Jennifer Paulette Scott

Divorce is ranked as the #2 most stressful life event, according to the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory. Feeling I was in over my head, I was determined to hire the best lawyer I could find. I researched and interviewed several attorneys before I retained Jennifer Scott at Burnham Law. As soon as I talked to Jennifer I could tell she wanted what was best for me, and was going to do everything in her power to make sure I got a fair settlement, with the minimum stress and expense. She is smart, kind, and fierce, with an ability to see the big picture, and a compassionate understanding of the emotional and psychological landscape of divorce. She's also very personable and funny. She helped me keep my sense of humor through what was otherwise the darkest period of my life. She was consistently honest with me about what I could expect, explaining the divorce process in detail, and patiently answering every question I had. She was able to manage my expectations by communicating her knowledge of what the court was likely to enforce in a case like mine. Jennifer is incisive and efficient, utilizing her time for truly high-leverage work and not getting lost in the weeds on low-leverage back and forth with Opposing Counsel. With the difficulty of my case I thought we would likely need to go to trial, yet we were able to reach a settlement before our scheduled mediation date, preserving both my financial and emotional resources, and shortening the timeline on the divorce so I could be done with it and move forward with my life. Thanks to Jennifer’s tenacious advocacy and support I was able to claim what I was financially entitled to, as well as reclaim psychological sovereignty I’d lost during my marriage. I recommend her unreservedly, and offer my preemptive congratulations to anyone lucky enough to retain her as their counsel.

Jennifer was an amazing attorney. She is smart and strategic and knowledgeable, but she was also empathetic and I always felt like she wanted to do what was best for me, not what was best for her. She truly listens and cares, and I feel like she personalizes her work to each case. She can be tough when needed, but is also collaborative and professional and I highly recommend her.

I hired Jennifer Scott as my divorce attorney for an extremely contentious divorce in Denver last year that involved children. I liked Jennifer from our first meeting. She was extremely thorough, patient and non-judgmental. She absorbed the facts, understood and created the strategy for the divorce, and knew the strengths and more importantly knew how to defend the weaknesses in our case. Although my ex-wife hired one of the other top divorce attorneys in Colorado, Jennifer meticulously defended me and was expert at using a variety of resources and avenues to most effectively present our case. Jennifer is extremely cool under pressure and was very quick to respond to me by phone, email or text. She also thoroughly answered all of my random questions and never made me feel bad for asking them, or like I was wasting her time. We ended up in multiple mediation attempts and had to deal with a number of motions and Temporary Orders during my yearlong divorce. I felt professionally represented at every turn and was very happy that she anticipated almost every one of my thoughts and comments. My divorce ended up going to trial / Permanent Orders and I was once again impressed that Jennifer was as expert in her field during trial as she was doing written motions and mediation. During trial, she found a number of ways to have success during her cross-examinations and also did a great job of ensuring my testimony best presented our case. In the end, even with very complicated income issues, the judge clearly leaned with our side (because of her) and the ultimate judgement was better than I would have ever expected given the facts and circumstances. For anyone looking for top notch divorce counsel in Colorado (and she doesn't charge outrageous rates!), I would give an unequivocal recommendation for Jennifer Scott. Thank you Jennifer.

Jennifer Scott and Burnham Law are the definition of excellence. Jennifer helped me navigate a complex emergency restriction and modification process. Despite a high conflict co-parent and opposing council, Jennifer represented my case with highest level of professionalism and integrity. Her courtroom and litigation performance command respect. It became clear in our proceedings that her knowledge of the law, her preparation and her presentation put her in control. In fact, she was acknowledged by the courtroom judge as being one of the best attorneys in the state in her field- you will be hard pressed to find a better endorsement than that! Jennifer understood my case and my objectives intimately and pursued them passionately. Regardless of her case load, she was always responsive and available to the needs of my case. She never had to review a file or brush up on details, she knew it inside and out and she fought for my child like she was fighting for her own. There is no denying that legal representation is an expensive endeavor. But I can’t say enough about how Jennifer Scott and Burnham Law is worth the investment. I have had a difficult and ongoing case since my divorce. Since introduced to Jennifer and moving my case over to her, I accomplished more in four months than I had in two years with my previous firm. I strongly endorse Jennifer Scott and Burnham Law and refer them continuously. I credit her with rescuing my daughter and she helped change our lives.

Our case was probably the most complicated modification of parenting time because mother had custody and lived in another state and had been primary custodial parent for 8 years since the divorce. Jennifer poured her heart into our case. Responses were quick and never were we left in the dark. The plan was clear and the performance was amazing. I do not write this lightly when I say Jennifer fought for my kids as though they were her own. I whole heartedly believe that, as a Father, I could not have won a relocation order without Jennifer’s hard work, dedication, and brilliance.