Flatiron Legal Advisors, LLC3393 Iris Ave.Suite 110Boulder, CO, 80301United States (303) 586-1961

David M. Rich

also known as Dave Rich

Avvo Rating8.8

Boulder, CO
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Licensed for 13 years
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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.

Practice areas

Estate planning: 20%
14 years
Probate: 20%
11 years
Trusts: 15%
14 years
Wills and living wills: 15%
14 years
Limited liability company (LLC): 10%
Elder law: 5%
11 years
Marriage and prenuptials: 5%
Mediation: 5%
11 years
Residential real estate: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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3393 Iris Ave.
Suite 110
Boulder, CO, 80301

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CO	Active	2008	06/08/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	724
Legal guides	0

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2016
Top Contributor Divorce	Avvo.com	2015

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Managing Partner	Flatiron Legal Advisors, LLC	2011 - Present
Associate	Holland & Hart	2008 - 2010

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Mediation Association of Colorado	Certified Professional Member	2014 - Present
Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee	Member	2014 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section	Member	2014 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section	Member	2011 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section	Member	2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association	Member	2008 - Present
Boulder County Bar Association	Member	2008 - Present
Blue Sky Bridge	Volunteer	2008 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Boulder Daily Camera	15 Second Pitch	2012
Commercial Leasing in Colorado, a Practical Guide	Commercial Leasing in Colorado, a Practical Guide	2010

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Colorado School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2008
University of Colorado - Boulder	BA - Bachelor of Arts	N/A

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Canopy Boulder	Mediation	2015

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Collected $80,000 in back child support	Collected $80,000 in child support arrears
Modification of Maintenance	Maintenance increased from $100 to $3,400 plus $15k in attorney fees.
WIll challenge	Successful defense of the estate, with the court denying the motion to overturn the will.
Modification of Parenting Time	Accomplished all of client's goals without having to go to court.

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4.5 stars4.6 (7)

5 Star		86%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		14%
1 Star		0%

Review David M. Rich

Great, helpful attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
April 7, 2014

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.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 3, 2013

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Jane
May 1, 2013

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!

5.0 stars

Posted by Jeannine
April 30, 2013

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.

5.0 stars

Posted by Misty
April 24, 2013

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

5.0 stars

Posted by chris
December 28, 2012

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.

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2.0 stars

Posted by Jeff
July 14, 2020

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.

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Marc Carlson, Probate Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
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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
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I endorse this lawyer.

Marc Carlson, Probate Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
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Jeffrey Gottlieb, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Justin Elder, Unknown Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
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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
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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, Unknown Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
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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
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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
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 25, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Howard Lewis, Family Attorney on Sep 29, 2012
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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
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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
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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, Unknown Attorney on Feb 18, 2012
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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.

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