Kimberly Alderman Rufe

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Kimberly Alderman Rufe

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Appeals Lawyer at Fort Collins, CO
Practice Areas: Appeals, Tax, Personal Injury ... +4 more

Ponds at Overland, Fort Collins, CO

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About Kimberly

Biography

Strategic Advocate in Litigation, Appeals & Disputes — Clarity. Creativity. Results.

We skillfully handle all kinds of appeals - state and federal, civil and criminal, felony and misdemeanor, tax and bankruptcy, and administrative appeals.

Assisting clients resolve disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates.

Navigating taxation challenges such as IRS and tax appeals.

Assisting clients resolve disputes involving contracts and agreements.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Appeals 25%

16 years

25%
Tax 25%

4 years

25%
Personal Injury 15%

21 years

15%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

20 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

4 years

10%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

20 years

10%
Car Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 11 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virgin Islands for 17 years

State: Virgin Islands

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to practice law

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 16 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Alderman Law Firm

Ponds at Overland, Fort Collins, CO, 80526

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Law Offices of Kimberly Alderman Rufe

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2641 W Argyle Pl, Denver, CO, 80211

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Alderman Law Firm - CO Springs Meeting Location

5040 Corporate Plaza Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919

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Alderman Law Firm - Denver Meeting Location

505 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO, 80218

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Kimberly Alderman Rufe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

5 star (49) 4 star (2)
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Posted by Chayce | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Zealous Advocate Far Above the Norm

Kim Rufe is everything you look for in a counsel, and everything that is hard to find. She is fully knowledgeable, legally competent, retains a great eye for details, attentive and responsive to her client’s needs. Rufe is a zealous advocate that provides representation far above the professional nor...m. If you hire her, I assure you that you will not be disappointed. She will listen to you. She will see you. She will hear you. And after she was your counsel, I can assure you that her high standard of ethical conduct and professionalism will make your other options pale in comparison. You may just have stumbled upon the very attorney that more than satisfies your needs. And that is coming from a cynical poet who has a heart that bleeds. Therefore, if you need a strong, dependable and competent counsel to pursue your needs then look no further. You may, if you get lucky, never have to look for another attorney or firm again. After being let down and abused by other counsels, Rufe's representation was refreshing, insightful and fulfilling. Nothing proves her high ethical standard more than the fact that she returned money when she felt over paid or unable to pursue a matter. And that quality in an attorney is hard to find. So look no farther. You’ve found the counsel you are looking for, and you may have to never look for another counsel again.

Posted by Christopher | February 5, 2014

I couldn't be more pleased with my Alderman experience

After having my case or situation ignored or rejected by half a dozen other lawyers by phone, I found the Alderman Law Firm online and made my call. Ms. Alderman's assistant took my name, and within a short minute or two Kimberly Alderman picked up the phone and began asking relevant questions. Turns... out that—within minutes—she already had some information on my case, a real estate dispute, pulled up on her computer. I immediately understood that I was dealing with a real professional, someone who was smart, capable, thoughtful, considerate, not prone to wasting time or words, and willing and able to help. What about the fact that I lived out of state and could not visit her office? Not a problem. For a VERY reasonable retainer, Ms. Alderman jumped on my case like a Navy Seal dropping into a small war zone. She communicated with me at every step and always answered my questions and returned my calls and emails within 24 hours. Never once was I left to doubt whether I was in good hands. Fast forward to 60 days later: Case closed, problem solved, huge relief for me, and not a single complaint along the way. I couldn't have asked for a better process or outcome. What else can I say? This lawyer knows her profession and takes care of business. If you have a legal need that fits her areas of focus, you will be lucky to have her on your side. Thank you, Kimberly!

Kimberly Alderman Rufe

Replied last February 6, 2014

Christopher, Thank you for your fantastic review! I hope you never need another lawyer but, if you do, please call me. I'm always glad to be of assistance. Kimberly

Posted by Kristy | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Forever grateful

I will forever be grateful to Kimberly for taking me on as a client. I was feeling defeated and hopeless prior to talking to her, she took on my case when no one else would. She took the time not only to review the thousands of pages of "evidence" against me but to also really get to know my story du...ring that time. She fought for me from the moment we first talked all the way to our last court date. She is quick to respond and thorough in everything she does. If you are looking for someone who will truly fight for you then she is the attorney for you. There is no way I would have had the outcome I did if it wasn't for her. I cannot thank her enough for the stress she has taken off my shoulders and all the time she spent on my case.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Where do I even begin?

Kimberly is the type of lawyer you hope that you shall find when you need help. I was in an extremely unpleasant situation that had the potential to get worse. I needed to find a lawyer that would take time to understand my predicament and help me. After a very painful search, I found Kimberly. I a...m very grateful that I did! She is incredibly attentive, empathetic, and moved with exceptional skill and expertise to resolve my problem. Not only did she get the outcome I was hoping for, she did so with transparency and integrity, keeping me informed as things progressed. I am very honored and very happy to have met Kimberly. I could not have found a better lawyer . If you are reading this, then know that you have found the person you are looking for. Give yourself peace of mind. Call her right away.

Posted by Cassie | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Considerate and good communication

Kim in many ways has been a blessing. She has assisted me when I didn’t know where to turn. Her expertise and professionalism are apparent in every conversation. I have never once felt like she was only doing something to increase the invoice. She has always kept our finances and the cost of hiring s...omeone for litigation honest and as low as she can while maintaining good communication and fully understanding what I’m saying. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know in need of representation.

