Kathryn Renee Tolison

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Kathryn Renee Tolison

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Brighton, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Adoption ... +2 more

203 Telluride St Unit 400, Brighton, CO

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About Kathryn

Biography

We are diligent and experienced and will represent all family law cases with utmost compassion while being effective. Let us help you!

Adoption can change the life of a child forever. We handle several types of adoption, including stepparent adoption, kinship adoption and custodial adoption. We understand that adoption can sometimes become complex and emotional, and we are well-prepared to guide you through the legal system

As parents, nothing is more important to us than our children. As child custody attorneys, we are well-aware of this. Using empathy and our ability to stay objective, we empower our clients the attention and compassion they deserve.

At Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC, we operate on the family-comes-first principle as Colorado divorce lawyers. We understand the mental toll of undergoing a divorce, family separation, and ongoing negotiations surrounding custody, parenting time, and asset division.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

All aspects of dissolution of marriage and legal separation (including same-sex marriage) actions. Property and debt division, allocation of parental responsibilities (parenting time, decision making and child support), spousal maintenance and post-divorce modifications to parenting time, spousal maintenance and child support.

19 years

45%
Child Custody 40%

Paternity actions and allocation of parental responsibility actions, establishment of child support, post-decree modifications of parenting time and child support.

19 years

40%
Adoption 5%

Kinship and Step-Parent adoptions.

19 years

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Pre-marital and nuptial agreements.

19 years

5%
Mediation 5%

Certified mediator and certified Collaborative Lawyer.

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020
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+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 19 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tolison & Williams. LLC

203 Telluride St Unit 400, Brighton, CO, 80601-4358

denverfamilylawmatters.com/contact

Online Presence

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Kathryn Renee Tolison's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

104 Client Reviews

Posted by Cheryl | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Extremely professional and POWERFUL. There are not enough words to express the amount of gratitude I can say about Katie, Cindy, Dana and her entire team. From the day I hired her, the compassion that the entire office had while navigating a stressful and ugly divorce. Truly phenomenal from start to ...finish. Every phone call and email was returned quickly, billing was transparent, I felt heard and listened to.

Posted by K Watson | July 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Look no further!

An Absolute Lifesaver! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot express enough gratitude for Katie, Cindy, Dana, and the entire team who handled my divorce. From start to finish, their professionalism, expertise, and genuine care were truly phenomenal. Navigating a divorce is incredibly stressful, especially when d...ealing with an entitled and unfaithful ex-wife, but Katie was an absolute powerhouse. She protected my interests fiercely and, thanks to her brilliant strategy, saved me a significant amount of money. Her legal acumen is simply unmatched. Cindy, my paralegal, was an invaluable asset. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to keep everything organized made a complex process feel manageable. Dana, who handled the billing, was equally impressive – transparent, efficient, and always ready to answer any questions I had. What truly set this team apart was their unwavering punctuality and responsiveness. Every call was returned promptly, every question answered thoroughly, and I always felt informed and prioritized. They made a difficult situation so much easier to bear. If you are looking for an attorney and team who will fight for you, communicate effectively, and achieve outstanding results, look no further. They are truly the best!

Posted by John H | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody/Divorce

Katie and her team are amazing at what they do. Smart, efficient, driven while showing companion. I would and have recommend anyone and everyone to her. She has helped me with two cases. One for custody rights and the second was for a divorce. I hope to never need have another need for her services, ...but if I do, I won't hesitate to call her.

Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic!

Exactly what I needed, when I needed it. Calmed my nerves and walked me through everything step by step. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.

Posted by Aleah | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Katie is THE BEST

I hired Katie for my child custody case and she was nothing short of amazing throughout the entire process. She kept me informed and in the loop through each step from opposing counsel emails to letting me know when our work was filed. She listened to my concerns and did her very best to vouch for me.... Katie went the extra mile in assuring I was prepared for trial by reviewing questions I would be asked in court and even took time outside of office hours to do so. She was honest and open about her rates, there was never a surprise in charges, and also tried to help me save money when she could. When you have an attorney it’s easy to say I want this and that and expect things to go your way, but Katie made sure I was informed if something was unlikely and gave me recommendations on what I could do differently. With Katie by my side, I felt confident during this difficult journey and I highly recommend her services for anyone in search of an attorney!

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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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Sara Cates

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Katie several times and she is always very professional. Katie is an aggressive advocate for her clients while also being courteous and reasonable in such a highly emotional area of law. I highly recommend Katie."

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Christelle Beck

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Katie as co-counsel and opposing counsel on cases. Katie is a very conscientious attorney who works hard for her clients."

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Jamie L. Cage

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is a great advocate for her clients and she works hard to ensure a just outcome."

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Jamie Wright

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Origlio

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katie knows the things that come only with years of experience. She's invested in her clients and the outcome of their cases. She's on my short list of family law referrals. I endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 for Family Law, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best, American institue of Family Law Attorney's

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Nationally Ranked Top 10 under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner/Partner, Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC

2007 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Ciancio Ciancio & Brown

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Walker & Associates

Associations

2016 - Present

Super Lawyers

Rising Star

2011 - Present

The Senior Hub

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Adams/Broomfield Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

Denver Bar Association, Metro Volunteer Lawyers

Board of Directors-Education Subcomittee Chair

2009 - 2010

Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the Cure

Executive Committee Member(Director of Communications)

2009 - 2015

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board-City of Brighton

Board Member, Co- Chair Elect

2008 - 2011

Adams Broomfiled County Bar Association

Family Law Chairperson, Elect

2008 - 2011

Family Tree

Volunteer Attorney/presenter

Education

2005

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Colorado - Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Family Law Institute

Initiating a Dissolution Action

2010

Colorado Bar Association

Modifying or Terminating Maintenance Based on Co-Habitation

Languages

English

Activity

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