David Littman

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David Littman received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he also obtained graduate degrees in counseling psychology and behavioral science. He is a member of the MDIC Board and is a previous Chair of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar. He also serves on the CBA Ethics Committee. In 2015, he was appointed by Chief Justice Nancy Rice to the Colorado Supreme Court Standing Committee on Family Issues. He has emphasized family law in his practice, spending a significant portion of his time representing both parents and children in dissolution of marriage and custody matters. His education and training enable him to address complex mental health issues, substance abuse (addiction) issues, educational issues, domestic violence issues and certain medical issues that arise in the context of family law matters.

Earlier in his career, he handled a significant number of civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts, including 15-20 jury trials combined in both court systems. He served as a magistrate for just over ten years on a part-time basis, in Jefferson and Denver Counties.

He has strong experience in highly conflicted dissolution matters, including those involving allegations of sexual abuse. He frequently serves as an Arbitrator, Mediator or Decision-maker in divorce and parental responsibility cases. He has been serving as parenting coordinator and decision-maker since these roles were created. He has substantial state court jury trial experience in representing victims of sexual abuse and abuse of trust, personal injuries, and medical malpractice. He previously served as Child and Family Investigator in 350-400 cases. He is accepting appointments as a Parenting Coordinator, Decision Maker, Mediator, Arbitrator (Pre and Post-Decree), Child Legal Representative, in addition to working with his clients to resolve issues and keep them out of court.

David Littman’s Practice Areas

Divorce

David is committed to helping families deal with the legal, emotional and financial matters associated with divorce.

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Custody & Children’s Issues

We help parents develop their ability to make the best decisions for their children throughout the legal process. We seek to avoid escalating conflict as it can be so damaging although we litigate when necessary.

Mediation / Dispute Resolution Services

David facilitates the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution techniques to keep you away from a courtroom battle.

Asset Protection

Asset protection is one of the most significant elements of estate planning, serving as a safeguard to ensure that your hard-earned wealth is preserved for your chosen beneficiaries.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Special Counsel, Epstein Patierno LLC, October 1, 2025

Emphasis:  Family Law, Dissolution of Marriage, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities matters, Mediation, Arbitration, Med/Arb, Special Master, Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker (PC/DM), Collaborative Law Practice; Early Neutral Assessment (ENA); Child Legal Representation (CLR), Juvenile Law and Children’s Rights, Litigation including Victims of Sexual Assaults.

Shareholder, Littman Family Law & Mediation Services [David Littman, P.C.], August, 1990 – September, 2025.

Emphasis:  Family Law, Dissolution of Marriage, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities matters, Mediation, Arbitration, Med/Arb, Special Master, Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker (PC/DM), Collaborative Law Practice; Early Neutral Assessment (ENA); Child Legal Representation (CLR), Juvenile Law and Children’s Rights, Litigation including Victims of Sexual Assaults.

Partner and Shareholder, Littman & McCahill, P.C., 1982 – August, 1990.  

Emphasis:  Custody and Divorce, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury including Medical Malpractice; Domestic Relations.

Magistrate, 

Jefferson County Court, 1981 – 1986 (part-time),  

Denver County Court, 1989 – 1994 (part-time).  

 

EDUCATION

Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, J.D.,

Washington University Law Quarterly, Member, Moot Court,  Moot Court Board, 

American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Achievement in Contracts

The Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, Holland, Certificate of Attendance – Public and Private International Law

Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 

M.A. Ed., Counseling Psychology  

M.A.T., Social and Behavioral Sciences 

Tuition Fellowship, Washington University

B.A., Vice President, Student Government, Chancellor’s Award, 

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