Kate M. Lewis

Founding Member | Family Law

10.0Kate Morgan Lewis

Lead by Example

Kate vigorously advocates for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. She devotes 100% of her practice to family law, and she understands the toll that these cases take on her clients.

Kate M. Lewis is a founding shareholder of CRCBL. Kate specializes in high asset divorces and separations and high conflict parenting disputes, including cases involving mental health issues, domestic violence, and substance abuse. She primarily practices in divorces, separations, allocation of parental responsibility actions (“custody”), post-decree child support and/or maintenance modifications, parenting time disputes, high asset divorces, complicated financial matters, grandparent visitation cases, juvenile matters, paternity actions, and protection orders.

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Kate is both an advocate and a counselor to her clients, and will connect her clients to the right team of financial planners, therapists, and experts needed to facilitate the special needs of their cases. Kate is a trial lawyer who is collaboratively trained and interested in helping clients seek creative solutions to their unique family problems. To that end, Kate has served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President of the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (MDIC), an organization of mental health professionals and family law attorneys who meet each month to discuss and educate one another about the overlap between the professions. Kate also serves on the executive council of the family law bar. She has co-chaired the annual Family Law Institute, written and edited chapters of the domestic relationship bench bar book, and presents continuing legal education courses throughout the state of Colorado on complicated issues in family law cases. In 2022 Kate was awarded Lawyer of the Year for Family Law Arbitration in Denver by Best Lawyers. She has been voted by her peers as a Rising Star and/or Super Lawyer each year since 2014 and designated as a top lawyer by Best Lawyers each year since 2020. 

Kate has experience in numerous Colorado courts including Denver, Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, Pueblo, Washington, Broomfield, Boulder, El Paso, Summit, Pitkin, Grand and Larimer counties.

Kate is also a competitive endurance athlete. To date she has run more than 15 marathons, including winning her age group in the New York City Marathon. She completed her first full 140.6 mile Ironman in 2010, and in 2021 she crossed the finish line of the Leadville 100 Trail Run in under 30 hours. Outside of her practice Kate enjoys spending time on the trails and in the mountains with her husband, dogs and kids.

Client Testimonials

Kate is one of a kind! I am beyond thankful that our paths crossed during one of the most difficult times of my life. She is such a compassionate and empathetic lawyer, and really humanized my whole experience while helping me see the big picture. Forever grateful for her expertise and guidance!
O.T.
Kate is a brilliant, amazing, and honest lawyer who has gone above and beyond in my very long divorce and child custody battle. She has walked me through many ups and downs and has always had my family’s best interest in mind. I would highly recommend her to anyone. I would not have been able to get through it if it wasn’t for her wisdom and counseling.
Kim A.
Kate represented me in my divorce and then post decree issues with my ex. Kate and her partners were consistently reasonable, ethical and fair – even in the face of unprofessionalism. I felt empowered throughout the process to take control and attribute that to how Kate and her partners handled my situation.
Megan C.
Kate Lewis has been a tremendous help in my case. I would not have received the judgement I did without her. Kate is a friendly yet an aggressive attorney and will put full effort into every aspect of the case to obtain the best judgement possible. I have and will continue to recommend her services. In my opinion Kate is by far the best attorney in Family Law anyone could ask for.
Kody L.
I have worked with both Jamie and Kate and they both are experts in their fields. Jamie discussed the option of an appeal after my last court hearing. She gave me her devout attention and provided me with excellent information to make an educated decision in the matter. Kate has been working with me for two years and has provided consistent, expert knowledge on how to work with an ex who enjoys conflict. She provided advice on how to respond to unusual and confusing emails from my ex as well as provided insight from the courts point of view of how to best proceed with an ex who thrives on conflict. I have had experience with other attorneys in this field and none compare to the professionalism and expertise of Jamie and Kate. It is comforting to find attorneys willing to respond quickly, completely and with your kids best interest in mind.
S.H.
Kate handled every aspect of my case with unwavering dedication. Her thorough knowledge of family law along with her ability to personalize that to my specific needs made the processes of initial divorce and post decree modification smooth and fair. Kate possesses the right balance of compassion and integrity, along with the ability to stand her ground, to be successful in navigating difficult circumstances and complex needs involving family law, parenting schedules and emergency situations.
Lynn
Going through a divorce is hard on so many levels but working with Kate Lewis provided me with so much peace. I felt taken care of, well informed, and protected every step of the way. She truly helped me navigate the roller coaster of emotions and legal jargon the opposing counsel threw at us. I had/have every confidence in her and am very happy.
M
Jamie, Nate and Kate were SO helpful through every facet of my divorce. Things were languishing for a long time, but as soon as I sat down with them they got everything on track. I should have contacted them sooner, highly recommend this team!
Kyle R.

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Areas of Practice

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Allocation of Parental Responsibility
  • Child Custody and Support
  • Post-Decree Orders
  • Maintenance and Spousal Support
  • Protection Orders
  • Mediation/Arbitration

Education

Education

  • Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, J.D.
  • Barnard College of Columbia University, New York, New York, B.A.

