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Lori I Barkus

Divorce and separation Attorney at Colorado Springs, CO

4.7   21 reviews
  • State Years
    Colorado - CO 6 years
    Florida - FL 24 years
    Georgia - GA 16 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 23 years
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State CO
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 24 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 16 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Resigned Membership No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 23 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1999
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Lori

Learn Lori’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    70%
    We help high achieving women divorce successfully with our compassionate and efficient approach to achieving a fair solution.

    25 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Mediation
    15%
    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.

    17 years, 500 cases

  3. Alimony
    10%
    Extensive experience successfully litigating and settling alimony modification cases throughout the State of Florida.

    25 years

  4. Child custody
    5%

    25 years

WE HELP HIGH INCOME EARNING WOMEN DIVORCE SUCCESSFULLY BY FINDING A FAIR RESOLUTION IN THE MOST SUPPORTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER POSSIBLE.

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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Contact Lori

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
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Reviews

4.7 / 5.0
  21 customer reviews
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2009
Excellent.
I went through a tough divorce last year (they're all tough, especially if you need a lawyer). Originally hired a different attorney who was uncommunicative, generally apathetic and unprepared. I switched to Lori Barkus on a recommendation from a friend, and was amazed at the difference. She returned emails and phone calls almost immediately (and when she was unavailable, her acumenical assistant did), and even though her caseload was probably high, she still seemed to care about mine. I highly recommend Lori.
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Posted by TM | March 11, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Divorce and Mediation Attorney
Several years ago I was faced with having to file for divorce and didn't know where to turn. I obtained Lori's number through a recommendation and met with her to explain my particular case. Lori was professional, competent, understanding and fair. I ended up hiring Lori as my counselor for my divorce and could not have been any happier with the outcome. She kept me well informed and provided through answers to all questions. She provided sound advice during a very emotional and confusing time. Due to my divorce being "complicated" (as if any aren't), it was great to have a very knowledgeable and experienced counselor in my corner. Through her superior representation I was able to reach an amicable and fair dissolution of marriage. Unfortunately, over the years I have found a number of friends who found themselves in need of a Divorce Attorney. I always refer them to Attorney Barkus knowing they will be in competently represented. Thank you Lori for all your hard work.
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Posted by Jay | October 20, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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 highly recommend her to anyone seeking advice in any family related legal matter.
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Posted by Sarah | July 14, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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 in responding to my questions and was also very calming person for me during this process. Lori practices the concept of "value billing" which is an extremely fair and reasonable price for the work performed. I highly recommend Lori.
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Posted by Rob | December 1, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent representation during alimony modification
Lori did a wonderful job representing me in my alimony modification that stretched nearly a year. She was nice when it was appropriate, and she was tough when it was needed. She got the job done better than I had expected representing me during mediation, avoiding an expensive trial. I would highly recommend her services to anyone.
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Posted by Josh | November 28, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Best!
I contacted Lori at the recommendation of someone on Facebook because I was having major issues with an attorney I had hired to handle a child custody case, I initially did a phone consultation to explain my situation and concerns with my current attorney. Right away I knew the recommendation was a good one, she listened intently as I explained what was happening and answered any and all questions with succinct and informative answers. Lori pointed out things that I had been erroneously told by my current attorney and gave me hope when my current attorney was making me despair. Based on my consultation I hired her as my new attorney and things took a wonderful turn for the good, she was always available when called or emailed and the communication level was far better than what I had experienced with my old attorney. Her insight into the dynamics of the proceedings was STELLAR and I credit her with the wonderful outcome of my case, she walked with me through it step by step and now today I am in my daughter’s life and things are going splendidly. I truly can’t overstate how well Lori handled my case, you would do yourself a disservice to not retain her as your counsel.
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Posted by Diana | November 27, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thankful for Lori
We reached out to Lori who listened and really understood what we were going through. She is a huge supporter of equal parenting and that is what we needed since my husband’s ex tried to keep their son from his dad at no fault of his own. Lori kept it straight with us and didn’t make empty promises. She worked hard and was thorough and was respected at the court by the judge, etc. We ended up with a pretty good parenting plan and if we ever need anything regarding it, she is easily reachable. We are thankful to have found her.
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Posted by Anthony | November 27, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Absolutely Amazing Attorney and Great Person
First, I want to say I would not have an "Iron Clad" parenting plan that protects my son's interest if it weren't for Lori. She saved my son from becoming another statistic in a broken system that allows mothers to push fathers out of their children's life. Second she is the only attorney I know that is actively involved in the movement and helps to shine a light on fathers that actually want to be Fathers to their children. God bless this woman. She got my son back in my life the way he needs to be. She is the most professionally honest attorney I have met in the family law circle and is well known throughout the court for what she does. I was proud to have her represent us in court and she did so flawlessly. There wasn't an objection that she could not rebut with fact and candor, it truly was awesome to see her work in the court room. Now that I have praised her...she was able to layout an enforceable parenting plan while my son is out of state to the point where the Judge ruled in our favor and it is practically 50/50. As a result there is no child support payments which we use to fly my son down to visit every holiday, every vacation, every 3 day weekend, and every summer. Truly a blessing and Avery gets the best of all her hard work. She understands what needs to get done and is not afraid to do so one bit. I have recommended Lori to everyone that needs an attorney and she is our Family Law attorney. I will not trust anyone else with the my son's and my rights in a court of law. Lori I thank you again and again and again.
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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Lori Barkus, Family Attorney and Much More
