Jennifer I. Holt was with Bayer, Carey & McGee from 1979 to 1986, then was a solo practitioner from 1986 through June, 2013. Jennifer I. Holt is Senior Counsel at Griffiths Law PC. Jennifer focuses on meeting her individual client's needs while helping those clients to have reasonable expectations. Jennifer helps clients understand their options while obtaining the best possible results with respect to their particular issues or legal needs. Jennifer also makes a strong effort to be economically practical about meeting her client's needs. Jennifer practices in all the metropolitan and front range counties and has traveled throughout the state, including Aspen, Springfield, Sterling, Montrose and other more rural county seats, where she has successfully represented clients. Jennifer has represented several clients before the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court, where she has been successful in those appellate cases in which she was involved. Jennifer has also been a chair and remains a co-chair of the Colorado Bar Association Fee Arbitration Committee where she volunteers her time to assist clients and attorneys in the resolution of their disputes over fees and costs. Jennifer also provides probono services through Metro Volunteer Laywers.
Jennifer specializes in family law (adoptions, divorce, custody, dissolution of civil unions, and post decree issues).
Jennifer recently helped a client collect over 70% of a $350,000.00 balance of past due child support and maintenance from the retirement assets of the parent obligated for support and miantenance.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Inactive | 1979 | 03/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Lawyer of the Year | Metro Volunteer Lawyers | 2003 |
Citizen Recognition Award | Boulder County Sheriffs | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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special counsel | Gutterman Griffiths, PC | 2013 - 2013 |
Owner | Jennifer I. Holt, Attorney at Law | 1986 - 2013 |
associate | Bayer, Carey & McGee, PC | 1979 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Bar Association, Fee Arbitiration Committee | Chair | 2003 - Present |
Denver Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Colorado Lawyer | Fee Arbitration as an Alternative for Resolution of Fee Disputes | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Denver College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
University of Colorado - Boulder | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuting Legal Education on Domestic Violence | Domestic Violence Restraining Orders | 1994 |
Continuing Legal Education Child Custody and Parenting Time in Colorado | Child Custody and Parenting Time | 1992 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Marriage of Phelps and Robinson 74 P.3d 506 (Colo.App. 2003) | Jennifer's client denied the common law marriage successfully at trial and the opposing party appealed unsuccessfully. |
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Bridget Mccann, Family Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jennifer. Her vast experience and strong knowledge make her a leading attorney in the area of family law. I respect her a great deal.
Blake Feamster, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Bridget Mccann, Family Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jennifer. Her vast experience and strong knowledge make her a leading attorney in the area of family law. I respect her a great deal.
Blake Feamster, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Margot Alicks, Family Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Jennifer is always available with a ready answer to any family law issue. Her vast experience and positive attitude makes her an invaluable co-worker and attorney.
Suzanne Griffiths, Family Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jennifer is an outstanding lawyer who knows the law really well. She is tough, tenacious and thorough.
Kristi Wells, Family Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
With a long history practicing in the area of family law, Jennifer has been a source of sage guidance for me. I endorse her enthusiastically.