Reviews

My husband and I consulted with Culver a couple of times during our case when our regular Van der Jagt attorney was unavailable (vacation, in court, etc.). Culver was patience personified, he took time to answer phone calls, even took the time to talk when I had to walk-in without an appointment a time or two. His professionalism, reassurance and answers to difficult questions helped to keep our spirits up during a hard 17-month case. Without the help of Culver, his lawyers, and the rest of his firm, we would have been floundering without a clear direction. His firm's prices are extremely reasonable and they don't bill for every little question, which given the length of our case, was greatly appreciated. Culver also helped my husband out with some advice regarding his ex-wife and saved us hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in unnecessary legal fees. There are many lawyers who will advise you to go ahead and file motions that aren't necessarily in the best interest of you and your family, whereas Culver's direct-speak approach and advice on the possible outcomes saved my husband from filing on an issue that probably wouldn't have gone anywhere and just needlessly aggravated the situation with his ex. Thanks to Culver, that situation didn't go from bad to worse. Attorneys aren't the ones, at the end of the day, who have to deal with the children involved in high-conflict divorces, but a good, caring, responsible attorney, who knows when to advise you NOT to file, can help your children and your family. Our consultations with Culver (and all his staff members) always helped us see the best possible picture for our kids. We cannot say enough good things about Culver and his attorneys and staff - I recommend him and his firm to anyone, anytime.

I was currently working with another law office that was taking forever on every item of a new parenting plan, except when it came to billing me. Was referred to SLC and worked with Ms. Clark. She was professional, very knowledgeable, and quick to get my case going again. She gave me actual advise (imagine that!) and realistic expectations, rather than just working on drawing the case out. I ended up with a fair resolution and a much better understanding of what my rights were as a parent than previous law firms.

I would like to thank Steve Ray & Ryan Heatherman for taking my case. They, along with their wonderful staff (Mary Anne & Jason) showed me compassion & kindness as I told my story of injury. And, even though my case was far from easy, they made it all seem to go...so smooth. I hope to give you many referrals in the coming years. Thank you again, it's helped me move forward. God bless you abundantly in 2017.

I appreciate clarity and directness and from my initial consultation to the outcome this team gave me that. Keeping an eye on costs they handled the process very efficiently and were true advocates. I would recommend them to anyone.

One of the most daunting tasks that anyone needing legal insight has to undertake is the identification and selection of an attorney in whom they can have complete trust and faith that not only will the advice they receive be accurate and applicable, but also that their interests are fully understood. From the very first phone call with Ms. Monty, it was readily apparent that I did not need to call anyone else. She took the time to fully understand the issues and concerns I had surrounding my upcoming mediation. Rather than react based upon what I might want to hear, she took the time to fully research all of my concerns and provide me with sound options and advice. She was firm when necessary, compassionate when needed and, above all, professional at all times. Family law cannot be something that is easy to be involved with, but Ms. Monty obvoiusly understands that emotions are part of the equation. Throughout the mediation, she was very supportive and allowed both I and my ex to attempt to resolve our differences through our own dialogue, interjecting only with suggestions to keep the conversation moving. It was quite obvious that her ultimate goal was to see the mediation a success if at all possible. I would have no apprehension whatsoever recommending Laura Monty to anyone seeking thorough, professional and compassionate representation for any family law matters.

