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Driven by a unique blend of analytical rigor and cultural fluency, I am a Colorado-based attorney specializing in family law litigation. My journey began with service as a Signals Intelligence Analyst and Russian Linguist in the U.S. Army, where I honed my critical thinking and problem-solving skills in diverse international environments, including Helsinki, Moscow, and North Yorkshire.. After earning my Bachelor's in History from the University of Colorado at Boulder, I further broadened my global perspective teaching at Jiangxi University in China. I then pursued my Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, gaining invaluable practical experience while there.. My legal career has been defined by a commitment to effective advocacy and navigating complex litigation in state and federal courts across Colorado. My focus is on family law, where I recognize the sensitive and unique nature of each case. I prioritize understanding my clients' individual circumstances and strive to achieve favorable outcomes, whether through skillful negotiation or assertive courtroom representation.. Beyond my professional life, I cherish time with my beautiful family in El Paso County. We enjoy embracing the outdoor lifestyle that Colorado offers. I also enjoy reading history books and on the weekend, you are likely to find me watching Premier League and La Liga football matches.. I invite you to reach out to learn more about my legal services.

A native New Yorker, Clyde grew up on Long Island. Tired of the cold weather, Clyde decided to attend law school in Miami. After a couple of years, Clyde realized he missed living in a city that had four seasons; however, he was conflicted about returning to New York, as he did not miss the traffic. Clyde compromised on Colorado, where he has practiced family law for four years where he has helped many clients through a difficult and uncertain period of their lives.. Prior to attending law school, Clyde worked as a litigation paralegal for Animal Rights Attorney. Together they represented dogs who were deemed dangerous and scheduled to be euthanized by local towns. Using state pet trust statutes, they were able to gain legal standing to represent the dog, rather than the original owner. Representing the dog rather than the owner made many of the local towns more willing to settle their cases as the towns did not have to fear the dog being returned to an often irresponsible dog owner.. A common failing among family law attorneys is that they do not spend enough time with their clients going over the facts. I believe it is an attorney’s job to comprehend their client’s struggles and convey those struggles to the court in a clear and concise manner. An attorney is an advocate for your story, and you need an attorney who is well versed in the facts to tell your story.

Joi Kush is a Colorado Springs native.  She has a diverse background in family law and civil litigation and she is active in the community.  Joi frequently volunteers for Colorado Springs Teen Court and the Pikes Peak Pro Bono Project, and she currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division Executive Counsel and the El Paso County Bar Association, Family Law Section December CLE Planning Committee.  She is also a member of the Ben S. Wendelken Inn of Court and The Winter Night Club, a contributing author for the El Paso County Bar Association monthly newsletter, and a participant in Leadership Now.  As an attorney at David M. Johnson, P.C., Joi handles a variety of cases including complex custody disputes, high net worth marital estates, and post-decree issues.. Joi graduated with a B.A. in International Studies/Philosophy from the University of Denver in 2003 and from Albany Law School in 2010.  While in law school, she was an editor for the New York Bar Association's Government, Law & Policy Journal and the Albany Government Law Review.  Joi interned with Justice Littlefield in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of New York, the Albany County District Attorney's Vehicular Crimes Unit, and the Civil Rights and Disabilities Law Clinic.  Joi also lived and worked abroad in Beijing, China, Tokyo, Japan, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hanoi, Vietnam and Dharamsala, India.  Her achievements and intelligence are a direct reflection of her personality and the level of motivation and energy she possesses.. Joi believes that exceptional advocacy requires persistence, effective communication, and in-depth knowledge of the law.  She also believes that a successful lawyer is one who can listen, provide individualized attention to each client and help the client find solutions to legal problems.. Bar Associations:. American Bar Association. New York Bar Association. California Bar Association. Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section. Colorado Women's Bar Association. El Paso County Bar Association. Admitted in NY, CO & CA

Born in the Midwest, I was raised in the small rural town of Logan, Iowa. I pursued an education in Journalism and English at the University of Iowa, graduating in 2008. My introduction to the legal field was as a child support enforcement specialist serving the Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County) area. I have been fortunate to develop a wide variety of experience thus far in my career, having a background in employment law, family law, mediation, criminal defense, criminal prosecution, estate planning, and municipal law. While in Atlantic, Iowa I worked simultaneously as the City Attorney for both Atlantic and Audubon, Iowa and as the Assistant Cass County Attorney where is specialized in misdemeanors and juvenile Court. This was in addition to private practice with a heavy emphasis in Family Law.. After transitioning our family to Colorado Springs, I've chose to focus almost exclusively on Family Law related matters.

