Littman, David Esq.

Current Employment Position(s)

Owner

Lawyer Overview

David Littman has over 28 years of experience as a trial attorney. He received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he also obtained graduate degrees in counseling psychology and behavioral science. He has emphasized family law in his practice, spending a significant portion of his time representing both parents and children in dissolution of marriage and custody matters. His education and training enables him to address complex mental health issues, drug abuse issues and certain medical issues that arise in the context of family law matters.  He has been a member of the MDIC Board and is currently the President of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. David recently completed a seven year term as a member of the Board of Directors of Colorado CASA, an organization which he served two years as President.  CASA is an organization that trains and provides volunteers to children who are the victims of abuse and neglect.

David Littman has strong experience in highly conflicted dissolution matters, including those involving allegations of sexual abuse and parental alienation.  He frequently serves as a Special Master, Arbitrator or Mediator in divorce and custody cases. He estimates he has been a Special Master/Mediator/Arbitrator in 325-375 cases. He has substantial federal and state court jury trial experience in representing victims of sexual abuse and abuse of trust, personal injuries, and medical malpractice. He also served for ten years on a part time basis as a magistrate in Denver and Jefferson counties.  Mr. Littman was part of the group of attorneys and mental health professionals charged with the responsibility for drafting the guidelines for Special Advocates (now known as Child and Family Investigator).  He estimates that he has been appointed Special Advocate/Child and Family Investigator in about 200-250 cases since 1998.  His hourly rates range from $225-$295 per hour unless directed otherwise by the Court, depending upon the type of services provided.  His consult fee for the first hour is $150.

Areas of Practice

• Adoption
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Family Law
• Special Advocate Work
• Sexual Abuse
• Mediation & Collaborative Law

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sex Offenses, Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Collaborative Law

Bar Admissions

• Colorado, 1980
• U.S. Federal Court, 1980

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section Executive Council, 1997 - Present (Currently President 2008-2009)
• Denver County Bar Association
• Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Council on Child Custody (MDICCC), 1997 - 2002 (Executive Council)
• Children's Legal Clinic - Multi-Disciplinary Team, 1985 - 1998 (Member)
• Colorado CASA Board of Directors, 2001 - 2008 (President 2005-2007)

Classes and Seminars

• Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Courses: Domestic Violence
• Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Courses: Children's Legal Issues
• Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Courses: Domestic Relations Issues
• Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education Courses: Including High Conflict Dissolution and Use and Interpretation of Psychological Tests and Representing Victims of Sexual and Ritual Abuse
• The Role of the Child and Family Investigator
• Alternatives to the traditional litigation model in family law cases

Past Employment Positions

• Littman & McCahill, P.C., Partner and Shareholder, 1982 - 1990
• Jefferson County Court, Magistrate, 1981 - 1986
• Denver County Court, Magistrate, 1989 - 1994
• Parkway West Senior High School, Ballwin, Missouri, High School Counselor and Administrator, 1973 - 1977
• University City Senior High School, University City, Missouri, High School Teacher, 1969 - 1973

Education

• Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1980
  J.D.
  Honors: Moot Court, 1978-1980
  Honors: Moot Court Board, 1979 - 1980
  Honors: American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts
  Law Review: Washington University Law Quarterly, Member, 1979 - 1980
• Washington University, St Louis, Missouri, 1973
  M.A. Ed.
  Major: Counseling Psychology
• Washington University, St Louis, Missouri, 1970
  M.A.T.
  Honors: Social and Behavioral Sciences Tuition Fellowship, Washington University
• Washington University, St Louis, Missouri, 1969
  B.A.
  Honors: Chancellor's Award, 1968

Address

1772 Emerson St.
Denver, CO 80218-1012

Phones

(303) 832-4200

Faxes

(303) 832-9322

Emails

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Websites

http://www.davidlittmanpc.com