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David M. Rich

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About David

I specialize in legal planning for Colorado families, including wills and trusts, probate and estate administration, asset protection, llc formation, and residential real estate law. I am a Colorado native (since the age of 4 anyway). I am a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder School of Law. In my free time, I like to spend time in the outdoors skiing, fly fishing, biking and hiking with my wife, two children and dog. 

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Flatiron Legal Advisors, LLC

3393 Iris Ave.
Suite 110
Boulder, CO, 80301

    Flatiron Legal Advisors, LLC

    1001 W. 120th Ave., Suite 400
    Broomfield, CO, 80021

    Flatiron Legal Advisors, LLC

    1624 Market St., Suite 202
    Denver, CO, 80202

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    COActive200802/09/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers724
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2016
    Top Contributor DivorceAvvo.com2015
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerFlatiron Legal Advisors, LLC2011 - Present
    AssociateHolland & Hart2008 - 2010
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Mediation Association of ColoradoCertified Professional Member2014 - Present
    Boulder Interdisciplinary CommitteeMember2014 - Present
    Colorado Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember2014 - Present
    Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2011 - Present
    Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate SectionMember2011 - Present
    Colorado Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Boulder County Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Blue Sky BridgeVolunteer2008 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Boulder Daily Camera15 Second Pitch2012
    Commercial Leasing in Colorado, a Practical GuideCommercial Leasing in Colorado, a Practical Guide2010
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Colorado School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
    University of Colorado - BoulderBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Canopy BoulderMediation2015
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Collected $80,000 in back child supportCollected $80,000 in child support arrears
    Modification of MaintenanceMaintenance increased from $100 to $3,400 plus $15k in attorney fees.
    WIll challengeSuccessful defense of the estate, with the court denying the motion to overturn the will.
    Modification of Parenting TimeAccomplished all of client's goals without having to go to court.

    Reviews

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    5 Star
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    2 Star
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    Review David Rich

    Great, helpful attorney

    Posted by

    Mr. Rich took my child support case without knowing if we would ever collect a dime. He worked tirelessly for 14 months until I finally received my first child support payment. I had given up any hope of ever receiving anything. He had to work with Social Security who would only respond via US mail. I applaud his efforts and don't know many attorneys who would pursue this without receiving any payment until the case was resolved.

    Very Helpful

    Posted by

    He answered my question quickly and precisely. He gave me very good information that helped me make a decision about how to proceed. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your expertise.

    Non-parental custody experience

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    As a non-parent, I was very apprehensive about pursuing custody of my nephew, who had been living with me for three years. Dave was the perfect choice. While being comfortable with his legal knowledge, there was the big benefit of the guidance to keep a level head and not get bogged down in the needless fighting that can become such a complication in custody issues. I'm happy to say that the outcome of the case ended with a result that is best and balanced for the child involved. I think my experience would have been a lot more difficult without Dave!

    Working with Dave Rich

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    Dave helped us with our estate planning and wills/living wills, which we had been procrastinating on doing for years! We were overwhelmed and daunted with the thought of tackling all of the decisions, options and paperwork. Dave made it actually go very smoothly and was an amazing help. He did a lot of "hand holding" and provided us with great and helpful information. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal help.

    Dedicated, Diligent, Professional, and Available!!

    Posted by

    Dave Rich is phenomenal! My battle took just over a year but he stuck with it & showed his dedication in fighting for what my children & I needed. I'm a single mother with limited income, Dave takes proper steps to keep costs low. He is very dedicated and diligent! The opposing party and his attorney were very difficult to work with, but Dave pushed back and showed he can stand up to the challenges that were presented to us. Every challenge was met by a proper rebuttal backed by logic and facts that could not be argued. Dave was even able to achieve being awarded fees from the opposing party in one instance! This really helped us out and reduced my costs. I'm very pleased with Mr. Rich's responsiveness & commitment to helping protect ,my family's needs. I had limited time available to discuss matters with him during business hours but he took time after business hours to talk with me about the issues that needed addressed. I have worked in a law firm myself before and have never found an attorney to be more open and available than Mr. Rich! I couldn't have asked for a better attorney to help me in such a difficult time! I'm so very grateful for his coaching during the

    Top Attorney at Bargain Price

    Posted by

    Made you feel very comfortable. Fees are much lower than other good attorneys in the area. Just a good trustworthy guy. I am going back to him for several additional issues.

    Stopped communicating with us.

    Posted by

    I contacted David regarding setting up a will and trust. Everything sounded fine. He responded to us on June 6th with forms that we needed to fill out and return to him. We filled them out and returned them to him on June 9th. No response from the 9th to the 24th. I called office and left a voicemail. Week passes w/o response. I called his cell phone and left a voicemail. Week passes w/p response. ... I called a different lawyer.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Marc Carlson, Probate Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse Mr. David Rich. Mr. Rich and I have been involved in a probate case that involves two different trusts. He is very professional, easy to communicate with, and knowledgeable. He is friendly and competent.

    Jeffrey Gottlieb, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Justin Elder

    I have had the pleasure to interact with Mr. Rich on Avvo and find him to be knowledgeable and generous with his time.

    Joseph Pippen, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rich has an excellent rating on AVVO and is a credit to the legal community for volunteer efforts.

    Paul Deloughery, Probate Attorney on Sep 17, 2013
    Relationship: Other

    I have seen David's answers, and they are well-thought out. I would not hesitate to ask for his help in any probate or estate planning case.

    Christopher Kendrick, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Rich provides helpful insight to clients in a thoughtful and caring way. If you are in the Boulder area, I would not hesitate to contact Mr. Rich.

    Cheryl Smith

    Mr. Rich and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have had the privilege of reviewing many of her responses and comments to questions posted on Avvo. His answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information. I endorse this lawyer.

    Robert Murillo, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 23, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Family law clients are well served by contacting Mr. Rich. He has a practical and sensible approach to matters as evidenced by his answers here.

    James Frederick, Probate Attorney on May 21, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I echo the comments of my colleagues. I have reviewed hundreds of Mr. Rich's answers to Avvo questions and find his responses not only reflect a solid understanding of the law but are also practical and helpful. I am happy to endorse David and his services. James Frederick

    Zachary Friedman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Christian Lassen

    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Howard Lewis, Family Attorney on Sep 29, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rick is an outstandind Family Law attorney with an exceptional repuation in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.

    David Littman, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse David Rich. I have observed how he analyzes legal issues for a number of months and have found his thinking to be of the best quality. He has a strong grasp of legal principles and provides clients with excellent practical advice. If you are looking for a fine attorney in the Boulder area, give David Rich a call.

    Jared Hassan, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dave is a no-nonsense practical attorney who takes a reasonable approach to helping clients. I recommend Dave Rich to anyone needing assistance with a family matter.

    Daniel Deasy, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    David Rich is a first class attorney whose intellect and ethics permeate the comments he makes to those in need in the AVVO community. I would gladly send anyone looking for an experienced family law attorney his way in the Boulder community!

    Christopher Leroi

    In responding to questions on AVVO, I have found Mr. Rich's answers to be extremely thorough, well-reasoned, and extremely accurate. Mr. Rich is a huge credit to the AVVO community and I would not hesitate to recommend a client to him for representation.

    Cost

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      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
        20 minutes
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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
        33%-33%
      PAYMENT METHODS

      Cash, Check, Credit Card