Chris Tomchuck is now part of Caplan & Earnest's Family Law section.. Chris Tomchuck was a partner at Stevens, Littman, Biddison, Tharp and Weinberg working in the Vail and Boulder offices. His practice is focused on litigation including complex and high conflict family law cases. Chris firmly believes that in cases involving children their best interests are paramount, directing clients to focus on their children’s needs over their own. Early in his practice, Chris was trained as a Child and Family Investigator. He keeps this knowledge and focus central in his cases though he does not take appointments, preferring to focus on litigation.. Chris is a Bar Fellow and was the President of the Continental Division Bar Association for two years. Prior to being President of the CDBA, he was a board member for almost a decade holding every position on the board, some more than once. Chris has been a member of AFCC since 2017.. Chris is also adamantly dedicated to his pro bono work, which focus solely on family law cases. Chris receives pro bono awards annually for his participation with Northwest Legal Services (5th JD) and Boulder County Legal Services (20th JD). Early in his career, Chris worked with Metro Volunteer Lawyers.. Chris is a graduate of James Madison College at Michigan State University and Wayne State University Law School. Prior to beginning his law career, he worked on a trading desk for Nuveen Investments in Chicago.. When not practicing law, Chris, his wife, two young sons and two amazing dogs enjoy hiking in the Colorado Mountains and Utah Canyons in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Andrew C. Littman has more than 25 years successful trial experience dealing with divorce, probate, business, real estate and personal injury. Andy’s commitment to clients starts with fully understanding their goals and passionately advocating their cause. He has a proven ability to accurately assess a range of potential outcomes and takes a strategic approach to customize every case.. A Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rated™ attorney, Andrew C. Littman has been practicing law since 1980. His main areas of practice are divorce, business and real estate.. Andy’s most notable victories are Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases that involved family law and personal injury, which established new legal precedent. In addition, he has won a number of substantial trial-court victories in multi-million-dollar-cases.

Jessica’s primary private legal practice in Colorado focuses on domestic relations and family law, including divorce, child support, and custody; employee-side employment litigation; landlord-tenant disputes; bankruptcy; and small business start-up. Jessica is a fierce, loyal, and accessible advocate for her clients, and works with each to develop an effective and efficient strategy to achieve their goals. She is based in Vail, Colorado but is willing to travel throughout Colorado. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Maryland College, and the George Mason University School of Law.

Prior to becoming a licensed attorney in the State of Colorado, I had nearly six years of prior experience working in the Family Law arena as a legal assistant, paralegal, and law clerk. I now work as an associate attorney at Stahly, LLC, practicing all areas of Family Law with a passion for assisting clients through what can undoubtedly be one of the hardest times of their lives.. I received my Juris Doctor from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver, a Master of Science in Legal Administration degree from the University of Denver, and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Applied Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado.. I rely on my creativity, compassion and focus to bring cases to resolution, both inside and outside the courtroom. I regularly provide clients with counsel, case assessment and guidance based on the individual needs of each case.. Outside of the office, I enjoy teaching courses at Morgan Community College, traveling, writing, recreational photography and exploring in the mountains with family, friends, and pup Benji. I also enjoys volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, where I am currently the Advocacy and Public Policy Chair for the Colorado Chapter.

Boulder criminal defense and family law attorney Barre M. Sakol has spent more than 35 years helping individuals dealing with serious, complex legal matters. With a particular focus on divorce, DUI/DWAI, misdemeanors, and felonies, his firm handles a comprehensive range of family law and criminal-related issues. Barre works hard to provide each and every client with the personalized, one-on-one attention they need and the aggressive representation they deserve. His commitment to top-quality legal services and high ethical standards has earned him an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® for more than 24 years. Call today for a free consultation!. For more information about attorney Barre M. Sakol, visit his page at:

Ben graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor’s degree in Theater and earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law. During law school, he worked with the innocence project, helping to exonerate the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustices.. Ben worked as an Assistant District Attorney in The Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office where he specialized in domestic violence and substance abuse cases heading up the Drug Court. His experience as a prosecutor has made him a skilled litigator.. For the past 6 years he has been practicing in New York, focusing on family law and criminal defense. He has handled every type of family law case imaginable, including divorce/dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, spousal maintenance, property division and post-decree matters.

Anna Bond grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee where the dogwoods are beautiful in the springtime and true Volunteers bleed Orange. After heading off to college in the quaint town of Staunton, Virginia, Anna was fortunate to participate in Semester at Sea which gave her a broader view of the world. After finishing up a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at Mary Baldwin College, Anna took a job teaching English to middle and elementary school students in the small town of Asakura in Fukuoka, Japan, working for the JET Programme. Two years, lots of studying of the Japanese language and one memorable hike up Mt. Fuji in a typhoon later and it was time to head back to the U.S. for law school and the practice of law.. A proud graduate of the University of Colorado, Anna decided Boulder was the place to practice when she finished law school. While in law school, Anna worked for Sanderson & Gard as a law clerk and continued on working for Jeff Gard with Gard & Associates, LLC after law school. Having found her passion for family law in the early years of her practice, Anna became a partner with Gard & Bond LLC in 2009 which enabled her to fully embrace the intricacies and nuances that come with the practice of family law. With a thriving practice, Anna needed space to expand, so after 7 years in a successful partnership, Anna founded Bond Family Law, P.C. in January 2017. These days, Anna is either working to creatively help clients resolve their problems, litigating matters that could not be settled, or hanging out with her girls while they're still willing to hang out with her.

