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also known as Law Office of Curtis D. Colaw, Colaw Law
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My office focuses on representing business entities in commercial/business related collection matters, creditor rights cases (including creditor bankruptcy representation), and general business related matters. We also represent new and existing businesses in transactional matters such as contract formation and amendments, business formation and provide general business related legal advice. The office has represented both large and small business entitles.
We currently represent, or previously have represented, a large vehicle leasing company, a large franchisor of retail automotive services/sales franchises, a California local agricultural milk cooperative, a walnut plant/distributor, agricultural based trucking businesses and feed sales entities.
This office provides as a secondary area family law legal services. This includes, but is not limited to, dissolution of marriage cases, child custody disputes, child and spousal support cases, paternity cases and collection of overdue child and spousal support.
This office also does basic estate planning for individuals and couples. This includes preparing living trusts, wills, powers of attorney and related matters.
We stress actual ongoing contact between the attorney and the client for all matters.
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38 years
38 years
38 years
38 years
Free Consultation
$0 first 20 minutes
$ 375-375 per hour
25%-35%
Sometimes
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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1101 Sylvan Avenue, Suite B-20, Modesto, CA, 95350
www.curtisdcolaw.com
32 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ashlee | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Domestic Violence/ Child Custody
Curtis Colaw was direct and still patient with my case. He gave me great advice and listened to all my needs. Mr. Colaw was professional and still showed compassion toward myself and my family when it was needed; he gave me a voice when I was apprehensive. Because of his efforts, my case was handled ...
Posted by Rebecca | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Domestic Partner Separation of Property
I hired Mr. Colaw a little over a year ago because my ex was suing me for half of my house which he was entitled to. I never disputed this fact, however, my ex decided he needed more than what he was entitled to and decided to sue me for everything he thought I might have and then some. I had calle...
Posted by Mark and Packy Moss | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Curtis Colaw, A True Professional
My brothers and I have gone through some troubling family issue the last three years. We were extremely lucky to find Curtis. My sister-n-law did some research on family law attorneys and found Curtis. After our first meeting with Curtis, we knew he was the one. Curtis has represented my brothers...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Review
Attorney Curtis Colaw was eager to help me and my children bring an almost 20 year legal divorce process to a closure. It has been an out of county case, he made every effort to keep me involved and apprised of my ex husband's numerous filings and my ex husband's lack of cooperation and refusal to re...
Posted by summer | January 14, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Lawyer Ever
I dealt with three lawyers, and I was really happy with Curtis. He was fast and up to the point. SOME LAWYERS WASTE YOUR RETAINERS FOR NOTHING AND YOU END UP DOING THE BIG WORK but he was Different and honest. He got my case dismissed in less than two months. Honestly, I recommend him to anyone.
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Curtis for a number of years and found him to extremely intelligent, hard working, efficient and a complete gentleman. A credit to his profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis has an excellent ability to evaluate his client's case and keep their expectations realistic. He is a great advocate for his clients and often serves as a voice of reason."
"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis Colaw is one of the most courteous and competent attorneys I have ever dealt with. His knowledge and expertise in Family Law is enhanced by his experience and knowledge of other areas of law that frequently overlap with Family Law issues. This is where Curtis has an edge on opposing counsel in his family law practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis is highly experienced in business and bankruptcy law. I use him as a resource of information myself and I refer clients to him when there is an issue outside the scope of my practice. Top notch"
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Family lawyer
Construction and development lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
A + Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Cerficate of Appreciation Pro Tem Assistance, Stanislaus County Superior Court
1987
American Jurisprudence Award Sales, Bankroft-Whitney Company
1986
American Jurisprudence Award Estate and Gift Tax, Bankroft-Whitney Company
2012 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Curtis D. Colaw
1992 - Present
Owner, Colaw & Augustine
2004 - 2009
Judge and Advocate, Stanislaus County Youth Court
2000 - 2002
Judge Pro Tem, Stanislaus County Superior Court
1992 - 1993
Professor, Humphreys School Of Law
1987 - 1992
Associate, Martin, Crabtree, Schmidt & Zeff
2012 - Present
Stanislaus County Arbitration PanelPanel Member
1992 - Present
Business Law SectionMember
1987 - Present
Stanislaus County Bar AssociationMember
Member
1983 - 1984
Alpha Kappa PsiMember
3.1 Million Dollar Jury Verdict
2011
Mediation Certification
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
1982
AA
2023
Estate Planning for Seniors
English
Spanish
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