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Jessica Lasky

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Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Mr. Prentiss focuses his practice on family law including: dissolution, custody, the allocation of parental responsibilities, and the modification of previously entered orders. When resolving family law disputes, Mr. Prentiss focuses on crafting resolutions that not only meet his clients' needs, but also ensures that the best interests of the children involved takes top priority.  Mr. Prentiss also practices criminal defense. Since his admission to the bar in 2005, Mr. Prentiss has tried over thirty cases, handled countless contested motions and other hearings and successfully negotiated settlements in hundreds, if not thousands more. From an early age Mr. Prentiss knew he wanted to continue his family's legacy as an attorney. His passion for justice and helping those in need has only continued to grow since then. Mr. Prentiss grew up in Texas where he attended Southwestern University in Georgetown and earned a BA in history and theater. After college he moved to Denver, working as a theater technician prior to attending the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law. During law school Mr. Prentiss became fascinated with criminal law, becoming a teaching assistant for first year criminal law students, and interning with the Denver District Attorney's office in both the appellate and juvenile divisions. During his third year, while interning in the juvenile division, Mr. Prentiss was recognized by his professors for excellence in Criminal Law drafting and Criminal Trial practice. After graduating from law school Mr. Prentiss was sworn in as a Deputy District Attorney for Denver where he handled hundreds of cases ranging from traffic and misdemeanor matters to first degree murder. It was at the DA's office, while again working in the juvenile division, that Mr. Prentiss developed a passion for helping children who have become involved in the justice system. After leaving the District Attorney's Office in 2008, this passion naturally focused his practice on parental responsibility actions where he is able to use substantial litigation and negotiation experience to ensure that cases are resolved and that the best interests of the children involved takes priority. That experience also allows him to handle complex and challenging criminal matters, with the unique perspective of a former prosecutor, ensuring the best possible results for clients no matter how big or small their cases may be.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

The Burnham Law FIrm2760 29th STSuite 1EBoulder, CO, 80301

Office: (720) 650-6417

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dan
August 8, 2021

I had the fortunate experience of retaining JP Prentiss for a very important civil dispute with my ex wife. JP was short, concise and effective! That's what you want from an attorney. He had less than a week to prepare and had everything dismissed. It was a pleasure working with him and I was incredibly overjoyed at the result. I would recommend JP to anyone for civil litigation. If future issues arise with my ex-wife in a civil capacity, I will go to no one else but him. Dan

Jaime
February 18, 2020

I think I’ll have the privilege of being on JP’s caseload for quite awhile longer, but my experience with him throughout my very high-conflict divorce and protection/custody case has been excellent. He thinks in an amazingly strategic and emotionally intelligent way, and although that can be a little confusing at first, it is something you can put your trust in. He is definitely in his element in the courtroom, and conducts himself with confidence, but not arrogance. I’ve found him to be very sincere, respectful, responsive, and ethical. If JP tells you something’s “solid,” then you can rest assured in it. Thanks, JP, you are solid!

Jeff
February 12, 2020

So I returned from a trip to post divorce decree litigation paperwork from my ex-wife with no notice and 14 of 21 days gone on the response clock. I had to find a good attorney and fast! Burnham law is who I selected and I was assigned JP Prentiss as an attorney for my history and situation/motions. JP took very little time surveying the situation, it was almost as if he had been with me since the initial divorce ten years ago. He and his team have conducted their end of litigation with absolute professionalism and integrity, even when the opposing party hasn't. Experience, network and support are the name of the game, and I couldn't recommend a better attorney or law firm for family law.

Tara
February 5, 2020

JP is a class act all around. He is knowledgable and aggressive while still being classy. JP was honest with me and helped set realistic expectations for what we should or should't do in my case. I had been tangled in a horrific custody battle, off and on for 10 years and JP was finally able to bring us to a resolution outside of court and ensure no further motions could be filed for a minimum of two years. For the first time since my child was born, I can breath and enjoy raising her without the fear of being dragged into another nonsense custody fight, simply because my ex doesn't like me and doesn't want me to be her mommy anymore!! As JP said during this process, it doesn't work that way and he respectfully made that clear to opposing counsel through out the process. JP was more than worth every penny spent on his services. My only regret is not finding him sooner.

Tony
April 29, 2019

first, JP is a good listener, very focused. I've never gone through a divorce before or needed a lawyer but I am quite satisfied with the outcome. If I'm ever in need of a lawyer I will contact you guys first.

