Paula Jacobsen Smith

Paula Jacobsen Smith

3.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Family

1900 Grant St Ste 500, Denver, CO

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 38 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.

1900 Grant St Ste 500, Denver, CO, 80203-4305

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Paula Jacobsen Smith's Reviews

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Posted by Anna | April 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She’s GREAT!

Bravo Paula! You weee not just lawyer, but my abusers. You brought my sister in, who NEVER witnessed my as a parent! She stayed at you clients house, the night before!! Gotta get y’all story straight, AM I RIGHT??? She stayed she was there for my child! But you what!? My child did not even now who s...he was!!!! Really looking out!!! I give you FIVE STARS for being a liar!!! BRAVO PAULA FOR PROTECTING THE ABUSERS!!! We definitely need them in our lives!!!! Thank you!!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Review of Paula Jacobsen Smith

Failed to submit/and inform me of the 60 day deadline, imposed by the court, for expert testimony. Failed to inform the court, as requested by the judge, when my ex did not comply with the judge's permanent order. Over charging of fees, for work performed. Block billing. Failed to inform the judg...e, when I had proof my husband committed perjury. Not familiar enough with my case, to represent me. I had an unequitable division in my dissolution, losing my home, and any award of my ex's large pension. I did not receive an award for attorney fees, and was awarded an extremely low maintenance award. Failed to communicate with opposing counsel, on multiple issue, ignoring opposing counsel's letters.

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Michael Switzer

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paula is compassionate and a great advocate."

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William King

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Paula Smith is an attorney whose opinion I highly value. We often discuss cases we have and I find her input to be invaluable. She is one of the top attorneys in this area of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Shareholder, Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.

1988 - 1998

Deputy District Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial District of Colorado

Associations

1988 - Present

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1992 - 1993

Colorado Bar Association, Legal Assistants Committee

Former Chair

Education

1987

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Scripps College (Claremont)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Colorado Bar Association

Annual Family Law Update

2012

6th Annual Statewide ADR Conference

Family Law Update

2002

Institute for Paralegal Education Lecture

Paralegal Ethics: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

2000

Speaking Engagement

Child Support and Enforcement in Colorado

2000

Speaking Engagement

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

2000

Family Law Workshop

Child Support

1996

Colorado Annual IV-D Conference

Speaking Engagement

Publications

2004

The Colorado Lawyer Child Support Enforcement Remedies Available Through Child Support Enforcement Agencies

1997

Advocating Excellence, Offering Hope for the Innocents, a Guardian ad Litem's Handbook Establishing and Enforcing Child: Support Orders (Chapter)

1985

Western New England Law Review, Legal Analysis of Electronic Bulletin Board Activities

Languages

English

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