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Veterans Disability:  Assisting Veterans in their appeals seeking Supplemental Review, Higher Level Review, Appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals, and Appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.. Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims since March 1993.. VA accredited attorney since the program started in 2008.. Social Security disability: Assisting the disabled 50 years of age or older to obtain Social Security disability due to their physical or mental impairments that keep them from working.. In my over 40 years of practice as an attorney I have represented thousands of clients Administrative Law Judge hearings.

Steven Paysinger is an Associate Attorney at Paysinger Law P.C., and has been employed by the firm since 2005. He is native Coloradan and was admitted to practice law in Colorado in 2016. Steven obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law, where he was a Dean’s List student, Trustee Scholarship recipient, and zealous supporter of the school’s various athletic programs. (Go Green!). Steven also attended Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he was the treasurer of the Community Health and Social Justice Student Organization. He spent two summers on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Southwest Colorado working and volunteering with the Utes in various capacities.. Steven is an avid outdoorsman, and frequently spends his weekends in the Colorado Mountains. Fly fishing, backpacking, and hiking are some of his favorite recreational activities.

Natalie C. Simpson, Esq., is a partner at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. She has concentrated her career on practicing family law since she graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2010. Ms. Simpson serves as a mentor for first- and second-year law students at the University of Denver. She is the current President of Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Council (MDIC) and she sits on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. Ms. Simpson practices all areas of family law including divorces and legal separations, allocation of parental responsibility actions, child support modifications, adoptions, paternity actions, and protection orders.

Ms. Westmont is a partner with Beattie, Westmont & Simpson LLC. She has concentrated her practice in the area of family law throughout her career, and is dedicated to assisting clients who are experiencing transition and conflict.. Ms. Westmont grew up in northern New York. She graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in History in 2007. Ms. Westmont earned her J.D. from Vermont Law School in 2011.. Ms. Westmont handles domestic relations cases ranging from complex financial disputes to difficult child custody matters. Ms. Westmont is deeply aware that each family is different, and each case requires a personalized approach. Ms. Westmont is a strong advocate for her clients while always striving for an amicable resolution when possible. Ms. Westmont is also an experienced and skilled trial lawyer with experience successfully trying domestic relations actions throughout her career.. In 2019, Ms. Westmont received the First Judicial District Bar Association’s 2019 George Holley Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. Ms. Westmont has also been recognized as a Best Lawyer in Family Law by the Best Lawyers in America annually since 2021 and was given the distinction of Rising Star annually since 2018 in publications of Super Lawyers Magazine. Ms. Westmont holds an AVVO “Superb” rating and was awarded the AVVO “Client’s Choice Award” in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022.. Ms. Westmont is the current Chair Elect of the Colorado Bar Association’s Family Law Section’s Executive Council and is a 2023 graduate of the Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT). Previously, Ms. Westmont proudly served on the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Board of Directors from 2016-2021.. In 2016 Ms. Westmont co-wrote an article for the May 2016 Colorado Lawyer: “Who’s Their Daddy: Navigating Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Paternity Actions”. Ms. Westmont is the Chair of the 2025 Colorado Bar Association’s annual Family Law Institute, and frequently lectures on a variety of family law topics.. Prior to attending law school Ms. Westmont was a nationally competitive figure skater. Ms. Westmont strives to use the same persistence and dedication she used in her athletic career when advocating for her clients in their cases. In her free time, Ms. Westmont enjoys skiing, hiking and traveling with her family.

