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
  • 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

Professional Associations

  • Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Colorado Collaborative Law Professionals, Board of Directors, 2014 to 2016
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Denver County Bar Association
  • Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, Board of Directors, 2015 to 2018
  • Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, President, 2018 to 2019

Honors

  • Selected to Colorado Super Lawyers 2019-2024
  • Martindale Hubell AV Preeminent Attorney Rating
  • AVVO Rating: 10

Professional Presentations

  • Evidentiary Challenges in Family Law Litigation, Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, Spring Update, May 2022
  • “Collaborative Law: Debunking the Myths - A Current Perspective on Adding the Collaborative Model to Your Toolbox,” Colorado Bar Association Family Law Institute, August 16, 2019
  • “Divorce Overview and Options,” Second Saturday Divorce Workshop, 2017-2018
  • "Standards for 3rd Parties in Domestic Relations Cases," CBA Family Law Section, May 19, 2017
  • “Dispute Resolution and Unbundled/Limited Scope Legal Representation – Challenges and Opportunities for ADR Practitioners,” Colorado Bar Association Annual ADR Conference, November 17, 2017
  • “Mediation and Collaborative Law -Panel Discussion,” Blue Iris, 2015-2016
  • “MS and Employment – Protecting Your Rights” National MS Society of Colorado, May 2008
  • “Cancer and Employment Law” Rocky Mountain Cancer Center December 2007

Pro-Bono Activities

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

Certified Legal Specialties

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