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Biography
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
We provide expert legal support and compassionate guidance to help you navigate life's toughest family transitions. Our goal is to handle the legal complexities for you, enabling you to move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
We believe every child deserves a stable, loving home, and we are dedicated to making that a legal reality through expert adoption advocacy. We provide clear legal support to help you navigate stepparent, kinship, and custodial adoptions.
As parents, nothing is more important to us than our children. As child custody attorneys, we are well aware of this. We combine empathy with objectivity to advocate for the best outcome for your children and family.
Choosing to separate is never easy, but you don't have to face the legal path alone. We combine years of family law expertise with a supportive, client-first approach to handle the complexities of your divorce, so you feel heard and prepared for a stable future.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are about protecting your future and creating financial clarity. We provide expert legal support to help you and your spouse build a secure foundation and clearly define your expectations.
Mediation offers a path to resolve family disputes with dignity and cooperation. We provide legal support to guide you through constructive dialogue, helping you reach fair, sustainable agreements while avoiding the stress and cost of traditional litigation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
45%
19 years
Child Custody
40%
19 years
Adoption
5%
19 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
5%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2021 2020
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5
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 19 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Tolison & Williams. LLC
203 Telluride St Unit 400, Brighton, CO, 80601-4358
denverfamilylawmatters.com/contactOnline Presence
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Kathryn Renee Tolison's Reviews
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Advocacy (58)
Professionalism (40)
Recommendation (38)
Case Results (32)
Practice Area Knowledge (27)
Compassion (20)
Responsiveness (20)
Communication Style (19)
Staff & Support (19)
Trustworthiness (17)
General Knowledge (16)
Character & Conduct (15)
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Showing 16 - 20 of 48 reviews | Divorce & Separation
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 Gina | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Moving Forward with Katie's Help
Ending a relationship is hard. Having Katie on your side makes it easier. Of course she is an expert at law and a tough negotiator, but she is also patient and kind. Katie is completely professional and outstanding at communicating, with quick responses to all of my questions and kept me informed of ...
Posted by Benjamin | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorced
Katie and her staff worked hard on my case even with my Ex’s lawyer being very obtuse.
Posted by Suzanne | January 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My Insterests were protected!
After being married for 33 years, filing for divorce was the scariest thing I've done. The unknown, doubting, trying to not cave, and anxiety was hard to live with. Katie was patient, kind and walked me through the process. She was careful to keep me positive and kept my long term life as a priori...
Posted by Chris | January 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great help through a long troublesome divorce process
Without her help, I would have been at a great loss. Her guidance through my entire divorce process was invaluable and helpful throughout the process. If I had not sought her counsel and guidance, I would have been at a great loss. Early on, she was there to help me with the basics that needed to ...
Kathryn Renee Tolison's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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 is a great advocate for her clients and she works hard to ensure a just outcome."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Christelle Beck
Family lawyer
Sara Cates
Family lawyer
Sheena Moran
Family lawyer
Paul Origlio
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best, American institue of Family Law Attorney's
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 for Family Law, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
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
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, 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 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
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
Legal Answers