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards

  • Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2014-2021
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2020 – 2022

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, Executive Council Member 2018 – Present
    • CBA FLS, Executive Council, Treasurer, 2020-2021
    • CBA FLS Executive Council, Secretary, 2021-2022
  • Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (MDIC), Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President 2014-2018
  • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Member, 2018-Present
  • Academy of Collaborative Legal Professionals, Member, 2019-Present
  • Family Law Section, Chair of Young Lawyers Committee, 2010 – Present
  • Rose Community Foundation – Roots & Branches Foundation, Member, 2012 
  • Adams/Broomfield Bar Association (ABBA), Family Law Section, Chair, 2013 – 2017
  • Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Legal Services Committee, 2013 – Present
  • Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, Member, 2012 – 2014
  • Colorado Bar Association, Member
  • Denver Bar Association, Member


Professional/Community Affiliations

Kate enjoys working with local organizations and is an advocate for underprivileged persons. She is passionate about providing this community with legal representation, as evidenced by her involvement in organizations, including:

  • Giving pro-bono legal services at Metro Volunteer Lawyers
  • Giving pro-bono legal services at the Family Tree clinic
  • Denver Domestic Attorneys pro-bono “Firefighter”
  • Representing juveniles on a pro-bono basis in the Youth Advocacy Civil Justice Clinic
  • Training disabled athletes with the Achilles Foundation

Published Works and Presentations

  • Co-Chair of the Family Law Institute, August, 2020
  • Co-Author and Editor of Family Law Bench Bar Book 2015-Present
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Litigating Substance Abuse Cases, Co-Presenter, Family Law Fall Update, November, 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Moderator, Acrimony to Amicable From the Trenches – How They Learned to Get Along, August, 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Co-Presenter, “’Psychologese’ Concepts and Terms to Look for When Reviewing Psychological Reports” Advanced Family Law Conference, December, 2020 
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Co-Presenter, “Drafting the Separation Agreement” Family Law Basic Skills Seminar, Spring 2019, Spring 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Grandparent Visitation Rights, Co-Presenter, Family Law Institute 2017
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Third Party Visitation Rights, Co Presenter, Judicial Institute, 2018
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Co-Presenter of Family Law Basics trainings presented at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP and Moye White LLP, April and May 2016.
  • “Family Law & Federal Actions Pro Bono Hotline Training,” Bryan Cave LLP, November 2013, 2014, 2015
  • “Things Young Lawyers Need To Know,” Colorado Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division (CBA-YLD), November 2012
  • “An Overview of the Divorce Process,” CBA Legal Lines, 2012
  • “Creating a Parenting Plan,” CBA Legal Lines, 2011
  • “Presenting Your Strategic Financial Case,” Colorado Bar Association – Family Law Section

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, Executive Council Member 2018 – Present
  • CBA FLS, Executive Council, Treasurer, 2020-2021
  • CBA FLS Executive Council, Secretary, 2021-2022
  • Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (MDIC), Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President 2014-2018
  • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Member, 2018-Present
  • Academy of Collaborative Legal Professionals, Member, 2019-Present
  • Family Law Section, Chair of Young Lawyers Committee, 2010 – Present
  • Rose Community Foundation – Roots & Branches Foundation, Member, 2012
  • Adams/Broomfield Bar Association (ABBA), Family Law Section, Chair, 2013 – 2017
  • Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Legal Services Committee, 2013 – Present
  • Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, Member, 2012 – 2014
  • Colorado Bar Association, Member
  • Denver Bar Association, Member


Professional/Community Affiliations

Kate enjoys working with local organizations and is an advocate for underprivileged persons. She is passionate about providing this community with legal representation, as evidenced by her involvement in organizations, including:

  • Giving pro-bono legal services at Metro Volunteer Lawyers
  • Giving pro-bono legal services at the Family Tree clinic
  • Denver Domestic Attorneys pro-bono “Firefighter”
  • Representing juveniles on a pro-bono basis in the Youth Advocacy Civil Justice Clinic
  • Training disabled athletes with the Achilles Foundation

Published Works and Presentations

  • Co-Chair of the Family Law Institute, August, 2020
    Co-Author and Editor of Family Law Bench Bar Book 2015-Present
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Litigating Substance Abuse Cases, Co-Presenter, Family Law Fall Update, November, 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Moderator, Acrimony to Amicable From the Trenches – How They Learned to Get Along, August, 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Co-Presenter, “’Psychologese’ Concepts and Terms to Look for When Reviewing Psychological Reports” Advanced Family Law Conference, December, 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Co-Presenter, “Drafting the Separation Agreement” Family Law Basic Skills Seminar, Spring 2019, Spring 2020
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Grandparent Visitation Rights, Co-Presenter, Family Law Institute 2017
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Third Party Visitation Rights, Co Presenter, Judicial Institute, 2018
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Co-Presenter of Family Law Basics trainings presented at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP and Moye White LLP, April and May 2016
  • “Family Law & Federal Actions Pro Bono Hotline Training,” Bryan Cave LLP, November 2013, 2014, 2015
  • “Things Young Lawyers Need To Know,” Colorado Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division (CBA-YLD), November 2012
  • “An Overview of the Divorce Process,” CBA Legal Lines, 2012
  • “Creating a Parenting Plan,” CBA Legal Lines, 2011
  • “Presenting Your Strategic Financial Case,” Colorado Bar Association – Family Law Section

Reach Out.

Address

1441 18th Street, Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80202

Email

info@crcbl.com

Phone

+1 (303) 296 9412