Peter Menges received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1997. He also received a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1997, where he graduated cum laude. Mr. Menges spent his first five years of practice as a Trial Attorney with the Denver Office of The Office of the Colorado Public Defender. Mr. Menges opened The Law Office of Peter D. Menges, P.C. in January of 2003 and has been exclusively in private practice ever since. Mr. Menges has extensive trial experience. Mr. Menges has personally handled over a hundred trials. He has tried cases in Federal District Court, Colorado State District Court in numerous jurisdictions, County Court cases in numerous jurisdictions, Municipal Court matters in numerous jurisdictions, and Administrative Hearings in a number of forums. Mr. Menges has also handled Arbitrations and Mediations in civil cases. In the Federal Criminal Court context, Mr. Menges has successfully defended clients in many complex prosecutions for “white collar” cases, such as mortgage fraud, bank fraud, and computer crimes, as well as other complex cases such as large-scale drug conspiracies. In the State Court criminal context, Mr. Menges has handled cases and done jury trials for almost every type of charge ranging all the way from homicide cases to traffic offenses. In the civil context, he has handled a very wide variety of cases including general commercial disputes, personal injury cases, property disputes, contract disputes, mechanics liens issues, slip and fall cases, wage disputes, torts and civil rights. Mr. Menges has also done appellate work in courts ranging all the way up to the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Menges has served on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States District Court in Denver since 2003. He has lectured to hundreds of Colorado criminal defense attorneys on criminal defense law and procedure. He does pro bono work for those in need, and in 2004 was awarded the Colorado Lawyers’ Committee’s Community Contribution Award for his work fighting to secure the release of a formerly mentally ill patient who had been indefinitely committed to the Colorado Mental Health Institute after a “not guilty by reason of insanity” commitment.

We specialize in collecting child support arrears, usually at a no-out-of-pocket cost to the obligee client. We have been providing divorce and family law services for over 23 years. Mark C. Smith has been practicing law in Colorado for over 22 years. He is specializing in family law and child support collection.

At Purvis Gray Thomson, LLP, we are committed to improving the lives of our clients by providing them with dedicated, tenacious legal advice and counsel during some of the most difficult times in their lives. There are several keys to our effective approach and our strong track record of client satisfaction.

Lee Christian is an attorney in Fort Collins specializing in all aspects of trial work. He has been a trial lawyer in Fort Collins for over 25 years. His practice focuses on criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment disputes. Lee has extensive litigation experience. He has successfully represented clients in over fifty criminal, employment, and personal injury trials. He has defended clients charged in state and federal courts in cases ranging from petty offenses to first-degree murder death penalty cases. He has represented clients in hundreds of administrative hearings including issues of: unemployment benefit, unemployment benefit appeals, workers’ compensation, DMV license discipline, professional licensure discipline, and student misconduct. Additionally, Lee is an adjunct professor teaching law at Colorado State University. He has been teaching law at Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, and Front Range Community College since 1995. He is regularly asked to lecture and conduct seminars to other lawyers, employees, and employees regarding their rights in his areas of expertise.

Stephen grew up in Casper, Wyoming and spent much of his childhood working on his family’s ranch. He attended the University of Wyoming and received three Bachelors Degrees while making the Dean’s List. He then attended the University of Wyoming College of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 2002. After being inducted into the Wyoming Bar Association and Colorado Bar Association, he and his wife, Julie, moved to Pueblo, Colorado. Stephen and Julie have been married for 26 years and have six children. Stephen enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and coaching children’s soccer. He is the President of the pueblo Rangers Soccer Club, which provides access to soccer programs for children of all ages, skill levels and financial means, including programs for children with special needs. Stephen has been practicing law since 2002, with a primary practice on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and social security. In his 17 years of practicing workers’ compensation law, Stephen has represented injured workers in all stages of litigation. He has argued cases before the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts, the Colorado Industrial Appeals Panel, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the 10th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals

Meet Carolyn Duncan Committed to addressing the most pressing concerns of our clients, I recognized the need to concentrate my focus on the estate planning strategies. Helping people through their most complex and often emotional decisions, I bring together thoughtful strategic planning, extensive knowledge of the latest legal thinking and economic policies and the foresight I’ve developed in over two decades of practice. I understand the emotional toll major life decisions can take. When my husband of 17 years fell ill and passed away, I was left wrestling with many wrenching decisions and complex legal hurdles. And when my mother was diagnosed with dementia and needed to be moved into an assisted living facility, the decisions, and legal ramifications were huge—as were the potential costs. These difficult experiences have shaped my approach to estate planning and family law, and they powerfully reaffirmed my commitment to helping my clients through their complex legal challenges. Whatever your unique situation may be, I am dedicated to sharing my knowledgeable and trusted voice as a fiercely advocates for your interests. My approach is deeply human, designed to amicably resolve disagreements as a first option, reducing the stress and mitigating many emotional triggers that death, business dissolution, or other shift in family or financial dynamics can release. By planning strategically and helping to eliminate the unknown, I offer peace of mind, ensuring protections for your family and the knowledge that your legacy is being preserved according to your wishes.

After gaining legal experience prosecuting criminal cases in the County, Juvenile, and District Courts, Kevin went to the Douglas County office in 2002 and continued to handle cases in the District Courts, becoming a Senior Deputy in 2005. Kevin left the District Attorney’s Office in December 2006. That is when Kevin began his career of representing those charged with crimes. By focusing on criminal defense, Kevin provides personal and competent service to those who have been charged with a criminal act. Kevin’s skills in negotiation, understanding the legal issues and trial techniques provide his clients with a quality of representation that sets him apart from others.

Since entering private practice, Les Roos has specialized in commercial real estate and business law. He has practiced as a partner in a Washington, D.C. law firm, a partner in a firm that was one of Denver’s largest, and as founding member of a small specialty firm in Denver. He has been selected one of Colorado's "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics and 5280 Denver's Magazine. In over 40 years as a lawyer, he has been involved in virtually every aspect of commercial and residential real estate. Although he concentrates on representation of small, entrepreneurial real estate entities, he has also represented numerous institutional lenders and real estate companies including being the lead attorney from start to finish, assemblage, redevelopment, construction, sale and leasing, for two large redevelopment projects in Aspen, Colorado – a mixed use residential/retail condominium project and a residential condominium/hotel project, both in excess of $100 million. Les has represented sellers and buyers in vacant and improved land sales and his leasing experience, on behalf of both landlords and tenants, includes office buildings, retail and industrial centers, and ground leases. He has prepared all types of condominium and other common interest ownership documents, representing both the project developers and owners associations. He also has extensive experience in negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts and resolving disputes pertaining to these contracts. He has negotiated and drafted loan documents for secured and unsecured lending transactions for both lenders and borrowers, including workouts of distressed properties and foreclosures. His practice includes all aspects of limited liability company, partnership, and corporate law, in formation as well as in disputes and dissolutions. He has also represented buyers and sellers in numerous business sale transactions. A graduate and Law Review Editor of the College of William & Mary School of Law, he has served in leadership positions in a number of community and charitable organizations. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Roos was a professional baseball player and has been inducted into the Temple University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Based in Colorado, Billie Jo L. Sowinski is a family law attorney with a focus on assisting clients through the intricacies of divorce proceedings. Since graduating from law school and being admitted to the bar in 2018, Billie Jo has focused her practice exclusively on family law. In 2025, she was honored as one of the “Top 10 Under 40” Family Law Attorneys in Colorado by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, recognizing her as a rising leader in the field. Her mission is centered on guiding individuals through the complexities of divorce with compassion and steadfast support, helping them start new chapters in their lives. Clients trust her dedication, vast knowledge, and responsive approach, making her a reliable advocate in family law. Billie Jo’s expertise lies in various aspects of family law, including divorce, allocation of parenting time (child custody), modifications, and adoptions. She has successfully handled a wide range of cases, from high estate and high conflict divorces to common law marriage disputes and complex allocation of parental responsibilities. Serving clients across Colorado, including Greenwood Village, Denver, Douglas, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, and Jefferson counties, she brings her skills and experience to each unique situation. What truly sets Billie Jo apart as an exceptional attorney is her ability to actively listen to her clients. She understands that concerns and vital information often emerge through seemingly unrelated tangents. By attentively listening, she can extract valuable details crucial to building a strong case. Billie Jo’s clients appreciate her attentive and responsive nature, knowing she genuinely cares about their needs and goals. Having witnessed firsthand the stress and challenges families face during family law cases, Billie Jo is deeply passionate about ensuring a fair and equitable division of assets and an active role for both parents in their child’s life. She recognizes that this period can be incredibly overwhelming for her clients and goes the extra mile to provide compassionate care, guidance, and support throughout the process. Billie Jo believes in open and candid conversations, discussing potential obstacles, relevant case law, statutes, and court actions related to her clients’ issues. Billie Jo’s approach can be described as aggressive yet fair. While she strives for joint resolutions with opposing counsel and litigants, she is always prepared and ready to fiercely advocate for her clients’ best interests in the courtroom if necessary. Her confidence, knowledge, and assertiveness contribute to her success as a family law attorney. Billie Jo lives in Arapahoe County with her husband and embraces being a stepmom to two energetic young stepsons. Alongside her family, she enjoys hiking with her three dogs and attending car shows in the Denver area.