Larimer County Lawyers

Chelsea Deeder is a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional with years of litigation paralegal experience, including family law. During her career as a paralegal, she gained perspective into the complexity of family law and understands how unique each situation is. When Colorado implemented the Licensed Legal Paraprofessional occupation, Chelsea knew this was the direction she wanted to take her career. Being an LLP blends Chelsea’s passion for helping others with her love of the legal profession. As a problem solver and someone who loves a good challenge, Chelsea finds the legal profession fascinating. Her motivation comes from resolution of challenging situations with positive...

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. At Path Forward Legal, we understand the weight of the situation and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible defense for your unique case. Our skilled and compassionate team of attorneys has extensive experience in various criminal defense practice areas in Colorado. No matter what crime you’re charged with, we’re here to protect your rights and guide you through your case. Jenn has extensive experience, as she was formerly a prosecutor and knows how to tackle your case logically, even if you're in the toughest of situations. She will always...

Sarah Lamborne received her Bachelor of Science in Biological and Cognitive Psychology with University Honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Upon graduation, Ms. Lamborne worked as an au pair in a small village in northern France, and then joined the Peace Corps in Chad, Central Africa. Her experiences abroad have fostered a life-long love of travel. Ms. Lamborne worked as a Legal Assistant prior to law school at law firms in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Boston, Massachusetts. She assisted Attorneys on criminal, domestic relations, insurance defense, and medical malpractice cases. As a...

I'm a Fort Collins personal injury lawyer who represents people who've been injured by someone else's wrongdoing. I focus my practice on clients with traumatic brain injuries because those clients need the most help. But I work with clients suffering all kinds of personal injuries.

Jessica Breckenridge has devoted her practice to family law – divorce, custody disputes, child support, and spousal maintenance. She has a passion for helping families during some of the toughest times. Ms. Breckenridge is a fierce advocate for her clients, both in and out of a courtroom. She enjoys being in the court room being able to help tell her client’s stories, but she is also prepared to fight outside of court to try to come to a resolution that meets the needs of the family. Ms. Breckenridge recognizes that every family is different, and every case is different with different...

Advocate. Counselor. Attorney. I work with residents in Colorado and many nearby communities on legal matters that are critical to their family. After law school, I spent years working with respected legal professionals on various family law matters, honing my skills and learning how to best serve our local community. In 2014 I decided to put my experience to work more directly and opened The Cossitt Law Firm. We provide comprehensive and advocacy with family law and estate planning matters. Are you going through a divorce? Trying to settle child custody disputes? Going through a...

For over 20 years, Mr. Pickering has received the highest legal ability peer review rating of "Preeminent" awarded to lawyers by the leading law directory of the United States. Mr. Pickering has been named 2015 Colorado Super Lawyer in the field of personal injury law and to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Colorado. He is listed in the 2015 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers-Personal Injury Lawyers. Accident, personal injury,and wrongful death trial work is Mr. Pickering's specialty.

Steven is graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1993. Since that time, he has continuously practiced law. Mr. Holland is an active member of the Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming State bars and is an active member of the United Methodist Church in Fort Collins. Steven is dedicated to providing professional services and obtaining superior results. Experienced to successfully get clients out of debt and build financially stable lives.

Alyssa is a Colorado Native, and has been practicing family law for six years. She attended law school in Salem, Oregon at Willamette University College of Law. After law school, Alyssa entered private practice in the area of family law at a small firm in Salem, Oregon. In 2020, she decided it was time to return home to the beautiful state of Colorado and now works in the Fort Collins Office of Modern Family Law.

Alyssa enjoys helping her clients reach amicable resolutions to their family law matters while recognizing that this is often one of...

We realize that you have come to this web site because you are facing or may be facing a family law issue. Whether you are at the beginning of a divorce or child custody issue or modifying prior orders we are here to offer the experience you need to get through this difficult time. Mitch Tacy has been helping people minimize the financial and emotional cost of divorce in Larimer County since 2000. Mitch Tacy will listen to your concerns and negotiate your case with creativity and common sense to earn the results you want. We can...