Sheryl
April 9, 2019

JP is great to work with. He is very well versed on complicated questions and is extremely responsive. I would recommend him in family law matters.

Heidi
November 29, 2018

I had an excellent experience working with JP Prentiss at Burnham. He was easy to contact, followed through with requested assistance, and diligently reviewed, explained, and advised me on the paperwork. He was easy to work with and provided the support and ease of mind during a difficult time.

Todd
March 16, 2018

JP was my divorce attorney from my filing up through the court's final order. It's now been a year since the divorce was final, and I couldn't be happier with the result so far for all three parties involved: my son, my ex-wife, and myself. Our son was living with me during our separation, and we will soon have transitioned to 50-50 custody over 16 months. When I think about where we were 2 years ago, I'm so thankful that we are now much healthier and happier. My ex-wife and I co-parent with good communication and no animosity. Even though having two homes is not ideal for our son, I firmly believe that the current situation is much better for him than might otherwise be. My most important goal throughout this process was making sure that he would have the best possible parental situation, and I believe we have accomplished it so far!

E
August 31, 2017

I have been working with JP for over a year on a neighbor issue. Recently I was falsely accused by the same neighbor, JP stood by me in my defense and helped me resolve the issue in court in a timely matter. JP is a pleasure to work with and I am glad he was by my side during this difficult time.

Kellye
May 5, 2017

I am very thankful for JP and his hard work on my case! He always returned calls and emails. He answered all my questions and worked with me for a unique situation. He gave an awesome final plea to the court in my behalf and I am very grateful!

Dan
August 8, 2021

I had the fortunate experience of retaining JP Prentiss for a very important civil dispute with my ex wife. JP was short, concise and effective! That's what you want from an attorney. He had less than a week to prepare and had everything dismissed. It was a pleasure working with him and I was incredibly overjoyed at the result. I would recommend JP to anyone for civil litigation. If future issues arise with my ex-wife in a civil capacity, I will go to no one else but him. Dan

Jaime
February 18, 2020

I think I’ll have the privilege of being on JP’s caseload for quite awhile longer, but my experience with him throughout my very high-conflict divorce and protection/custody case has been excellent. He thinks in an amazingly strategic and emotionally intelligent way, and although that can be a little confusing at first, it is something you can put your trust in. He is definitely in his element in the courtroom, and conducts himself with confidence, but not arrogance. I’ve found him to be very sincere, respectful, responsive, and ethical. If JP tells you something’s “solid,” then you can rest assured in it. Thanks, JP, you are solid!

Jeff
February 12, 2020

So I returned from a trip to post divorce decree litigation paperwork from my ex-wife with no notice and 14 of 21 days gone on the response clock. I had to find a good attorney and fast! Burnham law is who I selected and I was assigned JP Prentiss as an attorney for my history and situation/motions. JP took very little time surveying the situation, it was almost as if he had been with me since the initial divorce ten years ago. He and his team have conducted their end of litigation with absolute professionalism and integrity, even when the opposing party hasn't. Experience, network and support are the name of the game, and I couldn't recommend a better attorney or law firm for family law.

Tara
February 5, 2020

JP is a class act all around. He is knowledgable and aggressive while still being classy. JP was honest with me and helped set realistic expectations for what we should or should't do in my case. I had been tangled in a horrific custody battle, off and on for 10 years and JP was finally able to bring us to a resolution outside of court and ensure no further motions could be filed for a minimum of two years. For the first time since my child was born, I can breath and enjoy raising her without the fear of being dragged into another nonsense custody fight, simply because my ex doesn't like me and doesn't want me to be her mommy anymore!! As JP said during this process, it doesn't work that way and he respectfully made that clear to opposing counsel through out the process. JP was more than worth every penny spent on his services. My only regret is not finding him sooner.

Tony
April 29, 2019

first, JP is a good listener, very focused. I've never gone through a divorce before or needed a lawyer but I am quite satisfied with the outcome. If I'm ever in need of a lawyer I will contact you guys first.

Sheryl
April 9, 2019

JP is great to work with. He is very well versed on complicated questions and is extremely responsive. I would recommend him in family law matters.

Heidi
November 29, 2018

I had an excellent experience working with JP Prentiss at Burnham. He was easy to contact, followed through with requested assistance, and diligently reviewed, explained, and advised me on the paperwork. He was easy to work with and provided the support and ease of mind during a difficult time.

