Name: Richard Joseph Rotole
Address: 400 So. Colorado Blvd., Suite 590, Denver, CO, 80246, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 350-450 per hour
Rating: 5.0

About Richard

Practice Areas

Mediation 50%

I have a very active Family Law Mediation practice as a neutral third party. I use my litigation experience to help attorneys and parties reach creative and fair settlements. I settle a high rate of the cases I mediate. My hourly rates are fair and competitive.

28 years

50%

Divorce and Separation 40%

My practice focuses on litigation, negotiation and settlement of complex family law cases including divorce, separation, child custody, maintenance, child support, property, prenuptial agreements and paternity matters. I am energetic and tireless in my representation of clients.

40 years

40%

Arbitration 10%

I am an unbiased and fair arbitrator. I offer the parties and their counsel the opportunity to fully present their cases. I promptly enter a written award after the hearing.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 39 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of Richard Joseph Rotole

400 So. Colorado Blvd., Suite 590, Denver, CO, 80246

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19039 E. Plaza Drive, Parker, CO, 80134-9012

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Richard Joseph Rotole's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Laurie | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Dick saved my life! There is no better lawyer anywhere!

I hired Dick to take over a very complicated case nearly 20 years ago. My hearing date was actually on September 11, 2001 And was rescheduled when the court closed after the planes hit the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. I had a very complex & emotional case. I was young & naive & marrie...d a man I thought I knew but didn’t. He was a fantastic liar & could charm anyone by telling them exactly what they wanted to hear. He was able to convince his lawyer & mine that I was the one lying when it was him. I had been severely injured in a car accident not long after I met him. I got a substantial settlement for my injuries & the future medical expenses, the life ahead of me of severe chronic pain and inability to earn the income I would have without the pain. The man I married changed into someone else the moment we returned from our honeymoon. I was foolish & naive & put all of that money in a joint account (legally making it equally his even though the accident & settlement both occurred before we got married.). My ex spent it all. I trusted and believed he worked very long hours and traveled as needed with his job. I was focused on a series of major medical procedures like reconstruction of my jaw and face (5 surgeries and still need a titanium total joint replacement for my jaw). Having to leave my job & find another one before my short term disability ran out while getting my surgeries. I decided to finish my MBA in one semester before going back to work so was very distracted with the pain, procedures, moving and getting my MBA. When that money was gone he turned to credit cards I was unaware of & ran up $50k in debt that I was legally half responsible for. ( Full of charges to places I had never been & things from Victoria’s Secret that I never saw.) I was not around much & when I was I was either doing homework or resting from the constant chronic pain & series of surgeries and recovery. He went from the perfect charming man for me telling me everything I wanted to hear & believe about him to a completely different man the day we got home from our honeymoon. He became increasingly violent and dangerous until the day I left. The day I left he started loading a 9mm gun while screaming at me that he would NEVER let me leave! He demanded instructions to get the money from my life insurance policy from my employer. He had a perfect plan to put my body in a wood chipper after I was dead to destroy my body & all evidence. We were needing to landscape at the new house & it was perfect to just mix my body in with the mulch. He would tell everyone I abandoned him & left everything with him. I managed to get the loaded gun from him & ran out the door with my purse, keys, gun, the clothes on my back and — MY LIFE! I hired a “low cost” attorney who drug things out ran up the retainer & told me I had to return the gun to my ex for HIS 2nd amendment rights. He also got me a restraining order with my location on it! I had to move again & hire a new attorney! I had already spent $10,000 to get nowhere. I found Dick & he fixed everything! In court Dick & his associate had a full day of questioning my ex until he lost track of his lies. He couldn’t fight with a real man when he was used to picking on women. My ex even insulted the judge! Dick came into a mess of a case with deadlines that had passed & I was an emotional, terrified wreck. Dick was able to make me feel safe & return me to as close to financially & emotionally whole again as possible. He was THE BEST Lawyer in 2001, & I can’t begin to imagine how good he is now. He saved my life literally & financially so I could get a new start. He is worth EVERY penny! Dick is extremely knowledgeable of the laws, he is great with negotiating in virtually impossible situations. He is tough as nails, but also sensitive to what his client is going through & gets results.

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Posted by lisanebula | August 03, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer

I recently went through a divorce and Mr. Rotole was recommended to me but a co-worker. Mr. Rotole was extremely knowledgeable and was not afraid to take on my strange situation as I was a resident of Colorado and my ex husband lived out of state (I am active duty military and my ex-husband was form...er military). Mr. Rotole and his staff were constantly keeping me informed on communications they had with my now ex-husband. Even though my ex-husband choose not to participate in the divorce Mr. Rotole and his staff made sure he was always aware of what was going on and important court dates. My ex-husband made Mr. Rotole and his staffs job difficult at times, he would claim to not have gotten documents that were sent 3 different ways, he would call yelling at the staff. Mr. Rotole and his staff were never anything but professional and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with my experience with Mr. Rotole and his staff. Divorce is never an easy or fun experience but Mr. Rotole made it as painless as possible. I could not have been any more pleased with the out come. Thank you

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Richard Joseph Rotole's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Chapman

Mediation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Is an excellent mediator who was able to reach a settlement in a highly contested matter. No nonsense approach enabling both Parties to walk away feeling like they had won something. If truly desiring a settlement and want someone who will avoid wasteful back and forth, contact him and schedule."

