Christopher Michael McLane

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Christopher Michael McLane

also known as Chris McLane

4.9
91 reviews
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Golden, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

P.O. Box 17431, Golden, CO

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Adoption 20%

20 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

20 years

20%
Child Support 20%

20 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20 years

20%
Family 20%

I handle all aspects of family/domestic relations law in Colorado, including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities (custody), adoptions, pre-nuptial agreements, child support, appeals, modifications, enforcement of orders, and any other proceeding involving family law.

20 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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+ 5
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 19 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Family Law Center of the Rockies

P.O. Box 17431, Golden, CO, 80402

mountainfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/

Christopher Michael McLane's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Family

Posted by Tara | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Top notch attorney!

I can't say enough wonderful things about my attorney, Chris McLane. From the very first phone consult to the last day in court he has given 100% commitment to me and my case. He listens with compassion and takes action to achieve justice for his clients. Initially, I was so nervous to seek out a di...vorce attorney after years of being in a toxic, controlling marriage, with a person who was continually manipulating my every move, even after separation! And then, along came Mr. McLane who changed life and made me whole again. I was no longer a shell of myself. He made me feel empowered to take action for myself and want to fight for justice for myself and my children. For any perspective client out there on the fence about hiring an attorney, please consider a consult with Chris McLane; you won't regret it! Thanks Chris for all that you've done for me! God speed.

Posted by Bryan | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommended!!!

I feel so lucky to have found Chris McLane!! He is an excellent attorney, extremely personable and just an awesome person!! Chris has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding all aspects of family law and will truly do his best for you. Chris will also put aside as much time as you need to talk wi...th him and is extremely fair with how he charges. He will take the time to make you feel comfortable as well as make sure you understand all aspects of your case. I really can't say enough good things about Chris, very highly recommended!!

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing!

The outcome far surpassed my expectations. He worked hard and had my case closed within a matter of months. Chris made the entire experience 100% worry free. He provided me with updates so I knew how quickly things progressed instead of being dragged out. I would highly recommend Chris’s e...xpertise and professionalism in all matters of Family Law! He took into account my family’s needs and feelings throughout the entire process. He listened and was easy to talk to. Chris was eager to help me instead of deferring me down different dead end paths after hearing about my situation and how I have put it off for many years. If I would have known how smooth the process was I would have acted on it years ago. I am so fortunate that Chris McLane took my case and absolutely DOMINATED it!!! Thank You Chris!

Posted by Adam | August 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

The best attorney I have had from many

I hired Chris because I saw his stellar reviews and retained him After I teased him about Bot farms giving him unbelievable reviews. But the reviews are accurate giving him 5 star ratings. I say 5 star ++ or an 11 out of 10 I’ve been through 8 attorneys since 2017 in various business and family law ...matters. Chris is the best lawyer of 4 I currently have on retainers. He did so well on my case I don’t want to raise the bar for him too high but I got everything I asked for and more. He is a gem of a lawyer and person. I would highly recommend Chris regarding family law matters to my family or closest friends. I will continue to use Chris on anything regarding family law in Colorado. This guy deserves an award. He’s that good

Posted by Patty | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

High stress property settlement after 5 years of trying to negotiate with my ex

I hired Chris after consulting him about a property settlement that was 5 years overdue and going nowhere. I was being stonewalled and extorted by my ex, he refused to complete our property division agreement after our divorce fairly, and in the time frame set by the court and agreed to by both of u...s. My ex had tried a few different tactics to defraud me and stall my decision to return to court, I needed help. Chris was recommended to me by a relative that was working with a former client. I am very happy with my decision to hire Chris after he said that he would be available to take my case. Chris was able to get my ex to settle with me for a fair price without costing me a fortune and he stopped my ex from dragging the case out further. Chris has integrity and did not make promises that were unrealistic, he was very honest with me regarding my case. I give Chris 5 stars because this was not an easy case to unravel and my ex is awful to deal with under the best of circumstances. Chris was able to handle the ex and get the property division resolved in a timely and fair manner. He knew what had to be done and he was very helpful in explaining things that I had questions about as they came up. I felt good about my case and the resolution, I feel I was represented well and treated fairly. I am very happy concerning the cost to represent me. I can finally close that door and move on with my life!

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Christopher Michael McLane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Myles Johnson

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is a true professional. From my experience with Chris, he gets right to the meat of the issue and focuses on solutions rather than litigating the litigation unnecessarily. I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Tharakan

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris hired me at Family Law Center of the Rockies. He was an excellent boss who let me learn my own way and make my own mistakes, while providing gentle guidance on how to win points with the judges. He was patient and easygoing. He also gave me interesting projects to work on and let me go to court for the practice. Chris was an excellent boss and mentor!"

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Erin Hickey

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Elinoff

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is a brilliant, zealous advocate; one who maintains his poise and professionalism while mopping the floor with the opposition. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Susan Vanderborgh

Child custody lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As Opposing Counsel Chris was professional and knowledgeable."

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Bailey Mahoney

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community."

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Sheena Moran

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Gumaer

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diane Freed

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cheryl Doyle

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a very skilled and knowledgeable lawyer in the field of family law. Not only must a skilled family law attorney know the substantive and procedural aspects of the law as it applies to a specific case, he or she must also have a developed sense of strategy and negotiation to assist parties in seeking alternative resolutions to their benefit. Chris has these skills. I would not hesitate in recommending Chris to a person seeking a great family law attorney."

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Justin Ross

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Joi Kush

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Judicial AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Family Law Center of the Rockies

Associations

2017 - Present

7th Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Southwestern Colorado Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Heart of the Rockies Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2006 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

2006 - Present

First Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - 2017

First Judicial District Bar Association

Community Relations Chair

2011 - 2013

First Judicial District Bar Association

Young Lawyer Chair

Education

2006

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Denver

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

Legal Resource Day

Getting Custody: Parents and Non-Parents

2021

Legal Resource Day

Stepparent Adoption in Colorado

2018

CLE Event

The Use of Experts in DR Cases

Publications

2022

Top 100 Attorneys Magazine Feature Article

Languages

English

Activity

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