I connected with Ms Barkus several months ago regarding my pending case. My case is what you might call a "high temperature" case. I don't get along with my ex, barely speak to her, and she has made my life utterly miserable. When I went to Lori I felt I had nobody else to turn to. It turns out I didn't need anyone else. She has put me at ease, earned my confidence and has managed the other side in the process, lowering the temperature at least a bit. Ms Barkus is a pleasure to work with. I had other attorneys before her but she is by and large the best that I've seen and worked with. Lori Barkus has many good traits that I find to be helpful in these situations. She's thorough (prepared for each conference and hearing like it's her last), respectful to a VERY ADVERSARIAL ADVERSARY and clearly passionate about what she does. She doesn't make outlandish promises but tells you the truth. I found her to be extremely honest-says what she means, means what she says. While I've found other attorneys in this field to be condescending and aloof, Ms Barkus is neither. She's quite the opposite. Very down to earth. On a skill set level, clearly her best lawyering involves negotiating. She tells you right up front this is about negotiating, not winning. I found that to be refreshing and honest. Judges and opposing counsel clearly respect her, I've seen that firsthand. As a client in a bad situation, you feel like you're putting your life in your family lawyer's hands. I feel very comfortable having done that with Ms Barkus. She doesn't over react to adversarial nonsense and has put me (a high maintenance client) at ease. My outcome so far has been good and I have the utmost confidence that things will proceed along the same path. I would recommend Ms Barkus to anyone going through the brutal process of divorce. You will be glad you did.
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Posted by HT | March 3, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent, Professional and Ethical Attorney
Lori is an excellent, professional and ethical attorney that will fight to get your case resolved and settled. She understands the issues surrounding child support and alimony and believes in reaching a settlement when possible instead of prolonging your case unnecessarily. If your case has to go to Court, she is always prepared and ready to fight for you. Believe it or not, my Florida divorce case ( including after-divorce alimony and CS issues) was dragged through the Court system for more than 15 years due to the broken Florida laws that we have and by other attorneys that preferred litigation. Then I hired Lori and she closed my case in a few months. I am now a free man with closure who can go on with his life. Thank you Lori.
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Posted by Henry | March 8, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
She's the one for the job !
I met Ms. Barkus a few years ago when looking for an attorney that would support my strong views on equality. She always listened and effectively remembered my concerns. I know I am not th easiest client but she has demonstrated patience with me and is a hard worker. She is also very thorough in her filings which in turn offers her clients a sense of confidence. You will be in good hands with Lori.
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Posted by Michael | February 1, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Family Law Attorney
My original divorce was finalized in March 2004 and I was ordered to pay a large monthly amount of permanent alimony. I met with Attorney Barkus in July 2014 to move forward with a modification action. She was the only attorney that I met wirh over the last several years that believed in my case. As a result of her reprsesentation, I was able to completely elimate my permanent alimony by providing a one time cash settlement to my ex-wife. I recently retained a Cerfiifed Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation and plan to work with attorney Barkus and her clients.
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Posted by Dr. Krista | February 1, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Lori is amazing to have on your team!
Lori is a professional, compassionate, and competent lawyer. I have collaborated on cases with her for many years as well as utilized her services myself. She is thorough, effective and personable. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a family law attorney!
Posted by Tim | January 29, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A very positive experience surrounded by a negative event.
Working with Lori and her staff was a very positive experience. She is very professional in her approach to the law. We developed a good working relationship that minimized my legal fees and more importantly my exposure to many of the unwarranted claims and demands of opposing counsel. Divorce in Florida is a ridiculous event and Lori navigated the process extremely well.
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Posted by Jeff | May 29, 2015
Amazing Attorney
Lori is an amazing attorney. Lori took on my alimony modification case that was 5 years old and mid trial. Lori was the 3rd attorney on my case, and in a short amount of time she had my case settled. Not only is Lori an amazing attorney she is also a compassionate human being. A very rare find in an attorney.
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2015
Great experience
We used Lori to handled our second-parent adoption. She was professional, knowledgeable and kept us abreast of everything that was taking place and what would happen during the court proceeding. She was fully prepared and always available to answer any questions we had, making it a smooth and easy process. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a family law attorney.
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Posted by John | July 31, 2011
Excellent and Responsive Attorney
I am an attorney who does not practice family law. When I needed to obtain a relocation order in my divorce I retained Lori's services. I did not know Lori before this, but had heard good things about her. From the start, Lori was incredibly responsive and kept me informed at all times. Lori successfully obtained my relocation order and her fees were very reasonable. I cannot recommend Lori highly enough.
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Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2013
Not Satisfied
Was a client for divorce mediation and court document preparation. I found a general lack of attention to detail. Unfortunately, we were forced to hire another attorney to fix the inadequacy of her work.
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Barkuslaw Sustainable Family Solutions
  • 2005 - Present

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • University of Miami
  • B.A>
  • 1995

Legal Cases

  • Cordell v. Cordell
  • Successful appeal on behalf of client
  • Bravo v. Hoover Industries
  • Ruled in favor of client/employee

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top Up & Comer
  • South Florida Legal Guide
  • 2016
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Top Up & Comer
  • South Florida Legal Guide
  • 2015
  • Leaders in Law Finalist
  • Lifestyle Media
  • 2013
  • Top Up and Coming Attorney 2008
  • Legal Elite
  • 2008
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Publications

  • 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
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Speaking Engagements

  • Florida Alimony Reform
  • Alimony Reform
  • 2013
  • Miramar Democratic Club
  • 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
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Attorney endorsements

Received (13)
Given (7)
Endorse Lori
Family Attorney | Feb 24
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."
Family Attorney | Feb 23
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!"
Mediation Attorney | Jun 16
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."
Child custody Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 31
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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Mediation Attorney | Jan 27
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."
Family Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Apr 25
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."
Family Attorney | Apr 25
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."
Family Attorney | Aug 05
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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 24
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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