Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 80203

Todd joined Peak Legal Services, LLC as a partner in November 2016. Todd has been a licensed attorney in good standing to practice in all Colorado courts since 2001. He has tried cases throughout metro Denver and beyond, from Burlington to Eagle, and Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Doug and Todd met more than ten years ago as adversaries in a serious felony trial. They have longstanding mutual respect for each other’s professionalism, experience and demeanor. They are pleased to have the opportunity to work together to obtain the best results for clients of Peak Legal Services, LLC.. Todd graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1998 and moved west for law school, graduating from the University of Utah. After falling in love with Colorado, he and his wife moved to Denver immediately after graduation. After passing the bar in October 2001, Todd began working for a solo practitioner in Denver on criminal defense, legal malpractice and bankruptcy matters. However, Todd soon found he is most passionate about defending clients in criminal cases who must face the power of the State.. Todd honed his trial and litigation skills in criminal cases. He then branched out several years ago to family law, working at a high-profile domestic relations firm for nearly 10 years. During that period, Todd also tried more then 30 criminal cases, both felonies and misdemeanors, and represented family law clients in countless contested hearings throughout Colorado.. Todd enjoys the story telling aspect of a trial practice, relishing the opportunity to explain his client's situation to either a judge or jury and to collaborate with, advise and zealously represent clients to achieve best possible result. Todd also is highly experienced and knowledgeable in guiding clients through the labyrinthine procedures of family law. This includes, for example, working with Child and Family Investigators and Parental Responsibility Evaluators to help his clients see their children as much as possible. Todd also has extensive expertise working preparing his clients for participating in Business Valuations and property Appraisals to minimize or maximize their property settlements.. Todd is committed listening to you and helping you with your legal issues and achieving the best possible outcome given your case and your specific goals.

Terri Harrington  has received the 2016 and 3017 Super Lawyer award. and has been a litigation attorney for over 35 years.   She has  dedicated herself to  conflict resolution since 1997 and Collaborative Law since 2001.  She specializes in helping couples divorce in an amicable manner. She is a dedicated mediator who helps couples reach full agreement and helps them with the divorce paperwork.   She  teaches non adversarial communication, peacemaking for lawyers and mediation skills.  Terri has the  highest peer review rating for both legal ability and ethical standards with Martindale Hubbell and believes she was put on this earth to help families.  She is very knowledgeable about family law but also about conflict resolution and is a trained conflict coach and mediator.  She  provides unbundled legal services so that her clients get only the help they need in the most efficient way.. Terri has served as President of the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals for two years, as President of the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, and President of the Rocky Mountain Collaborative Law Professionals. She has been a  board member of the family law section executive council for over 8 years.. Terri is a frequent speaker at the University of Colorado Law School, the Family Law Institute and the collaborative law organizations.. Terri has served as a guardian ad litem for many children and has represented thousands of parents.. Areas of practice include: Family Law, domestic disputes, child support, custody, parenting time, children, visitation, domestic partnerships, prenuptial agreements, collaborative divorce, high net worth divorce, modifications of parenting time and child support, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, legal separation, divorce mediation, mediation, and collaborative practice.

Sharon Liko has built a reputation as one of the leading attorneys in men's rights. Her law firm, based in Denver Colorado, represents men mainly in complex family matters, such as divorce, child support, domestic violence defense, paternity and a range of other issues. She has defended high profile clients from a range of backgrounds in Colorado, as well as in Texas.. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Arizona State University, she studied Law at the University of Denver. On graduating, she was admitted to practice law in both Colorado and Texas. She established her firm in 1991, where she exclusively focuses on men's rights and is not afraid to take on very difficult or complex cases.. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors of AMEND for five years, she was also the Chairman of the Board for her last two years. She actively participates as a member of the Family Law Sections of the Colorado Bar and American Bar Associations, as well as the Rhone-Brackett Inns of Court.

Rodger Daley earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1974. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Colorado in 1979 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver in 1982. His outstanding scholarly achievements in law school led to his induction into the Order of Saint Ives Honor Society.. After acquiring years of experience in handling family law and criminal defense cases, Mr. Daley formed his law firm, the Law Offices of Rodger C. Daley, in 1991.. As Mr. Daley's past and present clients attest, Mr. Daley is known for his high quality legal performance and his relentless drive to obtain the best possible results for his clients. These characteristics are evidenced by Mr. Daley's Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. Mr. Daley's legal ability is rated A (Very High to Preeminent), and his ethical standard rating is rated V (Very High).. Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Daley is genuinely concerned for the welfare of his clients and for the welfare of their children. This concern motivates him to achieve the best results possible for each of his clients.

