Shapiro Family Law
Helping You Navigate through the Complex Matters of Family Law with
Our Unrivaled Experience and Creative Solutions
When facing a sensitive family law matter, speak with a legal team dedicated to protecting your rights, the best interests of your children and cares about providing quality service to every client they represent. Attorney Laura Shapiro founded the firm over two decades ago. She and the firm's other lawyers, James Cordes and Bujar Ahmet take pride in the individual attention every client they represent receives. They are committed to meeting your needs and objectives by providing working to provide the best possible outcome.
If you’re looking for a family law attorney in the Denver area who provides exceptional legal services, call the firm that caters to you. Shapiro Family Law limits the number of cases the accept in order to provide a knowledgeable family law attorney you can trust.
Contact Shapiro Family Law today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Divorce
- Complex Property Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Post-decree Modifications
- Property Division
- Child Custody
- Prenuptial and Antenuptial Agreements
- Paternity
- Adoptions
- Complex and Simple Family Law Litigation
- Mediation Services
- Appeals
Call Shapiro Family Law today at 303-309-9580 to arrange your initial consultation. Serving all Colorado metro areas in Denver, Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson, and Adams counties.
Attorney Profiles
Attorney Laura Shapiro

Jurisdictions:
- New York Bar, 1978
- Colorado, 1981
- US District Court Northern District of NY, 1979
- US District Court District Colorado, 1982
Education:
- New York Law School, J.D., 1977
- Trinity College, B.A., 1972
Professional Memberships:
- Colorado Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (President 1992-93)
- American Bar Association
- New York Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Family Law Section, Colorado Bar Association
- Legislative Committee, Family Law Section, Colorado Bar Association
- Legal Fee Arbitration Committee, Denver Bar Association
- Legal Fee Arbitration Committee, Colorado Bar Association
Achievements:
- Selected by 5280 Magazine as a Super Lawyer for her practice in the areas of divorce and Colorado family law, April 2006 Edition
- 2006 Colorado Super Lawyer
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards 2012
- Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers 2013
- The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers 2015
Attorney Samantha C. Rutsky
Jurisdictions:
- Colorado, 2013
Education:
- The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2013
- The Ohio State University, B.A., 2010
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, Member
- Denver Bar Association
- Family Law Section, Colorado Bar Association
- First Judicial District Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (Treasurer 2016-Present)
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers
Shapiro Family Law Awards
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Super Lawyers Selectee: Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.