James M. Cordes is an experienced Denver divorce and family law attorney who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. James practices family law at both the trial and appellate level. He has successfully tried family law cases in courtrooms across Denver and Colorado including Permanent Orders, Temporary Orders, modification of child support and maintenance, contempt, protection orders, attorney fees, child relocation, and the emergency restriction of parenting time. Foremost, James' trial experience and knowledge of the courts guide him in negotiating cost-effective, fair, and creative settlements through mediation.
James has the experience to guide you through complicated financial issues including dividing business interests and pensions (including military pensions and defined benefit plans), determining child support and maintenance obligations, and accomplishing a fair division of property. In addition, James can guide you through the difficult process of determining child custody (the allocation of parental responsibilities) and child support, and will fight for your parental rights.
Areas of Practice
80% Family Law
20% Appeals
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Colorado, 2010
Education
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
J.D. - 2010
University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
B.A. - 2006
Published Works
Retroactive Child Support: Conflicting Decisions and Practical Advice, The Colorado Lawyer, 2012
Speaking Engagements
Annual Family Law Institute | Child Support Essentials (2012)
Annual Family Law Institute | Attorney's Fees, Liens, and Malpractice: Strategies and Ethical Considerations (2017)
Honors and Awards
Top 100 Lawyers - The National Advocates, 2015 - 2016
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018
Professional Associations and Memberships
CBA Family Law Section, Member
CBA Family Law Section Young Lawyers, Committee Member
Past Employment Positions
Colorado Department of State, Fellowship
