As a strong litigator, Ivy League law school graduate, and specialist in high conflict and complex family law matters, Kaitlyn Wright is skilled at resolving civil litigation issues with creative and well-reasoned solutions.
In family law, Kaitlyn has successfully litigated and resolved complex international jurisdictional matters, cases with high asset multimillion-dollar estates and companies, and hotly contested child custody cases. She also has a 100% success rate in obtaining awards of attorney fees when the case calls for it. Utilizing her extensive experience in federal and state law, Kaitlyn persuades the Court by implementing careful strategy and detail-oriented advocacy. Among other cases, she has successfully resolved matters that include dependency and neglect, foster home placement, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, civil and criminal protection orders, and intricate cultural nuances. Additionally, in the special education context, Kaitlyn has forged settlements upwards of $300,000 for private school placements, represented clients before the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and successfully challenged IEPs.
Kaitlyn is settlement-oriented unless and until trial becomes necessary. In Court, judges commend and respect her for her careful preparation, ability to solve problems in high pressure situations, and her logical presentation of facts.
Kaitlyn advocates for her clients by providing realistic advisement and solutions. She will not tell you what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear with the goal of strengthening and rehabilitating your case in the eyes of the Court. While Kaitlyn is empathetic and understands the emotional strain that divorce and custody issues create, she manages her cases strategically and she is able to quickly regain control when a case has veered off track.
Kaitlyn’s confident, reasoned, and creative style of representation has resulted in highly successful outcomes for clients. She approaches all cases with an eye towards the best interest of any children involved, a commitment to ardent advocacy, and the highest level of integrity. She prides herself on being accessible, listening carefully, and empowering her clients with knowledge and information. This style of representation has resulted in highly positive outcomes, the effects of which persist far beyond litigation.
Education:
Juris Doctor, Cornell Law School, 2014
B.S., magna cum laude, Florida State University, 2010
Practice areas
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Inactive | 2016 | 06/08/2022 |
ME | Administrative - Not authorized to practice | 2014 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2021 Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Top 10 Best Family Law Attorneys Colorado | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
Top 10 Best Family Law Attorney in Colorado | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
10 Best Family Law Firms | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program | State of Maine Judicial Branch | 2015 |
Freeman Award for Public Service | Cornell Law School | 2014 |
Magna Cum Laude | Florida State University | 2010 |
First Place Research Award | Florida Honor Society | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Dadvocates | 2018 - Present |
Attorney | Sweeney & Bechtold | 2015 - 2017 |
Clinical Student | Cornell Law School LGBT Clinic | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | Advocates For Children Of New York | 2014 - 2014 |
Attorney | Murray, Plumb & Murray | 2014 - 2015 |
Law Clerk | Cornell Law School Legal Aid Clinic | 2013 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | Tomkins County District Attorneys Office | 2013 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | Attorneys for Children | 2012 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Denver Bar Association, Family Law Section | 2017 - Present | |
Douglas County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | 2017 - Present | |
Disability Rights Maine | Board Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Maine Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Pro Bono Attorney | 2014 - 2015 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Cornell Law School | Public Assistance and Nontraditional Families | 2013 |
Cornell Law School | Balancing Campus Student Groups and Religion | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cornell Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
Florida State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2010 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Women in Leadership Panel | Women in Entrepreneurship | 2017 |
Informational Session for Practitioners of Special Education Law re: Reading Disabiltiies | Special Education and Reading Disabilities | 2015 |
Special Education Law for Practitioners | Special Education Law | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re: Marriage of R. vs. R | |
In re: Marriage of A.B. vs. P.W. | |
S. vs. SAD #45 | |
D.M. vs. Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
Ms. M.. v. Falmouth School Department |
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Kama Sarkissian, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 14, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Kaitlyn Wright. She is very knowledgeable about the law and she comes up with creative legal strategies. She is professional and courteous to other attorneys and their staff. She has a great deal of experience with virtual hearings, which is extremely beneficial to clients while proceedings are being conducted remotely.
Lisa Perry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 25, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is professional, knowledgeable and a strong advocate for her client. She is well-versed in chosen area of law and aptly applies her knowledge to the issues of the case. She takes tough and well-supported positions on her client's behalf but will also work diligently and reasonably to attempt a fair and appropriate settlement of the matter, if possible and only if in her client's best interests. She is a credit to the profession.
Kama Sarkissian, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 14, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Kaitlyn Wright. She is very knowledgeable about the law and she comes up with creative legal strategies. She is professional and courteous to other attorneys and their staff. She has a great deal of experience with virtual hearings, which is extremely beneficial to clients while proceedings are being conducted remotely.
Lisa Perry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 25, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is professional, knowledgeable and a strong advocate for her client. She is well-versed in chosen area of law and aptly applies her knowledge to the issues of the case. She takes tough and well-supported positions on her client's behalf but will also work diligently and reasonably to attempt a fair and appropriate settlement of the matter, if possible and only if in her client's best interests. She is a credit to the profession.
Rosemary Rizk, Family Attorney on Mar 21, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Kaitlyn is an excellent lawyer, and I highly endorse her for your family law needs. She is both intelligent and diligent, and conducts herself with the highest level of commitment and respect.
Samera Habib, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 11, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Kaitlyn is a smart and hard working attorney. She works swiftly and diligently, avoiding any delay. Her instincts on family law matters are right on point, and she can frequently predict which way a case is headed through research, konwledge, problem solving, and intuition. She is patient with clients and addresses all their concerns timely, knowledgeably, and kindly. I am so impressed with Kaitlyn that I would trust her with my own case if required.
Marc Atas, Child custody Attorney on Mar 21, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kaitlyn works tirelessly for his clients. She fights for her clients. She knows the law and has the respect of the legal community and the trial bench.
H. Aalsberg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Kaitlyn M. Wright is a Top Notch lawyer who will zealously fight for the best solutions for you. Don't just choose any lawyer choose Attorney Wright to make it right for you. I endorse her.
Michael Switzer, Family Attorney on Feb 23, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Kaitlyn and I were involved in a family law case. She is professional and looks to resolve problems in a practical and cost effect manner.
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