$ 375-425 per hour
My practice includes a mixture of family law and civil litigation cases. In the family law arena, I have experience with divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, paternity and relinquishment and adoption issues. In the civil litigation arena, I focus primarily on contract disputes, including the protection of contract rights of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. I have experience in probate and in estate planning for small estates which do not require federal tax planning.
Outside of the office, I enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and traveling. These adventures have taken me to Vietnam and Cambodia and to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. I have also been to all 50 of the United States.
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Acquired: 2005
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7400 E Orchard Rd Ste 3025 N, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-2528
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Posted by April | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Joe | March 31, 2015
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 ...
Posted by Janelle | March 31, 2015
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...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2014
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Ian has incredible problem-solving skills and possesses rare intelligence. Any client would be fortunate to have the benefit of his representation."
"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."
"I endorse Ian. He is a competent and enjoyable attorney to work with to resolve family law matters."
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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
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
2013 - Present
Douglas/Elbert County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of ColoradoMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2022 - 2022
Douglas/Elbert County Bar AssociationPresident
Successful Defense on 7 claims
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Intersections Between Probate and Divorce
2017
Intersections of Divorce Law and Estate Planning/Probate
2017
Intersections Between Probate and Divorce
2017
2017
English
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Can my boyfriend sue me for my assets under common law marriage.
24 Mar 2015