Ryan Andrew Kalamaya

Ryan Andrew Kalamaya

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Aspen, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

133 Prospector Road, Suite 4102X, Aspen, CO

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

17 years | 250 cases

50%
Car Accident 20%

14 years | 50 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

16 years | 75 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 10%

14 years | 4 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kalamaya | Goscha

133 Prospector Road, Suite 4102X, Aspen, CO, 81611

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Ryan Andrew Kalamaya's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

89 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Aspen divorce attorney

I strongly recommend using Ryan Kalamaya, managing partner of Kalamaya/Gosha as your Aspen Divorce Attorney. In fact, the entire Team at Kalamaya/Goscha was involved in my divorce case so as to improve efficiency in dollars spent and prompt response and resolution to all my needs during this ...stressful legal process. My wife selected an another attorney in Aspen who WAS considered the go to lawyer for divorce in Aspen, and upon my research I heard that Ryan Kalamaya was a young aggressive, brilliant Aspen divorce attorney. He proved that to be true during his 7 1/2 month handling of my case. Ryan kept me calm and patient during the arduous divorce process. My case settled recently and I am extremely happy with the results. Ryan and his team, in my opinion are the "best in class" when it comes to family law and divorce cases in Aspen, Colorado and surrounding areas. I just want to mention that his billing process was way more fair and considerate than opposing attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Work!

Ryan represented me with a divorce that could have been super tumultuous. While everyone warned me that the lawyers will end up with all of the money, I felt that Ryan put me first and truly had my best interest in mind. He steered me in the right direction at every crossroad and was very careful ...to not drag out the divorce and fairly settle the disputes in mediation. He turned into a great friend in the process!

Posted by Donna | November 17, 2014 | Family

A Wise Choice!

Ryan is extremely professional and responsive! His attentiveness and caring nature ensured my voice was heard throughout the duration of my divorce. In all matters, he was empathetic and an excellent advocate for both my daughters and me. Ryan took his time to research and provide timely informati...on, so decisions were able to be made to help all matters progress smoothly and in a manner that encouraged looking to the future. Choosing Ryan to represent me was the best decision I could have ever made!

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

My Abusive Spouse Wasn't a Fan of Ryan's

I reluctantly interviewed divorce lawyers, after 7 months of listening to my estranged spouse's lies. I was emotionally drained by the time I met Ryan Kalamaya. He gained my confidence with his pertinent questions, no nonsense strategy, straight forward billing, and quick response time to my emails... and phone calls. He represented me in court, where his intelligence, compassion and knowledge of the law were inspirational. I have survived a difficult time w Ryan's intuitive guidance.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Bad Trip, Good Lawyer

Ryan is fantastic. Truly. This man clearly has a great deal of integrity in handling his cases, and helped me tremendously with mine. He is energetic and charismatic, doesn't judge his clients, and connects with you on a human level to boot. I was in a tight spot, I had been arrested for felony po...ssession a couple weeks prior. It was the result of a bad trip on acid, and a tab left over that the police confiscated. It was my first offense, and I was scared having never been on that side of the law or knowing what could happen to me as a result. I had "volunteered" more information to the police than was prudent due to my being under the influence, and had given them enough evidence for significant consequences. I switched lawyers to Ryan, as I quickly realized that the first lawyer I hired had little experience handling criminal cases and that I needed a better lawyer to handle my case. I found him through this site and thought with glowing reviews, there must be something there. As soon as I contacted Ryan and expressed interest in his service he started taking care of the necessary paperwork and got involved in my case. He always kept me up to date with the newest word, replied to my emails in a timely manner, and handled everything in a very professional manner. In the end Ryan worked out a plea bargain where I settled for a misdemeanor conviction that had drastically reduced the consequences for my mistake, which I gladly accepted. I'm still enduring the consequences of my actions, but probation and fines are a lot easier to handle than potentially years in jail. Not to mention, Ryan's fees are quite reasonable for the services he provides. Go with him. You won't regret it.