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Tara Jorfald

Appeals lawyer | Mar 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. She has a brilliant mind and is a fierce advocate."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Kimberly is a well respected attorney who is known for her effective and exceptional advocacy."

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Christian Lassen

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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Appeals lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Zales

Family lawyer | Feb 25

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"Atty. Alderman is very well versed in family law. I highly recommend her."

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Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Jan 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Alderman is an excellent attorney - very knowledgeable."

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Appeals lawyer | Jan 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Appeals lawyer | Dec 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Appeals lawyer | Nov 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. She knows her business when it comes to appellate practice!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Featured in ABA Perspectives article, American Bar Association

2006

Graduated Cum Laude (With Honors), Howard University School of Law

2002

Departmental Honors, University of Maryland at College Park Department of Art History & Archaeology

2002

Graduated Cum Laude (With Honors), University of Maryland at College Park

1995

National Merit Commended Student, National Honor Society

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner and Managing Attorney, Alderman Law Firm

2010 - 2012

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin Law School

2008 - 2010

Litigation Attorney, The Alan Maestas Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Judicial Clerk, Superior Court of the Virgin Islands

2003 - 2004

Personal Injury Clerk, Cohen & Cohen, P.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Division | American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Appellate Practice Section | Wisconsin State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Solo Practice University

Lecturer

2008 - Present

Association of Research into Crimes Against Art

Member

2007 - Present

Virgin Islands Bar Association

Member (Active)

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Mensa

Member

2014 - 2017

Wisconsin Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Appellate Practice Institute

Planning Committee

2012 - 2020

Appellate Practice Committee | American Bar Association Section of Litigation

Member

2011 - 2014

American Society of International Law's Cultural Heritage and the Arts Group

Chair of the Executive Committee

2011 - 2013

Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section, State Bar of Wisconsin

Board Member and Chair of the CLE Working Group

2010 - 2019

ABA Art and Cultural Heritage Law Committee (Vice Chair 2011 to 2013)

Steering Committee

2010 - 2015

Lawyers' Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation

Education Committee Member

2009 - 2011

State Bar of New Mexico, Board of Editors (Member 2009-2011, Chair 2011-present)

Chair

2007 - 2012

American Mensa

Area Coordinator and Proctor (USVI 2007-08, Wisconsin 2010-12)

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Eddie Lee Anthony

Bank of America v. Martinson

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Education

2026

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

LL.M in Taxation - In Progress

2010

Association for Research Into Crimes Against Art

M.A.

2006

Howard University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2005

Vermont Law School

No Degree

2002

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelors of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Foreclosure, Short Sale, and Loan Modification Compliance Update 2014 Foreclosure Litigation: Defense Strategies and Appeals

2012

The 2012 International Conference on Law and Society

Intellectual Property, Heritage, & Cultural Rights

2012

Assoc. for Law, Property, and Society 3rd Annual Meeting

Decolonizing Cultural Property

2011

Symposium on Ethics in War, Terrorism, and Military Law

The Designation of West Bank Mosques as Israeli National Heritage Sites: Using the 1954 Hague Convention to Protect Against In Situ Appropriation of Cultural Sites

2011

Midwest Clinical Law Teachers Conference

Down to the Wire: How Popular Narratives about the Criminal Justice System Influence Client and Student Experiences in the Clinical Context

2011

Journal of International Law Annual Symposium: Sovereignty in Today's World

The Evolution of the Cultural Property Protection Model Toward a Human Rights Framework and the Implications for Sovereignty

2011

Class Crits IV: Criminalizing Economic Inequality

Decolonizing Cultural Property

2011

Assoc. for Law, Property, and Society 2nd Annual Meeting

The Evolution of the Cultural Property Protection Model from a Property to a Human Rights Framework

2011

American Mensa Regional Gathering 2011

History of the World in 100 Looted Objects

2010

American Society of Criminology: Crime and Social Institutions, November 2010

Antiquities Trafficking – Complementary Countermeasures

Publications

2014

Solo Practice University Foreclosure Defense Online Course

2014

Encyclopedia of Criminology & Criminal Justice Art Crime

2014

2014

2014

Mercer Law Review National Treasure: A Comparative Analysis of Domestic Laws Criminalizing Illicit Excavation and Exportation of Archaeological Objects

2013

Virgin Islands Bar Newsletter Should Trial Lawyers Handle Their Own Appeals?

2012

Cultural Heritage & Arts Review Rubin v . The Islamic Republic of Iran: Satisfying U.S. Judgments Against Foreign Sovereigns by Seizing Museum Collections

2011

New Mexico Lawyer The Ultimate White Horse Job: An Interview with AG Gary King

2011

New Mexico Lawyer Supervising the Legal Writing of Junior Attorneys and Non-lawyer Employees

2011

Michigan Journal of International Law The Human Right to Cultural Property

2010

Wisconsin Law Journal Protecting Confidentiality in Ineffective Assistance Claims

2010

Solo Practice University Freelance Lawyering Online Course

2010

Wisconsin Law Journal Pitfalls of Discussing IAC Claims with Trial Counsel

2010

Wisconsin Law Journal Calculating Judgment Interest in the Wake of Wis. Act 69

2010

Journal of Art Crime The Ethics of Context: Exploring Assumptions in Discussions about the Looting of Archaeological Sites

2009

Art and Cultural Heritage Law Newsletter Thieves Take a Page Out of Rare Books and Manuscripts

2009

Living Well with Montel Get on the Path to Happiness

2008

Virgin Islands Bar Journal Dispositive Motions Deadlines in Superior Court Practice

Languages

English

Spanish

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