Ms. Beattie served as the Chair for the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Beattie is the Co-Chair of the Amicus Committee of the Family Law Section and serves on the Board of Directors of Court Support Jeffco. Ms. Beattie is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” and Super Lawyers and was the President of the First Judicial District Bar Association for the 2013-2014 term. Ms. Beattie carries a superb rating of 10/10 by the online lawyer directory Avvo.. Ms. Beattie graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1993. After three years working as a paralegal in family law, Ms. Beattie attended law school at the University of Colorado School of Law, where she graduated with the highest honors (Order of the Coif) in 2002.. Although Ms. Beattie practiced civil litigation for several years, she has focused exclusively on family law for over a decade and finds this field to be both challenging and meaningful. Ms. Beattie wrote the chapter on Spousal Maintenance for The Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law and co-wrote an article for the January 2009 Colorado Lawyer: “Postsecondary Education Expenses After Chalat: Paying College Expenses After Divorce.” She has also presented lectures on many family law topics, ranging from jurisdiction to the drafting of Separation Agreements to the impeachment of valuation experts. In 2015, she co-chaired the 2015 Family Law Institute in Vail and in 2018 she was the Chair of the Family Law Institute. As Co-Chair of the Amicus Committee, Ms. Beattie has written several briefs to the Colorado Supreme Court concerning family law issues.. Ms. Beattie has volunteered for many organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center and the Commerce City Police Department, where she received a Unit Citation for her assistance following the Columbine school shooting.

Lisandra Matos is the founder of Matos Personal Injury Lawyers. As a Lakewood personal injury lawyer, she has earned a reputation for producing results for her clients. Since founding the firm in 2016, she has successfully represented hundreds of clients against at-fault parties and their insurers.Ms. Matos has over nine years of experience handling all types of personal injury cases caused by someone else’s intentional or negligent actions. She represents clients injured in car accidents, truck accidents, Uber accidents, bus accidents, and other types of accidents and incidents.. Ms. Matos started down her career path after experiencing a traumatic skiing accident, so she knows what her clients face as they recover from their injuries. She is dedicated to providing every client with compassionate, caring, and understanding representation.Ms. Matos focuses on serving all people, including members of underrepresented communities like immigrants. She strives to help her clients avoid the confusion and frustration of dealing with insurers. She and her staff provide services in Spanish and English so that she and her clients can effectively communicate.. Ms. Matos has earned high praise from her clients for her welcoming and family-friendly approach. Her clients have provided over two dozen five-star reviews on Facebook and Google.Ms. Matos earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science from Rice University in 2010. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the South Texas College of Law in 2013. After graduation, she passed bar exams in both Colorado and Texas. Ms. Matos is currently licensed to practice in all Colorado state courts.

Lesleigh Monahan is a Partner with Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. The firm exclusively focuses on the practice of Family Law. In 2016, Ms. Monahan was the recipient of the “Lawyer of the Year” award by “Best Lawyers in America”. Only one attorney per practice area per metropolitan zone is granted this distinction. She has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” for thirteen consecutive years.. Ms. Monahan enjoys skiing, golfing, fly fishing and hiking with her family and their Labrador Retriever. Her volunteer activities include mentoring University of Colorado School of Law students, providing supportive relationships to peers in the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program and previously serving on the International Baccalaureate Parents Board at Lakewood High School. Go Buffs! Go Tigers!

Kristin Knudson and Associates represent businesses and individuals in their immigration matters. Her expertise stems from intensive experience practicing immigration law and representing diverse clientele, and her substantial involvement in the Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities.. Kristin started her career in immigration law at SafeHouse Denver, coordinating its immigration program to help immigrant victims of domestic violence. She represented asylum-seekers fleeing torture and persecution in their home countries. Kristin then spent a few years in federal business and securities litigation before returning to the field of immigration and nationality law.. Before starting her own practice, Kristin gained valuable experience in employment and family-based immigration, removal defense, and employer sanctions litigation.. Kristin specializes in helping employers bring employees of extraordinary ability to the United States, advising and representing businesses on transferring workers to the U.S., and preparing petitions for investors and entrepreneurs. She provides high quality, compassionate representation to families, victims of crimes and immigrants in removal proceedings. Kristin speaks fluent Spanish and is able to provide efficient, effective service to Spanish-speaking clients.

