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About Claire
Biography
Raised in Kentucky, I attended Indiana University earning a B.A. degree with honors in English. After graduating I served as an AmeriCorps V.I.S.T.A. (domestic PeaceCorps) in Austin, Texas at American YouthWorks Charter School. I learned an immense amount from the dedicated staff at this school about empowering people to succeed through creative approaches to learning and conflict resolution.
From Austin, I moved to Denver where I worked as a Youth Treatment Counselor at the Denver Children’s Home (Colorado’s first nonprofit). It was here, working with these phenomenally resilient, but incredibly vulnerable children, that I made the decision to attend law school. All of the little boys I worked with at the Denver Children’s Home were involved with the courts in some manner, and it became abundantly clear to me how imperative excellent legal representation for children and families was.
While attending the University of Colorado Law School, I gained as much practical experience as possible. I interned at the Colorado Office of the Attorney General, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Boulder County Juvenile Court, and represented clients seeking asylum through Colorado University’s Immigration Clinic.
After law school, I had the privilege of being selected as a law clerk for the Honorable Jack W. Berryhill in Jefferson County District Court, and the Honorable Diana L. Terry and the Honorable M. Terry Fox at the Colorado Court of Appeals. Without question, I was mentored by some of the best and brightest minds of the Colorado legal community.
After the birth of my first child, I split my time between being a stay-at-home mother and working as a Guardian Ad-Litem representing children in Dependency and Neglect cases in Kentucky. While I loved this work and being close to my side of the family, ultimately, Colorado is where my husband and I wanted to raise our family. We returned to Colorado and are thrilled to be making our home in Fort Collins.
I believe family lawyers must be skilled negotiators, litigators, and strategists. As an attorney, I am passionate about helping families navigate the emotionally charged environment of family law with dignity and integrity. I never lose sight of the fact that people’s lives are forever changed by these cases and their outcomes. I view it as both a great privilege, and an immense responsibility to practice in this area of the law.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, trail running, reading, and competing in triathlons. While I would like to say that my biggest accomplishment this year was completing the Boulder Half Ironman, if I am honest, my biggest accomplishment to date has been convincing my children to sleep past 5:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings . . . there really should be a medal for that.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
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21 years
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Licensed in Colorado for 20 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Lathrop Law Office, PC
123 North College Ave., Suite 330, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
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Claire Havelda Kauffman's Reviews
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Posted by Nikki | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing!
Claire Kauffman is absolutely wonderful. She is very professional and extremely kind. She is very knowledgeable and knows the laws well. She worked very hard for us, always kept us up to date on everything, and explained everything in great detail. She knew what she was doing and she did it well....
Posted by Yvonne | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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One Grateful Client
This was my first experience having a lawyer represent me. I wasn't sure what to expect. Almost immediately I felt very comfortable with my attorney Claire Kauffman. She was very professional and compassionate. She answered every question I had promptly and I always felt that she was looking out for...
Posted by Tim | March 12, 2015
Magnificent!!
Never have I worked with such a caring, knowledgeable, or prepared attorney. I have worked with Claire on multiple cases throughout the past three years ranging from child support, parenting time, and emergency matters. Never once did I feel that I wasn't aware of what was going on. She knows the law...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2011
Thank you Claire Kauffman
I am extremely satisfied and happy with the outcome of my case! My attorney Claire Kauffman and paralegal Marla purdy are the ultimate team in every regard and words fall short in expressing the extent of my gratitude.The Harris Family law firm is highly professional, efficient and were truly mindful...
Claire Havelda Kauffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Claire Kauffman. Claire is wonderful and compassionate attorney. I enjoy working with her and highly respect her opinions."
"I endorse Claire. I was lucky enough to work with Claire. I know that her clear thinking and ability to understand a client's concerns will be beneficial to all of her clients."
Sarah Lamborne
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Associate Attorney, Lathrop Law Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Colorado Bar Association
2011 - Present
Colorado Women's Bar Association
Education
2004
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2011
Harrisfamilylaw.com
Post Decree Enforcment
Languages
English