Todd
March 16, 2018

JP was my divorce attorney from my filing up through the court's final order. It's now been a year since the divorce was final, and I couldn't be happier with the result so far for all three parties involved: my son, my ex-wife, and myself. Our son was living with me during our separation, and we will soon have transitioned to 50-50 custody over 16 months. When I think about where we were 2 years ago, I'm so thankful that we are now much healthier and happier. My ex-wife and I co-parent with good communication and no animosity. Even though having two homes is not ideal for our son, I firmly believe that the current situation is much better for him than might otherwise be. My most important goal throughout this process was making sure that he would have the best possible parental situation, and I believe we have accomplished it so far!

E
August 31, 2017

I have been working with JP for over a year on a neighbor issue. Recently I was falsely accused by the same neighbor, JP stood by me in my defense and helped me resolve the issue in court in a timely matter. JP is a pleasure to work with and I am glad he was by my side during this difficult time.

Kellye
May 5, 2017

I am very thankful for JP and his hard work on my case! He always returned calls and emails. He answered all my questions and worked with me for a unique situation. He gave an awesome final plea to the court in my behalf and I am very grateful!

Dan
August 8, 2021

I had the fortunate experience of retaining JP Prentiss for a very important civil dispute with my ex wife. JP was short, concise and effective! That's what you want from an attorney. He had less than a week to prepare and had everything dismissed. It was a pleasure working with him and I was incredibly overjoyed at the result. I would recommend JP to anyone for civil litigation. If future issues arise with my ex-wife in a civil capacity, I will go to no one else but him. Dan

Jaime
February 18, 2020

I think I’ll have the privilege of being on JP’s caseload for quite awhile longer, but my experience with him throughout my very high-conflict divorce and protection/custody case has been excellent. He thinks in an amazingly strategic and emotionally intelligent way, and although that can be a little confusing at first, it is something you can put your trust in. He is definitely in his element in the courtroom, and conducts himself with confidence, but not arrogance. I’ve found him to be very sincere, respectful, responsive, and ethical. If JP tells you something’s “solid,” then you can rest assured in it. Thanks, JP, you are solid!

Jeff
February 12, 2020

So I returned from a trip to post divorce decree litigation paperwork from my ex-wife with no notice and 14 of 21 days gone on the response clock. I had to find a good attorney and fast! Burnham law is who I selected and I was assigned JP Prentiss as an attorney for my history and situation/motions. JP took very little time surveying the situation, it was almost as if he had been with me since the initial divorce ten years ago. He and his team have conducted their end of litigation with absolute professionalism and integrity, even when the opposing party hasn't. Experience, network and support are the name of the game, and I couldn't recommend a better attorney or law firm for family law.

Tara
February 5, 2020

JP is a class act all around. He is knowledgable and aggressive while still being classy. JP was honest with me and helped set realistic expectations for what we should or should't do in my case. I had been tangled in a horrific custody battle, off and on for 10 years and JP was finally able to bring us to a resolution outside of court and ensure no further motions could be filed for a minimum of two years. For the first time since my child was born, I can breath and enjoy raising her without the fear of being dragged into another nonsense custody fight, simply because my ex doesn't like me and doesn't want me to be her mommy anymore!! As JP said during this process, it doesn't work that way and he respectfully made that clear to opposing counsel through out the process. JP was more than worth every penny spent on his services. My only regret is not finding him sooner.

Tony
April 29, 2019

first, JP is a good listener, very focused. I've never gone through a divorce before or needed a lawyer but I am quite satisfied with the outcome. If I'm ever in need of a lawyer I will contact you guys first.

Sheryl
April 9, 2019

JP is great to work with. He is very well versed on complicated questions and is extremely responsive. I would recommend him in family law matters.

Heidi
November 29, 2018

I had an excellent experience working with JP Prentiss at Burnham. He was easy to contact, followed through with requested assistance, and diligently reviewed, explained, and advised me on the paperwork. He was easy to work with and provided the support and ease of mind during a difficult time.

Todd
March 16, 2018

JP was my divorce attorney from my filing up through the court's final order. It's now been a year since the divorce was final, and I couldn't be happier with the result so far for all three parties involved: my son, my ex-wife, and myself. Our son was living with me during our separation, and we will soon have transitioned to 50-50 custody over 16 months. When I think about where we were 2 years ago, I'm so thankful that we are now much healthier and happier. My ex-wife and I co-parent with good communication and no animosity. Even though having two homes is not ideal for our son, I firmly believe that the current situation is much better for him than might otherwise be. My most important goal throughout this process was making sure that he would have the best possible parental situation, and I believe we have accomplished it so far!