In 1969, Vance volunteered for the U.S. Army and ultimately attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He is a 1972 graduate of the LSU Law School where he served on the Law Review and as the legal research assistant to Professor George Pugh. Subsequently, Vance served as the law clerk for the Honorable Justice Al Tate of the Louisiana Supreme Court (who subsequently served on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals). Thereafter, he worked as a defense lawyer before founding the plaintiff firm today named Andrus Wagstaff, and has extensive trial experience both as plaintiff and defense counsel.. Presently, Vance serves as National Co-Lead Counsel of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) in "In Re: Avandia Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation", MDL no. 1871. He additionally serves as a PSC member, as well as a member of the PSC executive committee in "In Re: Fosamax Products Liability Litigation", MDL no. 1789. He also serves as a member of the PSC in "In Re: Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Products Liability Litigation", MDL no. 1842.. Vance received the Alumni Award as the Outstanding Graduate from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1969 where he served as the Student Government President of the College of Liberal Arts and a member of Blue Key National Honor Society. At LSU Law School he published articles in the LSU Law Review, co-authored with Justice Tate, in the Tulane Law Review and published in the Louisiana Bar Journal. He has lectured extensively to the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, and Mealey's National Mass TortConferences on Baycol, Vioxx, Fen-Phen, Breast Implants, Avandia, Kugel Mesh, Permax and Dostinex. He also twice served as Co-Chair of the national Mealey's Conference on Complex Litigation, and has spoken on mass tort matters for the Mass Torts Made Perfect seminar series.. Vance moved to Colorado in 1999 and, in 2001, became a fully certified firefighter and fought forest fires with Elk Creek Fire Department until, at age 60, he decided that it was a young man's game. He also became, at age 54, a certified ski instructor for the Vail Corporation at Breckenridge, CO.

I have worked in criminal law both on the prosecution and on the defense. I have represented individuals in violent felonies and drug cases as well as more common cases such as Denver DUI, Colorado DUI, Domestic Violence Cases, Property Crimes, and White Collar Crimes. On the prosecutorial side, I most notably worked in Bosnia helping to prosecute individuals who committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Bosnian War from 1993-1995.

I have extensive experience in helping clients through the maze of our legal system.  I was a caregiver to my elderly mother and my Veteran husband. I have two grown children, and have dealt with end of life issues for my family members.. My life experience, on both sides of the desk, gives me the perspective needed when you are looking for a friendly ear.  I will always offer options to decisions, education to make informed decisions, and a commitment to answer all of your questions.

I grew up in Lakewood, Colorado, attended Green Mountain High School and earned a Boettcher Scholarship to the University of Colorado. I became a Double-Buff by returning to Boulder for me law degree.. I'm a leading expert in the fields of Election Law and Campaign Finance. In addition to advising many multi-million dollar campaigns on both the state and federal level, I have successfully litigated and argued cases before courts ranging from the Denver District Court to the Colorado Supreme Court. Most notably, I argued and won a unanimous opinion from the Colorado Supreme Court in the 2011 case Colorado Ethics Watch v Senate Majority Fund. I frequently speak on these issues before groups across the state and as a regular media contributor.. I also practice in the areas of Energy, Real Estate, and Nonprofit law.. Prior to joining Hackstaff & Snow, I served as a Senior Research Analyst for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee, the Political Director for the 2004 Bob Schaffer for US Senate campaign and a former general consultant for Mike Coffman for Treasurer 2002. I have previous experience working for a tax negotiation firm.

Courtney Baldwin is a senior attorney with Beattie, Westmon & Simpson, L.L.C. She has focused her legal career primarily on practicing family law, while also handling certain estate planning and probate matters, since 2017.. Ms. Baldwin was recognized as a Rising Star in the 2024 and 2025 publications of Super Lawyers, an honor received by only 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years of age in Colorado. Ms. Baldwin was also recognized by Best Lawyers in America as "Ones to Watch" in 2025, a designation voted upon by other family law attorneys to recognize top talent within the practice. Ms. Baldwin has received the Client’s Choice Award from Avvo consecutively since 2018, which indicates a high level of client satisfaction. Ms. Baldwin is an active member of the 1st Judicial District’s Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) Planning Committee where she has helped organize various CLE presentations to educate other attorneys. Ms. Baldwin has also lectured on several family law topics, including the presentation of evidence at trial and gaining parental rights as a psychological parent, and has presented at the prestigious Family Law Institute. Ms. Baldwin published an article in the November 2022 Colorado Lawyer and has also contributed as an author of The Docket and the Family Relations section of the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2023 and 2024 editions.

