Jacob Allen

Top rated Family Law attorney in Denver, Colorado

Kontnik | Cohen, LLC
Jacob Allen
Kontnik | Cohen, LLC

Practice areas: Family Law, Employment & Labor; view more

Licensed in Colorado since: 2013

Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023

Kontnik | Cohen, LLC

201 Steele Street
Suite 210
Denver, CO 80206 Visit website
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Jacob Allen is a senior attorney at Kontnik | Cohen, LLC, renowned for his adept handling of complex family law cases. Concentrating on the Denver metropolitan areas and areas across Colorado, he covers all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, domestic issues and more, along with employment law matters.

Raised in Denver, Mr. Allen attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He then earned a master's degree in educational psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and studied political science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in the top 15% of his class. During law school, he interned with distinguished judges, gaining valuable insights into both federal and state court systems.

Mr. Allen focuses on high net worth cases and those involving significant psychological elements. He is appreciated for his calm, pragmatic approach and ability to guide clients through complex legal disputes while prioritizing amicable resolutions. However, when necessary, he is a formidable presence in the courtroom, ensuring vigorous representation. His early career as a mental health professional at Children's Hospital Colorado has equipped him with a deep understanding of the emotional dynamics that often influence family law.

Also committed to community service, Mr. Allen volunteers with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Metro Volunteer Lawyers. He serves on the Legal Aid Foundation's Associates Advisory Board and maintains a healthy lifestyle as an avid runner. His dedication to his work and clients has earned him recognition by Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch." He is a member of both the Colorado Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Douglas County Bar Association. He is also rated “Very Good” on Avvo.

Licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado as well, Mr. Allen continues to provide incomparable legal services, combining his legal prowess with psychological proficiency to advocate effectively for his clients. His professional and compassionate approach ensures he remains a valued and effective practitioner in the field of family law.

Practice areas

Family Law, Employment & Labor: Employee

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Employment Law - Employee, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Labor Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Sexual Harassment, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower

  • 90% Family Law
  • 10% Employment & Labor: Employee

First Admitted: 2013, Colorado

Professional Webpage: https://www.kontnikcohen.com/jacob-allen

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Colorado Bar Association Member, Family Law Section
  • Legal Aid Foundation - Associates Advisory Board
  • Douglas County Bar Association - Member
  • Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Metro Volunteer Lawyers
  • Associates Advisory Board for the Legal Aid Foundation
  • Rose Community Foundation’s Roots & Branches Foundation
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Honors

  • Best Lawyers "Ones To Watch", 2022
  • Selected to Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars” for Family Law: 2022 and 2023
  • Selected to Best Lawyers, “Ones to Watch” for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation: 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

Educational Background

  • University of Texas: M.A., Educational Psychology
  • University of Colorado (Boulder): B.A., Political Science
  • London School of Economics and Political Science: General Course Certificate, Political Science

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008: Actionable Rights Available to Employees under GINA, co-authored, Trial Talk, June/July 2014
  • The ABC’s of the FMLA, Trial Talk, June/July 2018

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • Phi Beta Kappa honor society member
  • Scholastic Excellence Award for Evidence and the John Phillip Linn Labor Law Award
  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in the top 15% of his class with a full-tuition Chancellor Scholarship for academic excellence and community service

Office location for Jacob Allen

201 Steele Street
Suite 210
Denver, CO 80206

Phone: 720-449-8448

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023

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