Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC
Family Law | Serving Denver, CO
720-443-4892When you need Family help in Denver, contact Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC, an established Colorado law firm.
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At GEM Family Law, in Denver, we represent individuals who find themselves facing a difficult family law issue, such as a divorce or child custody battle, or need help creating a new or modifying an existing estate plan. With more than four decades of combined legal experience, our women-owned and operated law firm knows how to solve our clients’ problems. Our attorneys and staff are committed to our clients, providing you with the honest information you need at such an important time in your life.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Trusts
Call 720-443-4892 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Erika A. Gebhardt
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
Education:
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D.
- Colorado College
- B.A.
- Major: International Political Economy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section (Diversity and Inclusivity Committee)
- Domestic Relations Best Practices Committee, Arapahoe County
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Denver Business Journal 40 under 40 Honoree
- Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Order of St. Ives
- The Best Lawyers In America© 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Family Law and Family Law Arbitration
- Colorado Super Lawyers list, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Attorney Ashely G. Emerson
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri
- J.D.
- Major: Certificate in Family Law
- University of Missouri
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Board Member
- Family Law Section of Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- The Best Lawyers In America© 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Family Law
- Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Martindale Hubbell – AV Preeminent Rating 2018
- AVVO – 10.0 Rating, Top Attorney
- AVVO – Top Contributor 2017
- Colorado Super Lawyers list, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Attorney Meagan K. Moodie
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
Education:
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D. - 2012
- Regis University, Denver, Colorado
- B.A. - 2008
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Board of Governors Member, Executive Council Member, Joint Management Committee Member, Family Law Section Member
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Board of Directors, Co-Chair Programs Committee
- Denver Bar Association, Active Member
- Arapahoe County Bar Association, Active Member
- Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, Active Member
- Colorado WOLF (Women Owned Law Firms), Active Member
- Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary, Committee Member
- Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Active Member
- The Best Lawyers In America© 2023 - 2024, Family Law
- Best Lawyers in America® – Ones to Watch, 2021
- Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2018 – 2023
- U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers in America – Tier 1 Best Law Firm in the field of Family Law
- Top 100 Women Owned Businesses In Colorado, Top 100 Women Owned Businesses In Colorado, Colorado Biz Magazine
- 10.0 AVVO rating
- Colorado Bar Association’s Gary McPherson Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year finalist, 2023
- Colorado Super Lawyers list, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Attorney Elizabeth A. Bonanno
Education:
- University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado
- J.D.
- Truman State University
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Political Science and Spanish
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, Past President
- Arapahoe County Domestic Relations Best Practices Committee
- Denver Source for Collaborative Divorce Practice Group
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Circle of Minerva
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Judicial Institute
- Doyle’s American Inn of Court
- Best Divorce Lawyers, Denver, CO of 2024, Forbes Advisor
- The Best Lawyers in America © 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Family Law and Family Law Arbitration
- Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- “Up & Coming Lawyers” by Law Week Colorado, 2015
- Colorado Bar Association’s Gary McPherson Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year finalist, 2016
- Honors in Juvenile and Family Law, University of Colorado Law School, 2012
- 10.0 AVVO rating
- Colorado Super Lawyers list, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Attorney Heather M. Landauer
Education:
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D.
- J.D.
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- B.A.
- Honors: Certification in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Major: History
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Best Lawyers in America® – Ones to Watch, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Family Law
- Colorado Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2022-2023
- Colorado Super Lawyers list, 2022, 2023, 2024
Attorney Alex Kirven
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado, 2018
Education:
- University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado
- J.D.
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Gonzaga University
- B.A.
- Major: History
- Indiana University, Bloomington
- M.A.
- Major: Russian and Soviet History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Judicial Institute
- Order of the Coif, University of Colorado School of Law
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Russian
Attorney Ryan Kinsey
Education:
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- J.D.
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
- B.S.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: History, Technology & Society
- Minor: Management
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
Attorney Mary L. Walsh
Education:
- University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado
- J.D.
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Creighton University
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: English
- Minor: Business Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Colorado Judicial Institute
- Order of the Coif, University of Colorado School of Law
- Summa cum laude, Creighton University
- Undergraduate Scholarly Writing Award, Creighton University
- O’Toole Award for Creative Non-Fiction Writing, Creighton University
Attorney Matt Fegan
Education:
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D.
- Honors: Scholastic Excellence Award
- College of Wooster
- B.A.
- Major: History and Education
- Oklahoma University
- Masters of Education Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Colorado Judicial Institute
- Scholastic Excellence Award, Denver Sturm College of Law
Attorney Kat F. Baiardi
Education:
- The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, Arizona
- J.D.
- University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- B.A.
- Honors: With Distinction
- Major: Psychology and Sociology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- S. Thomas Chandler’s Public Service Award, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, May 2022
- Justice Advocates Coalition Summer Fellowship Award, 2020 and 2021
- Recipient of full academic scholarship and fellowship, James E. Rogers College of Law, Dean’s Fellowship Award, 2019-2022
- Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship Award, University of Colorado, Boulder
Attorney Chelsea K. Brandt
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D.
- University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- B.A.
- Major: English and Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Colorado Judicial Institute
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Elizabeth A. Bonanno
This attorney practices in Colorado and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Family Law | Since 2022 |