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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.

Kate Miller is a Family Law Attorney at Miller Family Law, LLC. As someone who has lived many of the issues involved in divorce and child custody, Kate is passionate about helping you through this process. Kate believes that divorce does not have to destroy lives. She wants to help clients navigate this process as amicably as possible so that they may begin the healing process.. Kate earned her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Political Science and Psychology. Later she moved to Colorado and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2013. While a student attorney at the advanced civil litigation clinic at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Kate argued in front of the Colorado Supreme Court.. Prior to founding Miller Family Law, LLC, Kate worked as a Law Fellow for the Honorable Angela R. Arkin, and the Honorable Michael J. Spear, Douglas County’s lead judges handling Family Law matters. Because of her work with the courts, she has excellent connections in the legal community. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association, with special membership to the Family Law and Litigation sections. Kate is also a member of Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) and Metro Denver Interdiciplinary Comittee (MDIC).

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.

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.

Alexandra (Ali) Smits is an experienced attorney committed to helping families navigate the emotional and financial complexities of their family law cases.  With an understanding of the toll legal disputes have on families and children, Ali works with her clients to minimize conflict and move forward with their lives.  Ali is trained in collaborative law and values the opportunity to seek resolution outside of the courtroom, whether through negotiation, mediation or collaborative law.  Ali also has extensive trial experience and is equally comfortable advocating for her clients in the courtroom when collaboration or settlement is not an option.. Prior to committing her legal practice exclusively to family law, Ali practiced in the areas of employment law and criminal defense.  She has trial experience in both Colorado state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.  Ali has presented to employees and mental health professionals in the area of employment law and disabilities to both the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and the Colorado chapter of the National MS Society.  Ali’s background in employment and criminal law has provided professional insight and trial experience that have enhanced her current family law practice.. Current Employment Position:. Associate Attorney. Areas of Practice:. Family Law. Alimony and Spousal Support. Child Support. Custody & Visitation. Divorce. Juvenile Law. Mediation. Collaborative Law. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Adoption

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.