Culver, Paul, and his team did an excellent job for me throughout my extended divorce process. I highly recommend this firm for anyone that is going through this horrible process and wants to come through the other side with a smile on their face and maybe even some new friends. Unlike other divorce attorneys that treat this like a fee generating, paper-pushing process (e.g. the attorney I fired prior to engaging Culver, my ex-spouse's attorney, etc.); Culver understands that at the core of these matters are people, emotions, children, extended families, years of hard work, etc. He works with his clients and lets you be part of his legal team thereby enabling you to navigate a process that can quickly feel like you have no control over with other attorneys. Divorce is terribly invasive and frankly cruel depending on opposing counsel and their tactics; Culver knows most of these combatants through firsthand experience and is quick to develop tailored action plans that work perfectly to outwit their tactics. My specific case was fairly complex and involved a substantial estate value. It was also against an opposing counsel (Gutterman and Griffiths) that is known to be incredibly aggressive, I believe horribly unethical, and difficult to reach a settlement with. If you find yourself against this Firm, Culver is definitely your best choice in Denver in my opinion. I originally engaged another highly touted law firm and found myself after 4-5 months spending close to $40-50K dollars, making no progress, and having NO idea where we were in terms of status or what our strategy was to close down the open points. I am certain had I stayed the course, I would have been in for another 100K and ended up with a less attractive settlement than I reached with Culver at the helm. I terminated their services, contacted Culver, and within weeks we were having our first settlement discussions with opposing counsel. It ultimately took another year to wrap the case but I ended up spending less with Culver than I did with my other counsel in their 4 months of wasted paper pushing and got treated like a real human being. I am convinced that we ultimately achieved a more favorable outcome. I also highly recommend this firm if you are the type of client that is semi-capable yourself and willing to save yourself some money by helping Culver and team with some of the work associated with the "administrivia" of the divorce process. Remember, if you are willing to work with Culver and team you will not only save a LOT of money but together, you and his team will reach a much more favorable outcome than you could reach with other lawyers that just push paper around. I highly recommend this firm and would be glad to talk to anyone considering using Culver and his services.

Van Der Jagt Law firm represented me in my divorce of 7.5 years. Nothing was sugar coated and the firm was more than UP FRONT and HONEST with me as to how the dissolution would go. I was told my ex husband would be getting half of my estate...but once we sat down and went through financials etc... He ended up getting only 10% of what I thought I was going to owe him. And that was a great relief especially seeing that I'm the one who pays ALL the bills upfront and in full. The WHOLE process was smooth and seamless. This firm handled every piece of paper work, phone calls and court appointments. EVERYONE was courteous and professional at all times even as cried on visiting the office and meeting my attorney. I AM MORE THAN HAPPY of the outcome and I so appreciate all this firm did for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Angela

I want to express my appreciation of Ray & Heatherman Law. I had the opportunity to be represented by Ryan Heatherman regarding a recent auto accident. Ryan and his associate Jason Ray seemed like good people when I met them, and after working with them, I KNOW they are good people. Ryan went beyond what anyone would expect a person to do to help us after our accident, and Jason was willing to help every time I reached out to him. For anyone reading this, if you are looking for someone to represent you, and you want that to be someone you can trust, that does what they say they will do, Ray & Heatherman have my recommendation.

After interviewing several firms we felt comfortable hiring Steve Ray to represent us. Steve was not only a good communicator and has a great expertise in injury law, but was a pleasure to work with. The empathy to our situation we felt from everyone in teh firm we worked with made us realize that we were not just another case. Steve Ray and the firm of Ray and Heatherman represented us very well. They acted professionally and are respected in the industry. Many of our friends wondered how it was that we found a truly honest and trustworthy attorney and we are glad we did. Thank you Ray & Heatherman Law.

Jeremy Shufflebarger and his staff were FABULOUS! Divorce is in most cases heart-breaking, and from my first visit in his office to my last he handled my case with respect and care, mentoring me each step of the way. Jeremy will take the time to walk you through the process, and lay out what the pros and cons may be so you can make good decisions along the way. There are so many wonderful things I can say about Jeremy, but words cannot express the gratitude I have for him and his staff throughout my divorce process.

Jeremy Shufflebarger and his law firm provided unbundled legal services for my divorce in 2016 and essentially acted as a consulting attorney for my case. Jeremy was an excellent listener and provided sound and professional advice. He was very familiar with the family court, the divorce process, and mediation and was able to help me navigate a difficult time. Despite a busy schedule his assistant Andrea always made it possible to set up a call with him and get my concerns addressed in a timely manner. Having Jeremy and his team in my corner made a difficult situation a little less stressful. Thanks for everything.