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With ten years of courtroom experience litigating cases on almost a daily basis, Jeff Town is a seasoned trial attorney.  He has first-chair litigation experience in jury trials for serious felony charges and violent crimes, as well as civil jury trials.  He helps clients navigate through simple and uncontested family law matters to the most difficult of custody disputes and complex financial divisions.. Mr. Town is an advocate for individuals who are dealing with divorce or facing criminal charges throughout Colorado. Mr. Town has personally appeared representing clients throughout the Front Range Area, but also from Grand Junction to Kiowa and Fort Collins to Delta.  Mr. Town is licensed to practice law in all of the state and federal courts in Colorado and his experience is courtrooms from nearly every region of the State is unparalleled.. Mr. Town received his law degree at the University of Colorado School of Law and he is a Colorado native.  Mr. Town is an active member of the community, particularly in and around Douglas County.  He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, as well as the Douglas and Elbert County Bar Association.

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.

Robinson & Henry partner Mark Galler has built a career advocating for vulnerable individuals. Mark’s early career as a litigation attorney in Chicago was characterized by notable achievements, including recognition for Excellence in Pro Bono Service by the Northern District of Illinois: U.S. District Court.. Mark now concentrates his expertise on resolving complex family law matters. His ability to empathize with clients results in highly effective representation. Mark leverages his understanding of the law to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.. Representative mattersDivorce decree amendment - Represented client in a successful post-decree modification following a rediscovered asset. Post-nup creation - Drafted a marital agreement for a client who sought the document to settle issues of spousal maintenance and property division

Michael F. DiManna, Esq. has actively practiced as a trial lawyer since being admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1972. His practice is limited to complex domestic relations and family law matters. His practice includes dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and special master work.. Michael has been appointed by both the Colorado Supreme Court and the Governor of the State of Colorado to serve on the 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe County) Judicial Nominating Commission. Mr. DiManna has been a lecturer for the Colorado Trial Lawyer’s Association, Continuing Legal Education of Colorado, Inc., and is a regular lecturer for the Lawyer’s Public Information Foundation in the area of family law.. Michael has been continuously listed in The Best Lawyers in America (State of Colorado) since 1991(Category: Family Law). In April 2001, he was listed as one of Denver’s Top Lawyers by 5280 Magazine (Category: Family Law). In 2006, Michael was recognized in Super Lawyers as one of the top 50 lawyers in the state of Colorado and in 2013, Michael was recognized in Super Lawyers as one of the top 100 lawyers in the state of Colorado. All of these ratings are peer-nominated and reviewed.. Michael enjoys an AV Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubble.

Elizabeth practices exclusively in family law, having served hundreds of clients during her tenure with their divorces, parenting, and child support cases. Elizabeth’s family law practice has focused on asset and business valuation, income valuation, complex divorce, parental responsibilities, child relocation, and child support matters, among others.. Elizabeth speaks both Spanish and Italian and uses these skills to assist non-native speakers in navigating through domestic matters.. Elizabeth’s outstanding legal work and professionalism has been recognized by her selection for inclusion in The Best Lawyers In America© 2021, 2022 and 2023 for her practice in the areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration, her selection as a Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star” from 2017-2023, by the judicial officers of Arapahoe County, who invited her to serve on their Best Practices Committee, and by Law Week Colorado, who named her as one of only seven “Up and Coming Lawyers” for 2015.. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Colorado Law School with Honors in Juvenile and Family Law. Elizabeth was a partner at a prior Denver Metro Area family law firm before joining the GEM family team on August 1, 2019. She received additional family law experience as a law clerk to Judge Norman D. Haglund on the domestic docket in Denver District Court.. Elizabeth is a top litigator, displaying confidence, poise and an ability to pivot and think on her feet in the courtroom. However, she is also a firm believer in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, assisting clients in settling matters before they reach the courthouse. Elizabeth is trained in Collaborative Law, whereby parties commit to resolving their dissolution of marriage cooperatively and without the court’s involvement.

Jamie Paine is a dedicated family law attorney with a passion for helping families navigate the complexities of domestic relations cases. She has years of experience assisting clients with sensitive matters such as divorce, child custody disputes, and grandparents’ rights cases. Jamie’s exceptional negotiation skills enable her to achieve resolutions that align with her clients’ needs, while her empathetic approach ensures that each case is handled with care and understanding.. Jamie is particularly skilled in addressing the unique challenges faced by families relocating to Colorado. Her skills in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) allow her to guide parents through the legal landscape with confidence. Her ultimate goal is to achieve outcomes that prioritize the well-being of children and families, ensuring their best interests remain at the forefront of her work.. A cum laude graduate of Campbell University School of Law, Jamie also earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of Northern Colorado. Outside of her legal career, Jamie is an avid weightlifter and has won several Strong Woman Competitions. She enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors with her family, embracing every challenge as an opportunity to grow.

Erika Alese Gebhardt is an attorney licensed in Colorado, who offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her services to the unique needs of each individual client. Ms. Gebhardts practice focuses exclusively on family law.. Ms. Gebhardt’s clients have the added benefit of her experience in the areas of employment law, estate planning, and complex commercial litigation. Her previous experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, which enable her to successfully navigate more complicated issues that may arise in cases involving business interests and trusts. Ms. Gebhardt has a wide breadth of experience in family law matters, to include unique parenting time issues, non-traditional families, and high net worth families and individuals.. Ms. Gebhardt works closely with her clients to ensure that their case is handled and resolved in a manner that enables them to transition smoothly beyond the legal system. Whether she is working as a mediator, collaborating with other professionals, or advocating for her clients in court, Ms. Gebhardt’s strength is her tireless dedication to making sure that each client is heard and their needs and goals considered in the pursuit of best possible results.. It is Ms. Gebhardt’s philosophy that resolving family law cases outside of the courtroom offers families the best opportunity to move forward positively, however, she is the vigorous advocate clients need and trust when litigation becomes necessary.. Ms. Gebhardt graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where, due to her academic achievement, she was awarded membership to the Order of St. Ives. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Gebhardt began her legal career as a judicial intern for the honorable Judge Nancy Hopf in a courtroom dedicated to a domestic and civil docket. She also interned for Denver District Court Judge Robert McGahey, Jr., of the Second Judicial District, where she was able to gain valuable experience in motions practice and courtroom procedure.. Ms. Gebhardt resides in Denver, CO with her husband, son, and two dogs. She hails from Milwaukee, WI and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College. Her hobbies include camping, travel, hiking, and skiing.. -Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, Associate Board of Directors-Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center-Accredited Child and Family Investigator-Certified Collaborative Attorney-Trained and Certified Parental Coordinator/Decision Maker-Ms. Gebhardt is an involved member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe County Bar Association, and the Family Law Section.

Matthew S. Patton is a Family Law Attorney primarily in the Centennial office. His considerate and thoughtful approach to your family law or criminal issue can help both prepare you for adverse or difficult proceedings and ground you throughout the process. Mr. Patton has engaged in hundreds of family law and criminal hearings and trials and is able to navigate his clients through each step of the process. He provides support and counsel through the trials and tribulations that are often inherent in family law litigation. His history in the court system, experience in every level of the process, and his demeanor and reputation with the Court makes him an asset for any client in any type of family law or criminal proceeding.. Mr. Patton’s practice focuses on family law cases and criminal defense matters. As a former deputy district attorney and private defense attorney, he has negotiated thousands of plea agreements with opposing counsel and gained a reputation for his integrity and empathy in handling complex and sensitive cases. He has also consulted on diverse legal issues both criminal and civil. His ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case allows him to assist his clients with the highest levels of compassion and competency.. Mr. Patton is child focused. He will work to ensure that should your family law matter involve children, they will be protected throughout the process. He will strive to ensure that the best interests of your child(ren) are maintained and that the stress on the family is relieved to the maximum extent possible. Mr. Patton understands the pressures and frustrations that can be caused by the divorce or APR process as well as the fear and uncertainty. He works tirelessly to answer questions, prepare his clients, advise as to the uncertainties and worries, and provide the ultimate in legal counsel.. Mr. Patton received his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College Of Law. During law school he participated in both appellate and jury trial competition. While a student, he clerked for a judicial officer in Douglas County, worked as an appellate intern and supervising intern with the District Attorney’s Office in the 18th and what is now the 23rd judicial districts.

Barlow Anderson moved to Colorado in 2011 to attend school at Denver University Sturm College of Law. After graduating in 2014, Barlow began work as an Associate Attorney at a highly reputable family law firm that specialized in fathers’ rights and large asset dissolution and allocation cases. While there, Barlow recognized an imbalance between the cost of legal representation and the clients’ needs and expectations.. Understanding much of the high cost of litigation comes from parties’ inability to proactively reach just and equitable resolution, Barlow worked toward equitable ends and kept his clients informed of their rights and responsibilities under Colorado law. After nearly two years, he began work as a Law Clerk to two District Court judges in the 18th Judicial District’s Douglas County. Assisting his judges in Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, and Mental Health fields of law, Barlow discovered the importance of making the legal process clear and approachable to non-attorneys.. Barlow’s love for the law sprouted from personal experiences which led him to law school, but he looks for every opportunity to enjoy the real reason he moved to Colorado, his love of the outdoors.. An experienced outdoorsman, Barlow has been rock climbing, ice climbing, white water kayaking, mountain biking, and fly fishing for more than fifteen years. Whether hundreds of feet up granite cliffs or Colorado surfing (freestyle whitewater kayak surfing), he makes the most out of everything he does. But what he really looks forward to is training his now four year old son to join him on his crazy adventures.. A few times a month, Barlow teaches people to rock climb. Although he can’t get out as much as he likes to, he loves sharing his love for the sport to other people.. Barlow also has a love of Japanese culture and tradition. In addition to teaching himself Japanese language, he practices Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido.. The best part about Barlow's life is his son. The six year old keeps him busy, but the two get to explore all the things they love together.

I practice family law because it is both rewarding and personal to me. Family law isn't like many other fields of law because it requires genuine compassion and empathy. My clients come to me during their toughest times. They are often confused and intimidated by the legal system. As an attorney having overcome my own family struggles, I understand this stress and the need for a compassionate, savvy lawyer to help them make informed, thoughtful decisions about their futures.. Family law is also an interesting field of law intellectually. I love keeping current with the latest cases in my field. I also enjoy legal writing and appellate work in this area.. And while I am always up for litigating a good family law case before the court, I understand that family law cases are often cost prohibitive to many Coloradans. This is why I am very mediation and settlement-focused. I also offer sliding scale services and am a big advocate of unbundled services. To me, it's extremely important that a client have at least some input from counsel, even if they can't afford full representation.. When I'm not being so lawyerly, I love creating art, traveling, and writing short stories!

Halleh T. Omidi focuses her practice in all areas of family law. She is a Shareholder/Partner at Hogan Omidi, PC the firm who wrote the book on Colorado Family Law. The Firm publishes the Colorado Family Law Practice Series on an annual basis.. Halleh counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage cases, including complex asset division, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, paternity, post-decree modifications, appeals, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, and the like.. Halleh is experienced in litigation as often it is necessary for a case to be litigated. In 2013, Halleh completed the Houston Family Law Trial Institute, an elite family law trial seminar. However, when litigation is not required, she negotiates with opposing counsel/opposing parties, for an optimal outcome for her client's in highly contentious domestic matters.. Halleh was born and raised in Westminster, Colorado. Her experience and dedication to family law began even before she attended law school. She completed her undergraduate course work at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating summa cum laude. During college, Halleh interned for the Boulder County Juvenile Court.. While in law school, she worked as a student attorney in the University of Colorado Juvenile Law Clinic representing children as a Guardian ad Litem in Dependency and Neglect cases. In addition, she also represented parents as Respondent Parent Counsel in Dependency and Neglect cases.. Halleh’s experience in advocating for the best interests of the children is helpful in parental responsibility disputes because it gave her the tools to advise her clients of the outcomes that will benefit their children the most. Additionally, she spent time working on family law cases as a law clerk at McGuane and Hogan during law school. After law school, she worked at the Martin Law Firm representing clients in divorce, child custody, paternity, and post decree matters.  In recognition of her high standard of ethics and successful outcomes for her clients, Halleh holds an AVVO “Superb” rating and has been awarded the AVVO “Client’s Choice Award” for the past several years. Halleh was also given the distinction of Rising Star in the 2016-2022 publications of Super Lawyers Magazine. Halleh has also been featured in 5280's Top Lawyers list since 2021.. She serves the community as a committee member and mentor for “Law School Yes We Can,” as a regular volunteer for Metro Volunteer Lawyers, and as a guest instructor for a variety of courses and panels at the University of Colorado Law School.. When she is not helping families navigate the legal system, Halleh enjoys practicing yoga, watersports, hiking, reading and traveling.

Nicole R. Hanson is a Colorado attorney who focuses her practice in domestic relations. Nicole grew up in Nebraska and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law.. Nicole began her legal career working as a Deputy District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District in Colorado Springs. In 2007 Nicole began specializing in domestic relations law and joined a litigation firm in Cherry Creek.. In 2019, Nicole founded the Hanson Law Firm, LLC with the intention of providing a more personal experience for clients involved in family law matters. Having focused her career in domestic relations law, she has the experience necessary to deliver highly competent, proactive and diligent representation for her clients.. Nicole makes every effort to get to know her clients and their individual goals and expectations and works closely with her clients to achieve their goals in the most cost-effective manner possible.

I previously worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 8 years in Illinois.  I conducted custody evaluations and testified in court proceedings regarding custody recommendations and findings.  Because of this previous experience, I bring a unique expertise to cases involving mental health and psychological issues.

Attorney Shawn Moussou is an associate attorney for Ammarell Deasy, LLP, a boutique law firm located in the Denver Tech Center. Mr. Moussou practices in the area of family law, representing clients throughout Colorado in matters involving divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and spousal maintenance at trial and on appeal. Mr. Moussou also has experience bringing and defending against protection orders, emergency motions, and contempt allegations.. Mr. Moussou is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas and has been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado since 2018. During his legal career, Mr. Moussou has both settled and tried cases in jurisdictions throughout Colorado.

I am a litigator that puts clients first and fiercely protects them, their rights and their children. I have conducted literally thousands of cases from jury trials, to Court trials and arbitrations.  I have co-authored a book on divorce, held leadership positions in the legal community and enjoy a great reputatation with the judges and the upper echelon of the attorneys in town.  Please check out my website or give me a call today!

My practice includes a mixture of family law and civil litigation cases.  In the family law arena, I have experience with divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, paternity and relinquishment and adoption issues.  In the civil litigation arena, I focus primarily on contract disputes, including the protection of contract rights of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.  I have experience in probate and in estate planning for small estates which do not require federal tax planning.. Outside of the office, I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and traveling.  These adventures have taken me to Vietnam and Cambodia and to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.  I have also been to all 50 of the United States.

Courtney handles complex domestic relations matters ranging from financial disputes to high-conflict child custody matters. Courtney gives each case the individual attention it deserves, understanding that no one family is the same. Courtney is a passionate advocate for her clients, working hard to obtain an amicable resolution whenever possible. Courtney is also a skilled and respected trial lawyer with experience trying domestic cases in jurisdictions throughout Colorado.. Prior to law school, Courtney worked in a nursing home, helping ease the transition of admitting elderly loved ones into a nursing home. During law school, Courtney worked for the Honorable Kerry S. Hada in the City and County of Denver’s Juvenile Court and the Honorable Angela Arkin in Douglas County’s Domestic Court.

Recognizing that his talents, personality and heart were geared towards family law and the challenges, emotions and rewards that this intimate practice can bring, Darin embraced the practice of family law and joined the firm in 2005. Darin’s practice focuses on all areas of family law, including divorce and post-decree matters, interstate cases involving custody (UCCJEA) and child support (UIFSA), as well as paternity actions, guardianship matters and adoptions.. Darin is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate and sensible representation to his clients facing sensitive and compelling family law issues. Through settlement negotiations, where possible, or trial advocacy, when necessary, Darin strives to meet each client’s unique objectives and to protect each client’s particular needs. Having worked closely with judges as a judicial law clerk, Darin gained a distinctive understanding of the litigation process from the unique perspective of the Court and brings his insights to the representation of his clients.. Darin also handles appeals, particularly in family law cases. Darin assists clients during each step of the appellate process, from evaluating a potential appeal or seeking post-judgment relief to briefing and presenting arguments to the Court.. Darin is honored to have been nominated by his peers for inclusion as a “Rising Star” in Colorado’s Super Lawyers, 2014, an honor conferred on only small fraction of all lawyers practicing in the State of Colorado.