Katherine Ellis

Katherine Ellis

The Harris Law Firm
  • Appeals & Appellate, Divorce, Family Law ...
  • Colorado
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Katherine Ellis was voted a "Rising Star" by Colorado Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, 2016 , and 2017. and a Super Lawyer in 2022. In 2014, Ms. Ellis was named a member of the Fellows of the Colorado Bar Association. Katy served as vice-chair of the International Law Section of the CBA from 2012-2014 and as chair from 2014-2016. She has also served as President of the Byron White Inn of Court. Ms. Ellis represents clients in divorce and custody cases and with family law appeals. Ms. Ellis earned her bachelor's degree from Lewis & Clark College. She earned her law degree at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and a master's degree from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies Ms. Ellis clerked at the Colorado Court of Appeals for the Honorable Russell Carparelli before entering private practice. She continues to support public speaking programs for students, including debate, speech, and moot court. Since 2011, she has served as the Regional Administrator for the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
International Law
Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
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Languages
  • French: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
The Harris Law Firm
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Partner, Attorney
Ellis Wright & Ewegen, LLP
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Owner, Attorney
Mile High Law Office, LLC
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Owner, Attorney
The Ellis Law Firm, LLC
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Associate Attorney
Wedgle & Kukreja
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Judicial Clerk
Colorado Court of Appeals
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Education
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D.
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Honors: Order of St. Ives
Activities: Jessup moot court captain, National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, International Law Society, Editor-in-Chief of the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy
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University of Denver
M.A. | International Studies
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Lewis & Clark College
B.A. | International Affairs, Foreign Languages
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Activities: CEDA and NDT Debate
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Colorado Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Colorado Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Colorado Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Colorado Super Lawyers
Top 10 Attorney Award under the age of 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Rising Star
Colorado Super Lawyers
Top 10 Attorney Award under the age of 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Professional Associations
William E. Doyle Inn of Court
Member
- Current
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Colorado Lawyers Committee, Education Task Force
- Current
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Colorado Women's Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Fellows of the Colorado Bar Association
- Current
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Byron White Inn of Court
President 2016-2017
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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The Harris Law Firm
1125 17th Street, Suite 450
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: (303) 622-5502
Fax: (303) 299-9554
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed