Nobody plans for divorce when they say 'I do,' but here we are! When the reality of the legal process hit me, I was overwhelmed. Brittany was absolutely incredible at managing difficult communications and being the professional buffer I desperately needed. What I appreciated most was her honesty and fairness - plus she actually listened when I needed to vent during this emotional roller coaster. She wasn't my first attorney, but she's definitely the one I wish I had started with. Going through a divorce? Do yourself a favor and call Brittany first. She won't make divorce suck any less, but she'll make the legal side way more bearable. read more

Great law firm. I worked with Brittany who is responsive, intelligent, and hardworking. She weighs your thinking and perspective with her experience, which resulted in me feeling very heard as well as taken care of throughout the process! read more

I hired JP Prentiss (and his amazing paralegal, Nichole) to handle my divorce. From the beginning, JP was supportive, encouraging and I felt like he had my back. That continued throughout the entire process (almost a year!) up until the end. Their process was smooth, efficient and easy to navigate. They were responsive, kind and patient. JP is savvy. The practice of law is a service. A service that involves skill, experience, knowledge, instinct, intellect and good judgement. Lawyers have varying levels of all of these attributes. Both JP and Nichole demonstrated a high aptitude for all. There is great value in that. If you desire high quality, you should hire him. The fees they demand are commensurate with the quality I received. Worth every penny. read more

I found Todd Stahly to be a knowledgeable and professional divorce lawyer. As a woman, I felt listened to in all of my interactions. The strategies and options that Todd recommended led to a resolution that I could accept under the circumstances. I am now moving forward with my life. My divorce was a painful but productive journey, with starts and stops during the pandemic, but the staff at Stahly Mehrtens kept my case on track. I highly recommend Todd and his firm. They are experienced and caring. read more

Todd and Nicole were incredibly prompt and helpful answering my questions and concerns. In a world in which I never expected to find myself, they they guided me the whole way. Kudos to you guys. Craig H. read more

I am good at research, and when I found Todd, Brittany, and Nichole--the team at Stahly-Mehrtens-- I knew I had found the best. They earned my trust over and over again with their meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, compassionate advice, transparent billing, willingness and ability to answer all questions, and strength both in and out of court. They know the justice system and are dedicated to finding the best possible outcome for their client. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

I couldn't be happier with my choice of legal services than I am with Stahly. Not only are they competent and on time, they are compassionate. I feel well-represented and this is a huge weight off my shoulders. I would highly recommend this excellent law firm. I am always able to get a hold of someone when I call, and even the receptionist is fabulous! read more

Brittany was infinitely helpful in my case. She helped me understand the process. She listened, and understood my needs, she was clear, concise and efficient, she kept the case moving and made great recommendations along the way. read more

I hired Jared Ritvo to assist with my divorce, which I hoped would be amicable. In the end, I feel that it likely was more amicable than some, but it did not go as smoothly as I originally had hoped due to my living situation and now Ex-Spouse. Jared was able to walk me through the process with patience and kindness. He, and everyone at Stahly Mehrtens that worked on my case were knowledgeable and kind, and I would recommend their services. read more

Todd was co-counsel for me on what ended up being a very painful and drawn out divorce... but ultimately we prevailed on everything important. I don't plan to remarry or re-divorce, but if somehow this happened Todd would be my first call. Initially I screened Todd and went with another attorney who was more expensive... I thought I was getting bigger guns. Big mistake. Todd can come off as Boulder-casual but he's actually a total pro--when my case was going sideways Todd was able to come in and turn it around. He did a fantastic job prepping me for depositions and testimony, and was fantastic in front of the court, an arbiter, and in depositions. Todd is someone you can rely on. He does what he says he's going to do when he says he's going to do it, and is a great thought partner and strategic mind in helping navigate big decisions on a case. He doesn't promise you the world in his sales pitch--which is good as you want someone to inject realism into your expectations. read more

Brittany was wonderful to work with. My case was a divorce, she helped walk me understand all of the steps involved and was excellent at responding to my questions, whether that was over the phone, zoom, email, or in person. She let me know when action would be needed by me and gave me ample lead time. Mediation went well and my case never had to go to court, which was what I had wanted. Her office did a great job supporting her as well. read more

I had asked a friend for a recommendation for an Attorney and they recommended Todd Stahly. The process was explained and carried out with incredible ease and efficiency. I would recommend Todd and the entire staff with Stahly Law highly. I could not have asked for a more effective organization to work with. Cheers read more

