- DivorceSarah Rizzolo is an Attorney at The Harris Law Firm who is passionate about helping clients navigate difficult divorce and family law matters.
- Child SupportDawn R. Gould is an Attorney and Counselor at Law at The Harris Law Firm, where she draws from extensive experience as a former child support prosecutor and private family law practitioner to counsel clients in a diverse range of divorce, custody, domestic violence, and family law matters.
- Child Custody and VisitationErika handles a wide range of divorce, child custody, and other family law matters that require compassionate and experienced guidance as an attorney. As a recipient of the Colorado Office of Respondent Parent Counsel's Family Defender of the Year award, Erika is known for her zealous advocacy for parents.
- AdoptionCCAI (Chinese Children’s Charities) – based in Centennial, CO, this humanitarian organization focuses on promoting and facilitating international adoption. They emphasize placing children with special needs.
- PaternityPrior to joining The Harris Law Firm, Sarah was a Judicial Fellow for Domestic Relations magistrates Hurst and Fliss in the 18th Judicial District and served as the liaison between the Denver Juvenile Court and Denver DHS’ Department of Child Welfare. She also served as a Policy Associate on the Children and Families team at the National Conference of State Legislatures, where she helped educate lawmakers from across the country on legislative policies involving adult, family and youth homelessness, child support and family law, domestic violence, and family economic security. Sarah has represented respondent parents in Dependency and Neglect cases and children in paternity cases as a Guardian ad Litem in Denver Juvenile Court.
- Premarital AgreementDawn later transitioned into private practice, where she expanded her legal proficiency to include divorce, custody, domestic violence, and prenuptial agreements, and became licensed in Colorado after moving to be closer to her family.
- Spousal SupportIn her practice, Rachael leverages her psychology background, advanced law degrees, and personal experiences to provide personalized and pragmatic representation. Her advanced legal education allows her to help clients tackle tough problems, including those involving children, alimony, asset division, and complex marital estates, while her psychology background enables her to effectively explore her clients’ goals and concerns in a collaborative and productive manner.
- Legal SeparationIn many ways, filing for a legal separation will require the same amount of time, effort, and money as it will take to obtain a divorce. When filing for legal separation and/or divorce, you will address the division of marital assets and debts, the allocation of parental rights, and orders for maintenance when applicable. The primary difference is that following a legal separation, you are still married. Some couples choose to file for a legal separation rather than for divorce because of religious beliefs or moral values.
- Child Abuse
- Criminal DefenseWhile attending Loyola University, Ms. Honigman was a student practitioner at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office. She also interned with the Rocky Mountain Victim’s Law Center advocating for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Upon returning to Colorado, Ms. Honigman interned for The Hon. Richard Caschette, assisting in domestic, civil, and criminal matters.
- Traffic ViolationsFollowing law school, Eric worked as a trial lawyer representing clients in matters ranging from simple traffic tickets to first-degree murder. Driven by a desire to help people during difficult periods in their lives and make a difference, he turned his focus to family law.
- Murder
- Juvenile CrimesPrior to attending law school, Ms. Honigman worked in the Office of the Denver District Attorney’s Juvenile Diversion program, which focuses on the reduction of juvenile crime and recidivism, while providing valuable mental health and life skills services to non-violent offenders, ages 10-17.
- Restraining OrderIf you feel your safety or your children’s safety is in danger because of the threats or acts of your significant other, there are steps you can take in addition to getting a restraining order. Pre-planning is critical in these types of cases. Ask yourself what documents you may need if you have to leave at a moment’s notice. Here are the fundamentals...
- Business DisputesPeter joined The Harris Law Firm as Special Counsel in January 2017, bringing with him a wealth of experience in family law, business, litigation, and health care. In the course of his career, he has been a COO of a 43-attorney law firm, a founder and managing partner of his own law firm specializing in business law and litigation, a management consultant in the health care consulting practice of Ernst & Young, and a subject matter specialist and consultant to health care providers and health insurance companies. He was also CEO and general counsel of a health care company in Denver, Colorado.
- Personal InjuryPrior to joining The Harris Law Firm, Taylor worked at a boutique law firm in Saint Paul, Minnesota representing clients in family law, personal injury, and conciliation court matters. She received her undergraduate degree in Communications with a Minor in Political Science from Colorado State University and her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul. When not advocating for clients, Taylor enjoys spending time outdoors exploring Colorado with her husband and her two dogs. Most weekends you can find her camping, hiking, or searching for the best brunch spot.
- Social Security DisabilityAfter taking a short respite from the practice of law to raise her two sons, Kim became a Partner at Ebner & Gent, a law firm specializing in Social Security Disability law and mediation.
- Estate PlanningEstate planning for an unknown future can be confusing and intimidating. For some, it’s morbid or simply unimportant. But, regardless of your age, the size of your estate, and the circumstances of your family creating or updating an estate plan is a practical way to establish your legacy, pass along your dreams, and help those you love.
- WillsPersonalized counsel also aids our team in understanding the nuts and bolts of your estate and how to minimize tax burdens best, protect assets from creditors, and relieve your beneficiaries from having to endure the lengthy and time-consuming process of probate, will contests, and other litigated disputes.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- BankruptcyDuring both undergrad and law school, Patrick made it a priority to give back to his community, serving as a weekly volunteer at a local elementary school helping students with their homework during an after-school program. In law school, he participated in his school’s Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic, where he assisted clients with pressing financial issues, including those which impacted families. In one notable case, he helped a single father obtain thousands of dollars in debt relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, allowing him to take advantage of a financial fresh start and better provide for his family.
- Tax LawRachael is a Florida native who grew up in Miami Beach. She attended Florida State University, where she double majored in Psychology and Family and Child Sciences, and Nova Southeastern School of Law, where she earned her law degree. Eager to explore the mountains, she enrolled in the LL.M program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, eventually earning two LL.M degrees in Tax Law and Environmental and Natural Resource Law and Policy, and has been in Colorado ever since.