Carolyn Witkus

Carolyn Witkus

4.2
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Lone Tree, CO
Practice Areas: Family

10375 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 520, Lone Tree, CO

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19 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Griffiths Law PC

10375 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 520, Lone Tree, CO, 80124

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Carolyn Witkus's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Nope

No attention to detail, treated my case as a standard case when it was extremely complicated. Failed to inform me that divorce court " is LIARS court". Failed to question undisclosed assets that were found in mid trial. Failed to inform me that I needed to trace ALL assets, even the ones only se...parate name and the judge just gave 50% of my assets in my name to my ex spouse. Just not who you want. You should know they are all sales people and will promise the world and then shrug their shoulders when they fail. I was clearly "out lawyered" by another suspect attorney in my case. Goes else where

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top Notch

Carolyn and her team did a fantastic job in guiding me through my divorce. Mine was a high conflict situation, and they dealt with that conflict beautifully. I walked in their doors having begun elsewhere, but needing better representation. I stated my exact goals for outcome. One year later, I w...alked away with the process complete and literally that exact goals met across the board. I could not have asked for a better guide, counselor, and representative during the hardest months of my adult life.

Posted by Allysa | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant

Carolyn Witkus represented me on my high-conflict divorce over 30 months, and I continue to work with her post decree. She is flawless in courtroom, delivering the perfect mix of tempered "attack" and empathy for all parties involved. On the legal front, her team delivered perfection; I never worried... about filings or deadlines; most often, she and her team reminded me of what needed to be done! She coached me through the injustice that is pervasive in family courts today, and was there for me when I fell apart, helping to keep me together and focused on what was most important: surviving and thriving with my children. She literally saved my children's lives. I would not have survived without her, and I would not send family or friends to anyone other than Carolyn.

Posted by Nancy | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding representation

Ms. Witkus is an outstanding attorney who will not only guide you through the legal divorce process, but will also provide insight and empower you with knowledge. She and her wonderful team consistently provided me with both excellent legal advice, as well as emotional support throughout a very ch...allenging time in my life. Ms. Witkus vast knowledge, experience and excellent reputation among her peers are just a few reasons why I chose her to represent me and I feel it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2013 | Child Support

Carolyn Witkus is a great attorney

Carolyn is a great attorney and she's so much more than just an attorney. In the last 18 months, my ex put me through the ringer by filing motion after motion, trying to get out of his child support responsibilities, trying take all decision making away from me and ultimately trying to take my chi...ld away. It was a very difficult time. Thankfully I had Carolyn on my side. She was thorough, very smart, great at informing me of my options and an amazing advocate. One of the most difficult aspects of litigation is the emotional roller coaster and Carolyn was there for me at every turn. It's scary and more than anything, you need to know you have a strong, smart, supportive attorney on your side. Carolyn is that attorney.

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Carolyn Witkus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neal Schanz

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carolyn is an excellent attorney, outstanding litigator, and she will stop at nothing to help her clients meet their goals. Highly recommended."

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Kristi Wells

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carolyn is an excellent attorney with terrific litigation skills. She has a knack for taking impossible cases and achieving great results for her clients. I endorse her enthusiastically."

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Heather Broxterman

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Carolyn is one of the very best high-conflict attorneys out there. She is brilliant, attentive, and ruthless when she needs to be. Carolyn is very focused on getting the very best results for her clients and is quite experienced with not only complicated parenting issues but also complex financial issues. She's top-notch."

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Jennifer Holt

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very attune to client's needs and very understanding of client's feelings as well as being a very good litigator"

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Kyle McFarlane

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Carolyn is an amazing litigator. She has an extensive understanding of the law surrounding complex parenting and financial disputes. Her strong understanding of the law allows her to think quickly, creatively and competently on her feet. Her understanding of the law, litigation skills, and passion for her clients makes her an incredible advocate. I enthusiastically endorse Carolyn."

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Elizabeth Bonanno

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Carolyn is sharp, creative, and the best trial attorney I have seen. Carolyn will go the extra mile for her clients; you are in expert hands with Carolyn."

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Margot Alicks

Family lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carolyn is a wonderful litigator. She is extremely knowledgeable about all manner and aspects of domestic relations cases, from high conflict relocation, intense expert examination, and division of complex assets such as family businesses and oil and gas interests. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Duncan Griffiths

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Griffiths

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Garts

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Suzanne Griffiths

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Jordan

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Carolyn is an excellent attorney. She is very intelligent and thorough, and she goes the extra mile to get the best possible result for her clients. She is able to grasp complex financial issues in a case as well as complicated and high-conflict child custody issues. She also has the benefit of an excellent paralegal and access to some of the most experienced family lawyers in Colorado, all at an extremely competitive rate."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Academic Excellence Award (Contracts, Civil Procedure), University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Shareholder, Gutterman Griffiths, PC

2007 - 2012

Associate, Gutterman Griffiths PC

Associations

2014 - Present

CBA Marijuana Law Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Present

Women's Leadership Foundation

Member

2008 - Present

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

MDIC

Member

2008 - Present

Colorado Judicial Institute

Member

2007 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Roddy

Prevailed on Defense of Appeal

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Education

2007

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2013

Using Technology to Win Your Case

"Applying Technology to Settlement, Pretrial and Trial"

2013

Happenings Q&A Radio Show

"Pot and Parenting"

2012

Family Law Institute

Feuding Families, Trusts and Divorce

2011

Family Law CLE

Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client

2009

MDIC Luncheon

Expert Witnesses in Family Law Cases

Publications

2014

Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law Chapter 6 “Relocation Issues in Family Law”

2014

Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law Chapter 12 “Determining When Trusts are Property for the Purpose of Equitable Division”

2013

2013

Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law Chapter 6 “Relocation Issues in Family Law”

2013

Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law Chapter 12 “Determining When Trusts are Property for the Purpose of Equitable Division”

2009

Colorado Business Magazine (Online Version) 10 Tips for Surviving a Divorce in a Downturn

Languages

English

Activity

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