I worked with Brittany and Nicole. Both were professional and very easy to work with. I felt like my interests were being protected -- and Brittany gave me the occasional nudge to keep me on track. Great work Team! read more

This is an excellent law firm and I would recommend them to any of my friends or family. For the past year, I have been working with Todd Stahly and Megan Deaton. Both are professional and knowledgable, yet extremely kind and considerate. Todd recommended a therapist for me (to help during this challenging​ time) and I absolutely love her! Divorce, post-divorce​, custody​, parenting plans, PRE's, etc​ are very difficult for everyone​ involved. I found the Stahly law firm and every employee I encountered​, to be thoughtful and extremely​ professional. I am fairly certain my journey in this context is not over. I feel confident knowing Todd and Megan will continue to advise, support and guide me to the best possible outcome for myself and my family. read more

I've had Todd represent me twice now... Once in my second divorce, and again in the "lingering" after-effects of my first divorce...On both occasions, I found him to be sympathetic to my own circumstances, and very understanding ( divorces and matters related to them are NEVER a good time, for anyone involved )... Todd has demonstrated to me a REAL commitment to my personal safety and well-being, and he has conveyed his advice to me in practical terms that I could understand... On both occasions, he has been quick to let me know when a "break-even" point was approaching, financially-speaking ( i.e. point where spending more money on his services wouldn't accomplish anything good for me )... In short, I HIGHLY recommend Todd and his firm... I intend to use him for any future need that I have pertaining to civil law read more

Whatever you do, DO NOT USE THIS LAW FIRM!! The lawyers only care about making money, not about their clients. The majority of work is done by paralegals (expensively charged for) not the lawyers and can be done much cheaper than their ridiculous rates. The lawyers are not available when you need them and when you have an inquiry about a charge on your bill, they just respond with a threat to pay immediately or they will report to creditors. You can find MUCH better service, quality and professionalism elsewhere from lawyers that actually care about people and the outcome of your case. When the details of my divorce started to get complicated Todd was useless and provided no insight or advice for my case to even convince me he has a law degree. I wound up making decisions and determining the resolution of my case by consulting with other lawyer friends and the internet. Don't pay any attention to the reviews from people in Boulder. This is where they live and the reviews are likely from friends not clients. read more

This is an excellent law firm regarded highly both by clients and other attorneys. I know most of the lawyers in the area and these guys consistently come up at the top of the list If you ask any of the people that know who the good lawyers are. read more

If your looking for someone to keep costs reasonable look for someone else. Todd continues to make simple issues complex and drive endless numbers of data inquiries attorneys meetings and in the end runs up serious bills. In addition he continues to make "innocent mistakes" when he writes up agreements that require both sides to spend hours and $$$$ reconciling. Whether it is intentional or accidental, it is me negligent. Further, he is not timely in responding to issues. Maybe his case load is too heavy, but either way it results in poor service. For Todd, there is good money to be made by extending the problem and he does it very well. read more

Todd Stahly is definitely more of a mediating attorney, rather than a good trial attorney. I was very disappointed with his efforts in the courtroom. He was afraid to make objections or press professional witnesses who had blatantly erred - in my opinion, because he did not want to ruin any future relationships with judges, PRE's , etc. he might need in other cases. There were many arguments he could have made but chose not to. After paying him almost $100K in fees, he declined to further represent me when the ex decided to pursue more custody - saying he was too busy. I deserved better than that and so do you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ An interesting cookie-cutter response from Todd's wife to all the less than stellar reviews on this post.... I'd be more than happy to share my "privileged" information, regarding Todd's numerous FAILURES in my court case. read more

I hired Todd Stahly to help guide me on Colorado divorce law. He was difficult to communicate with and would always leave my questions unanswered. We settled the case after nearly a year. A few months after settling, I was informed that my official parenting plan and separation agreement had many components that were against public policy (and not in my favor). I had to go to court and pay another attorney 30k to clean up my parenting plan and separation agreement so it aligned with Colorado law. Please hire an attorney who knows the law. I would not recommend Todd Stahly. read more

It appears that most postings in this category are with complaints but I guess that's the purpose, to help inform others. If you're looking to have someone watch your back and care about you as a person, stay away. He's textbook attorney that will get your divorce completed, avoiding a trial. But if you have any emotions or feelings during the process (duh!), it's like looking at a deer in headlights. He's unable and unwilling to listen and will defer you to a therapist who charges $300/hr. Something not right with this picture. read more

