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A Colorado native, Joe has lived in the Denver area most of his life and has developed a large social and professional network. Joe balances family, business, public service and recreation. He believes in health- in mind, body and spirit. He enjoys snowboarding, long-boarding, traveling with his family, and perfecting his spaghetti sauce for his annual family spaghetti sauce contest.
The bulk of his practice is family and personal injury; however, with 30 years of legal experience, he has litigated cases in the following areas: bankruptcy, collection, contract, criminal, domestic, general commercial, insurance bad faith, personal injury, securities, landlord/tenant, civil defense and estate litigation. He has successfully argued appellate cases before the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
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Acquired: 2021
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Acquired: 1984
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1434 Blake Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO, 80202
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Posted by Joe S. | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I have known Joe along time and he has handled are affairs a couple of times. Joe will always have your best interests in mind. I know that on a business level and a personal level
Posted by kristie | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I would like to personally recommend Law One and the entire staff. I was uncertain if I even had a case. But Joe came highly recommended by a friend and she encouraged me to call. They returned my call very promptly and scheduled a meeting. Joe and Syler insured me after taking all my information th...
Posted by Treena | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Elio for multiple cases. He is a Very Professional Attorney. Willing to go the extra mile, but also, brings things down to your level to understand the situations. Joe and his staff are Very Professional, and ALWAYS ready to answer your questions, and does NOT EVER Belittle you, as the...
Posted by Robert | January 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My elderly mother moved to Colorado and we needed to update her Will and Power of Attorney. Joe and the entire team at Law One created a truly amazing experience. We enjoyed the timely and responsive communications with all the necessary preparations. I was impressed with how Joe and the Law One team...
Posted by Elizabeth | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend. Incredibly helpful, efficient, and communicative through a complicated divorce process that needed to move quickly. I received an extraordinarily high level of service, but from a firm that felt very friendly and family-like.
"Joe Elio is a dedicated and relentless litigator. He is a skilled negotiator and a tireless advocate for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend Mr. Elio for any of your Personal Injury, Probate or Family Law matters."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Elio for a while now, and it has been great learning from him. His knowledge, experience, and skill as a litigator is immense, and he has helped me to become a better attorney. He truly cares about his clients and their cases. Every action or decision he makes in the the spirit of doing what is right, and what is best for his clients. It is an honor to work for such an ethical, knowledgeable, and caring attorney."
"I endorse Joseph Elio without reservation. He is in the top echelon of Colorado attorneys. I have known him for about 20 years, first during my time as a district court judge and, for the past 9 years, as an ADR neutral. Mr. Elio provides his clients with thorough, thoughtful and insightful representation. At the same time, he treats opposing counsel with the dignity to which they are entitled. Mr. Elio is a top flight attorney: he has the highest reputation for integrity and honor."
"Joe and I have co-counseled several cases together. He is honest, ethical, gets good results, and the clients like him. I will continue to refer cases to Joe and I endorse him without reservation."
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Co
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Top Attorneys in Colorado, Denver Post
2015
Top Attorneys in Colorado, Denver Post
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Graduated cum laude, School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder
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Floyd Marks Memorial Scholarship, Adams/Broomfield County Bar Association
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“Attorney of the Year” recipient, Andiamo
2013 - Present
Founding Partner, Law One
1990 - Present
Associate Municpal Judge, City of Thornton
1990 - 2013
Partner, Scheitler and Elio, P.C.
1988 - 1990
Attorney, Dill, Dill, Carr, Stonbraker and Hutchings
1987 - 1988
Enforcement Division Investigator, United States Securities and Exchange Commission
1984 - 1987
Deputy District Attorney, Adams County Deputy District Attorney’s Office
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
St. Mark Parish Expansion CommitteeCommittee Member
1984 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Broomfield/Adams Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
Veteran’s Administration VA Benefit ProgramEvaluator
2012 - 2013
St. Mark Parish CouncilPresident
2010 - 2010
University of Denver Law SchoolMentor
2010 - 2011
St. Mark Parish CouncilCounselman
2009 - 2009
Hyland Greens East Homeowner’s AssociationPresident
2004 - 2012
St. Mark’s Free Clothing BankVolunteer
2003 - 2005
Nativity of Our Lord School's Principal’s Advisory CommitteeAdvisory Board
2000 - 2001
Front Range Community College Charitable Contribution BoardBoard Member
1995 - 2009
Hyland Greens East Homeowner’s AssociationBoard Member
1989 - 1990
Thornton Planning CommissionCommission Member
1988 - 1988
District 12 Five Star School’s Parent Steering CommitteeCommittee Member
1986 - 1986
Adams County Democratic Fair CampaignCommittee Member
1984 - 1984
Cottonwood Villa Investment CommitteeCommittee Member
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JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
1977
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Vocational Evaluations in Litigation
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Criminal Law
1985
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