Matthew C. Clawson
Top rated Family Law attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Clawson & Clawson, LLP
Practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury, Military & Veterans Law; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2000
Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2027 Call today:
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Matthew C. Clawson is a Colorado trial attorney and Managing Partner of Clawson & Clawson, LLP, a Colorado law firm he co-founded with his father and brother in 2004. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mr. Clawson represents clients in complex divorce, high-asset divorce, family law, and personal injury matters throughout Colorado.
With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Clawson is an experienced trial attorney and negotiator. His family law practice includes sophisticated cases involving high-value marital estates, closely held businesses, business valuations, executive compensation, professional practices, investment and brokerage accounts, retirement assets, real estate, maintenance, child support, and contested parenting issues.
Throughout his career, Mr. Clawson has represented business owners, executives, physicians, attorneys, judges, certified public accountants, commercial airline pilots, senior military and government officers, and other professionals whose cases often involve significant financial or professional complexities.
Mr. Clawson has received extensive professional recognition. His honors include recognition by Forbes, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Super Lawyers. Clawson & Clawson has also received Best Law Firms® recognition, continuing the firm's history of recognition through the program formerly associated with U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. Mr. Clawson has also received recognition from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates, and National Association of Distinguished Counsel, among other professional organizations.
Mr. Clawson is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an invitation-only organization whose membership is limited to attorneys who have obtained million-dollar and multimillion-dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients.
Mr. Clawson earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. His combined legal and business education provides a strong foundation for representing clients in divorce cases involving complex financial analysis, business interests, asset valuation, executive compensation, and other sophisticated economic issues.
Mr. Clawson is admitted to practice before all Colorado state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He has also volunteered with the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program (CAMP), mentoring fellow Colorado attorneys and contributing to the development of the legal profession.
Dedicated to community service, Mr. Clawson has held significant leadership positions with Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, including serving as President for two years and as a member of the Executive Committee for eight years. In recognition of his distinguished service to youth and the community, he received the Silver Beaver Award, one of the highest honors presented by a local Scouting council. His community involvement has also included the Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region, restorative justice programs, and Pikes Peak United Way.
A native Coloradan and second-generation Colorado attorney, Mr. Clawson is proud to continue his family's tradition of practicing law in Colorado. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and five children and pursuing Colorado's outdoors.
After earning his bachelor’s degree, Mr. Clawson went on to graduate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He also holds a master of business administration degree from the University of Colorado. He holds licenses to practice law before all Colorado state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Practice areas
Family Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Military/Veterans LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Military Divorce, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Family Law
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Military/Veterans Law
First Admitted: 2000, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.clawsonattorney.com/about-us/matthew-c-clawson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- National Association for Justice, 2008
- 2012-2017 Million Dollar Advocates forum
- 2008 - El Paso County Bar Association - Chairman Law Days
- American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016
- United States Supreme Court, 2012-2027
- National Trial Lawyer's Association, 2007
- United States District Court of Colorado, 2002-2022
- El Paso County Bar Association, 2002
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Successful negotiation of high spousal maintenance awards out of El Paso County, 2019
- Obtained one of the largest spousal maintenance awards in my community, 2012
- Obtained Orders for Child support exceeding the guidelines under extrapolation method of calculation, one of the first in the area, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Directors, Boy Scouts of America 2005 to present, 2019
- President of Lewis Palmer Board of Education, Colorado District 38 2017 - 2020
- Board of Directors Lewis-Palmer Board of Education, Colorado District 38 2015 - 2021
- 2016 - 2021 Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program Colorado Supreme Court,
- 2011-2021 Pro Bono Achievement Award - Colorado Supreme Court
- 2013 - 2021 Pro Bono Achievement Award - El Paso County Bar Association
- Restorative Justice System, 2012
- United Way of the Pikes Peak Region Volunteer, 2009
- 2007-2009 President - Boy Scouts of America, El Paso County/Pikes Peak Region
- Boys and Girls Club - Volunteer, 2008
- 2007-2009 Vice President Boy Scouts of America, El Paso County/Pikes Peak Region
Educational Background
- University of Colorado, Boulder - Master of Business Administration degree , 2005
- University of Denver College of Law - Juris Doctorate, 1999
- Brigham Young University Degree in Political Science and Business Management, 1996
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Relative to the Juvenile Justice System, Boy Scouts of America-Colorado Springs, Juvenile Justice System, Children's Associations, Legal System, 2012
- Blogs for website concerning options in legal proceeding 2006-2018, Attorney, Clawson & Clawson, Legal Separation or Dissolution of Marriage, Family Law Community, 2018
- Legal Blogs for website, Attorney, Clawson & Clawson, Common Mistakes made During the Divorce Process, 2019
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Board of Directors Lewis-Palmer Board of Education, Colorado District 38 2015-2019
- Recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award. This is the highest award given to adult leaders who have made a significant impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.
- President of Lewis Palmer Board of Education, Colorado District 38 2017-2019
Honors
- 2024, Best Divorce Lawyers in Colorado Springs, Forbes, 2024
- 2020-2027, Best Lawyers of America, Best Lawyers of America, 2027
- 2021-2027 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyer, Martindale-Hubbell, 2027
- Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion 2018 - 2021, Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- 2014-2021, Top 10 Nationally Ranked Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- 2018-2027 Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion, Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2014-2022 - Best Lawyer Matthew Clawson , Best Lawyer, Colorado Springs Style Magazine
- 2015-2027, Superb Lawyer 10.00 Rating, AVVO
- 2013 - 2020 - Matthew Clawson, Matthew Clawson lead counsel rated, Lead Counsel Review Board
- 2012 - 2022 Matthew C. Clawson, Lifetime Achievement - Top 100 Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
- 2015-2020, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nations Top 1%
- 2016-2022 Clawson & Clawson, LLP , Best Law Firms in Colorado, U.S. News & World Report
- Clawson & Clawson Parker office 2017-2019, Best Attorney in Parker, Colorado Area, Parker Chronicle
- 2017, 2019-2021 - Clawson & Clawson, Clawson Clawson, LLP Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
- 2014-2021, Client's Choice Award, AVVO
- 2017 - 2020 - Clawson & Clawson, Top 10% in USA, Lawyers of Distinction
- 2014 - 2019 Matthew Clawson, 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- 2013, 2017, Best Attorney of the Springs, Colorado Springs Gazette
- 2016 - 2021 - Matthew Clawson, Top 100 Litigation Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates
- Matthew Clawson, 2016 - 2021, Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Colorado Springs, ThreeBestRated
- 2012, 2011, Best Attorney in town, Colorado Springs Independent
- Lawyer, Matthew C. Clawson, 2012, Best Mover & Shaker, runner up, Colorado Springs Gazette
- 2010, 2012, Most Influential Business Leader, Colorado Springs Independent
- Highest award in Scouting, 2010, Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America
- Best Lawyer in Family Law, 2010, Best of the Springs, Best Lawyer - Matthew C. Clawson, Colorado Springs Gazette
- Matthew C. Clawson, 2010, Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
- Named Best Attorney, Local paper Colorado Springs, 2007, Best Law Firm, Colorado Springs Journal
Industry Groups
- Public
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Matthew fights hard for his clients, but always does so in a professional and ethical manner.”
Office location for Matthew C. Clawson
115 East Vermijo, Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-634-1848
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2027
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"Ask a Lawyer" answers provided by Matthew C. Clawson
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