My practice focuses on representing financial institutions, private lenders, businesses and individuals in complex commercial real estate and financing transactions. Mike also assists his clients with the establishment and enforcement of creditors’ rights. I was named a Super Lawyer by Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine each year between 2020 and 2024. I have also been also been recognized by my peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Banking and Finance Law. Additionally, I have been rated as an AV Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings, indicating that I have been recognized for the highest levels of skill...

Attorney Christopher Van Hall spent over a decade representing governments in employment and civil rights matters, litigating cases in state and federal court. Now he brings his experience and insight to represent individuals who are experiencing mistreatment at the hands of their employer or the government.

Alex started her legal career as a prosecutor in Colorado's 14th Judicial District, handling cases from speeding tickets to homicides. With nearly a decade of experience, she prioritized compassion for victims while ensuring fairness for all parties. Specializing in serious crimes against children, she tried over a hundred cases to juries. Transitioning to family law, Alex brings her negotiation and litigation skills to help families navigate challenging legal situations with empathy and understanding. She's dedicated to providing personalized representation for divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence cases.

Attorney James Frazier received his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School after receiving a bachelor's of science in biopsychology from the University of Michigan. Mr. Frazier worked with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Colorado Springs and clerked for the 1st and 18th Judicial District Courts in Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. Attorney James Frazier has experience with domestic relations matters including allocation of parental responsibility, high conflict divorce, and grandparent visitation. That experience is the result of James Frazier's hard work and extensive knowledge about Colorado's state courts. James feels privileged to apply his legal acumen to help...

Harris & Associates, LLC is a general practice law firm that focuses on family law, divorce, mediation, estate planning, wills, probate, real estate, collections personal injury and small business matters. Our friendly staff and attorneys will be happy to meet with you and discuss options for your legal needs. Call us now at (970) 635-2590!! Thank you!

Mr. Cochran has over 50 years of experience in patent law and is the founding member of Cochran Freund & Young LLC. After three years as a Patent Examiner in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he worked as a patent agent/attorney for the Office of Naval Research for five years. He then spent six years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Senior Patent Attorney where he worked in a variety of technologies including computer technology, electro-quantum mechanics, cryogenic superconductivity, astrophysics, laser fusion, magnetic containment fusion, particle beam weapons, fuel cell technology and various laser systems and applications....

Marianne Blackwell focuses her practice on representing clients in tax planning, estate planning, and charitable gift planning. Prior to returning to the practice of law, Marianne worked in higher education fundraising for over 15 years and was a former senior director in the Offices of Gift Planning with the University of Colorado and Colorado State University. In those roles, she supported the fundraising efforts of these Universities and assisted donors and their advisors in considering and designing charitable giving plans as part of their personal financial and estate planning. Ms. Blackwell graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1982 with...

I help businesses and entrepreneurs understand their risks, effectively solve legal and strategic problems, and design strategies to structure and capitalize on opportunities. When I’m out of the office I enjoy time with my wife, son, daughter, and dog, particularly outdoors, time with my family and friends, adventuring, fly fishing travel, fly fishing, travel, reading, snowboarding, golf, tinkering with motorcycles, riding my bike, and building things.

Backed by years of experience, Attorney Matthew A. Crowther is dedicated to standing by the sides of those facing serious legal matters, including those associated with personal injury law, civil litigation, and criminal defense. Because he is passionate about helping those in serious need of aggressive representation, Mr. Crawthford has tried more than 50 cases to verdict. In every case, he fights to see that his clients obtain the best results possible in the shortest amount of time. Before joining Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C., Mr. Crowther attended the University of Wisconsin where he earned a Bachelor of...

Helping my clients get things done using my skills and experience. Whether it is taking care of a parent's estate, setting up a new business, or creating wills and trusts. I use straight talk and reasonable fees to accomplish your goals. My clients come from referrals from former clients and from other lawyers. I would be honored to take care of your legal needs.

PAUL M. GAIDE, ESQUIRE

EXPERIENCED | COST EFFECTIVE | THOUGHTFUL | TIMELY | TRUSTWORTHY

For over twenty-nine years Paul M. Gaide’s practice has emphasized superior representation of clients in state and federal courts, and in transactions.

Mr. Gaide’s unique combination of education and vocational experiences in family law, business litigation, commercial transactions, finance, insurance, tax and accounting result in his clients receiving valuable insights and exceptional service.