Todd Stahly and his associate Brittany Frisbie were engaged to represent me in what should have been a conventional family court case for additional parenting time. During the 8 months of their engagement, I paid them $11,000 in billable time and expense. In exchange, the only substantive step they managed to advance my case was to file a motion for the appointment of a CFI. Stahly is a master at churning cases to maximize billable revenue for his firm without providing value to his clients case. I was advised by both Todd and Brittany to pursue discovery. The opposing party, who was per se, was able to easily deflect the motion, and Stahly and Co then advised me to dismiss the motion after I had spent thousands of dollars in fees. Subsequently, they billed me hundreds of dollars for a letter explaining an issue in my case that could have been addressed with me in a 10 minute phone call. They cited 'office policy' in this latter instance, which seems to be code for an excuse to maximize their fees without providing value to their clients. When I called to discuss my concerns with their billing and communication practices, neither Todd or Brittany had the integrity to pick up the phone and discuss my frustrations with their representation. These two grifters should be avoided unless you don't mind wasting your hard-earned money on mediocre attorneys. read more

I just finished a very arduous divorce with a settlement agreed upon right before court. The other attorney was very difficult and liked to churn legal fees. She requested exhaustive information and did everything in her power to upset my ex by letting her think I was trying screw her with every offer or inquiry. Todd was very soothing and always looked out for my best interest and guided me through this process. I would highly recommend Todd. read more

Todd and his team were really great to work with through my divorce, I found the whole team to be excellent. Todd took over from my first lawyer who had missed one of the first deadlines and was allowing my now ex-spouse to send threatening emails and to not move out of the house. Todd got me caught up, put an end to the petty emails within the first week and got us in separate houses soon after and kept records of everything to use in mediation and the court documents he filed. I came away from a very contentious divorce and highly difficult ex-spouse able to buy my own house, credit debt paid off, retirement money and parenting plan in place. Also, Todd is an excellent communicator, both verbal and written which is not the first thing you may look for, but those skills are vital and it is key to have well written communication and documents and a well-spoken attorney who is well regarded in the court system through this process. I felt Todd and his team were very responsive, understanding and strategic. I recommend Stahly LLC and would hire them again. In response to some other reviews: Yes, you have to pay for his service - it is worth it and he tries to limit the expenses by having junior team members do some tasks with his direction. Todd remains very professional during a very difficult time in your life - you may be breaking down and freaking out, but he will be collecting the information of your circumstances and will try to monetize it in your favor through the settlement, which in the end is exactly what you'll want. Todd will try to steer you toward the best decisions which is difficult during such and emotional time. Yes, Todd tries to avoid court when possible so that he can remain in more control of the best outcome for you and keep expenses down. Also, you need to become part of the team too - you need to ask questions and make changes and discuss the strategy and direction. You can trust that he has your best interest in mind but if you are unsure, ask and insert yourself into the process to be as helpful as possible. read more

I couldn't disagree more with the other review. Todd is far from looking to avoid going to trial. Rather, he looks for the best and cheapest solution for the client for each particular situation. I was surprised to find someone that talks me OUT of spending more money. Having experienced several divorce and family attorney's now, I can honestly say that Todd Stahly is the best in the business, with an outstanding reputation in the legal community (this matters), and goes out of his way to help, calling on weekends and holidays when circumstances necessitate. read more

I'm epileptic and Mr. Stahly used my anti-seizure medication to alienate me from my son. I currently have seen my son 8 hours in the past two years. He has drained both my ex-wife's and my accounts and we are still litigating after four years. I would suggest you stay as far away from this guy as you can. If you are unfortunate enough to end up with thus guy as part of your life I feel sorry for you because you and everyone you love will need a lifetime of therapy as he is the epitome of high conflict divorce. read more

AWFUL ATTORNEY!!!! DO NOT USE THIS ATTORNEY. I should have paid attention to the other reviews, but I ignored them. Please do not ignore this. I had a very long, drawn out divorce. Todd was not personable, or communicative at all. He was unprepared for mediation and was horrible in court. Did not appear to be prepared or familiar with the laws stated by the opposing side. This was my first experience with a lawyer, so I kept ignoring the red flags. I paid him over 100K and he made so many errors in my case, I have had to hire another attorney to fix it. Now, after using another attorney, it is so clear that Todd was inexperienced and not current on the laws and public policy. Their office will post a paragraph about why this in not true, but this is my opinion. Please take this into account when deciding to go with this attorney. Always interview at least 3 attorneys. I used Todd because he was recommended by 3 people to me. I have shared my story with those 3 people and they will not be recommending him anymore. Please take these reviews seriously. read more