Leonard Higdon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Rotole as an opposing attorney, mediator, and as a specially appointed abitrator, wherein Mr. Rotole was tasked with entering orders regarding the division of a complex marital estate. Mr. Rotole is an extraordinarily knowledgeable and effective attorney in the area of family and domestic relations law. He is considered an authority in the area and is an asset to the profession and community."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Rebecca Gumaer

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christopher Leroi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without any reservations. It is amazing that I continue to learn from him every day from his responses on Avvo even though I have been licensed for 24 years and have served as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney. You can not afford not to hire him."

Justin Ross

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick is a fantastic lawyer, as well as mediator. I have been impressed with his ability to spot issues immediately, in both forums, to the benefit of all involved. He is tought in the courtroom, and fair outside of it."

Alexandra White

Mediation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dick is an excellent mediator. He is evaluative, brings his many years of experience to the table, is strong yet empathetic, and a very successful mediator. I highly recommend Dick for mediation services."

James Garts

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Anne Gill

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rotole has a breadth of knowledge equalled by his practical approach to family law. He extends himself to advance common sense approaches to litigation."

Joe Pickard

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This one of the most dedicated capable attorneys currently practicing in Colorado. He is highly regarded by everyone, including those who are unfortunate enough to be his adversaries in Court. He is simply one of the best."

Christian Lassen

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very smart lawyer."

James Keil

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse the work of Dick Rotole. I have litigated against him and he is a fierce and worthy opponent. We have also settled cases together with a fair result to each of our clients. Dick and I have litigated several very complex cases where we represented the same client and he has been a fabulous and dependable team player. If I were going to get a divorce Dick would be my lawyer."

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Top 100 Attorneys in Colorado -Colorado Super Lawyers, Denver Post/ Thomson Reuters

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Lawyer of the Year - Family Law Mediation - Denver, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Attorneys in Colorado- Colorado Super Lawyers, Denver Post/Thomson Reuters

2018

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2018

Lawyer of the Year - Family Law Arbitration - Denver, CO, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Colorado Super Lawyer, Denver Post/Thomson Reuters

2017

Top 100 Attorneys in Colorado - Colorado Super Lawyers, Denver Post/Thomson Reuters

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Attorneys in Colorado - Colorado Super Lawyers, Denver Post/Thomson Reuters

2016

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Law Firm, US News & World Report

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Lawyer of the Year - Family Law Mediation - Denver, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top Law Firm, US News and World Report

2014

Colorado Super Lawyer, Denver Post

2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyers, 5280 Magazine/Denver Post

2013

Lawyer of the Year Family Law -Denver, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2013

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale Hubbell

2013

Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine/Denver Post

2012

Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 100 Attorneys in Colorado; Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Colorado, National Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Colorado, National Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2009

Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Colorado Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

1986 - Present

Managing Partner, Rotole, Rotole & Blanchard, LLC

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Associations

2010 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, Legislative Committee

Co-chair

1986 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

First Judicial District Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - 2015

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Council

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Sample of Legal Cases

In the Interest of K.L.O.V, 151 P.3d 637 (Colo. App. 2006)

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Education

1986

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Juris Doctor

1975

University of Colorado - Boulder

Bachelor of Arts

1973

Community College of Denver

Associate of Science

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Speaking Engagements

2013

Spring Family Law Update; Colorado Bar Association

New Maintenance Guideline

2013

Family Law Institute; Colorado Bar Association

2013 Legislative Update: Maintenance and Civil Unions

2013

Family Law Institute; Colorado Bar Association

Financial Experts: Joint, Rebuttal or Shadow/consulting?

2013

Continuing Legal Education; Colorado Bar Association

Colorado Civil Union Act

2012

Family Law Institute, Colorado Bar Association

Maintenance Formula: What's on the Horizon

2011

Spring Family Law Update, Colorado Bar Association

The Ethics of Client Control

2011

Family Law Institute- Colorado Bar Association

HIPAA - It Ain't What Has Been Argued

2010

First Judicial District Bar Association

The Efficacy of Using Contempt to Enforce Domestic Relations Orders

2009

Colorado Bar Association

Family Law Legislative Update

2008

Colorado Bar Association

Family Law Legislative Update

2007

Colorado Bar Association

Legislative Update

2007

Bench & Bar Colorado Family Law Institute

Real Estate Appraisal Issues in a Down Market

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Publications

2013

Family Law Section; Colorado Bar Association Family Law Legislative Update: Maintenance Guideline; Colorado Civil Union Act

2012

Colorado Bar Association Family Law Legislative Update

2010

Colorado Bar Association Family Law Legislative Update

2009

Colorado Bar Association Family Law Legislative Update

2003

The Colorado Lawyer Enforcing Family Law Orders through Contempt Proceedings Under CRCP 107

1990

The Colorado Lawyer Paternity Testing in the Age of DNA

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Languages

English

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