Family Law | Mediation | Collaborative Law | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Estate Planning

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Alexandra P. Smits​

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Biography

Education

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
    • J.D. - 2001
    • Law Journal, Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, Survey Editor
  • London School of Economics
    • M.A. - 1997
  • University of California at Davis
    • B.A. - 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2001
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2002

Presentations and Publications

  • “Marital Agreements: Interpretation and Enforcement in Domestic Relations and Probate Matters,” Domestic Relations and Probate Institute, Colorado Judicial/SCAO, June 4, 2025
  • “Evidentiary Challenges in Family Law Litigation,” CBA Family Law Spring Update, May 22, 2022
  • “Collaborative Law: Debunking the Myths - A Current Perspective on Adding the Collaborative Model to Your Toolbox,” CBA Family Law Institute, August 16, 2019
  • “Dispute Resolution and Unbundled/Limited Scope Legal Representation – Challenges and Opportunities for ADR Practitioners,” CBA Annual ADR Conference, November 17, 2017
  • "Standards for 3rd Parties in Domestic Relations Cases," CBA Family Law Section, May 19, 2017
  • “Divorce Overview and Options,” Second Saturday Divorce Workshop, 2017-2018
  • “Mediation and Collaborative Law,” Blue Iris Workshop 2015-2016

Professional Activities and Awards

  • Colorado Super Lawyer, 2018-2026
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney Rating
  • AVVO Rating: 10
  • Founding Member, Denver Source for Collaborative Divorce, 2016 – 2020
  • Board of Directors, Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (MDIC), 2015 – 2019
  • Board of Directors, Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals (CCDP), 2013 – 2015

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Colorado Collaborative Law Professionals, Board of Directors, 2014 to 2016
  • Denver County Bar Association
  • Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, President, 2018 to 2019

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
  • Colorado chapter of the National MS Society

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Collaborative Law, Levels 1 and 2
  • 40 Hour Mediation Training, Mares-Dixon & Associates