THE FIRM: PRODUCT INNOVATION
Gutterman Griffiths PC has gained preeminent status in family law in Denver for its record in providing various divorce options including litigation, mediation, and low conflict solutions, to family transitions. Each client has the benefit of the diverse and distinguished academic and professional backgrounds of all the firm's attorneys, because they share information and bring different skills to each case. Weekly meetings by the firm's attorneys result in highly dynamic and well informed strategies that are exceedingly difficult to beat. Sheila Gutterman, who has many years of court experience, is a skilled negotiator with a mental health background, who works to minimize harm to families. Suzanne Griffiths specializes in complex and high conflict litigation and is an expert in investigating hidden assets. Diana Powell, who exclusively practices family law, has a business law background and extensive securities law experience. Diana provides expertise on complex business issues and agreements relevant to trial, mediation and settlement of divorce cases. Ann Gushurst, a seasoned trial lawyer who focuses on resolving cases in a cooperative manner, is also a trained mediator and current chair of the state collaborative professional board. Ann is an expert in complex technical legal issues. Gutterman Griffiths has the team required to successfully manage the most complex cases with intricate asset investigations, as well as high conflict child related cases. Each case is assigned to attorneys best suited for the challenges based on the specific facts of the case and needs of that particular client.
Gutterman Griffiths has invested in the latest available technological resources, which are used to significantly advantage clients and to keep its workforce efficient and highly productive. The technology gives the firm an edge in regular communications with clients, preparation of trial exhibits and spreadsheets, and clear insight into the thinking of the opposition. The net result is an attention to detail that is critical for the lead attorneys, yet cost effective. The firm's technology, while advanced, is highly integrated with personalized service. The quality of the court presentations stands out, while constant interoffice email communications and email communications with clients causes the firm to be as up to date as possible on each case, while minimizing time spent playing "phone tag" or in a conference room.
The goal of Gutterman Griffiths is to help clients experience more productive and fulfilling lives, despite facing the significant emotional and financial challenges of divorce. To support that goal, the firm believes that operational efficiency is essential, since litigation can prove to be prohibitively expensive at times. The secret to success at Gutterman Griffiths is that the attorneys and staff use their divergent perspectives on cases to form comprehensive programs to achieve their clients' goals and objectives. The firm's knowledge, experience and legal research are quickly applied. Then a strategy is chosen and implemented, which is backed up by the attorneys, paralegals and staff. Gutterman Griffiths understands the players and experts in the marketplace. The firm's constant interaction with local appraisers, judges, social workers, parent evaluators, investigators, process servers, private judges, mediators, forensic accountants, other law firms, and the system itself, allows for the best understanding of how the legal process is likely to progress.
Gutterman Griffiths is dedicated to responsible contribution to the community. The various attorneys regularly publish articles, lecture to other attorneys, sponsor major academic events, sit on charitable boards and coordinate community events. Most of the firm's clients are referred by other satisfied clients, former opposing parties, and members of the community who are familiar with the firm's excellent reputation.
Family law cases, which constitute 53% of all cases in the court system, involve emotional, psychological and financial dimensions. These cases bring the most private and personal aspects of a person's life into the legal system. Each client places great trust in the attorneys, paralegals and support staff at Gutterman Griffiths. Each firm member honors that trust and knows that the work done has a profound and continuing impact on families and children. In closing, Gutterman Griffiths' commitment to excellence, to clients and to the community is unique and truly noble.
