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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 Linda | September 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend
I hired Katie Tolison, to represent me in my divorce. She listened to my needs and represented me. She protected my best interests. She was always available for questions. Her staff (Cindy) was always available as well for questions & concerns. Very professional, Katie handles herself very well ...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Kind, Compassionate & Knowledgable
Katie was a huge help to me in finalizing my divorce. We had matters that became complex regarding custody, spousal support, and just plain communication. She helped me fight for and get what was fair. In the end, I faired better than I’d anticipated. Her knowledge, experience and just plain compassi...
Posted by Carol | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and personable
It’s difficult to hire an attorney and file for divorce in a county where everybody knows my ex-husband and I, but Katie made the process pretty painless- considering. She stood up against him for what I wanted, and fought for what was fair. she considered things regarding child support and division ...
Posted by Holly | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Alimony
Excellent
I was already divorced but ex was trying to stop paying Spousal maintenance and reducing child support. Kathryn was kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. She kept my overall fees down by having her paralegal do as much of the back and forth work as possible. She advised me on several options and...
Posted by Zachary | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Child support
Kathryn was excellent working her and her staff did a countless hours of research on court case referring to my situation in an extremely short time. Her presence in the courtroom is one that show passion and devotion to her clients needs is outstanding and all i can say is thank you
"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
English
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