Justin Ross

• Our founding attorney, Justin Ross, focuses his practice primarily on ligation-based matters, including all areas of family law and personal injury. Justin also has extensive experience in criminal defense and dependency & neglect matters, including numerous jury trials for cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony homicides.
   
  Justin is a passionate, tireless advocate who analyzes each of his cases in order to develop successful, individualized strategies for each client.
   
  Justin’s reputation in the community is evidenced by his many excellent client and peer reviews, including being named a Colorado Super Lawyer, a Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star for 5 consecutive years, an AV-Preeminent (highest possible) peer rating, and a “10.0” Superb AVVO peer rating.
  
  Justin is frequently requested to serve as a mediator in hundreds of family law cases, and he has frequently requested to present to his peers by various professional organizations, including the Colorado Bar Association and 1st Judicial District Bar Association. Justin served on the 1st Judicial District Bar Association Board of Trustees from 2013-2017, and the 1st Judicial District Bar Association Board of Governors from 2017-2019. Justin served as the President of the 1st Judicial District Association Board of Trustees in 2016-2017.

Professional Associations

• Colorado Bar Association, Present
• Metro Volunteer Lawyers
• American Association of Justice
• Colorado Bar Foundation Fellows
• 1st Judicial District Bar Association, President, 2016 to 2017
• 1st Judicial District Bar Association, President-Elect, 2015 to 2016
• 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Board of Trustees, 2013 to 2017
• 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Secretary-Treasurer, 2014 to 2015
• 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Board of Governors, 2017 to 2019

Published Works

• Criminal Issues Related to Family Law, Colorado Bar Association Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations, 2012 and 2013
• "I think It's Going to Be Okay" - The Value of Continually Encouraging Your Client, Colorado Bar Association CLE, 2012

Joe Ward

Attorney Joe Ward has been litigating federal and state court cases since 2014. Joe focuses his practice primarily on ligation-based matters, including all areas of family law, contract disputes, and labor and employment. Joe diligently represents individuals in family law matters as well as both employees and employers with respect to claims arising under federal and state employment laws. Joe has handled disputes arising in the following areas: 

• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Claims arising under state contract law and common law tort claims
• Claims for wrongful discharge
• Non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements
• Trade secrets, confidential information, and intellectual property
• Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and numerous other federal and state employment laws 

• In 2021-2023, Joe was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process considers peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.

Justin Pierce

Attorney Justin Pierce has significant experience in a wide range of legal matters including family law, estate planning, trust administration, probate, and real estate law. Justin currently focuses his practice primarily on setting up comprehensive estate plans for families of all means, probating both simple and complicated estates across Colorado, and drafting and negotiating marital agreements. Justin has represented both individuals and business entities in transactional and litigation-based matters. 

With his strong legal research and writing skills, coupled with his experiences gained through extensive courtroom advocacy, Justin is ready and willing to attain the results his clients’ desire. Justin is a methodical negotiator willing to craft creative solutions for clients across multiple areas of law. While Justin appreciates the use of a courtroom to solve problems, he firmly believes that properly advised planning and good-faith negotiations can avoid the unnecessary cost of the courtroom.

When not at the office, you can find Justin riding his motorcycle or hiking with his wife, Olivia. Justin also has two cats that enjoy sitting on his lap while he works.