Mr. Gaide’s general approach, both with his clients and opposing parties / counsel, is to be direct, after gaining a full understanding of the facts, as applied to the applicable law. Mr. Gaide...

C. Ryan Curry’s passion for criminal defense began when he successfully defended himself against a fraudulent traffic citation at the age of 16. Since that time, Mr. Curry has been a loyal custodian of the maxim that all persons are innocent until proven guilty. Mr. Curry’s passion for criminal defense, entrepreneurial spirit, and background in business management lead to the successful establishment of his own private firm. Mr. Curry was first licensed to practice law in Texas in 2007. In 2009, Mr. Curry obtained a license in Arizona. While acting as the principal of his own firm,...

Carole C. Schriefer is an attorney who has in excess of 25 years of experience in representing and advising health professionals and providers. Her practice encompasses most aspects of health law and nursing law, professional licensing and credentialing matters, professional board representation, administrative hearings, contracts, licensure issues, corporate matters, transactional matters, Medicare and Medicaid audits, products liability litigation and criminal defense litigation. Ms. Schriefer is a registered nurse in the state of Colorado. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Virginia and Florida. After receiving...

Stephen Vertucci was born and raised in a working class family in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. After graduating high school, Stephen enlisted in the military and served in the U.S. Navy during the first Gulf War. After being honorably discharged, he worked in his family’s restaurant and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of Illinois. With an interest in public speaking, Stephen attended law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law, a law school with a reputation for their outstanding trial advocacy training program. It was during law school that Stephen discovered his passion:...

Kyra grew up outside of Seattle and attended undergrad at University of Washington, where she majored in sociology. She has worked in the legal field in Washington and Colorado since 2018. Kyra attended law school at University of Wyoming where interned and volunteered for organizations focused on children’s advocacy in the court system and divorce proceedings. She worked as a student attorney for the international human rights clinic, and won best oral advocate for the regional moot court competition. After graduating, Kyra participated in Modern Family Law’s flagship training program, where she spent months training with experienced attorneys to gain hands-on...

Former Prosecutor
As a top prosecutor he was responsible not only for extensive trials, but for supervising and training new attorneys. Ash is a successful and proven trial attorney, having successfully tried every level of criminal offense, from traffic and DUI, to domestic violence and assault, to homicide. Unlike many other attorneys, he thrives in the battle of jury trial.

He knows how to look at the evidence against you like the prosecutor will: he knows a weak case or a flawed investigation when he sees it, and he knows the prosecutor’s next move (often before they do). This...

After completing his studies at the University of Michigan, Josh started his professional career specializing in solving complex mineral and surface ownership issues in the energy industry. After graduating law school from the University of Denver, Josh was an associate at esteemed energy and estate planning law firms before establishing the Law Office of Josh Krieg. Josh specializes in estate planning, probate, and mineral right issues. Licensed to practice in Colorado, Wyoming, and North Dakota, Josh has earned numerous 5-star client reviews for his professionalism and expertise in the field. Beyond his professional pursuits, Josh enjoys watching college football, fishing, and coaching...

Joanne Crebassa is an experienced litigator who has represented both business and individual clients in Colorado since 1998. Her passion is for helping families navigate life-altering legal issues including  divorce, legal separation, mediation, complex division of personal and business assets, allocation of parental responsibilities, Child Family Investigations, Parental Responsibilities Evaluations, child support, post-decree modifications, paternity, and domestic violence.

Ms. Crebassa is a highly-skilled trial and appellate attorney as demonstrated in the following representative cases: 

In re Marriage of Foss, 30 P.3d 850 (Colo. App. 2001)(Successful appeal on behalf of parent requesting post-decree extrapolation from child support guidelines); Varupa v. Industrial Claim Appeals...

30+ years of legal experience focusing on estate planning, probate and business law.

Fred Long graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2014 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and history. He received his juris doctor degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2017 and was recognized on the Dean’s List for four of his six semesters. During law school, Fred also worked as a teaching assistant for the College of Law’s legal research and writing courses, clerked for the law firm of Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott P.C., and found time to coach soccer for the Laramie Blizzard.

After passing the bar, Fred joined Bell, Gould, Linder & Scott, P.C....

Bankruptcy specialist.
30+ years Bankruptcy experience.
Thousands of cases filed for satisfied clients.