Meghan has been dedicated to representing domestic relations clients even before obtaining her law degree. While in law school, Meghan clerked at a local family law firm and participated in a practicum-based course in juvenile law. Meghan utilizes her many skills to assist families and is a collaboratively trained attorney whose practice is focused on finding solutions for families. Meghan is a skilled litigator in the event that settlement is unsuccessful.. In addition to successfully representing clients with financial and parenting issues, Meghan is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, drafting marital and premarital agreements, and estate planning.. As a child of divorce, Meghan brings a unique perspective to family law cases. She has firsthand experience with most family law issues and understands the importance of remaining child focused and settling outside of the courtroom when possible. Meghan’s insightful and compassionate skills assist clients in achieving their desired outcomes.. Meghan is a true Midwesterner, born in Dayton, Ohio and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. While she has had the opportunity to live in seven states across the country, Colorado is by far Meghan’s favorite.. Meghan enjoys adventuring with her Australian Shepherd and skiing as often as possible. During her undergraduate studies, Meghan graduated summa cum laude with a major in philosophy and was a proud member of the Huskies varsity swim team.

Laurence I. Gendelman, Esq. was raised in the south Denver suburbs, attended Cherry Creek High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in both Economics and Political Science as well as his Juris Doctor at the University of Colorado – Boulder.. Trained in a large family law firm, Laurence gained experience working with high-asset, high-conflict, and complex divorces and child custody issues. He also advocated for and advised clients regarding the division of complex financial assets including executive compensation packages and retirement benefits.. Inn 2016, Laurence transitioned his practice to probate, trust, estate law, working with a team of four other attorneys representing clients with estate planning, estate and trust administration, uncontested and contested guardianships and conservatorships, and probate litigation matters.. After gaining extensive experience in these practice areas and learning law firm management and operations, Laurence established Gendelman Law Group, LLC in 2017, where he represented clients in trust, estate, probate, and family law matters. In 2020, Gendelman Law Group, LLC and Klimas Law Firm, LLC, joined forces to create Gendelman Klimas, Ltd., which later merged to become Gendelman | Klimas | Edwards, Ltd., the firm Where Family is Everything.. At Gendelman | Klimas | Edwards, Ltd., Laurence continues to aggressively, yet mindfully, represent clients in the following types of cases:. - Probate Litigation- Estate and Trust Administration- Guardianships and Conservatorships- Estate Planning- Divorce and Legal Separation- Allocations of Parental Responsibilities- Post Decree Family Law (modifications of parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance, contempt, parenting time disputes, etc.)- Marital Agreements- Premarital Agreements- Paternity/Maternity- Protection Orders- LGBTQ Family and Probate Law- Non-Traditional Family and Probate Law involving blended families, adoptive children, psychological parents, unmarried long-term partners, polyamory, etc.- Probate and Family Law Appeals. In many family law cases, probate, trust, and estate issues arise. This can take the form of:- Creating rights for alternative payees of retirement plans in the case of the death of a spouse- a spouse dying or becoming incapacitated during the pendency of a family law case- addressing the allocation of parental responsibilities concerning a child with special needs- protecting a spouse’s family inheritance in a divorce proceeding- providing analysis of the treatment of trusts in divorce proceedings- planning for child support and maintenance obligations in divorce proceedings, in the case of the death of the obligor spouse. Likewise, in many probate, trust, and estate cases, many family law issues arise. This can include:- Claims by common law or putative spouses- Addressing child support and maintenance issues after the death of the obligor- Intestacy rights and heirship for non-traditional families- Parenting of a minor whose parents are unable and/or unwilling to parent- Lack of compliance with dissolution of marriage orders creating claims in cases regarding decedent’s estates. Laurence’s expertise in both family law and probate law provide him with the unique insight and skills to address these common and intersecting, yet often overlooked issues in his client’s cases.. In working with his clients, Laurence is direct, forthright, and pragmatic. His approach to cases is functional and utilitarian, with a tireless dedication to create outcomes that provide a net benefit to his clients. This approach makes Laurence a creative and effective problem-solver, allowing his clients to usually resolve their cases without the hassle of trial. However, as a trained litigator regularly appearing in contested hearings, Laurence is always prepared for trial when the circumstances so require.

Kerry is a senior associate who has specialized in family law for over fifteen years.  Kerry handles her cases with high energy, positivity, passion, and with an emotional understanding that benefits her clients.  She approaches each case with solution based results in each client's best interests.   Kerry believes that divorce does not have to be a negative experience and instead can be a positive experience by assisting her clients to begin the next chapter of their lives.

Katherine Lyons Reckman is an associate attorney and member of the HBMS Family Law Team. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Regis University. Katherine received her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2012.

