Exceptional attorneys and paraprofessionals
Storyteller
Family Law Pioneer
Passionate Advocate
Carolyn’s commitment to family law came from seeing her clients through a difficult journey and out the other side as stronger, more confident people. With 13 years of experience at Griffiths Law and a background in economics and English, Carolyn can tackle any complex issue, financial or otherwise.
Through a combination of ferocious courtroom advocacy and nuanced settlement tactics, Carolyn will be your voice, your ally, and your safe sounding board as you navigate every challenging family law issue.
Collaborator
Master Strategist
Charismatic Advocate
Emily has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives. She leverages decades of trial expertise and her vast network of legal professionals to ensure the best outcomes possible for you.
With 20 years as a prosecutor in her background, Emily transcends common misconceptions; every aspect of her work in family law is driven by care, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Lawyers and judges describe her as “always taking the high ground” and “electrifying” in and out of the courtroom.
Pathfinder
Financial Warrior
Undaunted Advocate
Patricia began the practice of law at one of the nation’s leading pure litigation firms. For the next ten years, her practice encompassed a broad range of commercial litigation. Patricia leveraged her J.D./M.B.A. to secure employment on Wall Street, where she honed her financial and negotiation skills structuring deals for private placement and IPO candidates.
Subsequently, Patricia was engaged to analyze and structure a complex financial allocation in a high-net-worth divorce. She was immediately and irreversibly struck by the way the child portion of the case was handled. As a mother of four herself, she knew she could do better.
Protector
Wise Teacher
Eloquent Advocate
Jon Eric recognizes that the most critical aspects of a person’s life are commonly at stake in family law cases – their children and their financial future. His unique position as both a parent and a former educator allows him to find creative solutions to the most complex problems.
In his capacity as a protector, he can move nimbly between mediations, settlement, litigation, and appeals depending on the circumstances. As a wise teacher, Jon Eric ensures that his clients understand every step of the process, as well as the benefits and risks involved in settlements versus trials.
Visionary
Insightful Negotiator
Strategic Advocate
With over seventy first-chair trials, Heather thrives with complex, personal, and high-stakes cases, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiation table. Named by Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Mediation, and Arbitration, she blends forensic-level trial preparation with efficient problem-solving acumen. International firms have parachuted her into high-conflict matters, trusting her to deliver clarity and results under pressure. As a mediator and arbitrator, she brings the rare combination of professionalism, candor, problem-solving, and relentless advocacy.
Architect
Shrewd Planner
Supportive Advocate
With over 13 years of experience in complex business conflicts and civil rights cases, Doug’s approach to legal advocacy is grounded in his ability to design comprehensive strategies that guide his clients through the most challenging disputes. As a meticulous legal planner, he navigates each case with precision and care, crafting tailored solutions that address even the most intricate legal issues.
Innovator
Resolute Negotiator
Trusted Advocate
Vickie learned at an early age the value of hard work, dedication, and compassion. She uses those skills to assist her clients through the most trying times in their lives. Vickie’s dedication and hard work helped her achieve her goal of becoming a member of the first group of licensed legal paraprofessionals to practice in Colorado. She was sworn in on June 20, 2024.
Vickie has over three decades of experience as a family law paralegal. In her tenure as a paralegal, Vickie has provided meaningful assistance to hundreds, if not thousands, of clients in a variety of differing and complex family law matters, including dissolution proceedings, allocation of parental responsibility matters, modification actions, stepparent adoptions, and many other types of family law proceedings.
Kim Peterson is a seasoned paralegal with over 25 years of experience in family law. She brings a unique perspective to her work through her background. Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and a paralegal degree, has worked in law enforcement, and is a licensed legal paraprofessional.
Before embarking on her legal career, Kim served as an undercover narcotics agent in North Dakota. This experience gave her a strong sense of justice, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex situations with discretion and professionalism. Her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field has instilled in her a strong sense of resilience and determination.