Rick L Nicoletti

I am a Denver native.  My family immigrated to the Denver area from Italy in the mid 1890's.  I graduated from Denver North High school 4th in my class in 1975.  I attended the University of Denver on an Honors Scholarship, graduating in 1979 in the upper 10% of my class, with a BA in Mass Communications

I took a three year hiatus after college, during which time I worked as a disc jockey at several area nightclubs, then at KTLK 1280 AM radio in Denver, and finally I was the Assignment Editor at Channel 9 News in Denver.  I left Channel 9 to enter the University of Denver Law school in 1982.  I received scholarships while attending law school, and graduated in June of 1985 in the upper 25% of my class.  I passed the Colo bar on November 1, 1985.

During my  first year as an attorney I worked for two law firms, then went out on my own on January 15, 1987.  I have been a sole practitioner since then, mostly handling divorce/family law cases.

I have experienced a wide range of life experiences and occupations.  During High school and college I was a  Model A Ford mechanic.  I still own a 1930 Model A that my dad bought when my mom was pregnant with me.  I obtained a commercial rated Hot Air Balloon license in college and flew balloons for many years.  I also flew on the Trapeze at the Denver YMCA for many years with my brother, who was a nationally rated gymnast.

I have raised 5 kids--two who were 3 and 5 when I married my ex-wife.  She and I created my third; and I now have my 4th and 5th kids, who were also about 3 and 5 when I mearried my present wife, Melissa, who works at the Colorado Bar Association.  All 5 of my kids (now aged 16 to 32) and I deeply love each other.  There is no hint that they are not all from the same family.  Raising kids has been the highlight of my life.  I am extensively familiar with raising kids in mixed/broken families, which is why I work passionately to help my clients and their children navigate divorce and break-ups in a healthy manner, maximizing both parents' roles in their lives.

I am very lucky to have been blessed with such a great family and life, however I must say the practice of divorce law is very negative and taxing on one's soul. Thankfully, I am able to be somewhat crazy, outspoken, and fun-loving in my personal life--a major contrast from my professional life.