team-member

Theresa Sidebotham

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Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

Indonesian

About

 Telios Law PLLC focuses on general litigation and appellate work for businesses and individuals, on representing churches and ministries in a variety of religious law issues, on religious liberties law, and on civil rights law. "Telios" is a Greek word that means "complete," "whole," or "mature." Theresa Sidebotham, the founder, says that excellent legal work is important, but wasted unless it makes your business, personal life, or ministry more whole and helps achieve your vision more perfectly. Because Theresa is an Allied attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, she does pro bono religious liberty work.Although Theresa was born in New York, her parents arrived in Indonesia just in time for the "Year of Living Dangerously," and her family was among the few foreigners who stayed in Jakarta through the Communist coup and counter-coup. Fortunately, she was too small to remember any of it, including the death threats. She grew up in West Java, making her a Third Culture Kid or Missionary Kid. Like many TCK/MKs, she has lived in 7 countries for a summer or more and learned—and mostly forgotten—7 languages if you include English. Her schooling included international school, missionary boarding school, private Christian school and American public school, though mostly home school—of the "have these books finished before the end of the school year" variety.She left for Wheaton College with no visible means of support when she was 16, going on 17. There she met her husband Bruce, who was on a full ROTC scholarship for the U.S. Army. Theresa graduated in the top 1% of the class and decided to be a military wife. The four Sidebotham boys were born on three different continents. After Bruce’s military service and further education, the family headed to Sumatra for seven years.In Sumatra, Theresa managed a tri-lingual household in a fairly primitive setting. She taught English literature in a university, and helped start a quilting home industry for under-privileged women there. Daily life in their home included her four sons; a small international school that she ran with students from at least four different countries; her husband's office and coworker; her household helpers and their child; and a constant stream of visitors, some from remote villages. Their most terrifying family adventure was the time her husband and some friends were in the crater of an active volcano when it erupted. No one in their group was killed, but Theresa helped evacuate two of the victims to Singapore, and her husband carries the burn scars to this day.After coming back to the U.S. for family reasons, Bruce stayed in ministry. Theresa spent some time homeschooling their sons, partly to help some of them overcome disabilities, which later gave her an interest in special education law. Theresa started law school with her four sons still at home. Law school was a relaxing change, and she graduated first in her class in 2005.Theresa was mentored by judges at the Colorado Court of Appeals and worked at a large law firm serving religious institutions and doing general litigation before opening Telios Law PLLC.

Practices Areas

Business

Litigation

Employment and labor

Language

Indonesian

Contact

Telios Law PLLC19925 Monument Hill Rd., Monument, CO 80132P.O. Box 3488Monument, CO, 80132

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
October 3, 2018

Theresa went above and beyond for me. Even when the other side got underhanded and really dirty, she had confidence in me as a client and it made me feel safe and secure in situations where I might have doubted myself or been afraid, such as giving my deposition (which otherwise would have terrified me). She was communicative where I asked her to be, but also kept things private from me when I requested it due to the stress of my case. She was knowledgeable and helpful in all manners and was always good at educating me on areas that I was confused about. I can't imagine my case would have gone as well without her. She was patient, understanding, kind, and trustworthy. I was able to reach a settlement with her assistance and I couldn't be more grateful.

Kevin
March 30, 2018

I had a problem with my employer not living up to their commitments to me as an employee. My case did not require taking this company to court due to Ms. Sidebotham and her staff composing compelling communication to the company that resulted in a fair and prompt resolution to my issue.

anonymous
January 11, 2017

I have known attorney Theresa Sidebotham for several years as a fellow Christian attorney. I greatly appreciate her sharp mind, tremendous integrity, and enduring thoughtfulness. Her legal expertise and outstanding personal quality make her a great fit for Christian organizational clients as well as individuals seeking legal counsel in missions-related and other legal matters. She and I worked together on a highly sensitive whistleblower matter, and her wise counsel was spot-on throughout.

Mark
September 12, 2016

Our organization has been privileged to work with Telios Law over the past three years, both in resolving existing legal matters and in helping us take proactive steps to improve our policies and procedures. We have found Telios Law to be especially knowledgeable in areas of law pertaining to faith based organizations and ministries, which is particularly important in today’s legal environment. In my interactions with attorney Theresa Sidebotham, I have always found her to be proficient, thorough, prompt and caring. I would be pleased to recommend Telios Law to other organizations and individuals. Mark.M, General Counsel for World Gospel Mission, Marion, Indiana.

