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Heather Coleman

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Licensed for 11 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

With nearly of decade of experience, a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and four consecutive years named to Rising Stars℠, Attorney James M. Cordes is the Denver divorce lawyer his clients can count on for dependable representation. As a practitioner of both family law and appeals and a mediator and arbitrator, he serves clients at GEM Family Law with distinction. He is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and his experience has helped him obtain many favorable outcomes for his clients. If you face legal challenges involving matters such as divorce, child custody, or divorce modifications, you need to call GEM Family Law and schedule your free consultation about your case.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC650 S. Cherry StreetSuite 1225Denver, CO, 80246

Office: (303) 317-3239

Website: N/A

Reviews

Charles
July 6, 2016

James is a smart, strategic lawyer who knows what a reasonable outcome in divorce looks like. He helped me negotiate end of spousal support upon my retirement at age 62. He was a strong advocate on my behalf with the judge, opposing counsel and arbitrator, but also a voice of reason when counseling me. Ultimately we were able to negotiate a final cash settlement that was reasonable during a non-binding arbitration, terminating support and resolving all issues in a divorce that had been extremely lengthy and difficult eight years prior. James also did a good job negotiating with opposing counsel a confidentiality agree related to an employment separation agreement with my former employer, that was satisfactory to my somewhat rigid former employer and me. All-in-all a very good job by James.

Michael
August 3, 2012

James worked on my case, partnered with Laura. He is very professional and right to business. Opposing council for my case was very abrasive even toward James who was merely representing me. He brushed it right off and stayed focused on my case. He gave me the straight scoop whether I was going to like it or not. James is part of the Shapiro Law Firm and he is one of the latest additions to the team of outstanding people there. I highly recommend James; he is a solid asset in anyone's corner.

anonymous
August 3, 2012

Being a client in a divorce case is never a fun experience. However, James made the experience as painless as possible. He was always willing to discuss my case with me, even when it was the second or third time we discussed something. The other important thing to note was that I was happy with the how the case ended. I would recommend James to anyone.

Charles
July 6, 2016

James is a smart, strategic lawyer who knows what a reasonable outcome in divorce looks like. He helped me negotiate end of spousal support upon my retirement at age 62. He was a strong advocate on my behalf with the judge, opposing counsel and arbitrator, but also a voice of reason when counseling me. Ultimately we were able to negotiate a final cash settlement that was reasonable during a non-binding arbitration, terminating support and resolving all issues in a divorce that had been extremely lengthy and difficult eight years prior. James also did a good job negotiating with opposing counsel a confidentiality agree related to an employment separation agreement with my former employer, that was satisfactory to my somewhat rigid former employer and me. All-in-all a very good job by James.

Michael
August 3, 2012

James worked on my case, partnered with Laura. He is very professional and right to business. Opposing council for my case was very abrasive even toward James who was merely representing me. He brushed it right off and stayed focused on my case. He gave me the straight scoop whether I was going to like it or not. James is part of the Shapiro Law Firm and he is one of the latest additions to the team of outstanding people there. I highly recommend James; he is a solid asset in anyone's corner.

anonymous
August 3, 2012

Being a client in a divorce case is never a fun experience. However, James made the experience as painless as possible. He was always willing to discuss my case with me, even when it was the second or third time we discussed something. The other important thing to note was that I was happy with the how the case ended. I would recommend James to anyone.

Charles
July 6, 2016

James is a smart, strategic lawyer who knows what a reasonable outcome in divorce looks like. He helped me negotiate end of spousal support upon my retirement at age 62. He was a strong advocate on my behalf with the judge, opposing counsel and arbitrator, but also a voice of reason when counseling me. Ultimately we were able to negotiate a final cash settlement that was reasonable during a non-binding arbitration, terminating support and resolving all issues in a divorce that had been extremely lengthy and difficult eight years prior. James also did a good job negotiating with opposing counsel a confidentiality agree related to an employment separation agreement with my former employer, that was satisfactory to my somewhat rigid former employer and me. All-in-all a very good job by James.

Michael
August 3, 2012

James worked on my case, partnered with Laura. He is very professional and right to business. Opposing council for my case was very abrasive even toward James who was merely representing me. He brushed it right off and stayed focused on my case. He gave me the straight scoop whether I was going to like it or not. James is part of the Shapiro Law Firm and he is one of the latest additions to the team of outstanding people there. I highly recommend James; he is a solid asset in anyone's corner.

anonymous
August 3, 2012

Being a client in a divorce case is never a fun experience. However, James made the experience as painless as possible. He was always willing to discuss my case with me, even when it was the second or third time we discussed something. The other important thing to note was that I was happy with the how the case ended. I would recommend James to anyone.

Charles
July 6, 2016

James is a smart, strategic lawyer who knows what a reasonable outcome in divorce looks like. He helped me negotiate end of spousal support upon my retirement at age 62. He was a strong advocate on my behalf with the judge, opposing counsel and arbitrator, but also a voice of reason when counseling me. Ultimately we were able to negotiate a final cash settlement that was reasonable during a non-binding arbitration, terminating support and resolving all issues in a divorce that had been extremely lengthy and difficult eight years prior. James also did a good job negotiating with opposing counsel a confidentiality agree related to an employment separation agreement with my former employer, that was satisfactory to my somewhat rigid former employer and me. All-in-all a very good job by James.

Michael
August 3, 2012

James worked on my case, partnered with Laura. He is very professional and right to business. Opposing council for my case was very abrasive even toward James who was merely representing me. He brushed it right off and stayed focused on my case. He gave me the straight scoop whether I was going to like it or not. James is part of the Shapiro Law Firm and he is one of the latest additions to the team of outstanding people there. I highly recommend James; he is a solid asset in anyone's corner.

anonymous
August 3, 2012

Being a client in a divorce case is never a fun experience. However, James made the experience as painless as possible. He was always willing to discuss my case with me, even when it was the second or third time we discussed something. The other important thing to note was that I was happy with the how the case ended. I would recommend James to anyone.