Morgan Paterson
N/A
Licensed for 18 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Before Wendy could drive, she knew she wanted to become an attorney. Today, Wendy is a shareholder and founding member of Family Law Practice, Epstein Patierno, LLP, a boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to all areas of family law in Denver, CO. Wendy’s approach to her cases is one of compassion, dedication and collaboration. She brings over 12 years of experience in the courtroom and in practice with family law, plus another 5 years as a child support paralegal - allowing a complete understanding of all the ins and outs of every case. Family law has been her passion since the beginning, and this experience and passion allows for confidence and successful leadership navigating the individual complexities that come with every valued client.Growing up in a small town in Northeastern Colorado, where her graduating class boasted 11 students, Wendy then graduated from Colorado State University with a BA in social science. During her college years, she got her feet wet in the law working at the firm of Fischer Brown Huddleson and Gunn, P.C. as an office services clerk. After college, Wendy worked at the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s office, child support enforcement division where she was an enforcement paralegal.Wendy went on to attend law school and graduated from the University of Denver school of law and entered the Colorado bar in 2003. During her time at DU, she was named “Outstanding Student of the Year” for her work in the family law clinic. Wendy began her career at Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Epstein, P.C. (now Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.), a preeminent family law firm where she handled matters both complex and simple, all over the state. Wendy’s detail oriented approach and commitment to excellence and positive results for her clients sets her apart from other attorneys. When not working, Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading and attending sporting events.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Epstein Patierno, LLP - Attorneys at Law730 17th StreetSuite 230Denver, CO, 80202
Office: (970) 598-0107
Website: N/AReviews
Not only is Wendy Smock my counsel, she is my advocate. Ms. Smock is professional, smart, reliable, friendly and kind. In early 2010, I hired Ms. Smock to represent me in separation mediation, and to avoid going to court. She accomplished this goal. Ms. Smock is always patient with me, answering my questions and explaining legal terms, potential situations and possible outcomes. I'm glad Ms. Smock was there to help my family and I through a difficult time in our lives. I highly recommend her for legal representation and future clients.
I truly had one of the more difficult divorces that I have ever heard of and my experience with Ms. Smock was amazing. The opposing layer was from out of town, he didn’t know Colorado law or process and this was his first divorce case. Ms. Smock set clear expectations on what could possibly happen during the process, she displays a practical approach to solving problems with opposing counsel and her court room demeanor was strong but always professional. While certainly no one wants to go court over a divorce, Ms. Smock worked tirelessly on my case and was always in my corner. She delivered an outcome that was very favorable to my personal situation and I would recommend her to anyone going though this difficult situation.
This woman is an amazing Lawyer. I gave her lots of money to defend my position, but in hindsight, she was worth every dollar. Frankly, I think I under-paid for what I received. The firm is great, but she is the All-Star.
Wendy is very nice and friendly but acts as a mediator not a lawyer. she does not fight for her clients and charged us so much money and did nothing. we ended up having a bill for 7000 and did not even go to court. I will never go back to her or advise anyone to go to her. she is good with communicating with you but thats because she wants to spend time and energy talking to you to get more money!
Wendy did not seem knowledgeable about child custody laws and acted as a VERY expensive mediator, instead of an attorney. She wanted me to settle for far less custody than I deserved, because she did not want to deal with my case anymore. Due to my new attorney, I have received 50% custody, this far, and will soon be receiving more. If you want someone to fight for your rights, she is not the attorney to use.
Not only is Wendy Smock my counsel, she is my advocate. Ms. Smock is professional, smart, reliable, friendly and kind. In early 2010, I hired Ms. Smock to represent me in separation mediation, and to avoid going to court. She accomplished this goal. Ms. Smock is always patient with me, answering my questions and explaining legal terms, potential situations and possible outcomes. I'm glad Ms. Smock was there to help my family and I through a difficult time in our lives. I highly recommend her for legal representation and future clients.
I truly had one of the more difficult divorces that I have ever heard of and my experience with Ms. Smock was amazing. The opposing layer was from out of town, he didn’t know Colorado law or process and this was his first divorce case. Ms. Smock set clear expectations on what could possibly happen during the process, she displays a practical approach to solving problems with opposing counsel and her court room demeanor was strong but always professional. While certainly no one wants to go court over a divorce, Ms. Smock worked tirelessly on my case and was always in my corner. She delivered an outcome that was very favorable to my personal situation and I would recommend her to anyone going though this difficult situation.
