Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Colorado Legal Services
Drew S. Richman, PLLC brings over 25 years of legal experience offering Sensible Solutions in mediation, effective representation in family law and customized estate planning services. With a background in civil litigation across Texas and Colorado, the firm emphasizes alternative dispute resolution methods while maintaining a strong focus on ethical standards and client confidentiality. The practice has evolved to prioritize mediation after witnessing the financial and emotional toll of litigation, helping clients navigate complex legal matters with compassion and practical expertise.Serving Colorado communities since 2010, the firm combines deep courtroom knowledge with a commitment to preserving relationships through collaborative approaches. Specialized services include divorce mediation, child custody arrangements, property division, estate planning, and probate administration, tailored to meet each client's unique needs while maintaining strict adherence to Colorado's legal standards.
Services
Mediation
Family Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Legal Representation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of legal experience in state and federal courts
- Our mediation practice follows Colorado's strictest ethical standards
- We prioritize client confidentiality and conflict avoidance
- We provide bilingual services for Spanish-speaking clients
- Our practice combines litigation expertise with collaborative solutions
Associations and certifications
- Mediation Association of Colorado
- Colorado Dispute Resolution Act
- Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals
What people say
Very helpful
Knowledgeable in the law
Outstanding job
Mutual agreements
Pleased with efforts
Services
Mediation
Mediation services help parties resolve legal disputes through collaborative negotiation rather than adversarial litigation. This process empowers clients to create customized solutions for family law matters, estate issues, and business conflicts while maintaining confidentiality and preserving relationships. Our attorney-mediator facilitates productive discussions that typically cost less and take less time than courtroom battles.
Family Law
Family law services address divorce, child custody, property division, and spousal maintenance cases. We provide experienced legal counsel for complex family matters while emphasizing mediation when appropriate. Our approach balances courtroom readiness with collaborative problem-solving to protect clients' interests in both litigation and negotiated settlements across southwestern Colorado.
Estate Planning
Estate planning services create comprehensive strategies for asset management and distribution. We help clients establish wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to their specific needs. Our planning minimizes potential family conflicts, reduces tax burdens, and ensures clear instructions for property distribution and end-of-life care preferences.
Probate
Probate services guide executors through the legal process of settling estates. We assist with will validation, asset appraisal, debt settlement, and property distribution according to Colorado law. Our support simplifies complex administrative requirements while helping families navigate the emotional challenges of losing a loved one.
Legal Representation
Legal representation services provide courtroom advocacy for clients needing formal litigation. We represent parties in family law disputes, property division cases, and other legal matters requiring judicial intervention. Our experience in state and federal courts ensures effective advocacy while maintaining ethical standards and professional integrity.
People
Drew S. Richman
Attorney & Mediator
With 25+ years of legal experience, Drew specializes in mediation, family law, and estate planning. He graduated in the top 20% of his law school class and completed Colorado's 40-hour mediation training. Admitted in Colorado and Texas courts, he focuses on practical solutions for legal disputes.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in mediation, family law (divorce, child custody, property division), estate planning (wills, trusts), and probate administration across Colorado.
How does your mediation process work?
Our mediation process facilitates collaborative dispute resolution through structured negotiations. We help parties create enforceable agreements while maintaining confidentiality and avoiding courtroom battles.
Do you serve clients throughout Colorado?
We provide mediation and estate planning services statewide, with court representation focused on southwestern Colorado including Durango and Cortez.
Can you assist Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes, we offer bilingual legal services for Spanish-speaking clients through our attorney's fluent Spanish language capabilities.
What experience do you have in family law?
With 25+ years of legal experience including complex litigation, we now focus on practical family law solutions through mediation and targeted courtroom advocacy when necessary.
