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Kathryn "Katie" Tolison is a partner and co-owner at Tolison & Williams in Brighton, Colorado, where she combines deep legal expertise with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Katie devotes 100% of her practice to family law and specializes in divorce, legal separation, child custody (allocation of parental responsibility), mediation, and collaborative law. Katie graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado and earned her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Katie was selected to Super Lawyers from 2021 to 2026 and to Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2011 to 2018. She also maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating. Beyond her legal excellence, she is a fierce advocate for her local Colorado community, serving as a Volunteer Victim Advocate for the Brighton and Commerce City Police Departments and providing pro bono support throughout the Denver area.
Katie’s approach to family law is defined by a rare duality: the sharp legal mind of a seasoned litigator and the empathetic heart of a dedicated advocate. She understands that behind every case file is a person navigating their most difficult chapter. By blending her extensive expertise in family law with a deeply compassionate communication style, she makes sure her clients feel heard, protected, and prepared to move forward
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2006
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203 Telluride St Unit 400, Brighton, CO, 80601-4358
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Posted by Jered | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Invaluable
Five stars isn't enough to rate how good Katie is at what she does!! Katie's knowledge is second to none. She is very assertive and professional at all times. My case was very difficult, and she knew what to do at evey step. Not only did she protect me, but most importantly my little girl. Let's face...
Posted by Derek | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
reassured at an unsettling time
Worked with Katie, she is easy to talk to as a person. She helped me understand the process that I needed to go through. Made me feel reassured at an unsettling time in life. I allready have recommend others to her. I interviewed s several other firms and here I DID NOT get the lets battle (AND C...
Posted by Ryan | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great help with navigating through the legal process of bringing my son back into my life
Katie was referred to me from a co-worker to help bring two parties together (myself and my sons mother) for the betterment of our child. She was very knowledgeable on what needed to be done on my behalf while being very caring during the whole process. In the end she actually went out of her while...
Posted by Francesca | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing
Kathryn was my attorney for my recent divorce. I thought I could do it by myself but my mediator recommended I get an attorney. I was hesitant at first but as soon as I met Kathryn I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. The overwhelming sense of ease that she gives out was so refreshi...
Posted by Staci | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Experience
Divorce is never a fun process especially when there are children involved. My situation was very difficult and emotional. Kathryn and her team were right there to support me in anyway possible. She gave me sound legal advice even if I didn't like the result. In the end she was able to help negot...
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2011 - Present
Owner/Partner, Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC
2007 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Ciancio Ciancio & Brown
2006 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Walker & Associates
2016 - Present
Super LawyersRising Star
2011 - Present
The Senior HubBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Adams/Broomfield Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Denver Bar Association, Metro Volunteer LawyersBoard of Directors-Education Subcomittee Chair
2009 - 2010
Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the CureExecutive Committee Member(Director of Communications)
2009 - 2015
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board-City of BrightonBoard Member, Co- Chair Elect
2008 - 2011
Adams Broomfiled County Bar AssociationFamily Law Chairperson, Elect
2008 - 2011
Family TreeVolunteer Attorney/presenter
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Initiating a Dissolution Action
2010
Modifying or Terminating Maintenance Based on Co-Habitation
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