Attorney Tim Mehrtens

Tim Mehrtens

ATTORNEY & PARTNER

Tim’s practice has focused on large asset divorce cases, with specific expertise in business valuation analysis and understanding of complex asset division. His expertise also includes asserting and defending against common law marriage claims. Tim recently added mediation to his practice emphasis and intends to make mediation a significant part of his focus at Stahly Merhtens LLC. Tim’s primary objective is to settle his client’s cases, and in most cases, does so. However, if litigation is necessary, he has the experience and skills necessary in the courtroom. Tim has litigated cases in most jurisdictions in the State of Colorado and has the tools and expertise necessary to guide his clients to resolutions that are in their best interest.

With 35 years of experience, he brings knowledge and compassion to the table in a way that gives parties the confidence and understanding necessary to successfully settle their cases.

Tim is a frequent lecturer to lawyers and judges in the family law field and has earned the respect and acknowledgment of his peers. Regarded as a leader in the field of family law, Tim is a fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former President of that organization in the 2009-2010 term.

Education

  • University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
    • J.D – 1987
  • Western State College
    • B.A – 1981
    • Major: Political Science and History

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
  • Colorado, 1987
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1988
  • Supreme Court of Colorado

Published Works

  • Author: “Colorado Case Law Update”, Annual Family Law Institute Case Law Update: August 2021
  • Author: “Colorado Case Law Update”, Annual Family Law Institute Case Law Update: August 2020
  • Author: “Colorado Case Law Update”, Annual Family Law Institute Case Law Update: August 2019
  • Author: “Colorado Case Law Update”, Family Law Section: January 2019
  • Author: “Colorado Case Law Update”, Annual Family Law Institute Case Law Update: August 2018
  • Author: “Colorado Case Law Update”, Family Law Section: January 2018

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2003 to Present
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Colorado Chapter, President, 2009 to 2010
  • Denver Bar Association, 1987 to Present
  • Colorado Bar Association, 1987 to Present
  • Family Law Section, 1987 to Present
  • Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, Executive Counsel-Elected Member, 1999 to 2003

Representative Cases

  • In re Marriage of Bookout, 833 P.2d 800 (Colo.App. 1991)
  • In re Marriage of Payan, 890 P.2d 264 (Colo.App. 1995)
  • In re Marriage of Popack, 998 P.2d 464 (Colo.App. 2000)

Honors

  • Selected to be included in the publication, The Best Lawyers in America, 2003 – Present
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Voted by Peers as Colorado’s Best Lawyer in the Practice Area of Family Law for 2014
  • Designated as a Colorado Super Lawyer in field of Family Law, 2006 – Present
  • Elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Listed in “Denver’s Top Lawyers,” 5280 Magazine: 2015 – Present
  • Selected as One of Twenty Top Family Law Attorneys, 5280 Magazine, 2015 and 2016

Stahly Mehrtens Miner LLC is now Stahly Mehrtens Miner LLC, with three offices in Boulder, Denver and Steamboat Springs. Learn More