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Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list again. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC is designated as a Tier 1 law firm in Family Law. The “Best Law Firms” ranking is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Hannah Westmont was interviewed as an expert on Law Talk Colorado to speak about the recent impact of COVID-19 on divorce and child custody case filings, as well as domestic violence concerns, since stay-at-home orders have gone into effect.

Law Talk Colorado is a podcast series of information and in-depth discussions featuring state and local legal experts – attorneys, judges, law enforcement, legislators, et al. on important legal issues that matter in the lives of Coloradans.

Listen to the podcast episode featuring Hannah Westmont here.

To our valued clients,

We are writing to let you know that the law firm of Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC remains fully operational as the impact of this public health situation continues to affect our community and our courts.

At the present time, our physical office is open and our staff is staggered, with some employees working in the morning and others working in the afternoon.  All staff remains available by telephone and e-mail throughout the day, and remains committed to providing you with full services.  We assure you that in the event our physical office must close, our virtual offices will be fully operational.

Please, if you are sick or have been exposed to anyone who is sick, transform your appointment into a telephone or video conference.  We will do the same to ensure your safety.  If you have any concerns at all, please do not hesitate to call or email and we can discuss your concerns.

All of our clients are people that we truly care about and we want you to know that our firm is committed to your representation as we navigate the recent and ongoing changes in our justice system. We are dialed in to the breaking news and developments associated with each judicial district and we are prepared to adapt as needed to serve your interests. With that in mind, we wanted to offer a few online resources that may be helpful at this time.

If your children or grandchildren are out of school due to concerns around COVID-19 and have some extra time during their day, you might want to check out a virtual museum tour.  Several famous museums are offering virtual tours that you can take while sitting on your couch.  Here is an opportunity to travel around the world from the comfort of your home to see some of the world’s most famous artwork.  12 Famous Museums Offering Virtual Tours

If you’re looking for more ways to keep your kids busy, here are fifty ways to play and stay active. 50 Ways to Get Through Coronavirus Cabin Fever

Just know that if you’re feeling some fear and anxiety around the current situation, you are not alone. People all around the world are grappling with it in different ways.  Here are some tips to stay as calm and happy as possible under these circumstances.  11 Tips for Staying Calm During the Time of the Coronavirus

We wish you peace and wellness during this uncertain time!

Sincerely,

All of us at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC

Congratulations to Gary Polidori, Peter Franklin, Lesleigh Monahan, Robin Beattie, and Natalie Simpson for being selected to the 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list. The Colorado Super Lawyers is a selection process starting with a nomination by a peer attorney, validated with third-party research, then reviewed by other attorneys. Only 5% of attorneys practicing in Colorado are selected to receive this distinction. Mr. Polidori, Mr. Franklin and Ms. Monahan have received this honor consecutively since Colorado Super Lawyer’s conception in 2006. Ms. Monahan was also named to the Top 50: 2020 Women Colorado Super Lawyers List. Additionally, Hannah Westmont has been selected to the 2020 Colorado Rising Stars list. Ms. Westmont also received this distinction in 2018 and 2019. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Congratulations to Hannah Jannicelli Westmont, the winner of the 2019 George Holley Young Lawyer Award. This annual award is bestowed upon a member of the First JD Bar Association, under the age of 37 or in practice less than 5 years, who is recognized for his or her active participation with the Bar, the community and in the practice of law. This award honors an outstanding young lawyer who outwardly demonstrates their commitment to the legal profession and community service. Mrs. Westmont was presented with her award on September 14, 2019 at the 2019 First Judicial District Bar Association Awards.

Congratulations to Gary Polidori, Peter Franklin, Lesleigh Monahan, and Robin Beattie for being selected to the 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list. The Colorado Super Lawyers is a selection process starting with a nomination by a peer attorney, validated with third-party research, then reviewed by other attorneys. Only 5% of attorneys practicing in Colorado are selected to receive this distinction. Mr. Polidori, Mr. Franklin and Ms. Monahan have received this honor consecutively since Colorado Super Lawyer’s inception in 2006. Ms. Monahan was also named to the Top 100: 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers List and the Top 50: 2019 Women Colorado Super Lawyers List. Additionally, Hannah Westmont has been selected to the 2019 Colorado Rising Stars list. Ms. Westmont also received this distinction in 2018. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.