Christopher N. Little

A client-focused attorney, Mr. Little is a passionate advocate who offers quality legal services and ensures that his clients’ best interests are upheld, no matter what. He doesn’t shy away from tough cases; he is a very thorough attorney who keeps his clients informed of each step in the process and spends the time to get to know them.

Graduating from the Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2013, Mr. Little earned his law degree from Drake University Law School in 2016, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University in 2023. After law school, he worked as an adjunct professor at Drake University for two years, after which he was a senior policy and communications officer at the Iowa Department of Transportation, where he advised on administrative law, federal and state legislation, and policymaking.

Mr. Little passed the bar and was admitted to practice in Colorado in 2019 and before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado in 2021. Recognized by the legal community for his professionalism, vast knowledge and ethical standards, he has received accolades from many well-known organizations. He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated, the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell, and also received the organization’s Platinum Client Champion award.

In addition, Mr. Little has been listed on the Top 40 Under 40 list by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers, holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo and has received positive peer endorsements. Moreover, he has been recognized for professional involvement and community leadership by the Lawyers Legion.

Outside his practice, Mr. Little maintains active memberships in professional legal organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Arapahoe County Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

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Colorado

Colorado Supreme Court

ID Number: 53770

United States District Court, District of Colorado

Managing Attorney

CNL Law Firm, PLLC

2019 - Current

Policy and Communications Officer

Iowa Department of Transportation

2016 - 2018

Adjunct Professor

Drake University

2016 - 2018

Senior Law Clerk

Masterson, Bottenberg & Eichorn, LLP

2014 - 2016

Summer Associate

Milligan, Rona, Duran & King, LLC

2013

Pepperdine University

MBA (2023) | Business Administration

Drake University Law School

J.D. (2016) | Law

Dean’s List (3 Terms); CALI Excellence for the Future Award (2 Consecutive Years); Drake Business Law Society, President; Student Ambassador

Colorado Mesa University

B.B.A. (2013) | Business Administration

President’s List; Presidential Scholar; Dean’s List (3 terms); Peer Mentor/Academic Tutor; Department of Housing; Conduct Board Chairperson

Peer Reviewed 4.9/5.0

Martindale - Hubbell

2023

Recognized for Community Leadership

Lawyer Legion

2023

2020

Client Champion - PLATINUM

Martindale - Hubbell

2023

2022

Rising Star

Super Lawyer

2023

2022

10.0 Superb Rating

Avvo

2023

State Bar of Colorado  # 53770

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

2020 - Current

Activities: Family Law Section

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Current

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2020 - Current

Denver Bar Association

Member

2020 - Current

7 Things You Must Consider Before Asking For a Divorce

The legal blog of CNL Law Firm, PLLC

March 14, 2022

Protection Orders/Res Motions, Colorado Bar Association

2021

Domestic Relations Bench & Bar, Colorado Bar Association

2021

Parenting Time & Decision Making, Colorado Bar Association

2021

Child Hearsay: Family Law, Colorado Bar Association

2020

Ethics 7.0, Colorado Bar Association

2020

Q. my ex-wife claimed all the children as dependents on her tax return.

April 2, 2024

A: Good Morning,

I am very sorry to hear of your circumstances and know that it can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating experience when an ex-spouse does not follow Court Orders. It sounds like you have several issues going on, including: tax, parenting time, insurance, etc.

Your best bet, if you desire further options, is to consult with a qualified family law attorney near you to review the Court's Order(s), discuss what has happened since, and talk about your option(s) moving forward. Again, I am very sorry to hear you are going through a difficult time and sincerely wish you and your children only the absolute best that life has to offer.

Q. Is it beneficial to separate assets prior to dissolution of marriage? We have agreed to who gets what - house & car

April 1, 2024

A: Good Afternoon,

You ask an excellent question. First, let me say that I am very sorry to hear that you are going through tough times. In most folks' lives, the divorce process is fraught with fear and uncertainty. Let me reassure you, this too shall pass and there is an "other side" to this process.

In terms of the wisdom and ease of transferring the property before vs. after the initiation of a divorce, there are many factors to consider and frankly, there are pros and cons both ways. Without knowing more about you and your circumstances, as a practitioner, I tend to lean toward waiting until after the proceedings have begun and the other party is properly joined as a party to the case. This is my general preference because of the Automatic Temporary Injunction (more on that, below) that goes into place once the case is started. My generalized concern is that when the equity in a home turns into a liquid asset (cash) there is a significantly higher risk of the consequences of foul play or other less-than-beneficial behavior.

I sincerely wish you only the absolute best in all that life has to offer.

*Colorado Automatic Temporary Injunction Information:

The automatic injunction that goes into effect in every Colorado divorce case can be found under C.R.S. § 14-10-107(4)(b)(I). Under the order, the following automatic orders are in effect for all divorce cases:

(I) Upon the filing of a petition for dissolution of marriage or legal separation by the petitioner or copetitioner or by a legal guardian or conservator on behalf of one of the parties and upon personal service of the petition and summons on the respondent or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the respondent, a temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the final decree is entered or the petition is dismissed or until further order of the court:

(A) Restraining both parties from transferring, encumbering, concealing, or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an order of the court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life and requiring each party to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;

(B) Enjoining both parties from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;

(C) Restraining both parties from removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the consent of the other party or an order of the court; and

(D) Restraining both parties, without at least fourteen days' advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. ... Read More

Q. My wife wants a divorce and "agrees" to split everything 50/50. Are we legally obligated to have a lawyer?

March 2, 2024

A: Good question, under Colorado Domestic Relations law, there is no default/affirmative legal obligation to have an attorney represent you in the matter. By the default rules, you are legally permitted to represent yourself. Knowing that the law is complex and self-representation can be a risky endeavor, I suggest you retain (or at least consult) with an attorney licensed in Colorado and qualified in the domestic relations field. Many offices offer free consultations and would be more than happy to discuss your case with you.

I sincerely wish you all the best!