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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.

Ashley advocates for outcomes that enable families to make the smoothest possible transition during an otherwise stressful time of life. She is committed to seeking peaceful resolutions while also zealously advocating for her clients. Whether her clients are going through a divorce, a child custody dispute, financial disputes, or any other family law matter, it is Ashley’s goal that each of her clients feels as though their issue is resolved with dignity.. While not all cases can be resolved outside of the courtroom, Ashley is an advocate for alternative methods of resolving disputes, when possible.  Ashley feels that alternatives to litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law, provide great options for clients who desire a less adversarial and more timely resolution of their dispute.  When circumstances necessitate traditional litigation, however, Ashley is the strong and dedicated advocate that her clients need.

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.

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.

Meagan Moodie is a family law attorney practicing in the Denver Metro area. Meagan focuses her attention on divorce and custody issues, modifications of previous orders, and obtaining protection orders for victims of domestic violence and other abuse. Meagan strives to achieve out of court resolutions in all her cases, but strongly advocates for her clients when litigation is necessary. The best interest of her client and their children are Meagan's utmost priority in all of her cases.. Meagan brings a practical and personal understanding to her family practice. She’s had extensive training to become a certified Child & Family Investigator, a certified Mediator, and a Parental Coordinator/Decision Maker. Meagan has also had significant training in the issues surrounding domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma survivors. Meagan’s previous work experiences include the family division of Colorado Legal Services, in the family division of the Saint Louis University Legal Clinic, as a clerk in the Denver District Court, and at her solo law practice, The Moodie Law Firm. She has successfully tried dozens of cases in many Colorado courtrooms.

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

In addition to practicing law for most of the past 25 years and teaching at Roosevelt University's school for paralegals; I am in a Rock & Roll band that plays for Charitable events.  We have recently Supported the Wounded Warrior Project and ARC at our performances.

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.

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.

Lauren M. Hulse is the owner of the Hulse Law Firm.  Lauren is an accomplished family law lawyer and is a fierce advocate for her clients. She enjoys family law because of the personal interaction she has with her clients.. Prior to opening the Hulse Law Firm, Ms. Hulse was a senior associate at a larger firm in Denver that focused exclusively on family law issues. Ms. Hulse successfully represented a multitude of clients to protect their financial interests and parenting rights.. She has also served as a law clerk in Douglas and Arapahoe county where she gained valuable insight into the how and why judges enter orders that have a profound impact on parents and families in general. Using this insight and unique perspective, Lauren is able to successfully assist her clients in navigating the complex court system.. Ms. Hulse is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and Arapahoe County Bar Association.. She looks forward to helping each client through various domestic relations issues including:. She also offers "unbundled legal services" to her clients to ensure that all people have access to an attorney when dealing with the legal system.  Unbundled services include review of documents, drafting pleadings and other agreements, drafting financial documents, and helping clients prepare for court.. Lauren offers mediation and estate planning services to clients as well.

Alisha is a member of the Colorado State Bar, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and the Arapahoe County Bar Association.. Alisha is dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and previously served on the Board of Directors at Gateway Battered Women’s Services.  She is a regular volunteer on KUSA Channel 9 Law Line and the Arapahoe County Bar Association pro se free legal aid clinic.. Alisha is the Committee Chair of the Arapahoe County Family Law Pro Se Clinic.  She also serves on the Access to Justice Committee with the Arapahoe Bar, and volunteers with the Judicial Nomination Commission of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association.

I am dedicated to helping my clients with challenging family law matters, working collaboratively to create lasting settlement agreements when possible, or litigating disputes at the courthouse when necessary.  I help my clients use their resources to achieve the very best outcome for their future.

Jon Eric earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Jon Eric's practice at WZW Family Law is comprised of all manner of family law issues, including divorce, custody, child support, and post-decree issues such as modification of parenting time or child support. Jon Eric has also been involved in many appeal cases, several of which have resulted in setting precedential law in Colorado.. Jon Eric’s background, which includes working as an elementary school teacher, allows him to zealously advocate for clients with the degree of compassion necessary to help them through what is often the most emotionally turbulent time in their lives.

Mitch Geller spent roughly a decade as a journalist before going to law
school, running two newspapers and freelancing to magazines locally and
nationally. He received a B.S. degree in Journalism from the University
of Colorado in 1973. In 1979, Mr. Geller received his Juris Doctorate
degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and was
licensed to practice law in October of 1979.During law school,
Mr. Geller served as an investigator for the Colorado State Public
Defender's Office and later served as a law clerk for Denver District
Court Judge Alvin D. Lichtenstein. Immediately subsequent to law
school, he practiced as a trial attorney for the Colorado State Public
Defender's Office for a period of two years and has since been steadily
engaged in domestic, criminal, and civil practice.

Dan is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm with over 30 years of law experience. He earned his law degree at Pepperdine University School of Law and Hamline University School of Law. In addition, he obtained his certification in Divorce and Family Mediation from Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Dan has worked extensively in family law, divorce, collaborative divorce, legal separation, stepparent adoptions, custody and placement of children, child support, maintenance (alimony or spousal support), grandparent/third person rights, non-traditional family cases, alternative dispute resolution, and marital property agreements. Away from the office Dan enjoys camping, reading, exercise, and fostering puppies as a volunteer with the Longmont Humane Society.

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.

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.

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.