Firm Profile
Our law firm was established in 1985. At the time we set up our firm, there were only the two of us -- Bob and me -- and we handled a variety of legal matters. We called ourselves "general civil practitioners." We didn't do much criminal work. We were located in downtown Littleton for the first 19 years. We are now in Centennial, near I-25 and E. Orchard Road.
Over the years, we have narrowed the areas in which we practice. My side of the practice is limited to domestic relations, child custody, and wills. I also represent children in custody disputes when appointed by the Court to serve as a Child Legal Representative, and also serve as Child and Family Investigator and Decision Maker. I also work on some of Bob's employment cases.
Bob now concentrates his practice entirely in the area of employment law, with an emphasis on discrimination claims. Bob advises clients in regard to their employment contracts and severance agreements, as well as litigating and arbitrating breach of contract claims and discrimination cases. Bob also serves as an arbitrator.
We have an associate, Mary Jo Lowrey, who was an intern for us while in law school. She also is a graduate of the University of Denver College of Law.
We are a small law firm. We feel that our small size is an advantage to our clients -- it creates an atmosphere for one-on-one contact with the people we are helping. We also pride ourselves on being highly competent and having an excellent reputation in the legal community.
Bob and I both charge for the initial consultation at our regular hourly rate. Our hourly rate is $300. The hourly rate for Mary Jo is $175. Paralegal time is billed at $75 per hour.
In addition to being law partners, Bob and I are also life partners, having been married since 1978.
-- By Doris Truhlar