This woman is an amazing Lawyer. I gave her lots of money to defend my position, but in hindsight, she was worth every dollar. Frankly, I think I under-paid for what I received. The firm is great, but she is the All-Star.
Wendy is very nice and friendly but acts as a mediator not a lawyer. she does not fight for her clients and charged us so much money and did nothing. we ended up having a bill for 7000 and did not even go to court. I will never go back to her or advise anyone to go to her. she is good with communicating with you but thats because she wants to spend time and energy talking to you to get more money!
Wendy did not seem knowledgeable about child custody laws and acted as a VERY expensive mediator, instead of an attorney. She wanted me to settle for far less custody than I deserved, because she did not want to deal with my case anymore. Due to my new attorney, I have received 50% custody, this far, and will soon be receiving more. If you want someone to fight for your rights, she is not the attorney to use.
Not only is Wendy Smock my counsel, she is my advocate. Ms. Smock is professional, smart, reliable, friendly and kind. In early 2010, I hired Ms. Smock to represent me in separation mediation, and to avoid going to court. She accomplished this goal. Ms. Smock is always patient with me, answering my questions and explaining legal terms, potential situations and possible outcomes. I'm glad Ms. Smock was there to help my family and I through a difficult time in our lives. I highly recommend her for legal representation and future clients.
I truly had one of the more difficult divorces that I have ever heard of and my experience with Ms. Smock was amazing. The opposing layer was from out of town, he didn’t know Colorado law or process and this was his first divorce case. Ms. Smock set clear expectations on what could possibly happen during the process, she displays a practical approach to solving problems with opposing counsel and her court room demeanor was strong but always professional. While certainly no one wants to go court over a divorce, Ms. Smock worked tirelessly on my case and was always in my corner. She delivered an outcome that was very favorable to my personal situation and I would recommend her to anyone going though this difficult situation.
This woman is an amazing Lawyer. I gave her lots of money to defend my position, but in hindsight, she was worth every dollar. Frankly, I think I under-paid for what I received. The firm is great, but she is the All-Star.
Wendy is very nice and friendly but acts as a mediator not a lawyer. she does not fight for her clients and charged us so much money and did nothing. we ended up having a bill for 7000 and did not even go to court. I will never go back to her or advise anyone to go to her. she is good with communicating with you but thats because she wants to spend time and energy talking to you to get more money!
Wendy did not seem knowledgeable about child custody laws and acted as a VERY expensive mediator, instead of an attorney. She wanted me to settle for far less custody than I deserved, because she did not want to deal with my case anymore. Due to my new attorney, I have received 50% custody, this far, and will soon be receiving more. If you want someone to fight for your rights, she is not the attorney to use.
Not only is Wendy Smock my counsel, she is my advocate. Ms. Smock is professional, smart, reliable, friendly and kind. In early 2010, I hired Ms. Smock to represent me in separation mediation, and to avoid going to court. She accomplished this goal. Ms. Smock is always patient with me, answering my questions and explaining legal terms, potential situations and possible outcomes. I'm glad Ms. Smock was there to help my family and I through a difficult time in our lives. I highly recommend her for legal representation and future clients.
I truly had one of the more difficult divorces that I have ever heard of and my experience with Ms. Smock was amazing. The opposing layer was from out of town, he didn’t know Colorado law or process and this was his first divorce case. Ms. Smock set clear expectations on what could possibly happen during the process, she displays a practical approach to solving problems with opposing counsel and her court room demeanor was strong but always professional. While certainly no one wants to go court over a divorce, Ms. Smock worked tirelessly on my case and was always in my corner. She delivered an outcome that was very favorable to my personal situation and I would recommend her to anyone going though this difficult situation.
This woman is an amazing Lawyer. I gave her lots of money to defend my position, but in hindsight, she was worth every dollar. Frankly, I think I under-paid for what I received. The firm is great, but she is the All-Star.
Wendy is very nice and friendly but acts as a mediator not a lawyer. she does not fight for her clients and charged us so much money and did nothing. we ended up having a bill for 7000 and did not even go to court. I will never go back to her or advise anyone to go to her. she is good with communicating with you but thats because she wants to spend time and energy talking to you to get more money!
Wendy did not seem knowledgeable about child custody laws and acted as a VERY expensive mediator, instead of an attorney. She wanted me to settle for far less custody than I deserved, because she did not want to deal with my case anymore. Due to my new attorney, I have received 50% custody, this far, and will soon be receiving more. If you want someone to fight for your rights, she is not the attorney to use.