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Ian Zachary Shea

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Greenwood Village, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Appeals

7400 E Orchard Rd Ste 3025 N, Greenwood Village, CO

About Ian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

I have extensive experience in child custody litigation in actions for allocation of parental responsibilities and in actions for modification of parental rights.

20 years

40%
Family 40%

I handle all domestic relations cases but specialize in divorces with complicated assets.

20 years

40%
Appeals 10%

My appellate practice focuses on appeals related to domestic relations matters including property division, maintenance, parenting time, decision making and child support.

14 years

10%
Child Support 10%

I assist clients in hearings related to modification of child support. In addition, I assist clients with collection of child support and other domestic support obligations.

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 20 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Heckenbach Malara PC

7400 E Orchard Rd Ste 3025 N, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-2528

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Ian Zachary Shea's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by April | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Reliable, Honest, and Dedicated!

During my challenging divorce, Ian was a beacon of support. His professionalism shone through in his honesty, fairness, and reliability. Ian provided not just legal advice but also emotional support, offering stability and comfort when I needed it most. He empowered me to advocate for myself, extendi...ng his impact beyond legal guidance through a tumultuous year and a half, and even afterwards. I'm deeply thankful for Ian's dedication and the personal commitment he brought to my case. His influence has been profound, making him an invaluable asset to anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. Ian is truly an advocate for his clients' overall well-being.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best family attorney in CO

I went through two attorneys before finding Ian. I have a complex, multi-state case with a difficult ex and a child with special needs. Ian has taken the utmost care to do what’s best for my children and my family, and he’s inherently practical and ethical. I wish I had found him sooner- I think he m...akes a positive difference in many families’ lives.

Posted by Joe | March 31, 2015

Great Choice

Ian took great care of me during one of the most stressful times of my life. I was working to gain more parenting time with my daughter and Ian was there to answer all of my questions and work with me to develop a case. Needless to say, with a significant amount of expertise in my corner, I was able ...to gain more parenting time. I find Ian to be honest and up front which I need from time-to-time. I am glad that I chose Ian for my legal counsel.

Posted by Janelle | March 31, 2015

solid lawyer with high personal morals and ethics

Ian is an extremely talented lawyer who has a solid knowledge base and practices with the highest standards in regard to moral and ethical dilemmas. He is very honest when it comes to the "reality" of a case and will not lead you down the wrong path. He is quick to communicate when things are movi...ng fast and can really break things down into lay person terms to help you understand everything that is going on. Ian was able to litigate a contempt charge against my ex-husband, without difficulty, and also able to mediate a parenting plan that gave me everything I wanted and more. I would recommend, and have recommended, him to many people I know who are going through similar situations.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2014

Thank you Ian Shea

I find everything to do with custody issues completely overwhelming and stressful. Ian helped from the beginning. He was thorough, and kind, honest and forthright. He didn't always say things i wanted to hear but he always managed to say them in a way that made them seem so much more reasonable an...d understandable. I still am in shock and awe at how prepared he was for trial. He gave me opportunity to pick my battles and was always willing to take the time to explain possible outcomes. He made an extremely emotional experience so much more manageable. I am grateful for all he did for us.

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Ian Zachary Shea's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslie Hansen

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ian has a razor sharp legal mind. He can process and understand complex issues and then devise practical solutions. Ian is an excellent communicator whether to the court or to his clients. He instills confidence and builds trust with his clients and with opposing counsel. I recommend him to potential clients without reservation."

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Courtney Cline

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ian and I worked together on a dissolution of marriage which involved some fairly unique factual and legal issues. Ian is articulate, bright, persuasive, and hard-working."

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Lisa Frigo

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ian Shea is the definition of brilliance. The care and compassion he extends to each one of his clients speaks volumes about the superior attorney Ian is. A wealth of knowledge in a number of different areas, Ian advocates to the fullest extent on behalf of his clients. I am honored to work by his side every day."

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Christopher Basler

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently worked with Ian on a divorce. His reasonable position and ability to get to the heart of the matter helped us to swiftly finalized the matter and save our clients attorney's fees and costs."

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David Heckenbach

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mr. Shea is one of the most brilliant attorneys with whom I have ever worked during my 35+ years of practice. The judges receive him well not only in person at hearings but rely upon him for accurate and straight forward answers to legal questions that even they have during a hearing. Many judges have contacted me personally to compliment Ian's writing style, clarity of discernment of legal issues and have informed me that they know that he can be trusted not only ethically but also to accurately provide the status of the law in any area with which the Judges may have questions. It is with great pleasure that I endorse Ian Shea as a legal and intellectual thoroughbred. We are proud that he is a member of this great firm."

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Katelyn Ridenour

Family lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ian on two matters, and highly recommend him. He is a pleasure to work with, is extremely knowledgeable, and is a wonderful advocate for his clients."

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C Jensen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ian represents all that is excellent and noble in the legal profession: encyclopedic knowledge, masterful strategies, steadfast advocacy, enduring compassion. He is a true professional, brilliance personified."

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Michael Billings

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ian has incredible problem-solving skills and possesses rare intelligence. Any client would be fortunate to have the benefit of his representation."

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G Suazo

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Ian for the past four years. I have found him to be one of the brightest, most intelligent attorneys I have ever known."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Carrie Eckstein

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ian. He is a competent and enjoyable attorney to work with to resolve family law matters."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2005

Thurgood Marshall Scholar, George Washington University Law School

2005

Pro Bono Honors, George Washington University Law School

1995

Boettcher Scholar, Boettcher Foundation

1995

President's Leadership Class Scholar, Student Leadership Institute

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Suazo Law LLC

2020 - Present

Attorney, Heckenbach Malara PC

2022 - 2024

Senior Associate Attorney, Heckenbach Law P.C.

2011 - 2020

Attorney, Heckenbach Suazo LLP

2005 - 2011

Attorney, Malara & Associates, P.C.

2004 - 2004

Intern, Denver District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2003

Intern, City Of Englewood, Colorado

Associations

2013 - Present

Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2022 - 2022

Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

IRM Sherman

Successful Defense on 7 claims

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Education

2005

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Colorado

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Estate Planning Counsel of Southeast Denver, May 2018 Meeting

Intersections Between Probate and Divorce

2017

Arapahoe County Bar Association CLE

Intersections of Divorce Law and Estate Planning/Probate

2017

'Til Death Do Us Part, Intersections Between Probate and Divorce

Intersections Between Probate and Divorce

Publications

2017

Colorado CLE Course Materials 'Til Death Do Us Part, Intersections Betwen Divorce and Probate Law

2017

The Colorado Lawyer 'Til Death Do Us Part: Where Probate Law Meets Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

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