Colorado divorce attorney Lindsay Abernethy decided to pursue family law because she wanted to work closely with people and help them through difficult times in their lives.. “I like being able to put people at ease during stressful circumstances,” said Ms. Abernethy. “During a divorce, it’s important to help clients regain perspective of situations that they may perceive as the most daunting or unpleasant in their lives.”. Ms. Abernethy tells her clients that, while the divorce process can be long and difficult, they can still see outcomes that they want.. “I tell them that, if they are strong and remain as rational as possible, things will go as smoothly as they can. I hope that they depend on me during this time to do the best job I am capable of doing in helping them achieve what they want,” said Ms. Abernethy.

A New Approach to Divorce. Tia is passionate about peace. Her firm, Evolved Law,  is a new approach to divorce for those who refuse to settle for the miserable, destructive divorce of our parents’ generation. Through coaching, mediation and personal representation, Tia M. Zavaras, Esq. helps her clients experience an evolved divorce – one where clarity, respect, and transparency win over destructive or deceptive behaviors every time. Whether you’re considering divorce, currently in the process, or experiencing post-divorce conflict, Tia will help you navigate every stage from a place of empowerment.. Experience an Evolved Divorce. Divorce doesn’t have to be miserable. Tia M. Zavaras, Esq.—attorney, mediator and divorce coach—is dedicated to showing clients a better way to divorce. Whether you work one-on-one with Tia as a Coach, or you partner up with her as a mediator in your divorce, prepare to experience divorce as an opportunity for transformation rather than a force of destruction.  Client fees are focused on the resolution process, not trial preparation. While every divorce has a psychological impact, Tia’s focus is on reducing conflict while reaching resolutions to uncomfortable issues.. Tia is consistently ranked among the best in her field. Tia was named a Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013 and 2014, Colorado Super Lawyer 2015 – 2023 and has been named Colorado Super Lawyer's Top 50 Women for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. She has published articles and delivered presentations all over Colorado on a variety of topics.

To lean more about Attorney Matthew Clawson, visit his page at:. Matthew Clawson is a second generation Colorado trial attorney. Matthew brings a great amount of enthusiasm and energy to his law practice, focusing primarily on litigation. Since being in practice, he has tried hundreds of cases before juries and judges. He has also been very successful resolving cases without going to court. Matthew has represented doctors, lawyers, executives of fortune 500 companies, business owners, high ranking military officers, as well as people who find themselves in need of legal representation for the first time.. Matthew believes the key to effective legal representation can be found in organization and tenacity, which is carried through in nearly every aspect of his legal practice. With exceptional organizational skills and natural leadership qualities, Matthew strives for the highest standard of excellence as a lawyer. Matthew has been recognized by Chief Justice Mullarkey of the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado for his "outstanding contribution and service to the citizens of Colorado, the legal profession and the Colorado Supreme Court.". Matthew graduated from Brigham Young University and returned to his native Colorado. He graduated from the University of Denver Strum College of Law, and then went on to complete his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado. Matthew was recognized as the outstanding student of his class. Upon graduating from law school. Matthew worked first as a prosecuting attorney, then as an associate attorney for a large Denver Tech Center law firm. Thereafter, he worked for a smaller boutique law firm.. In 2004, Matthew joined forces with his father, Millen Clawson, who was the senior partner of one the oldest and most distinguished Colorado Springs law firms. Shortly thereafter, his brother, Michael, joined the practice to form Clawson & Clawson, LLP. With the team assembled, Matthew takes great pride in being able to practice law with his father and brother by his side.. When not spending time with his wife and five children, Matthew spends much of his free time tending to his duties Pact as the Late-President of Pikes Peak Council Boy Scouts of the America; Having lead over the years. 11,000 young men and young women and over 4,000 adult volunteers. Matthew is also very in the community having been involved in United Way, Boys and Girls Club and the Restorative Justice Program. Matthew has also been recognized by the El Paso County Bar Association for his leadership as Chairman of Law Days.. Matthew, as a native Coloradan and an outdoor adventurist, enjoys hiking, mountain biking, water skiing, snow skiing, and scuba diving.. Admissions. Associations

I have been an attorney since 2010, starting in criminal law.  When I started doing domestic relations, family law, I found my true passion.  I enjoy helping people in transition to move on to brighter futures, and I especially love working for good parents.