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Jennifer specializes in all aspects of family law in Colorado, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child custody, child support, maintenance, paternity, domestic violence, jurisdictional disputes, post-decree matters and appeals, as well as practices in the area of civil litigation and personal injury law.
While attending law school, Jennifer worked as a student attorney in the Domestic Violence Civil Justice clinic where she focused on working with low income, domestic violence victims. This experience helped her appreciate the intricacies and struggles families face during times of crisis. In addition, Jennifer was a member of the American Bar Association’s trial team for 2 years, honing her advocacy skills. Jennifer remains committed to working closely with her clients to deliver exceptional representation understanding that each case and each client is different. Jennifer takes great satisfaction in working with families to help them resolve their differences by focusing toward a solution that keeps in mind the best interest of the client, as well as the best interests of the child, while they are enmeshed in one of the most difficult times of their lives.
Since joining the practice of law, she is most proud of her commitment and work with children and affiliation with the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – an international organization dedicated to improving the lives of children through the resolution of family conflict.
Jennifer’s ability to skillfully argue began at a young age when, at 14, she called in to debate Dennis Prager on his talk show regarding his opinion of Oliver Stone’s movie “JFK.” Fortunately for her clients, albeit unfortunately for her family and 2 young children at times, Jennifer has successfully garnered this skill as a tremendous advocate.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations:
- Current President of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (COAFCC)
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Arapahoe Bar Association
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- Metropolitan Interdisciplinary Committee
- Member of Executive Committee for Family Law Section, CBA, (2007 – present)
- Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Division for the Family Law Section, CBA
- Vice-President of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (board member since 2006)
- Member of Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Publications, Lectures, & Reported Cases:
- Co-chair: “How to Handle & Try a Domestic Relations Case”
- CBA, CLE, June 2007
- Co-Chair Spring Family Law Update, CBA, CLE (2009, 2010)
- Presented April 2009 luncheon “Impact of Thornhill” on Domestic Business Evaluations
- “Same-Sex Couples: An Overview of Marriage and Related Legal Issues” The Colorado Lawyer: May 2004 (Co-author)
- “Business Valuations in Light of Thornhill” August 2009; Colorado Lawyer
- In re the Marriage of O’Rourke, 2007 WL 537766, Colo. App., February 22, 2007 (No. 06CA0001.)
- In re the Interest of K.R.T. – unpublished opinion
Recognitions
- “Rising Star,” Super Lawyers edition 5280, 2010
- “Rising Star,” Super Lawyers edition 5280, 2011
Community Involvement
- Early Childhood Education Committee with Allied Jewish Federation
- ADL Glass Leadership Partners Program
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury Law
Education
- University of Denver, College of Law, J.D., 2002
- University of Colorado, Boulder, B.A. 1999
Admissions
- State and Federal Courts of Colorado