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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 Cindy | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
You won't find better council!
Katie is a lawyer that I want to have as a long lasting friend! She handled my divorce with professionalism and empathy. I will recommend her to everyone I know.
Posted by Victoria | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I needed a divorce atty that was battle ready and Katie didn't disappoint!
Katie and her staff helped me through a divorce after 31+ yrs of marriage. She was professional, caring and compassionate. I never felt like a case file. They fought hard and refused to give up. My case was complicated, with many different aspects and they all had to be coordinated and timed just rig...
Posted by Gayle | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellence in Knowlege and Experience
Kathryn (Katie) Tolison’s strength is in her knowledge and experience in family law. She presented an excellent critical analysis of my case and made appropriate and ultimately successful, recommendations to provide for the best t interest of my children. Katie is patient, focused and took the time t...
Posted by Bethany | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Fair
Kathryn Tolison was a breath of fresh air through this entire process. She was not only compassionate with concerning questions but she truly cared for everyone involved in our case. A restraining order to dispute and a marriage of 13 years to be ended. We had 3 beautiful boys together a ton of de...
Posted by Alexis | September 25, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce in Colorado
My case was unusually complex and heavy in paperwork and required forensic investigators. Ms. Tolison evaluated and used all the documentation and her expertise to help compensate me in this no-fault divorce state. There was lots of chicanery from a very dishonest and uncooperative adversar...
"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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