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Lesleigh Wiggs Monahan
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Biography
Lesleigh Monahan is a Partner with Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. The firm exclusively focuses on the practice of Family Law. In 2016, Ms. Monahan was the recipient of the “Lawyer of the Year” award by “Best Lawyers in America”. Only one attorney per practice area per metropolitan zone is granted this distinction. She has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” for thirteen consecutive years.
Ms. Monahan enjoys skiing, golfing, fly fishing and hiking with her family and their Labrador Retriever. Her volunteer activities include mentoring University of Colorado School of Law students, providing supportive relationships to peers in the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program and previously serving on the International Baccalaureate Parents Board at Lakewood High School. Go Buffs! Go Tigers!
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Licensed in Colorado for 37 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC
550 S Wadsworth Blvd #300, Lakewood, CO, 80226
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion
Posted by Jan | January 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Family Law
Lesleigh Monahan, while remaining professional was also very kind and concerned for my emotional well being through out the whole process of my separation and divorce. She communicated the steps and the process we would be following in a manner that was easily understood and continued to communicate...
Lesleigh Wiggs Monahan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Lesleigh for 30 years. I have had numerous cases against her. She is knowledgeable, professional and always does the best for her clients. I highly recommend her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community."
"Lesleigh is an amazing family law attorney. She listens to her clients and carefully builds their cases so that each client can achieve his goals or, if the goals are not realistic, adjust them accordingly. Lesleigh is an experienced litigator and brilliant negotiator. Additionally, she is always professional, courteous, and familiar with the applicable law."
"I have known Lesleigh Monahan for many years. She is one of the most respected attorneys in our profession. Her skills and expertise are at the highest level. She would be an excellent choice for representation in any dissolution marriage, division of assets and debts and parental responsibilities case."
Robin Beattie
Family lawyer
David Littman
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers in Family Law, 5280 Magazine
2016
Lawyer of the Year (Colorado/Family Law), Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyers in Family Law, 5280 Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2008
Colorado's top 50 lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers
2008
Colorados's Top 25 Women Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, L.L.C
1989 - 1996
Associate, Polidori, Gerome, Franklin and Jacobson
Associations
2003 - Present
Colorado Bar FoundationTen Year Committment Fellow
1988 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Colorado Chapter)Chair
2009 - 2010
Colorado Bar AssociationVice President
2006 - 2012
First Judicial District Bar AssociationJudicial Nominating Commission
2005 - 2007
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionLegislative Committee
2003 - 2006
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionJudicial Education Committee Chair
2003 - 2006
Colorado Bar Association,Pro Bono Flying Squad Committee Co-Chair
2002 - 2003
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
1996 - 1999
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionAmicus Committee Chair
1996 - 2000
The Colorado LawyerCo-Editor
1993 - 2004
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Council
Sample of Legal Cases
In re marriage of Connell ( colo. ct of appeals 1992)
IN RE MARRIAGE OF ROTH( colo. ct of appeals 2000)
In re marriage of Modglin ( colo. ct of appeals 1997)
In re marriage of Budwig ( co. court of appeals 1995)
Education
1987
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Institute
Divorce, Disability and Dementia “…Not So Happily Ever After…”
2015
Advanced Family Law Institute
Balancing the Clients Interests with the Best Interests of the Child
2013
Colorado Bar Association
Domestic Relations
2012
Advanced Family Law Institute
Domestic Relations
2011
Colorado State Judicial Conference
Complex Property Division Issues: Business Valuation, Trusts and Tracing Separate Property
2011
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
Family Law Basic Skills in Colorado
2008
Family Law Institute
Domestic Relations
2008
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
Family Court Task Force Update
Publications
1998
Co- Editor
Colorado lawyer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is my fiancés ex husband obligated to split the cost of braces for two of their three kids?
28 Aug 2016
Q&A
How do we compel my ex husband financial records
26 Jan 2014