Kathryn Renee Tolison

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Kathryn Renee Tolison

also known as Katie 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 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%

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

Showing 16 - 20 of 27 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Chris | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Fantastic representation

Ms. Tolison handled my child support modification case with professionalism and ease. She made a very stressful time and case much less stressful than if I had been on my own. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a top-notch attorney for family law matters.

Posted by Tracy | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Kind

Katie was a great choice for my attorney. She understood my situation and guided me through the divorce process. She helped make sure I was treated fair by ex. Her fabulous office team made this hard situation much easier. She was great to have on my side.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommended

I have used Katie multiple times to help with different situations involving my family case. Everything from simple parenting plans and child support to having to get full custody of my son. Each time she has been extremely helpful and diligent. She listened to want I wantes and tried her best to mak...e it happen. She's very honest and will be straight forward with you. She will not waste your time if she doesn't feel like something is obtainable for you. I would highly recommend her to help with any of your family law cases. She's a pit bull who won't stop fighting for you.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Rare Greatness

Katie and her team have proven that not all lawyers are s*bags. I have worked with a few different lawyers before Katie and what I found was other lawyers talked a big game but than when it got to negotiation or court time I felt lost, manipulated and pressured by my own attorney, not to mention my ...ex wife's lawyer, to compromise on more than I was expecting to and wanted to. I later realized that I didn't have to sell my soul to be a father after all - This left me not thrilled with our parenting plan but not a lot I could do to make changes. I don't quite remember how I found Katie but I am super thankful that I did. She has been up front about how different decisions will likely play out long term preparing me to make informed decisions when it came time for negotiation. Speaking of go time - she is no nonsense in mediation and I would assume court (she has helped me to stay out of the courtroom - which is very appreciated because I don't want our inability to make joint decisions for our children to land us in front of a judge, letting him (a stranger) make decisions for us that at the end of the day my children have to live with). She is a professional, but she hasn't let my ex's numerous attempts to, lack of a better term, bulls*** me and manipulate me get anywhere. I felt like Katie and her team were on my side, sort of like that friend that you can depend on to tell you the good and be honest with the bad. Things have been messy, especially cleaning up what we could after my first attorney - but I feel good about the place Katie has helped me to get to with my impossible ex. Glad to have found this office. Thanks

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...o explain processes and strategy to me. Her entire staff became like family during the time we worked together. I felt they were all supportive and willing to help me with any small detail. During periods of high stress, Katie’s calm demeanor provided stability and helped me cut through the intense emotions and focus on the critical elements of my case. I highly recommend Katie and her firm to anyone in need of family or estate legal counsel and representation. Throughout the complexity of a high conflict divorce and interstate judicial matters, Katie maintained the highest level of professionalism and ethics. She worked well with my other attorney in my state of residence to manage multiple challenges. I would hire Katie again if I ever need family representation.

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Kathryn Renee Tolison's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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