Strickler Catlin LLC

05/27/2026

What actually happens after you file a civil lawsuit in Colorado? Most people assume a lawsuit means you’re headed straight to court. In reality, that’s rarely how it works. Here’s the typical path:

• Filing: The lawsuit is officially opened with the court
• Response: The other side answers, and the core issues are set
• Discovery: Both sides exchange documents, questions, and testimony
• Mediation/Settlement: Many cases are resolved here without trial
• Trial (if needed): A judge or jury makes the final decision

Most civil cases don’t end in a courtroom verdict. They resolve somewhere in the process long before that.
The key is understanding what happens at each stage so expectations match reality from the start.

Have more questions? We've got answers and can help you through the civil litigation process in Boulder County, CO and beyond.

05/20/2026

At Strickler Catlin LLC, we believe strong representation starts with strong relationships.

Our attorneys bring decades of experience across family law, personal injury, estate planning, probate, elder law, criminal defense, and business law—working together to deliver thoughtful, strategic, and client-focused counsel.

Meet the team behind our Boulder practice:
Lee A. Strickler
Jessica Higgins Catlin
Mark E. Biddison
Jonathan Leinheardt

Each attorney brings a depth of knowledge and a commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.

Explore our team: https://coloradolawyer.com/attorneys-boulder-colorado-lawyer/

05/13/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀 | What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Mediation is a guided negotiation where both sides work toward a mutual agreement. Arbitration is more like a private court where an arbitrator makes a decision that is often binding.

Understanding your dispute resolution options can help save time, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary litigation. At Strickler Catlin LLC, we help clients evaluate the best path forward for resolving business and legal disputes. Contact us in Boulder County, Colorado.

05/06/2026

Legal decisions can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to make them alone.

At Strickler Catlin LLC, we’re not just attorneys. We’re advocates, advisors, and partners in protecting what matters most to you.

If you’re facing a legal question, we’re here to help you find the best path forward—with integrity and experience.

📍 Serving Boulder and surrounding communities

04/29/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀 | 𝗗𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

They can. If emails clearly outline terms and show mutual agreement, they may be enforceable. That said, a formal written contract is always the safer approach.

04/22/2026

In Colorado, the outdoors is part of everyday life—from mountain trails to neighborhood parks.

Earth Day is a great reminder to appreciate and protect the natural spaces that make our communities so unique.

From all of us at Strickler Catlin LLC, Happy Earth Day.

04/15/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗟𝗖

Strickler Catlin offers legal services for individuals and entities regarding all aspects of real estate law. Our real estate attorneys in Boulder and our experienced real estate legal team work together to provide sound, effective legal advice that will protect your interests and help you reach your real estate goals. Whether you are looking to sell or purchase property, settle a land dispute, foreclose on a property or perform other real estate activities, our attorneys will ensure that you are on the right side of the law and that your needs are met.

Areas of expertise include:
Residential/Commercial Transactions
Entities for Real Estate Acquisition
Real Estate Litigation
Broker, Seller, or Buyer Representation
1031 Exchanges
Easement Disputes
Construction
Leasing
Real Estate Title Issues
Foreclosure
Boundary and Land Access Disputes

Contact Strickler Catlin LLC to schedule a consultation: 303-443-6690

04/08/2026

A new Colorado law now requires social media companies to respond more quickly to law enforcement search warrants, with strict timelines for acknowledging and complying with requests. The goal is to help investigators obtain critical digital evidence faster in cases involving public safety or criminal activity.

Legal changes involving technology and digital platforms are happening quickly, and they can have real implications for businesses and organizations operating online.

The attorneys at Strickler Catlin LLC stay on top of these developments to help clients understand compliance obligations and potential legal risks.

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It comes a week after a verdict found platforms like Facebook and YouTube are liable for its teen users' mental health and addiction.

04/02/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 “𝗮𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹” 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼?
𝗬𝗲𝘀 — Colorado is an “at-will employment” state, but there are important limits.

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲
In Colorado, employment is generally presumed to be at-will, meaning an employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, or even for no stated reason, unless there is an employment contract that says otherwise.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (when you cannot fire someone)
Even in an at-will state, termination is illegal if it is based on things such as:
✅Discrimination (race, s*x, religion, disability, age, etc.)
✅Retaliation for reporting discrimination or harassment
✅Violation of public policy, such as firing someone for:
✔️Reporting illegal activity (whistleblowing)
✔️Filing a workers’ compensation claim
✔️Serving on a jury
✔️Taking protected leave (e.g., FMLA)

Also, an employer may lose the at-will protection if:
💠There is an employment contract or union agreement
💠An employee handbook or policy effectively promises certain disciplinary steps before termination.

For expert legal advice on employment regulations, contact us. We can help.

03/25/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 | Jessica Higgins Catlin

Jessica Higgins Catlin was admitted to practice law in Colorado in 2001 and in the federal district court in 2004. She specializes in estate planning, probate administration, probate litigation, guardianships, conservatorships, family law, appellate advocacy, and civil litigation.

Ms. Catlin takes a pragmatic approach to litigation and the use of ADR (alternative dispute resolution) techniques.

Serving the Colorado Front Range, Jessica Catlin and her associates at Strickler Catlin LLC are here to help.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Strickler Catlin LLC.
Whether you're feeling lucky in business, real estate, or life, we hope the day brings a little extra good fortune your way.