Jonathan S. Willett was born and raised in New York City. He attended college in Colorado, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Colorado in 1982. After graduation, Mr. Willett returned to New York City to work as a writer, but found himself longing for the Colorado Mountains. In 1983, he enrolled in the University of Denver College of Law.. At the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Willett was the Articles Editor of the Denver University Law Review. Mr. Willett published a Note, Evolving Standards for Duty of Fair Representation Cases Under Section 301, 62 Den. U. L. Rev. 627 (1985). Mr. Willett graduated from the College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1986.. Mr. Willett was employed as an attorney in the Appellate Division of the Colorado State Public Defender in Denver from 1986 to 1989. In 1989, Mr. Willett became a trial deputy with the Jefferson County trial office of the Colorado State Public Defender located in Golden, Colorado.. In mid 1992, he then began working for the law firm of Chalat & Company. Mr. Willett became a sole proprietor in 1994. As a private attorney, Mr. Willett has handled medical and legal malpractice cases, civil rights cases, family matters including child custody, employment cases, personal injury matters, ski litigation, and every type of criminal case ranging from the death penalty to white collar crime and juvenile delinquency. Mr. Willett has been attorney of record in over 60 jury trials and 125 appeals. Mr. Willett appears as counsel of record in 25 published opinions of the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Willett has lectured on a variety of criminal law, appellate practice, trial advocacy and juvenile law topics, publishing written materials as well. Mr. Willett has been accepted as an expert witness in criminal law at least fifteen times.  Mr. Willett is admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of Colorado and the State of New York, as well as the United States District Court for Colorado, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. When he is not working, Mr. Willett enjoys spending time with his family and staying active by skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running and playing frisbee.

John has been practicing law in Colorado since 1998.  He the founding member of Eckelberry Law Firm, LLC, established in 2006, in charge of the family law and bankruptcy practice areas for the firm.  During his almost 20 years of practice, John has helped hundreds of client's achieve personal and financial "fresh starts", while developing short and long term life plans.  In addition, John has had experience in many other areas of the law, including real estate, personal injury, employment, landlord/tenant, business, criminal, and contract law.

I like to help clients focus on moving forward, into the lives they want to live post-divorce, including being the best co-parents they can be.  I want to help them move away from the negativity they have often been living in for a long time before they call me.. Where it is possible, I like to help parents create the new structures that are going to support all family members.  The best court orders cannot tap into the creativity and problem-solving that parties, who know best what they need for themselves and for their children, can bring to the part of the process that takes place outside of a courtroom.

I am a shareholder at the firm of Senn Visciano Canges & Rosenstien, P.C.  I specialize in litigation.. In addition to a solid family law and civil practice, I have an extensive probate litigation and estate planning practice.. I believe that the law is a profession which requires a serious commitment.  To be successful, you must not only know the law, you must be able to communicate the law and the facts in every case, every time.. I strive to provide effective representation with every client, every time.

Hannah is a graduate of The George Washington University Law School, where she was the first student in the university’s history to pursue and complete a JD/MA in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies.. Hannah’s legal career has always been dedicated to empowering and advocating for those going through a difficult time; she worked in civil rights litigation combating police brutality and employment discrimination before joining the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, where she represented survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and gender-based discrimination as a staff attorney in Title IX proceedings and civil injunctive matters. Hannah also worked in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., where she advocated for survivors by tracking and drafting victim-centered legislation, and in production management at The Second City theater company in Chicago. During law school, Hannah worked extensively in civil rights organizations, participating in the Jacob Burns Domestic Violence Project Clinic and clerking for SurvJustice, Inc., where she represented survivors of campus sexual assault, published white papers and engaged in community advocacy.. Hannah joined the legal team at Gendelman Klimas, Ltd. in December of 2020 to continue her trauma-informed practice of supporting and empowering those navigating important family decisions and difficult times. She specializes in divorce (both contested and non-contested), custody and protection order litigation.. In her free time, Hannah enjoys going to concerts, reading, and exploring beautiful Colorado with her partner and her dog, Captain.

Growing up in Oklahoma, I was frequently invovled with children and education. Apart from the usual babysitting, I was also very involved helping with my mother's first grade classroom. I attended Booker T. Washington High School, which is a nationally recognized magnet school. After graduation, I attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an associated minor in Philosophy from UNM. I began attending the University of Denver College of Law in 2000, from which I received my Juris Doctorate in 2003.. I did not take the traditional path to becoming an attorney, however. After graduating from the University of Denver I moved to Dillon, Colorado. Prior to becoming a dedicated family law attorney, I was a children's snowboard instructor for Breckenridge Ski Resort for four years. I returned to Denver in 2008 to briefly work for a personal injury firm. I did not find that personal injury was a good fit for me. I began doing intern work for Colorado Legal Services/Metro Volunteer Lawyers in 2009. This is where I received my introduction to family law. I began working for myself in 2010 and have not looked back.. I truly am dedicated to helping people through their divorces, custody issues and all other aspects that involve family law. The cases are seldom easy from an emotional standpoint. Being a mother, myself, to three young children I understand the heartache that can result from having to share custody of your children. However, I also understand the importance of having both parents being invloved in the children's lives. I offer caring and zealous representation and promise to never stop doing my very best for Colorado families.

