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 1 - 5 of 48 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Cheryl | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

Extremely professional and POWERFUL. There are not enough words to express the amount of gratitude I can say about Katie, Cindy, Dana and her entire team. From the day I hired her, the compassion that the entire office had while navigating a stressful and ugly divorce. Truly phenomenal from start to ...finish. Every phone call and email was returned quickly, billing was transparent, I felt heard and listened to.

Posted by K Watson | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Look no further!

An Absolute Lifesaver! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot express enough gratitude for Katie, Cindy, Dana, and the entire team who handled my divorce. From start to finish, their professionalism, expertise, and genuine care were truly phenomenal. Navigating a divorce is incredibly stressful, especially when d...ealing with an entitled and unfaithful ex-wife, but Katie was an absolute powerhouse. She protected my interests fiercely and, thanks to her brilliant strategy, saved me a significant amount of money. Her legal acumen is simply unmatched. Cindy, my paralegal, was an invaluable asset. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to keep everything organized made a complex process feel manageable. Dana, who handled the billing, was equally impressive – transparent, efficient, and always ready to answer any questions I had. What truly set this team apart was their unwavering punctuality and responsiveness. Every call was returned promptly, every question answered thoroughly, and I always felt informed and prioritized. They made a difficult situation so much easier to bear. If you are looking for an attorney and team who will fight for you, communicate effectively, and achieve outstanding results, look no further. They are truly the best!

Posted by John H | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Custody/Divorce

Katie and her team are amazing at what they do. Smart, efficient, driven while showing companion. I would and have recommend anyone and everyone to her. She has helped me with two cases. One for custody rights and the second was for a divorce. I hope to never need have another need for her services, ...but if I do, I won't hesitate to call her.

Posted by Mandi | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend!

I started my divorce case on my own trying to save the expense of an attorney and ended up in way over my head. After consulting with several attorneys I hired Katie and I am so glad I did. Katie helped me navigate the very complicated legal system and made sure I didn't get taken advantage of. When ...things didn't make sense to me she took the time to explain them in a way that I could understand. Every time I was frustrated or angry Katie would listen and was very supportive. She understood my feelings and helped me get back to a place where I was ready to move forward and deal with whatever issue had come up. Katie not only explained the laws to me but referenced them in negotiations with my ex and statements to the court to ensure that the outcome of my case was fair and in keeping with the law. Finding yourself in a position to need a family law attorney is hard enough and picking the right one is terrifying and overwhelming. I really didn't want to have to hire an attorney however I now wish I had hired Katie from the beginning; she was worth every penny!

Posted by Araceli | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Divorce Attorney Highly Recommend

I hired Kathryn Tolison and her team to help me with my Divorce. The team was very professional, knowledgeable, compassionate during this difficult process. Kathryn and her paralegal Cindy took the time to explain each step, option, and possible obstacles along the way. If she was unavailable, her pa...ralegal Cindy was there to ease my mind as I naturally would get worried or anxious. The Tolison team worked hard to get me the best possible result with the best interest of my kids in mind. I cannot explain my gratitude for Kathryn,Cindy and team. I highly recommend them!!!! Would give more then 5 stars if i could.

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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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