We help high income earning women divorce successfully by finding a fair resolution in the most supportive and efficient manner possible.We help high achieving women divorce successfully with our compassionate and efficient approach to achieving a fair solution.We offer flat fee representation to help high achieving women divorce successfully with our compassionate and efficient approach to achieving a fair solution.Our mediation support package provides legal advice and support while going through mediation.Proactive family law solutions- A values-based approach to family law matters.
Sustainable Family Solutions combines my more than 20 years experience as a lawyer and mediator with results based strategies for helping clients navigate divorce and family law matters. The clients I work with are primarily high income earning women who want to divorce successfully- to get to a fair solution in a way that doesn’t cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars or emotionally harm their children. I use a values based approach to help clients work past their reactionary patterns and fear to create a legal and personal strategy with realistic solutions to get what they truly value.
We offer flat fee services for all divorce and mediation matters. No more wondering how much your case will cost. No more worrying about calling your attorney or sending an email. Our service packages spell out what work we will do for you and how much it will cost. We will also guide you through the process with our supportive team and our options for divorce coaching and financial advisorsupport during the process.
Consultation/strategy session: We have several options to choose from. After a detailed intake, our consultation/strategy session will leave you with an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses or your case as well as a roadmap for how to have a successful divorce.
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We help high achieving women divorce successfully with our compassionate and efficient approach to achieving a fair solution.
24 years, 1,000 cases
Many mediations fail because people do not have legal advice. Our mediation support package helps you have a successful mediation by providing legal advice and document review during the process.
16 years, 500 cases
Extensive experience successfully litigating and settling alimony modification cases throughout the State of Florida.
24 years
24 years
Languages spoken
English
Barkuslaw
7222 Commerce Center Drive
Suite 220
Colorado Springs, CO, 80919
Lori Barkus P.A.
4010 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL, 33021
Lori Barkus P.A.
357 McCaslin Blvd.
Suite 200
Louisville, CO, 80027
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2017 | 06/08/2022 |
GA | Resigned Membership | 2006 | 04/17/2022 |
DC | Resigned | 1999 | 06/08/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 05/16/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Up & Comer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2016 |
Top Up & Comer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2015 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Leaders in Law Finalist | Lifestyle Media | 2013 |
Top Up and Coming Attorney 2008 | Legal Elite | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Barkuslaw | 2005 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Bar Association | Member, Colorado Bar | 2017 - Present |
Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals | Member | 2017 - Present |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | 2006 - Present |
Family Law Section- the Florida Bar | Member | 2005 - Present |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2005 - Present |
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators | Member | 2004 - Present |
The Florida Bar | Member | 1998 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Good men project | Why Equally Shared Parenting Is Best For Children | 2013 |
Half Moon Education | Advanced Family Law for Paralegals- Assisting with Family Law Issues | 2012 |
Introduction to Adoption Law | Adoption Law 101 | 2012 |
Lorman Educational Services | The Duty to Inform: Ragsdale and Beyond | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of Miami | B.A> | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Miramar Democratic Club | Alimony Reform | 2013 |
Florida Alimony Reform | Alimony Reform | 2013 |
Law Review CLE | Introduction to Adoption Law | 2012 |
Adjunct Professor | Contracts Instructor | 2008 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association | Collaborative Divorce- Where are we today? | 2007 |
North Dade Bar Association | An Overview of Collaborative Law | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Cordell v. Cordell | Successful appeal on behalf of client |
Bravo v. Hoover Industries | Ruled in favor of client/employee |
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Tania Bartolini, Family Attorney on Feb 24, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer because she truly cares about her clients. She is very knowledgeable, professional, understanding, listens, and always has her clients' best interests at heart.
Christopher McLane, Family Attorney on Feb 23, 2022
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lori is a very talented litigation attorney. She really cares about her clients and fights hard for them. Lori explores every angle to ensure she has all of the information to help her clients present the best case possible. I endorse Lori!
Douglas Jeffrey, Mediation Attorney on Jun 16, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Lori is a fantastic mediator who really makes a difference in the process. She is extremely knowledgeable in all family law matters. She is extremely patient, is quick to size up the issues and the personalities, and she has an excellent approach to facilitating the resolution of disputes. She is also willing to stay late after hours, and work hard with difficult people, and I recommend her for even the most difficult of cases.
Ergio Fernandez, Child custody Attorney on Feb 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Pechersky, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 31, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Lori is a very knowledgable family law attorney. I had cases against her and it has been a pleasure to work with her. She represents her clients with passion and commitment.
Edward Rumin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 28, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Salzman, Mediation Attorney on Jan 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Lori professionally for several years. I have used her Mediation Services many times over the past 3 or 4 years and I have found her to be a superb mediator as well as a conscientious and hard-working attorney. Lori is detail-oriented and goal oriented as well. I am glad for the opportunity to endorse Lori Barkus. Richard G. Salzman, Esq.
Henny Shomar, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Abzug, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Hirsch, Family Attorney on Apr 25, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Lori has helped many people in this community in tough times of desparate need and gotten them through crisis and can do the same for you. I would certainly call him for my own family's issues should they ever arise.
Lisa London, Family Attorney on Apr 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Barkus has been my opposing counsel on several cases. She is always professional and knowledgeable and has earned my respect throughout our cases.
Kerrie Krutchik, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lori Barkus is a competent caring professional that provides quality representation and personalized service to her clients regarding family law.
Locksley Rhoden, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 24, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work and recommend her for family law related matters including advice regarding child custody, marriage, separation and divorce for both traditional and same-sex couples.
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