Dorian Geisler earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of California at Berkeley, his Master’s Degree from the University of Iowa, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated cum laude.. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of family law and criminal defense. Prior to his employment as an associate at the Law Offices of Rodger Daley, Dorian clerked for the Honorable Diana Terry at the Colorado Court of Appeals.. Dorian combines a fierce attention to detail in his written work, rooted in his experience as a Clerk, and an empathetic approach to clients, rooted in his experience as a teacher, with a pragmatic outlook on cases. Dorian is able to negotiate without compromise, collaborate across differences, or take a case to trial, as necessary.

Catherine Reynolds earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Purdue University in 2012. She then received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver in 2015. During her time in law school, Catherine focused on juvenile and family law. She interned for Judges Michelle Amico and Theresa Slade in the Arapahoe County District Court, as well as Judge Donna Schmalberger in the Denver Juvenile Court before entering private practice.. Catherine spends her free time traveling, skiing, running, and enjoying the mountains.

Carrie has been a licensed attorney since 2003.  In that time, she has focused her practice in criminal defence, traffic defense, and family law matters.  Carrie is a compassionate attorney who listens to her clients and works hard to achieve an outcome which focuses on her clients' priorities.  Carrie is also a skilled trial advocate and is willing to take cases to trial when desired by her clients.

Bailey W. Mahoney is an experienced domestic relations attorney and partner with Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C., who specializes in assisting families throughout the state of Colorado that are going through dissolution of marriage and child-related cases.. Prior to beginning her legal career, Bailey received both her MBA and undergraduate degrees in business administration from Oklahoma State University, during which, Bailey completed extensive coursework in finance and accounting. With this unique educational background, Bailey is exceptionally well suited to handle the financially complex issues that frequently arise in divorce and child-related cases, such as determination of income when a party is self-employed, business valuation, executive compensation, child support and equitable distribution in marital settlement agreements.. Additionally, during law school, Bailey interned for the Honorable Angela R. Arkin in Douglas County District Court, where she acquired perspective on how judges handle the complexities of domestic relations cases. Bailey also clerked for the Honorable Dana Wakefield, a retired judge and then court-appointed Child and Family Investigator (CFI), where Bailey assisted in making recommendations to the Court regarding children involved in high conflict cases.. While Bailey excels in the area of written advocacy and is an experienced family law litigator who has successfully tried numerous complex and highly contentious disputes in a courtroom setting, Bailey is dedicated to helping parties resolve their divorce and family law disputes whenever possible outside of court via the negotiation of amicable settlement agreements. In addition to the traditional representation of clients in family law cases, Bailey offers unbundled representation services and is trained to represent clients in Collaborative Law cases (cases in which both parties commit up front to resolving their family law disputes outside of court in a cooperative manner). Bailey also regularly serves in a neutral capacity as a privately retained family law mediator where Bailey draws upon her years of experience to help parties resolve their disputes in ways that are personalized and cost-effective.. Bailey is a passionate advocate with a dedication to assisting families and brings both practical experience and personal understanding to her practice, while prioritizing preparedness, attention to detail and professionalism. Bailey works diligently to obtain customized solutions for her clients and strongly believes in the importance of developing close professional attorney-client relationships. While Bailey has substantial experience with all family law related issues, Bailey is also experienced with premarital agreements; marital agreements; cohabitation agreements; contempt and collection-related proceedings; dependency and neglect cases; adoption; and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including gestational surrogacy agreements and donor agreements.

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Alexis's approach to family law matters, such as divorce and child custody, is settlement oriented and focuses on putting the family first. Alexis is trained in both collaborative law, as well as traditional litigation, and uses her blended experience to minimize conflict and produce client-centered resolutions. In the event settlement is not possible, Alexis is prepared to advocate for her client's rights in the courtroom.. Alexis has a passion for family law and takes pride in helping her clients navigate complex family law matters with personalized representation, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She understands the challenges her clients face when presented with family law issues and strives to instill confidence in her clients with honesty, transparency, and a thorough walkthrough of every step of the process.. In addition to her legal practice, Alexis is actively involved in the legal community as an adjunct professor of family law and a member of Bridge to Justice, which is a non-profit organization that provides legal representation for victims of domestic violence.