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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Chelsea M. Augelli’s practice focuses exclusively on family law matters. Chelsea brings a breadth of experience in divorces, common-law marriages, complex financial matters, allocation of parental responsibility actions, parenting time disputes, post-decree child support and/or maintenance modifications, relocation matters, as well as drafting cohabitation or prenuptial agreements. She also has substantial experience with high conflict cases involving mental health and substance use issues.. While Chelsea is a zealous advocate with broad litigation experience, she strives to give her clients a realistic and solution-oriented approach to resolving the issues in their cases. Chelsea believes her role as a family law attorney is to mitigate harm to families and to maintain civility and professionalism when dealing with the highly emotional and difficult issues that can arise in domestic relations cases.. Chelsea is highly involved in policy matters surrounding family law and is on the board of the Colorado Women's Bar Association as the Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee and serves as the Co-Chair of the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section Legislative Committee.. Chelsea was selected as a Rising Star by Colorado SuperLawer Magazine for 2022-2024 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2025.. Chelsea is a Colorado native and enjoys taking advantage of the Colorado outdoors, yoga, watching Colorado Avalanche hockey, cooking, live music, and learning about wine.

I graduated from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley in 1994. After clerking in the Colorado Court of Appeals for a year, I became a prosecutor in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. I spent most of my nearly 20 years there prosecuting persons crimes, i.e. crimes where a person was victimized, such as assault, robbery, sexual assault, child abuse, and murder. I spent nearly 10 of those years prosecuting crimes against children. I can say, unequivocally, that I am one of the most experienced trial lawyers in Colorado.. I began my private practice career in 2015 at Gutterman Griffiths (later Griffiths Law). On November 1, 2020, two of my former partners at that firm and I opened a new law firm, WZW Family Law LLC. We brought two associates, four support staff, and five full caseloads with us into our new (ad)venture.. As a family law attorney, it's been my privilege to deal with some of the most complex and interesting assets out there, including stock options, restricted stock units, other deferred compensation, a private equity fund, partnerships in national and international accounting firms, thousands of acres of farm and ranch land, an aviation business, real estate and restaurant development businesses, law firms, law suit proceeds, medical practices, and a whole host of different kinds of trusts. My clients have ranged from “captains of industry” to stay-at-home spouses.. Because of my focus on persons crimes, I spent nearly every day working with victims of violent and traumatizing crimes, who were under enormous emotional stress when they met with me. My clients, and my colleagues, have told me that they value my ability to be calm in the face of emotional upheaval.. I became involved in Collaborative Divorce early on in my private practice career. I became qualified to handle collaborative divorce cases before I’d been a family law attorney for a year, joined the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals (CCDP) shortly thereafter, became a Board Member for the organization in late 2016, served as its Executive Vice President in 2017, and President in 2018.. My background and experience are rare in the family law bar. Very few lawyers spend nearly every day of their career in court. No collaborative divorce attorney in the state has the trial background and skills that I have.. I bring all of my abilities to bear in everything I do for clients, from negotiating and settling cases to presenting evidence and making argument in a courtroom.

Education. University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, 2013, Juris Doctor,University of Colorado at Denver, 2009 Bachelor of Arts. Experience. Danielle’s practice focuses on complex financial matters, parental responsibilities, interstate jurisdictional disputes, drafting and negotiating marital agreements, and challenges to and enforcement of marital agreements. In addition, Danielle has experience with various family law-related appellate matters. Danielle believes in the pursuit of settlement whenever possible, while recognizing the litigation skills are invaluable when settlement cannot be achieved.. Danielle earned her J.D. from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, where she focused on her passion for family law. While in law school, Danielle had the privilege of working as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judges David Prince and Robert L. Lowrey of the 4th Judicial District. This experience provided Danielle with the opportunity to further develop her legal writing and research skills, as well as the opportunity to learn the intricacies of the legal system. Danielle has also interned with Metro Volunteer Lawyers, assisting in the Family Law Court Program. Her time there was instrumental in both expanding upon her knowledge of the divorce process, and also instilled in Danielle a desire to give back to the community.. While in law school, Danielle had the privilege of working as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judges David Prince and Robert L. Lowrey of the 4th Judicial District. This experience provided Danielle with the opportunity to further develop her legal writing and research skills, as well as the invaluable opportunity to learn the intricacies of the legal system.. Danielle also interned with Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL), assisting clients in the Family Law Court Program. Her time at MVL was instrumental in both expanding upon her knowledge of the divorce process, and also instilled in Danielle a desire to give back to the community.. In addition, Danielle worked as a legal research assistant for three of her law school professors, in areas of family law, evidence, constitutional and natural resources law. In her role as research assistant, Danielle assisted in drafting an article on standing and environmental harm, published in early 2013 in the University of Virginia Environmental Law Journal. Danielle’s research assistant work also includes contributions published in a tri-yearly treatise supplement on evidence.

I am a co-founder with Broxterman Alicks McFarlane specializing in high conflict cases, non-traditional families (including same-sex couples), international and Hague cases, parenting time and decision-making disputes, and cases involving complex financial issues.  I became a lawyer after clerking for the Honorable James C. Klein in Boulder County District Court, an experience which was invaluable to my development as an attorney.  I have been honored as a SuperLawyer Rising Star for the past five years, in addition to being recognized as Best Lawyers and Barristers Best. I have also worked on cases with complex financial issues including trusts, venture capital and pre-IPO investments, pensions, retirement and stock accounts, and buyouts of business ownership interests.  Before law school, I worked as a legal assistant in the Antitrust Department of the international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom assisting with large-scale mergers being investigated by the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the European Commission.  During law school, I worked for the international trade law firm of Neville Peterson and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, both located in Washington, D.C.