Trista McElhaney Price began her legal career in 2012 after graduating from the University of Colorado Law School where she was awarded the Anheuser-Busch Minoru Yasui Scholarship, the Joel H. Greenstein Scholarship, and the Harold Taft King Scholarship. Trista began honing her family law skills even before graduating from law school through her participation in the CU family law practice clinic and clerkship in the domestic relations division of the 18th Judicial District.
Following graduation, Trista continued her career in family law working for a men's/father's rights firm for the first two years of her legal career. Trista went on to act as Senior Managing Associate for two successful family law firms before forming Pomper Price, LLC in 2020. In 2021, Trista formed Price Family Law, LLC to continue her focus on divorce and family law. Given her background and degree in business administration from the University of Denver Daniels College of Business, Trista specializes in high-asset divorce cases and cases involving business interests or other complex financial matters.
Trista has also expanded her practice to include appellate work, after successfully appealing numerous court rulings.
In her free time, Trista enjoys spending her time with her husband and son and their two dogs, Lily and Scout.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2012 | 06/08/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Joel H. Greenstein Scholarship | University of Colorado | 2011 |
Harold Taft King Scholarship | University of Colorado | 2011 |
Anheuser-Busch Minoru Yasui Scholarship | Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Price Family Law, LLC | 2022 - Present |
Partner | Pomper Price, LLC | 2020 - 2021 |
Attorney | The Bagley Law Firm, LLC | 2018 - 2020 |
Associate Attorney | The Burnham Law Firm | 2015 - 2018 |
Associate | Bloch & Chapleau | 2012 - 2015 |
Student Attorney | University of Colorado Family Law Clinic | 2011 - 2012 |
Volunteer | Colorado Legal Services | 2011 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Underhill & Underhill | 2010 - 2012 |
Judicial Law Clerk | 18th Judicial District | 2010 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association | Secretary | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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OutFront Magazine | Ski Safety Tips | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Colorado School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
University of Denver | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2008 |
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Skyler Archer, Family Attorney on Jun 25, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is an incredible lawyer with a refined expertise in family law. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a fierce advocate.
Lauren Shepherd, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Trista always puts her clients first and fights for what they want. She is great in the courtroom and is a master of the law. I would definitely recommend her.
Skyler Archer, Family Attorney on Jun 25, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is an incredible lawyer with a refined expertise in family law. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a fierce advocate.
Lauren Shepherd, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Trista always puts her clients first and fights for what they want. She is great in the courtroom and is a master of the law. I would definitely recommend her.
Knicky Van Goetz, Unknown Attorney on Nov 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Max Montag, Family Attorney on Jan 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply put, Trista is the attorney you want in your corner if your facing any type of family law matter. Whether it's negotiating a settlement or taking a case to trial, her strategic approach to every case gets results. I highly recommend Trista.
Randall Gause, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 8, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is an outstanding trial attorney, and a dedicated advocate for her clients. She is a professional who will settle for nothing less than exceptional results. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney!
Danielle Davis, Family Attorney on Jun 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Trista is a fantastic attorney. Her confidence, intelligence, and poise are brought to bear in the courtroom, making her one of the best lawyers in practice. Trista handles incredibly complex cases with the ease and efficiency of a true seasoned professional. For your family law case, I highly recommend Trista!
Christina Radeff, Family Attorney on Sep 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Trista on a very difficult domestic case where I served as the GAL for a disabled adult (her client). There were significant assets, including complicated trusts, involved. I was exceptionally impressed that an attorney of the years of practice Trista has was so competent in the area of trusts. She handled the matter better than some seasoned attorneys I know. I highly endorse Trista.
Jennifer Scott, Family Attorney on Sep 14, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is a fantastic attorney. If you have a complex divorce you must hire Trista. She is highly skilled at taking intricate issues and distilling them to their simplest form while achieving positive results.
John Prentiss, Family Attorney on Sep 14, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is smart, aggressive, and a master of strategy. She can handle any set of facts you might throw at her and come up with the win. I don't hesitate to recommend her.
Tiffany Lu, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is a professional in every sense of the word. She strives to provide only the highest quality representation on behalf of her clients, and it is highly apparent in her work product. She is an incredible advocate for her clients, and an inspiration to her peers.
Brian Bagley, Family Attorney on May 31, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the opportunity to work with Trista McElhaney (AKA Trista Price) on a highly contested divorce. Trista was the woman's attorney and I had been appointed as the client's Guardian ad Litem. Throughout the case, I had a front row seat to Trista's professionalism, attention to detail, respect for the client, and ardent preparation. At trial she was well prepared both in her written and oral presentations. I gladly endorse this attorney.
Todd Burnham, Family Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is a young, yet seasoned, attorney. She is well-trained and an excellent litigator. She regularly handles complex family law matters for Burnham Law, and her calm demeanor is matched only by her focused tenacity.
Gavin Halligan, Family Attorney on May 13, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is an exceptional advocate with a brilliant mind who always takes time and care with all of her cases. I highly recommend Trista for any family law related matter.
Stephanie Randall, Family Attorney on May 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the pleasure of meeting Trista several months ago at a family law conference. I was immediately impressed with her intelligence. I have since had the opportunity to work with her on family law and personal injury cases. She is a strategic thinker, has great attention to detail, and is confident in her handling of cases. I endorse this lawyer.
Trenton Ongert, Unknown Attorney on Jan 28, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Trista is a strong advocate for her clients and is an effective litigator. I highly endorse Trista.
Sara Cates, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have had the pleasure of working with Trista for the past three years. Trista has proven to be a confident and aggressive advocate for her clients while simultaneously maintaining a sense of compassion and reasonableness that is sometimes lost in family law cases. I would highly recommend Trista.
Andrew Price, Family Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Trista McElhaney consistently displays the upmost commitment and dedication on behalf of her clients. She advocates with a great deal of passion, strategy, and efficiency, in order to ensure that their best interests are protected and promoted. Her ability is remarkable. I endorse this lawyer.
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