Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocates for Family, Trust, and Estate Law in Colorado
At Gendelman Klimas, we are dedicated to providing experienced legal counsel in Family Law, Trust & Estate Law, and Criminal Defense. Our attorneys guide clients through complex legal processes, including divorce, child custody, estate planning, probate litigation, and DUI defense. With offices in Denver and Frisco, Colorado, we serve clients across the state, prioritizing integrity, transparency, and client-centered solutions. Our team combines decades of legal expertise with a commitment to community service, ensuring personalized representation tailored to each client's unique needs. Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Probate Litigation
Criminal Defense
Child Custody
Trust Administration
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Guardianship
Premarital Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in family law, estate planning, and criminal defense.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- We prioritize compassionate representation during emotionally challenging legal matters.
- Our attorneys are recognized for expertise in complex probate litigation and trust administration.
- We maintain transparent communication and community-focused values in all client interactions.
What people say
Attentive to our needs
Efficient and communicative
Knowledgeable and professional
Made the process easy
Aggressive representation
Services
Family Law
Our Denver family law attorneys provide expert legal guidance in divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, family mediation, and domestic violence protection orders. We help clients navigate emotionally challenging legal processes with compassion and strategic representation. Our services ensure fair asset division, spousal support agreements, and child-centered custody arrangements while protecting client rights throughout Colorado.
Estate Planning
We offer personalized estate planning solutions including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our attorneys ensure your legacy is protected through customized asset distribution plans, tax-efficient strategies, and incapacity planning. We provide flat-fee pricing and 30-minute free consultations to create legally sound documents that reflect your wishes and family needs.
Probate Litigation
Our probate litigation team resolves disputes over will validity, trust administration, asset distribution, and personal representative appointments. We represent clients in contested probate matters involving undue influence claims, estate fraud, and family conflicts. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with sensitivity to minimize family discord while protecting inheritance rights and ensuring proper estate administration according to Colorado law.
Criminal Defense
We provide aggressive criminal defense representation for DUI/DWAI charges, domestic violence, and other criminal matters in Summit and Eagle Counties. Our attorneys challenge evidence, negotiate plea agreements, and represent clients in both criminal court proceedings and DMV license suspension hearings. We protect client rights during police investigations and advocate for reduced charges or dismissals in misdemeanor and felony cases.
Child Custody
Our child custody attorneys advocate for clients' parental rights in divorce, modification, and relocation cases. We create parenting plans addressing custody schedules, decision-making authority, and holiday arrangements. Our team assists with emergency custody orders, enforcement actions, and modifications due to changed circumstances while prioritizing children's best interests throughout the legal process.
People
Laurence Gendelman
Partner
Founding partner specializing in family law, child custody, and parenting coordination. University of Colorado graduate with extensive experience in divorce and child welfare cases.
Nick Klimas
Partner
Estate planning and probate specialist with expertise in complex trust administration and multi-generational wealth planning. Represents clients in contested probate litigation matters across Colorado.
Courtney Edwards
Partner
Family law attorney emphasizing civil litigation and conflict de-escalation. Focuses on reducing client anxiety while advocating for favorable outcomes in divorce and custody cases.
Kaitlyn Davis
Attorney
Estate planning expert known for efficient client communication and comprehensive will/trust preparation. Handles guardianship designations and healthcare directives with personalized attention.
Chad Bosel
Attorney
Former Air Force member providing accessible legal representation in family law and estate planning. Focuses on making complex legal processes understandable for clients during stressful times.
Questions
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Denver?
Costs vary based on case complexity. We offer transparent pricing and work with clients to develop budget-friendly fee structures for divorce representation.
Can you get a divorce in Colorado without a lawyer?
While possible, hiring an attorney ensures proper protection of rights regarding property division, child custody, and spousal support during divorce proceedings.
What determines child custody in Colorado?
Courts prioritize children's best interests, considering parental relationships, caregiving abilities, and children's preferences when determining custody arrangements.
How is child support calculated?
Colorado uses a formula considering both parents' incomes, parenting time percentages, and children's specific needs to determine fair child support amounts.
What estate planning documents are essential?
Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives are crucial for comprehensive estate planning to protect assets and healthcare preferences.
Can DUI charges be reduced?
Yes, our attorneys negotiate with prosecutors to potentially reduce DUI charges to DWAI or secure alternative sentencing options when appropriate.