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Ryan Andrew Kalamaya's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer McGinn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan was a pleasure to work with in an area of law that can often be highly litigious and contested. I have worked with many family law attorneys who encourage their clients to battle with their spouses in a divorce, and these attorneys often employ the same techniques in their negotiations with opposing counsel. While it is important to advocate for your client, it is also important to maintain a good relationship with opposing counsel in order to reach the best settlement for your client, whenever settlement is possible. Ryan's ability to work with opposing counsel is an asset and it did not diminish his ability to fight for his client when necessary. In fact, it often made him sound more reasonable when he did take a stand on certain issues. These attributes helped facilitate a settlement which is useful in almost all divorce cases, but especially those that involve children."

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Peter Thomas

Litigation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan is an outstanding attorney and a true professional. I highly recommend him."

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Daniel Reynolds

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan has the passion and experience to effectively handle your personal injury, divorce or criminal matter. I have known Ryan for almost a decade, and would absolutely endorse him."

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Kursten Canada

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan is a great colleague and advocate for his clients. He brings creative and fresh solutions to an area of the law where precedent tends to dictate instead of innovation within precedent. His tenacity and energy foster trust and good client relationships. I fully endorse Ryan."

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Joseph Ditlow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is sharp, attentive and hard working. I highly endorse Mr. Kalamaya."

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Jeffrey Wertz

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ryan Kalamaya. It is rare to find a relatively young attorney who has the skills, knowledge and confidence of far more experienced attorneys. Ryan very quickly earned that kind of reputation when he started practicing in this jurisdiction."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch defense lawyer for tough cases. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Taggart Howard

Litigation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Kalamaya is an exceptional attorney. He is intelligent and has a great work ethic. I recommend him for all of your litigation needs in Pitkin County."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kalamaya is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."

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Zachary Friedman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Trinidad

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Kalamaya. We have worked together on matters relating to family law, wrongful death, criminal law, and related matters. I consider him to hold a high standards of practice, and I otherwise believe him to be a capable litigation attorney."

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Hannibal Heredia

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I am a family lawyer in Atlanta and my client and I needed assistance in Colorado. Ryan was quick to respond to our call; listened well; knew the law and was able to quickly analyze the matter. He charged a reasonable fee to assist the client and met a tight deadline."

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Michael Brownlee

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Ryan. He is aware of his clients needs and knows what to takes to win in the courtroom."

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Jared Hassan

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a common sense attorney with creative solutions to problems both big and small. Hardworking and honest, I recommend Ryan to anyone seeking an attorney."

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Braden Angel

Litigation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"As a former co-worker of Mr. Kalamaya's for over two years, I can assure you that he is a hard working, professional, and competent counselor. He will go the extra mile to make sure you are adequately represented. I would recommend him for any of your legal needs. If he is not an expert in the area, he knows someone who is."

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Michael Fox

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel Reynolds

Real estate lawyer

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Christopher Silversmith

Estate planning lawyer

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Amy Goscha

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Georgina Melbye

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kursten Canada

Real estate lawyer

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Tyler Voboril

Litigation lawyer

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Taggart Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer McGinn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jacob Martinez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Justin Pless

Real estate lawyer

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Gregory Gordon

Litigation lawyer

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Braden Angel

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Ferguson

Litigation lawyer

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Courtney Holm

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Mcconaughy

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Angel

Litigation lawyer

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Rhidian Orr

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Hannibal Heredia

Family lawyer

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Michael Brownlee

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Partner, Kalamaya | Goscha

2014 - 2017

Partner, Reynolds, Kalamaya & Voboril, LLC

2010 - 2014

Associate, Garfield & Hecht, PC

2007 - 2010

Deputy District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney for the 5th J.D.

Associations

2018 - Present

Alpine Legal Services

Board Member

2017 - Present

5Point Film Festival

Board Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Snowmass Village Homeowners Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

Ninth Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Pitkin County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Ninth Judicial District Bar Association

President

2013 - 2016

Aspen Young Professionals Association

Board Member

2012 - 2015

Aspen Public Radio Citizens Advisory Board

Member

2007 - 2013

Continental Divide Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Restaurateur Pays Up

Favorable Settlement

Drug Deal Gone Bad

Favorable Plea Bargain

Dismissed DUI in Basalt

Dismissed

Pricey Art Lawsuit

Dismissed

Vacated Lien for Back Child Support

Lien Vacated

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Education

2007

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Summit County Police Training

Practical Guide to Search & Seizure Law

2007

Graduation for Class of 2007

Commencement Speech

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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