K R Willoughby

K R Willoughby

also known as Kim Willoughby, Kimberly R. Willoughby

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Golden, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +7 more

25188 Genesee Trail Road, Suite 150, Golden, CO

About K

Biography

Kimberly R. Willoughby has been practicing law in Colorado since 1994, and founded her own firm in 1996. Kim was born in Vermillion, South Dakota, and has been in Colorado since 1986.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 11%

All aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, modifications, and non-married partner separations.

32 years | 1,000 cases

11%
Estate Planning 11%

Estate planning for separated families.

32 years | 250 cases

11%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 31 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Willoughby & Associates

25188 Genesee Trail Road, Suite 150, Golden, CO, 80401

Willoughby & Associates

303 E 17th Ave, Ste. 900, Denver, CO, 80203

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K R Willoughby's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | May 18, 2015

Pillar of strength during a difficult time.

I used Kim years ago during my child custody case regarding my then 5 year old son. A previous lawyer made a mess of my situation and I was on the verge of turning over custody to my son's father. Thankfully a good friend of mine recommended Kim . Kim is an angel. She helped me muster the strength an...d courage to fight! Kim was extremely prepared and also helped me be extremely prepared for court. The case turned out in my favor and the judge also awarded some attorney fees. I HIGHLY recommend Kim!

Posted by David | December 26, 2012

I received excellent representation in a post-decree situation

Kim represented me in a complicated post-divorce decree situation. Her work was outstanding. She was thorough, well-prepared and steadfast in working through my situation. She was supportive. She could be tough when necessary but did not need to prove her toughness by being unnecessarily contentio...us. She sought to contain costs. Her support staff and associate were personable, efficient, and professional.

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K R Willoughby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Schaffner

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Kim is one of the most ethical, hardworking, skilled attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to work with."

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Robert Wolf

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Gumaer

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Culver Van Der Jagt

Adoption lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is particularly well-versed in adoption law and complex issues regarding IVF and surrogate mothers... She's really the "go-to" person for such issues."

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Zachary Roeling

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Leslie Hansen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Best Attorneys in Denver, 5280 Magazine

2024

Top 10 Attorneys in Colorado, SuperLawyers

2024

Band 1 Family Law Attorney for High Net Worth Individuals CO, Chambers and Partners

2023

Top 100 Colorado Lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers

2023

Top 50 Colorado Women Lawyers, Colorado SuperLawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top 50 Colorado Women Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2012

Top 100 Colorado Lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers

2012

Top 50 Colorado Women Lawyers, Colorado SuperLawyers

2011

Top 25 Colorado Women Lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers

2006

Top 25 Colorado Women Lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers

N/A

Every year since 2006, Best Lawyers in America

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principal, Willoughby & Associates

1900 - Present

Member, Willoughby & Associates

2005 - 2013

Partner, Willoughby & Eckelberry, LLC

1996 - 2005

Partner, Willoughby Law Firm

1996 - 1996

Clerk, Colorado Court of Appeals

Associations

2014 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section, Statutory Revisions Subcommittee

Subcommittees on GALs and Trust Decanting

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Fellow

2001 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section

Member

1994 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - 2015

Chief Justice's Commission on the Legal Profession

Liaison

2012 - 2013

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Past President, Colorado Chapter

2008 - 2010

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section, Statutory Revisions Subcommittee

Subcommittee on Review of Uniform Probate Code

2007 - 2007

Colorado Bar Association Common Law Task Force

Appointed Member

2006 - 2007

Thompson G. Marsh American Inn of Court

President

2005 - 2006

Colorado Bar Association

Board of Governors

2002 - 2008

Colorado Continuing Legal Education

Board Member

2001 - 2002

Denver Bar Association

Second Vice President

2001 - 2003

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Council

1998 - 2000

Colorado Bar Association

Board of Governors

1998 - 2000

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Parental Responsibilities of A.R.L.

Upheld

IRM Ciesluk, 113 P.3rd 135 (Colo. 2005)

IRM Sorenson, 166 P.3rd 245 (Colo. App. 2007).

In re E.L.M.C., 100 P.3rd 546 ( Colo. App. 2004)

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Education

1994

University of Virginia School of Law

J. D.

1994

University of Virginia

JD

1991

University of Colorado at Boulder

BA

Speaking Engagements

2024

Colorado Bar Association

Death and Divorce

2023

Estate Planning Institute

Prenuptial Agreements

2023

ENGAGE

Estate Planning for Greying Divorce

2023

CLE

New Era of Marital Agreements

2023

Chapter Meeting

Estate Planning During Divorce

2022

ACTEC National Conference

Irrevocable Trusts and Marital Agreements

2019

Trusts and Estates Annual Retreat

Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid. But Do Not Despair - How Divorce Attorneys and Your Own Clients May Make You Regret that Prenup You Drafted, and How to Avoid It.

2019

AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference

Double Dip Debate

2019

AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference

The Price of Vice: Issues with Cannabis and Other 'Vice' Businesses

2017

CLE

Prenuptial Agreements: A High-Level Discussion with Colorado's Premier Practitioners and Judges

2017

AAML Annual Conference

Valuation of Unique Assets

2016

Elder Law Retreat

Grey Divorce: Special Considerations for Elders Involved in the Dissolution of Marriage Process

2015

Colorado Chapter of AAML

A High Level Discussion about the Interplay Between Goodwill and Maintenance: Expanding the Double Dip Debate

2014

Annual Convention

Common Law Marriage in Today's Changing World

2013

Family Law Fall Update

Uniform Pre-Marital and Marital Agreements Act and Colorado Civil Union Act

2010

Trusts and Estates Retreat

Modifications to the Uniform Probate Code

2009

Trusts and Estates Update

UPC and the Law

2009

Colorado Magistrates Conference

Family Law Update

2009

Colorado Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information

2009

Business Valuation Program

Standards of Value

2008

Bar Association Seminar

Common Law Marriage

2006

AAML Advanced Family Law Seminar

Dead Exes: Probate and Probate Litigation Issues

2005

AAML Advanced Family Law Seminar

Relocation

2002

Family Law Section's Annual Spring Family Law Update

Death and Divorce: The Intersection of Family Law and Probate

2002

Elder Law Institute

Marital Agreements

Publications

2021

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Journal Realizing the Value of Hard to Value Assets

2021

Family Lawyer Magazine The Price of Vice, with Ron Seigneur

2019

The Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law, 2nd Edition Death and Divorce

2019

Business Valuation in Divorce, Fourth Edition The Double Dip Debate (Contributing Author)

2014

The Colorado Lawyer Colorado's New Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act

2010

Senior Law Handbook (Colo CLE) Family Relationships

2010

Lawyers Professional Liability in Colorado Family Law (Colorado CLE)

2010

The Colorado Lawyer Changes to Colorado's Uniform Probate Code

2006

The Colorado Lawyer Relocation in Family Law Cases

2005

Trusts & Estates Newsletter (CoBar) Think of Me When Preparing Marital Agreements

2003

CLE Family Law Handbook Death and Divorce

Languages

English

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