After more than 20 years of practicing law in both Indiana and Colorado, Amy Griner decided there had to be a better way to run a law firm. Tired of seeing good people in need of assistance being turned away because of high retainers, inflexible payment options or being over billed, Amy decided that something had to be done.. After graduating from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Amy started a successful 10 year career as a deputy prosecutor before taking her talents to a private practice and finding her passion in criminal defense and family law. She became a court appointed guardian ad litem and an advocate for children and families in crisis while playing an integral role in detention reforms for juveniles in her Indiana community.Upon her arrival in Colorado, Amy practiced law at a civil rights firm focusing on providing legal aid to victims of domestic violence. Later as an advocate for fathers rights, Amy fought for her clients to be recognized as a vital part of their child’s life.. It was after all of her years in the legal profession that Amy had had enough. One night while discussing her frustrations the seeds of the firm were planted. Amy was adamant that everyone deserved to have exceptional legal representation at a reasonable cost and she was going to help make it possible. Welcome to Griner Legal.. Amy offers her significant experience in a broad range of legal disciplines: criminal defense, family law (divorce, child custody), bankruptcy, estate planning (wills and trusts) in addition to her integrity and passion for her clients needs. Her diverse skill set and dedication to a high level of honest communication help Amy obtain the best results possible for her clients.. Amy Griner is licensed to practice law in the states of Colorado, Indiana and Utah, a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the United States Bankruptcy court district of Colorado.

After more than 20 years as a Denver litigator, my experiences in the court system lead me to believe that for most Colorado divorce case, the court system was the wrong way to resolve a divorce case.  The customary "day in court' approach was way too expensive financially and emotionally.  It also caused irreparible damage to the relationships of everyone involved.   So, I have punted on that approach to helping people and becamed trained in mediation to help people find workable solutions to their individual situations.. As a lawyer, litigator, certified divorce financial analyst, and a person who had lived through divorce as a child and an adult, I have developed one of the most cost effective and fair processes in Colorado to help parties get through their divorce with a fair, workable, and practical result.  Endorsed by the BBB for over 15 years, my services are available to you today.

A senior associate at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s practice focuses on high-conflict family law matters, to which he brings years of family law experience and a true expertise in domestic violence issues, including spousal and child abuse.  In addition to family law, Scott also represents clients in personal injury, civil rights issues, and other matters which may require complex litigation.. Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Scott attended Colorado State University, where he studied philosophy and English.  Scott was the only man in his graduating class to earn the distinction of graduating with a certificate in Women’s Studies.. Attributable in no small part to his keen intellect, Scott received a merit scholarship to attend the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado.  During his legal studies, he served as a member – and executive – to the law school’s Public Interest Student Association.  While in law school, he also worked in rural Peru on the Ayaviri Energy Justice Project, a project championed by the law school’s Center for Energy and Environmental Security.. Before joining the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s passion for social justice took him to New York City where he attended Columbia University, earning a master’s degree in human rights and graduating with a 3.94 GPA.  Long before this, however, Scott had been an advocate against domestic violence, having worked with organizations such as the Bringing Justice Home Project, an anti-domestic violence project within Crossroads Safehouse in Fort Collins, Colorado.. Among his non-legal accomplishments, Scott has hiked the Colorado Trail, a 500-mile stretch of wilderness that one must conquer.  In his spare time, he also enjoys birding, boasting that he has seen over 10% of all North American species, and gardens.  In fact, Scott earned the distinction of being recognized as a Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardener.