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Congratulations to Lesleigh Monahan, for being included in 5280 Magazine’s “Denver’s Top Lawyers” for 2019. Inclusion in “Denver’s Top Lawyers” is based on a rigorous peer-reviewed survey wherein 5280 Magazine contacted over 16,000.00 licensed attorneys in the Denver-Metro area. This recognition symbolizes excellence in the practice of law. Ms. Monahan has received this distinction annually since 5280 Magazine began publishing “Denver’s Top Lawyers” in 2015.

Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC is pleased to announce that Hannah Jannicelli Westmont has become an equity member of the firm. Ms. Westmont will continue to focus her practice on all aspects of Family Law.

More about Ms. Jannicelli Westmont

Congratulations to Lesleigh Monahan, Partner at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC for being named 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” by “Best Lawyers in America”. “Best Lawyers in America”, is the oldest and most peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. As the sole recipient of this prestigious award, Ms. Monahan was distinguished as the top family law attorney in the Denver metropolitan area. Ms. Monahan also received this award in 2018 and 2016. In addition to receiving this honor, Ms. Monahan has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for the past sixteen consecutive years.

Robin Beattie, Partner at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC was sworn in as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association for the current 2018-2019 term. The Family Law Section is an organization of over nine hundred lawyers committed to improving the practice of family law in the State of Colorado. The Section provides a forum for the education of attorneys, judges, elected officials, and members of the general public. As leader of the Family Law Section, Ms. Beattie will be traveling throughout the State meeting judges and attorneys to advance the Family Law Section’s goals and objectives.

Lesleigh Monahan has been selected to Super Lawyers Top 100 Colorado Lawyers and Top 50 Colorado Women Lawyers for 2018.
This is Monahan’s 6th appearance on the Top 50 /100 Colorado Super Lawyers List and 11th appearance on the Top 25/50 Women Super lawyers List.

The firm is proud to announce that Gary Polidori and Peter Franklin were once again recognized as Colorado Super Lawyers in 2018.

Hannah Westmont was recognized as a 2018 Colorado Rising Star, no more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state of Colorado are awarded this distinction.

Each year no more than 5% of Lawyers in the State are selected for the Colorado Super Lawyers Lists. Annual selections are made through a multi- phase selection process that involves statewide surveys, independent research evaluations and Peer reviews. Each candidate is rated based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Congratulations to Gary Polidori, the 2017 Frederick J. Myers Professionalism Award Winner. This annual award is bestowed upon a member of the First JD Bar Association who is a model of civility and respect in the legal profession. This award honors a lawyer who demonstrates exemplary ethical conduct, civility and respect, toward all Parties, Counsel, and the Court. Mr. Polidori was presented with his award on October 14, 2017 at the 2017 First Judicial District Bar Association Awards.

Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2018 U.S. News and World Report “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2018 “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.

Congratulations to Gary Polidori, Peter Franklin, Lesleigh Monahan, and Robin Beattie for being included in the 24^th edition of “The Best Lawyers in America”. “Best Lawyers in America” has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” is based on a rigorous peer-reviewed survey comprising more that 7.3 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the nation. As such, this recognition symbolizes excellence in the practice of law. Mr. Polidori and Mr. Franklin have received this honor consecutively since 1995, and Ms. Monahan has been recognized consecutively since 2006.

Congratulations to Lesleigh Monahan, Partner at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC for being named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” by “Best Lawyers in America”.  “Best Lawyers in America”, is the oldest and most peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession.  As the sole recipient of this prestigious award, Ms. Monahan was distinguished as the top family law attorney in the Denver metropolitan area.  Ms. Monahan has received this award twice in the last three years. In addition to receiving this honor, Ms. Monahan has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for the past fifteen consecutive years.