Michael
September 1, 2016

In the course of non-profit work, there are inevitably complicated legal challenges and questions that will arise. Theresa, with Telios Law, has always been there to help my team navigate these often choppy waters, and has helped us understand issues using simple, understandable language rather than the legal jargon one might hear from a competitor. I can't recommend Telios enough, and am excited to keep working with Theresa in the years to come.

Jennifer
August 20, 2016

My organization, a missions agency, has worked with Telios Law as we have crafted policies related to international safety/security and child abuse prevention/response. Our legal review by Theresa Sidebotham reflected deep knowledge and understanding of these matters, and will surely protect us from several potential pitfalls. Ms. Sidebotham’s efforts to stay current in litigation and trends in these areas are invaluable to us, as is her willingness to advise mission agencies through Missio Nexus. It is evident that Telios Law is well-networked with experts in several subjects and can readily call on their wisdom and experience when needed. In addition to the quality legal advice, we were also impressed by the timely, excellent customer service we have always received from Telios Law. This firm goes the extra mile and is definitely on our short list of professionals to call anytime we need legal help.

Eric
October 27, 2015

I hired Theresa to assist me in preparing an appellate brief for a case that I tried and won in the lower District Court of Denver County. Theresa did a fantastic job in gathering the facts, reviewing the record and developing the most persuasive arguments. The appellate brief was so well drafted that the Appellate Court deemed it unnecessary to hear oral arguments, and the lower court's decision was upheld. I would not hesitate in hiring Theresa to handle future appellate or general litigation matters.

judy tuton
September 18, 2015

Theresa responded to my email immediately. Because it was later in the day I spoke with her scheduler the next day and set up a time to meet for an initial consultation. I was impressed with their willingness to listen to my story! I'm looking forward to meeting with them.

anonymous
October 3, 2018

Theresa went above and beyond for me. Even when the other side got underhanded and really dirty, she had confidence in me as a client and it made me feel safe and secure in situations where I might have doubted myself or been afraid, such as giving my deposition (which otherwise would have terrified me). She was communicative where I asked her to be, but also kept things private from me when I requested it due to the stress of my case. She was knowledgeable and helpful in all manners and was always good at educating me on areas that I was confused about. I can't imagine my case would have gone as well without her. She was patient, understanding, kind, and trustworthy. I was able to reach a settlement with her assistance and I couldn't be more grateful.

Kevin
March 30, 2018

I had a problem with my employer not living up to their commitments to me as an employee. My case did not require taking this company to court due to Ms. Sidebotham and her staff composing compelling communication to the company that resulted in a fair and prompt resolution to my issue.

anonymous
January 11, 2017

I have known attorney Theresa Sidebotham for several years as a fellow Christian attorney. I greatly appreciate her sharp mind, tremendous integrity, and enduring thoughtfulness. Her legal expertise and outstanding personal quality make her a great fit for Christian organizational clients as well as individuals seeking legal counsel in missions-related and other legal matters. She and I worked together on a highly sensitive whistleblower matter, and her wise counsel was spot-on throughout.

Mark
September 12, 2016

Our organization has been privileged to work with Telios Law over the past three years, both in resolving existing legal matters and in helping us take proactive steps to improve our policies and procedures. We have found Telios Law to be especially knowledgeable in areas of law pertaining to faith based organizations and ministries, which is particularly important in today’s legal environment. In my interactions with attorney Theresa Sidebotham, I have always found her to be proficient, thorough, prompt and caring. I would be pleased to recommend Telios Law to other organizations and individuals. Mark.M, General Counsel for World Gospel Mission, Marion, Indiana.

Michael
September 1, 2016

In the course of non-profit work, there are inevitably complicated legal challenges and questions that will arise. Theresa, with Telios Law, has always been there to help my team navigate these often choppy waters, and has helped us understand issues using simple, understandable language rather than the legal jargon one might hear from a competitor. I can't recommend Telios enough, and am excited to keep working with Theresa in the years to come.

