Danielle Contos

Danielle earned her J.D. from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, where she focused on her passion for family law. While in law school, Danielle had the privilege of working as a law clerk for the Honorable Judges David Prince and Robert L. Lowrey of the 4th Judicial District. This experience provided Danielle with the opportunity to better understand how the court views and assesses various legal issues, which aids in Danielle’s ability to advise her clients in private practice. Danielle also interned with Metro Volunteer Lawyers and the Family Law Court Program. Her time there was instrumental in expanding upon her knowledge of the divorce process, and the importance of access to justice for people of all backgrounds and resources. Danielle then began her family law career with Willoughby & Associates while still in law school.

Awards and Distinctions

Recognized by Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch, 2021-2026, Family Law.

Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2017-2025

Education

University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2013

University of Colorado Denver, B.A., Sociology, 2009

Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals Training

Appellate Decisions

In re Marriage of Turner, 2022 COA 39
In re Marriage of Kent (unpublished 2018)
In re Marriage of Coy (unpublished 2018)
In re Marriage of Wallace (unpublished 2019)
In re Marriage of Vieau (unpublished 2020)
In re Marriage of Thorne (unpublished 2020)
In re Marriage of McGehee (unpublished 2021)
In re Marriage of Wallace (unpublished 2021)

Publications and Seminars

Issues Arising from Self-Settled Trusts When the Couple Divorces, Author and Presenter, February 7, 2023.
It’s Not Always Alienation: Untangling Alienation and Non-Physical Abuse Claims in Domestic Court, FLI Conference, August 2022.
The Multiple Purposes of Marital Agreements and Drafting Tips, 2021 Family Law Spring Update, March 2021.
Prenuptial Agreements, Colorado Bar Association CLE, February 2017.

Professional Associations

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals