Erin S - Google Review

Brynne amazes me with her intelligence and strong ethics. She is a compassionate person that listens and responds with kindness. She is also one of the toughest women I know. I would highly recommend her if you are in need of any legal guidance.

Rated Top Probate Attorney in Northern Colorado

We are proud to announce that Gant Law, LLC was rated as a top Fort Collins and northern Colorado Law Frim by Expertise. Expertise goes through a thorough selection process, which first identifies all potential providers in the area. In our area, they identified 39 law firms that offer probate legal services. Then they curate and analyze all the law firms’ accreditations, data, capabilities, etc. before finally doing a mystery shopping call to ensure knowledgeability, friendliness, and professionalism.

Zeb F - Google Review

Don't waste your money anywhere else. The most knowledgeable and helpful law firm in Northern Colorado if not in the state. Gant is legit.

Kandice S - Google Review

I have been working with Ms. Gant for close to a year now on a personal legal matter and she has been nothing but honest, professional, and fair through out this whole experience. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my family and friends.

Elizabeth O - Google Review

Brynne and her team are a blessing. Attentive to clients needs; providing legal guidance in terms that are easier to understand then the legal gargin that can be overwhelming and confusing. Gant Law provides their clients the best options for their cituation.

Marriage of M.S.

Client's ex refused to reveal income, refused to pay her portion of taxes to client, and stole client's phone. Through a contested hearing, we were able to impute her income, were awarded child support, and were awarded costs for her contempt of court. Court also granted our request for a mental health evaluation.

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Marriage of K.M.

While many cases are hotly contested, some are best suited for settlement. Through a collaborative effort with opposing counsel and parties, we were able to reach a full, mutually-beneficial agreement without the need for litigation or even formal mediation.

Marriage of M.R.

Client's spouse claimed valid postnuptial agreement was obtained by duress. Through investigation, thorough review of case law, and firm settlement demands, we reached a settlement that was highly beneficial to our client and which retained the crux of the postnuptial agreements.

Marriage of J.A.

Ex was hiding multiple major assets from Client and engaging in multiple coercive acts of domestic violence. Through firm negotiations and investigation, we were able to uncover a $38,000 asset which the es attempted to hide, and in so doing, we were able to negotiate a full and fair resolution of the matter.

People v. C.J.

Client was charged with a class-four felony, crime of violence, and facing up to 16 years in prison. Through thorough investigation, firm advocacy, and multiple negotiations with the District Attorney, we were able to obtain a deferred judgment and sentence to a class-three misdemeanor with just six months of probation and no added conditions for our Client.

Interest of S.M.

Client's niece filed a faulty claim against him and motioned to remove him as co-guardian for his sister. Niece's claim was based on assumption only and had no basis in fact. Through investigation, witness interviews, and a successful, contested court hearing, we were able to reveal the truth and show that, in fact, niece was the one who had committed the act she claimed was a breach of fiduciary duties. Client remained in his position as co-guardian. Niece's motion for removal was denied. Client was awarded attorney fees and costs.

Jacob - Avvo Review

A very satisfied client. The Gant Law Office has been very thorough in their process and investigation. They have had to investigate multiple aspects of our and have raised questions we wouldn't have considered. They keep in contact with us and request our review and approval every step of the way. We have been very pleased. Thank u

Rahul A - Avvo Review

An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

Five Ways to Save Money on Legal Fees

When you pay an attorney, you are paying for their knowledge, skill, and experience. How does an attorney charge for these intangible services? Almost invariably by charging for their time. So when it comes to working with your attorney, efficiency is your friend. Here are five simple things you can do to save your attorney time, and keep more cash in your pocket:

Consolidate:

There is a lot going on in your life, and much of it is emotionally difficult. Sometimes, you’ll want answers immediately. You can send an email every day, and most likely get a response on all of them. But if you can wait and ask all your questions at once, chances are your attorney will be more efficient in answering them, which will save you money.

Use the Paralegal:

Have a question about which legal option to take? Send it to your attorney. Have a question about when your court date is and what will happen there? Send it to your paralegal. Paralegals can’t give legal advice, but they are a wealth of information when it comes to the confusing procedures and the status of your case. In most firms, their rate is also quite a bit lower than the attorney rates, so when you have a question they can answer, it’s best to try them before asking your attorney.

Thems the Facts:

Attorneys know the law; they don’t know what happened to you last Friday until you tell them. Your attorney can only apply the law to your situation if you provide them the facts of your specific situation. How do they get these facts? By talking with you and by reviewing your documents. One of the most time-consuming things for attorneys and paralegals is reviewing documents that are out of context, incomplete, unreadable, or difficult to gather. How can you help reduce the time it takes them?

In a paperless firm like Gant Law, send your documents electronically whenever you can. Most of your documents are going to start electronic anyway (like bank statements you get through your bank’s website), so there is no need to print them and drop them off only to have us scan and shred them. Just save the electronic files then email or send them through the secure client portal.

In that same vein, it’s easier for your attorney and paralegal if you send separate documents as separate files. If you have 10 documents and you scan them all into one file, the paralegal will need to split them up, and that takes time. Similarly, if you can label your documents so it’s easy to tell what’s what, then there’s less renaming your paralegal will need to do.

Let Go of the Small Things:

Nothing in your case is “small,” per se. This is your life, your family, your livelihood. But some things in your case are not worth trying to control. A good attorney will help you highlight these things—the hills you should not die on. Take a breath, and some time, to truly consider your attorney’s advice. Focus on your future, not your past. If you can let go of the things you can’t control, you will save yourself both emotional pain and money.

Choose an Efficient Team:

Is your attorney still drafting letters when an email could do? Printing letters and signing them by hand? Dictating them to their paralegals? If so, you might be in an outdated office. These things take unnecessary time, and attorneys have little incentive (though their morals should be incentive enough) to streamline these processes when they charge by the hour.

Contact Gant Law today to learn how we innovate, automate, and update in order to save our clients on costs. 

Welcome, Ben Lutter, Gant Law's Newest Associate

Gant Law is proud to welcome Ben Lutter to the Gant Law team as the newest associate attorney.

Ben recently graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver and was sworn into the Colorado Bar earlier this month. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Colorado Denver. During law school, Ben was recognized for his multiple achievements. He received the Clarence L. Bartholic Award for the highest grade in the legal profession, the Scholastic Excellence Award for highest performance in natural resource law, and the Howard Jenkins Jr. Labor Law Award.

Needless to say, Ben brings with him an incredible wealth of knowledge and skills that will allow us to even better serve the Greeley and Northern Colorado communities. Welcome, Ben, we’re proud to have you on the team!

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Lia S - Google Review

Brynne is a top-notch lawyer who provides exceptional services to her clients.

FIVE FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT

1. Can we waive it? Answer: probably not. When it comes to kids, the court is gatekeeper. A judge has a duty, once a child support case is brought to it, to make sure the children are financially well cared for. While they will often allow parties to veer outside of the child support guidelines for good cause, they won't usually allow the parties to veer far outside those guidelines, and they can't make a child support order indefinite. Child support can always be modified.

2. What do I do if my ex quit their job to lower child support? Answer: impute it. Some folks figure out that child support is based on income, so they quit their job, thinking they're being savvy. The law is prepared for this scheme. This is why judges are allowed to impute income to people who are found to be voluntarily unemployed or underemployed. This means they could potentially be stuck not only paying child support at the rate they would have before quitting, but now they don't have the income to support themselves through that order. The practice of quitting a job on purpose harms not only the children but the paying parent as well. 

3. What are the common variables that affect child support? Answer: the number of children, each party's gross monthly income, the number of overnights each party has with the children, the children's portion of health care premiums, and work- or education-related child care costs are the most common variables that affect child support. Some others that are rare but do come up from time to time are significant and ongoing out-of-pocket medical costs for the children, significant and ongoing travel expenses for the children, and children's income.

4. What counts as gross monthly income? Answer: income for child support purposes is defined pretty broadly. It can include salaries, wages, commissions, bonuses, dividends, severance pay, self-employment profits and payments, retirement pay, trust income, Social Security, disability, unemployment, worker's compensation, monetary gifts, major expense reimbursements, and even some insurance payouts. Overtime is also included if it is mandatory. For a full list and review of what counts and what doesn't, review Colorado Revised Statutes 14-10-115 and scroll down to section (5).

5. How do I find out how much my ex makes in income? Answer: in a new divorce or custody case, the parties have to exchange financial disclosures. And even after that, the parents have a right to ask each other for financial disclosures at least once per year. What all do you have a right to ask for and what all do you have a duty to hand over?  There's a long list. Taxes and paystubs are a good place to start. For the full list, check out Rule 16.2 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and scroll down to section (d).

When you’re grieving a family loss, dealing with a life-altering medical diagnosis, or working through any other significant change in your family dynamics, navigating the legal system can be overwhelming. We are here to help. Contact Greeley’s premium Probate and Family Law Attorneys at Gant Law.

In Re Parental Responsibilities of E.C

Our client and his partner had reconciled but had not updated their child support order. We were able to successfully prove to the court that there had been a mutually-agreed-upon change in primary care, allowing us to legally negate child support payments for the previous year, which resulted in $0 in arrears for our client.

Tanya P - Google Review

When I requested some legal advice from Gant Law my experience was amazing! Brynne was so timely, thorough, helpful and empathetic. She took her time in helping me understand my rights in layman’s terms and walked me through all of my options and possible outcomes. I felt empowered after speaking with her and comfortable with any outcome that might happen. She definitely eased my nerves and gave me the extra boost I needed.

S&R - Google Review

Great legal advice when we needed it most! Great humans! Great legal assistance!