E
August 31, 2017

I have been working with JP for over a year on a neighbor issue. Recently I was falsely accused by the same neighbor, JP stood by me in my defense and helped me resolve the issue in court in a timely matter. JP is a pleasure to work with and I am glad he was by my side during this difficult time.

Kellye
May 5, 2017

I am very thankful for JP and his hard work on my case! He always returned calls and emails. He answered all my questions and worked with me for a unique situation. He gave an awesome final plea to the court in my behalf and I am very grateful!

Dan
August 8, 2021

I had the fortunate experience of retaining JP Prentiss for a very important civil dispute with my ex wife. JP was short, concise and effective! That's what you want from an attorney. He had less than a week to prepare and had everything dismissed. It was a pleasure working with him and I was incredibly overjoyed at the result. I would recommend JP to anyone for civil litigation. If future issues arise with my ex-wife in a civil capacity, I will go to no one else but him. Dan

Jaime
February 18, 2020

I think I’ll have the privilege of being on JP’s caseload for quite awhile longer, but my experience with him throughout my very high-conflict divorce and protection/custody case has been excellent. He thinks in an amazingly strategic and emotionally intelligent way, and although that can be a little confusing at first, it is something you can put your trust in. He is definitely in his element in the courtroom, and conducts himself with confidence, but not arrogance. I’ve found him to be very sincere, respectful, responsive, and ethical. If JP tells you something’s “solid,” then you can rest assured in it. Thanks, JP, you are solid!

Jeff
February 12, 2020

So I returned from a trip to post divorce decree litigation paperwork from my ex-wife with no notice and 14 of 21 days gone on the response clock. I had to find a good attorney and fast! Burnham law is who I selected and I was assigned JP Prentiss as an attorney for my history and situation/motions. JP took very little time surveying the situation, it was almost as if he had been with me since the initial divorce ten years ago. He and his team have conducted their end of litigation with absolute professionalism and integrity, even when the opposing party hasn't. Experience, network and support are the name of the game, and I couldn't recommend a better attorney or law firm for family law.

Tara
February 5, 2020

JP is a class act all around. He is knowledgable and aggressive while still being classy. JP was honest with me and helped set realistic expectations for what we should or should't do in my case. I had been tangled in a horrific custody battle, off and on for 10 years and JP was finally able to bring us to a resolution outside of court and ensure no further motions could be filed for a minimum of two years. For the first time since my child was born, I can breath and enjoy raising her without the fear of being dragged into another nonsense custody fight, simply because my ex doesn't like me and doesn't want me to be her mommy anymore!! As JP said during this process, it doesn't work that way and he respectfully made that clear to opposing counsel through out the process. JP was more than worth every penny spent on his services. My only regret is not finding him sooner.

Tony
April 29, 2019

first, JP is a good listener, very focused. I've never gone through a divorce before or needed a lawyer but I am quite satisfied with the outcome. If I'm ever in need of a lawyer I will contact you guys first.

Sheryl
April 9, 2019

JP is great to work with. He is very well versed on complicated questions and is extremely responsive. I would recommend him in family law matters.

Heidi
November 29, 2018

I had an excellent experience working with JP Prentiss at Burnham. He was easy to contact, followed through with requested assistance, and diligently reviewed, explained, and advised me on the paperwork. He was easy to work with and provided the support and ease of mind during a difficult time.

Todd
March 16, 2018

JP was my divorce attorney from my filing up through the court's final order. It's now been a year since the divorce was final, and I couldn't be happier with the result so far for all three parties involved: my son, my ex-wife, and myself. Our son was living with me during our separation, and we will soon have transitioned to 50-50 custody over 16 months. When I think about where we were 2 years ago, I'm so thankful that we are now much healthier and happier. My ex-wife and I co-parent with good communication and no animosity. Even though having two homes is not ideal for our son, I firmly believe that the current situation is much better for him than might otherwise be. My most important goal throughout this process was making sure that he would have the best possible parental situation, and I believe we have accomplished it so far!

E
August 31, 2017

I have been working with JP for over a year on a neighbor issue. Recently I was falsely accused by the same neighbor, JP stood by me in my defense and helped me resolve the issue in court in a timely matter. JP is a pleasure to work with and I am glad he was by my side during this difficult time.

Kellye
May 5, 2017

I am very thankful for JP and his hard work on my case! He always returned calls and emails. He answered all my questions and worked with me for a unique situation. He gave an awesome final plea to the court in my behalf and I am very grateful!