Jennifer
August 20, 2016

My organization, a missions agency, has worked with Telios Law as we have crafted policies related to international safety/security and child abuse prevention/response. Our legal review by Theresa Sidebotham reflected deep knowledge and understanding of these matters, and will surely protect us from several potential pitfalls. Ms. Sidebotham’s efforts to stay current in litigation and trends in these areas are invaluable to us, as is her willingness to advise mission agencies through Missio Nexus. It is evident that Telios Law is well-networked with experts in several subjects and can readily call on their wisdom and experience when needed. In addition to the quality legal advice, we were also impressed by the timely, excellent customer service we have always received from Telios Law. This firm goes the extra mile and is definitely on our short list of professionals to call anytime we need legal help.

Eric
October 27, 2015

I hired Theresa to assist me in preparing an appellate brief for a case that I tried and won in the lower District Court of Denver County. Theresa did a fantastic job in gathering the facts, reviewing the record and developing the most persuasive arguments. The appellate brief was so well drafted that the Appellate Court deemed it unnecessary to hear oral arguments, and the lower court's decision was upheld. I would not hesitate in hiring Theresa to handle future appellate or general litigation matters.

judy tuton
September 18, 2015

Theresa responded to my email immediately. Because it was later in the day I spoke with her scheduler the next day and set up a time to meet for an initial consultation. I was impressed with their willingness to listen to my story! I'm looking forward to meeting with them.

anonymous
October 3, 2018

Theresa went above and beyond for me. Even when the other side got underhanded and really dirty, she had confidence in me as a client and it made me feel safe and secure in situations where I might have doubted myself or been afraid, such as giving my deposition (which otherwise would have terrified me). She was communicative where I asked her to be, but also kept things private from me when I requested it due to the stress of my case. She was knowledgeable and helpful in all manners and was always good at educating me on areas that I was confused about. I can't imagine my case would have gone as well without her. She was patient, understanding, kind, and trustworthy. I was able to reach a settlement with her assistance and I couldn't be more grateful.

Kevin
March 30, 2018

I had a problem with my employer not living up to their commitments to me as an employee. My case did not require taking this company to court due to Ms. Sidebotham and her staff composing compelling communication to the company that resulted in a fair and prompt resolution to my issue.

anonymous
January 11, 2017

I have known attorney Theresa Sidebotham for several years as a fellow Christian attorney. I greatly appreciate her sharp mind, tremendous integrity, and enduring thoughtfulness. Her legal expertise and outstanding personal quality make her a great fit for Christian organizational clients as well as individuals seeking legal counsel in missions-related and other legal matters. She and I worked together on a highly sensitive whistleblower matter, and her wise counsel was spot-on throughout.

Mark
September 12, 2016

Our organization has been privileged to work with Telios Law over the past three years, both in resolving existing legal matters and in helping us take proactive steps to improve our policies and procedures. We have found Telios Law to be especially knowledgeable in areas of law pertaining to faith based organizations and ministries, which is particularly important in today’s legal environment. In my interactions with attorney Theresa Sidebotham, I have always found her to be proficient, thorough, prompt and caring. I would be pleased to recommend Telios Law to other organizations and individuals. Mark.M, General Counsel for World Gospel Mission, Marion, Indiana.

Michael
September 1, 2016

In the course of non-profit work, there are inevitably complicated legal challenges and questions that will arise. Theresa, with Telios Law, has always been there to help my team navigate these often choppy waters, and has helped us understand issues using simple, understandable language rather than the legal jargon one might hear from a competitor. I can't recommend Telios enough, and am excited to keep working with Theresa in the years to come.

Jennifer
August 20, 2016

My organization, a missions agency, has worked with Telios Law as we have crafted policies related to international safety/security and child abuse prevention/response. Our legal review by Theresa Sidebotham reflected deep knowledge and understanding of these matters, and will surely protect us from several potential pitfalls. Ms. Sidebotham’s efforts to stay current in litigation and trends in these areas are invaluable to us, as is her willingness to advise mission agencies through Missio Nexus. It is evident that Telios Law is well-networked with experts in several subjects and can readily call on their wisdom and experience when needed. In addition to the quality legal advice, we were also impressed by the timely, excellent customer service we have always received from Telios Law. This firm goes the extra mile and is definitely on our short list of professionals to call anytime we need legal help.

Eric
October 27, 2015

I hired Theresa to assist me in preparing an appellate brief for a case that I tried and won in the lower District Court of Denver County. Theresa did a fantastic job in gathering the facts, reviewing the record and developing the most persuasive arguments. The appellate brief was so well drafted that the Appellate Court deemed it unnecessary to hear oral arguments, and the lower court's decision was upheld. I would not hesitate in hiring Theresa to handle future appellate or general litigation matters.

judy tuton
September 18, 2015

Theresa responded to my email immediately. Because it was later in the day I spoke with her scheduler the next day and set up a time to meet for an initial consultation. I was impressed with their willingness to listen to my story! I'm looking forward to meeting with them.

anonymous
October 3, 2018

Theresa went above and beyond for me. Even when the other side got underhanded and really dirty, she had confidence in me as a client and it made me feel safe and secure in situations where I might have doubted myself or been afraid, such as giving my deposition (which otherwise would have terrified me). She was communicative where I asked her to be, but also kept things private from me when I requested it due to the stress of my case. She was knowledgeable and helpful in all manners and was always good at educating me on areas that I was confused about. I can't imagine my case would have gone as well without her. She was patient, understanding, kind, and trustworthy. I was able to reach a settlement with her assistance and I couldn't be more grateful.

Kevin
March 30, 2018

I had a problem with my employer not living up to their commitments to me as an employee. My case did not require taking this company to court due to Ms. Sidebotham and her staff composing compelling communication to the company that resulted in a fair and prompt resolution to my issue.

anonymous
January 11, 2017

I have known attorney Theresa Sidebotham for several years as a fellow Christian attorney. I greatly appreciate her sharp mind, tremendous integrity, and enduring thoughtfulness. Her legal expertise and outstanding personal quality make her a great fit for Christian organizational clients as well as individuals seeking legal counsel in missions-related and other legal matters. She and I worked together on a highly sensitive whistleblower matter, and her wise counsel was spot-on throughout.

Mark
September 12, 2016

Our organization has been privileged to work with Telios Law over the past three years, both in resolving existing legal matters and in helping us take proactive steps to improve our policies and procedures. We have found Telios Law to be especially knowledgeable in areas of law pertaining to faith based organizations and ministries, which is particularly important in today’s legal environment. In my interactions with attorney Theresa Sidebotham, I have always found her to be proficient, thorough, prompt and caring. I would be pleased to recommend Telios Law to other organizations and individuals. Mark.M, General Counsel for World Gospel Mission, Marion, Indiana.

Michael
September 1, 2016

In the course of non-profit work, there are inevitably complicated legal challenges and questions that will arise. Theresa, with Telios Law, has always been there to help my team navigate these often choppy waters, and has helped us understand issues using simple, understandable language rather than the legal jargon one might hear from a competitor. I can't recommend Telios enough, and am excited to keep working with Theresa in the years to come.

Jennifer
August 20, 2016

My organization, a missions agency, has worked with Telios Law as we have crafted policies related to international safety/security and child abuse prevention/response. Our legal review by Theresa Sidebotham reflected deep knowledge and understanding of these matters, and will surely protect us from several potential pitfalls. Ms. Sidebotham’s efforts to stay current in litigation and trends in these areas are invaluable to us, as is her willingness to advise mission agencies through Missio Nexus. It is evident that Telios Law is well-networked with experts in several subjects and can readily call on their wisdom and experience when needed. In addition to the quality legal advice, we were also impressed by the timely, excellent customer service we have always received from Telios Law. This firm goes the extra mile and is definitely on our short list of professionals to call anytime we need legal help.

Eric
October 27, 2015

I hired Theresa to assist me in preparing an appellate brief for a case that I tried and won in the lower District Court of Denver County. Theresa did a fantastic job in gathering the facts, reviewing the record and developing the most persuasive arguments. The appellate brief was so well drafted that the Appellate Court deemed it unnecessary to hear oral arguments, and the lower court's decision was upheld. I would not hesitate in hiring Theresa to handle future appellate or general litigation matters.

judy tuton
September 18, 2015

Theresa responded to my email immediately. Because it was later in the day I spoke with her scheduler the next day and set up a time to meet for an initial consultation. I was impressed with their willingness to listen to my story! I'm looking forward to meeting with them.