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 19 reviews | Communication Style

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 anonymous | December 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic!

Exactly what I needed, when I needed it. Calmed my nerves and walked me through everything step by step. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.

Posted by Gabrielle | May 11, 2022 | Family

Honest, Transparent, Knowledgeable

Katie is extremely knowledgable, professional, and had excellent insight into the sensitivity of my case. I appreciate her honesty, transparency, and overall care for me and my daughter. We just met once to discuss the details of my case, and she laid everything out for me. I will definitely be using... her services if I decide to move forward. Thank you!

Posted by Lisa | April 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend Ms. Tolison and her Team

I highly recommend Katie, she is very knowledgeable, has great communication practices and is very responsive to any questions or concerns you may have. She has a ton of patience and all in her office are extremely hardworking and persevering. I highly recommend Katie, you won't go wrong hiring her ...for your case. Thank you Katie, Cindy and Dana, you have no idea how much you all mean to me.

Posted by Minna | April 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Katie made dealing with an unfortunate situation much easier.

Katie has been a Godsend to me! In the beginning, I was hoping that the situation with my baby's dad wouldn't get to the point where I'd need to go to court, but unfortunately it did. I wouldn't have gotten through this hard time without the help and assistance from Katie. From day one, when we had ...our first consultation she was very comforting and just had a genuine way about her. I had consulted with two lawyers before her and they left me feeling defeated and as if what I was asking for in the case and expecting from the court was unreasonable. Katie has been straight up and honest with me, from day one. She was very informative and let me know honestly on how the court would approach certain decisions. There has always been a warmness about her that let's me know she has my back and she's doing her best to help me. And I truly appreciate her for that. When court came, it was such a hard day for me but I was calm in knowing she had mine and my daughters best interest in mind and made me feel strong in my stance and where I stood. I recommend Katie! I feel comfortable in knowing that I'll know who to call if I ever needed a lawyer again.

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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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