of Dulin McQuinn Young LLP, where she stands as an eminent litigator specializing in complex cases such as truck accidents, catastrophic injury, bad faith, and car accidents, while also championing the cause of assault victims. With a robust academic background that includes a 1999 undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa, a 2003 law degree from Drake University, and an LLM in health law from St. Louis University in 2005, Ms. Jones Dulin’s qualifications are formidable. Since settling in Colorado, she has built a commendable career representing clients harmed by legal infractions, having handled a multitude of personal injury cases and conducted numerous trials across both state and federal courts. Her exceptional practice has secured millions in client settlements and verdicts. Renowned by peers, Ms. Jones Dulin's honors include Best Lawyers listings, Super Lawyers distinctions, and recognition from 5280 Magazine. A noted leader, she served as Immediate Past President of the CTLA while actively participating in executive and legislative committees. As an instructor at the Keenan Trial Institute and member of the Women's Trial Lawyers Network, her influence pervades the legal field.

Karey L. James received her bachelorette degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Sociology and Women’s Studies; during her undergraduate program Karey served as the chair of the board for the Women’s Resource Center, she served on the Judicial Review Board, was the president of the Sociological Honors Society, Alpha Kappa Delta and was on the board for the legal fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta.. Karey obtained her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. While in law school Karey served on the board of the Legal Association of Women, she was a Senator in the Student Bar Association, and competed in Moot Court Competitions.  During law school Karey volunteered at Colorado Legal Services a state run pro bono organization that serves low income clients and on the legal research team for the Democratic National Convention.. Karey has worked as an appellate law clerk for the Adams County District Attorney’s Office; where she wrote appeals to the District Court, Colorado Court of Appeals and drafted motions for certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court.  Karey was a judicial intern in Denver District Court researching, writing and assisting in trials for Judge McGahey. Most recently Karey served as a law clerk in Arapahoe County District Court for Judge’s Carlos Samour and John Wheeler. In this capacity Karey researched and wrote draft opinions for both criminal and civil motions before the court, as well as draft orders on appeals from county court and municipal court. Karey served as a bailiff for both court and jury trials.. Karey worked in a small firm, handling primarily family law and bankruptcy cases. Karey and her husband run a small business in Property Management. Karey is currently a solo practitioner handling landlord tenant law, debt settlement,  family law, bankruptcy.. Karey is currently serving her third term on the board of directors for the Colorado Women’s Bar Association. Karey has previously been the co-chair of the legal services committee that puts together volunteer programs which include the law line 9 call in show hosted by 9 News and charity drives for organizations such as The Gathering Place. Currently, Karey is on the executive board serving as this year’s secretary. Karey is also a member of the Thompson Marsh Inn of Court.. Karey and her Husband Matt run two limited liability companies. They have a property management business and a film and video production company. Most recently Karey and Matt were blessed with the birth of their baby daughter Simone.  Karey enjoys spending time with her family exploring the Colorado outdoors, hiking, snow shoeing, canoeing and running with her dogs.