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Posted by Maxwell | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Unparalleled Legal Expertise for Business Owners at Halligan LLC

As a business owner going through a divorce in Colorado, I found myself in need of a family law attorney who could navigate the complexities of my case with an astute understanding of both family law and business ownership. Gavin Halligan and the team at Halligan LLC exceeded all my expectations. ...Gavin demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge specific to Colorado divorce law, particularly as it pertains to the division of assets and businesses. She was able to meticulously dissect the intricate web of my business finances to ensure a fair division of assets. Her understanding of the interplay between business ownership and divorce law was, quite frankly, remarkable. Throughout the process, Gavin's communication was consistently clear, straightforward, and tailored to my understanding. She took the time to explain the legal jargon and ensured I was fully aware of all potential outcomes. Her strategic approach and expert negotiation skills allowed us to avoid a lengthy and expensive trial, for which I am extremely grateful. Every interaction I had with the team at Halligan LLC was a testament to their professionalism and efficiency. They made the process as seamless as possible, constantly keeping me informed about my case. Gavin Halligan's expertise is evident in her mastery of both family law and the specific challenges that come with business ownership in a divorce setting. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in a similar situation. Her five-star performance made a difficult process significantly easier for me, and I am certain she will do the same for others.

Gavin Halligan

Replied last May 17, 2023

We deeply appreciate your kind and thoughtful review. As a team, we understand the unique challenges that business owners face, and we strive to provide tailored and effective legal solutions to meet their specific needs. Your active involvement throughout the process was invaluable, and we are grateful for clients like you who fully engage with us. Wishing you continued success and all the best in your endeavors.

Posted by Aura | June 17, 2015

Gavin Halligan and The Burnham Law Firm

Gavin Halligan has been working on my case since November, 2013. I highly recommend her and the Burnham Law Firm. They are an awesome team and have the most capable staff to help resolve any case! They are affordable and worth every cent. Gavin is concise, attentive to every detail, consistent, a...lways available (yes always 24/7), cares about her clients, knows the law very well and is a reliable attorney. I highly recommend her as an attorney!!!!!

Posted by Benji | May 22, 2014

Don't Let Her Good Looks Fool You...This Attorney is an Assassin!

I found Burnham Law online and after reading all of their reviews I made the decision to meet with Todd Burnham in addition to three other attorneys I planned to meet that day. I met Todd at his Erie office (apparently he has a downtown Denver office) and I was blown away. Erie is a beautiful, boom...ing, town outside Boulder and his office is beautiful. He met me wearing jeans, t-shirt and flip flops. I felt at ease. In meeting Todd it became apparent that this guy was meant to be a family law attorney. His background, his competitive Division I athletics background, and actually his references to his own family made me feel really...protected. He got it. He understands the whole "field" of this area and approaches it from a strategy standpoint and not a legal standpoint and always about my children and what they needed. He convinced me, in a very short time, that my youngest child DEVELOPMENTALLY was better suited in the SHORT TERM to be with his Mother as we transition and focus on the eventual 50/50 parenting time. That was the goal...a developmentally appropriate plan. I loved it. We later, much later actually, started talking about the finances of the marriage. He quickly learned that the case was a higher asset case. He interrupted me and said "Hold on...let me get Gavin." He did something on his computer and she appeared from the adjacent room and at first it didn't make sense that this attractive pro volleyball looking woman fit in the room let alone a divorce lawyer's office. Todd explained that Gavin was his Senior Associate, that she excelled at such a fast rate that he had to give her a cool title, and that she was always put on the high asset/high conflict cases with Todd but that they don't double bill. You get two lawyers collaborating and strategizing, and what I soon learned was these aren't just any lawyers. These lawyers think to a point of obsession, and they think alike. While Todd comes across as a smooth and seasoned yet younger trial attorney/blue collar "this is the deal" person in shorts and flip flops, Ms. Halligan was the opposite: a suit and skirt. She sat on the couch in Todd's office and he sat behind his desk and they just had a conversation together about my case basically answering each other's questions with them ending together with an uneventful thud...and then Todd turned back to me and proceeded to lay out a plan of action that focused on my daughter and son, fairness to my wife, and fairness to me. Gavin then completed the picture, outlined the financials and our approach and gave me deadlines and dates, and in surgical detail explained scenarios that I didn't even think of thinking of...all of which made me feel both VERY SCARED for my financial future and VERY RELIEVED that I was in this office. I signed the agreement, paid them 5K, and let them get to work. Without getting into my personal life, I can say that I didn't see Todd again but I spoke with him often on calls with Gavin. Gavin was my lawyer for everything and she was so confident, reassuring and so skilled (and so young) that I honestly was nervous a lot but a quick call with Todd fixed that. Towards the end Gavin would joke with me "should we call Todd?" and the answer was a resounding NO! Why? Because she was awesome. She was clearly well-trained, confident and knew the law cold. The opposing lawyer was condescending, rude and increasingly desperate as time went on. And it was awesome to see her juggle other cases that Todd was putting her on simultaneously...and she managed it amazingly and effortlessly. My case ended almost exactly as they predicted. My children are as good as they can be post divorce. My ex wife and I together hate her former attorney so we have some common ground there, and we have a workable parenting plan. Burnham Law is expensive compared to other firms but, this team was worth every penny. Hire them and sleep well!

Posted by Reza | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Horrible Experience

Gavin Halligan talked to me in the interview to hire them, Halligan LLC, for a custody case. She promised a lot in the interview. I spent about $40K and lost in three hearings back to back with strong cases in which the other legal evaluators were saying I have more than 95% chance to win. I had to h...ire another law firm to appeal them. They charged me thousands of dollars for hearing preparations in which they failed in all of them. Then, out of a sudden, they withdrew from the case and said the attorney went to her vacation, completely unresponsive, left some unfinished tasks undone to my disadvantage which hurt my case more. The whole experience with Halligan law firm was horrible and a nightmare. This is my recommendation: Stay as far as possible away from Halligan law firm. I am happy with the new attorney I hired for my case now. For more information, I can be contacted directly.

Gavin Halligan

Replied last August 23, 2024

We would like to clarify that Gavin Halligan was not your attorney of record, nor did you have a consultation with her. Gavin Halligan never spoke with you via phone nor while your case was active with the firm and therefore Gavin Halligan did not state anything you allege she said to you. Your consultation and representation were handled by different members of the firm. When a client retains an attorney with no pending motions or hearings, it is often impossible to predict how many court filings and hearings will be necessary in the future. Some cases unexpectedly require an unusually high number of hearings and emergency motions within a short period of time. We understand the stress that such proceedings can bring, especially when a case involves a litigious party. We encourage clients with billing or service concerns to reach out to us directly so we can address the same promptly and thoroughly. We strive to provide the best possible service and support to all our clients and will use your feedback to enhance our future efforts.

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