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Lori I Barkus
also known as Sustainable Family Solutions, Sustainable Family Solutions
Virtual Consultation Available
About Lori
Biography
Divorce is the biggest financial investment of your life. The decisions you make, starting with hiring a lawyer, will affect the rest of your life. Hiring the wrong lawyer will cost you hubdreds of thousands of dollars in a bad settlement or bad outcome in court. Sustainable Family Solutions method is based on founder Lori Barkus' 25 years experience and proven track record for helping clients navigate complex divorce and custody situations. The firm helps clients navigate divorce and family law matters to a successful outcome. The clients we 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. We 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 some divorce n 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 advisor support during the process.
The process starts with a consultation/strategy session: We have several options to choose from and our dedicated intake coordinators will help you select the best one for your needs. All of our consultations begin with a detailed intake which is reviewed by the attorney prior to your meeting. Your consultation, which may be 30-45 minutes or 60-90 minutes, will answer your most important questions, provide you with an overview of the process and 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.
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
27 years | 1,000 cases
19 years | 500 cases
27 years
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 8 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 19 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Barkuslaw
7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 220, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919
sustainablefamilysolutions.com/Lori Barkus P.A.
357 McCaslin Blvd., Suite 200, Louisville, CO, 80027
sustainablefamilysolutions.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Lori online.
Lori I Barkus's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Stonn | February 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Sustainable family solutions law firm best ever!!
Used this firm in the past and recently. As always they were the best firm to represent me. The team was honest, professional and was always available when I need answers to questions I had regarding my case. Will recommend them to anyone that I know needing their services.
Posted by Jay | October 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Family Law Matter
Lori has exceeded all my expectations in delivering the best legal representation on my behalf. She made me feel at ease thought the entire process. Her firm was exceptional at handling everything. My court case was resolved with the best possible outcome. Kudos to her and her staff. I would high...
Posted by Sarah | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer!
Lori did a wonderful job assisting me through the divorce process from start to finish. She is very knowledgeable and easy to contact for any questions. I would recommend her in this capacity to anyone who is looking for someone they can trust and depend on.
Posted by David | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
She went beyond and above for me and did everything in her power to get the best result out of this divorce As she succeeded in Doing that and I would highly recommend her for anyone who wants to be treated fairly and get divorced
Posted by Kim | January 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended Attorney
I originally met Lori during a consultation I scheduled to get guidance on post-divorce laws and strategy. I was so impressed with Lori and her professional knowledge, I hired her for my Alimony Modification 5+ years later. Alimony Modification is an emotional and stressful process. Lori was prompt i...
Lori I Barkus's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"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."
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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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"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."
"Ms. Barkus has been my opposing counsel on several cases. She is always professional and knowledgeable and has earned my respect throughout our cases."
"Lori Barkus is a competent caring professional that provides quality representation and personalized service to her clients regarding family law."
"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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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Up & Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2015
Top Up & Comer, South Florida Legal Guide
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Leaders in Law Finalist, Lifestyle Media
2008
Top Up and Coming Attorney 2008, Legal Elite
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Sustainable Family Solutions
Associations
2017 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember, Colorado Bar
2017 - Present
Colorado Collaborative Divorce ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2005 - Present
Family Law Section- the Florida BarMember
2005 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2004 - Present
Florida Academy of Professional MediatorsMember
1998 - Present
The Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Successful appeal on behalf of client
Ruled in favor of client/employee
Education
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
B.A>
Speaking Engagements
2013
Alimony Reform
2013
Alimony Reform
2012
Introduction to Adoption Law
2008
Contracts Instructor
2007
Collaborative Divorce- Where are we today?
2006
An Overview of Collaborative Law
Publications
2013
2012
2012
2005
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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