Courtney J. Cline
Top rated Alternative Dispute Resolution attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado
Cline Caldwell, LLP
Practice areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2004
Education: University of Colorado Law School
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Cline Caldwell, LLP
8101 East Prentice AvenueSuite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Visit website
Courtney Cline is a founding Equity Shareholder at Cline Caldwell, LLP, where she specializes in complex marital dissolution and family law matters. With extensive experience as a litigator and mediator, Ms. Cline is dedicated to delivering a high level of service to every client and family.
As a formally trained mediator, Ms. Cline applies her courtroom experience to facilitate amicable resolutions of divorce and family law disputes, offering a valuable alternative to litigation. In addition to her mediation practice, she serves as a Parenting Coordinator and Decision-Maker (“PC/DM”) and Arbitrator in Court-ordered appointments, providing comprehensive dispute resolution services to families.
Ms. Cline’s legal expertise and dedication to professionalism have been consistently recognized, with her inclusion in the Colorado Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list from 2012 to 2018 and in the Colorado Super Lawyers edition from 2020 to present. In 2012, she earned the prestigious “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor she continues to uphold. Additionally, Ms. Cline has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law (2022-present), Family Law Mediation (2022-present), and Family Law Arbitration (2024-present). She was also named a “Top Lawyer” by 5280 Magazine for 2025.
Ms. Cline is a member of the Colorado Collaborative Law Professionals, the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe Bar Association, and the Colorado Judicial Institute, and the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee.
Practice areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family LawFocus areas
Arbitration, Child Support, Dissolution, Divorce, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 90% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Family Law
First Admitted: 2004, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.clinecaldwell.com/attorneys/courtney-cline/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Presenter – PC/DM Appointments – Views and Strategies from the Professionals – April 2024, 2024
- Presenter – Family Law Institute CLE – August 2023, 2023
- Presenter – Legal Professionalism 101 CLE – May 2022, 2022
- Presenter – Family Law Basic Skills CLE – Mediation, Arbitration, and Parenting Coordinators/Decision-Makers – 2022 to present, 2026
- Presenter – ADR for Family Law – Beginning, During and After Your Case: The Pros and Cons of Mediation, Arbitration, and PC/DMs – March 2021, 2021
- Presenter, Faculty, and Co-Chair of the annual Family Law Evidence Practicum through the Colorado Bar Association, 2025
- Ms. Cline is a member of the Colorado Collaborative Law Professionals, the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe Bar Association, the Colorado Judicial Institute, and the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Mares-Dixon & Associates Certificate of Completion 40 Hour Mediation Training August 27, 2013., 2013
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer Mediator 18th JD Legal Resource Day October 27, 2017.
Educational Background
- University of Colorado, School of Law, 2004
- Graduated from the University of Georgia, Manga Cum Laude, B.A. in 2001. , 2001
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presenter at the Family Law Basic Skills CLE, Presenter, Family Law Basic Skills CLE, Colorado CLE, 2023
- Presenter at the Family Law Basic Skills CLE, Presenter, Family Law Basic Skills, Colorado CLE, Family Law, 2022
- Presenter at the Legal Professionalism 101 CLE, Presenter, Legal Professionalism 101, Colorado CLE, Family Law, 2022
- Presenter, Faculty, and Co-Chair of the annual Family Law Evidence Practicum through the Colorado Bar Association 2016 – 2019, Faculty, Co-Chair, Presenter, Family Law Evidence Practicum, Colorado CLE, 2019
- Presenter - ADR for Family Law – Beginning, During and After Your Case: The Pros and Cons of Mediation, Arbitration, and PC/DMs, Presenter, ADR for Family Law – Beginning, During and After Your Case: The Pros and Cons of Mediation, Arbitration, and PC/DMs, Colorado CLE, 2021
- Presenter at the Family Law Section monthly CLE: “PC/DMs Tips and Tricks for the Practitioner and the Neutral” February 2019, Presenter, PC/DMs Tips and Tricks for the Practitioner and the Neutral, Colorado CLE, 2019
Honors
- Courtney Cline was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law (2022 and 2023) and Family Law Mediation (2022 and 2023)., The Best Lawyers in America, https://links.contact.bestlawyers.com/els/v2/Zd99Ckk-qZfk/YUt3QzRHakxralF6YWMybGN4OGtib1J2NURGMnlKMG1zUFZoSS9VeGFLQ0hkbWM5QzVmUkkrajFvLzVlVUY5UTN1emtqRUdLZngrdnh3SDN4VlFTZm1zaDRJNVYvUDF4TVIrNEpJTU9OODQ9S0/RkhTbEt1NXQzWXJBOGdZelFRQmZJRHczbVI5L1ViaUVpOTZQUk, 2022
- Courtney J. Cline is a lawyer based in Greenwood Village, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Courtney J. Cline is recognized in the following practice areas: Greenwood Village, Colorado Family Law Family Law Arbitration Family Law Mediation, The Best Lawyers in America, https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/courtney-j-cline/322362, 2025
- Courtney J. Cline is a lawyer based in Greenwood Village, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Courtney J. Cline is recognized in the following practice areas: Greenwood Village, Colorado Family Law Family Law Arbitration Family Law Mediation, The Best Lawyers in America, https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/courtney-j-cline/322362, 2024
- Courtney Cline was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law (2022 and 2023) and Family Law Mediation (2022 and 2023)., The Best Lawyers in America, https://links.contact.bestlawyers.com/els/v2/Zd99Ckk-qZfk/YUt3QzRHakxralF6YWMybGN4OGtib1J2NURGMnlKMG1zUFZoSS9VeGFLQ0hkbWM5QzVmUkkrajFvLzVlVUY5UTN1emtqRUdLZngrdnh3SDN4VlFTZm1zaDRJNVYvUDF4TVIrNEpJTU9OODQ9S0/RkhTbEt1NXQzWXJBOGdZelFRQmZJRHczbVI5L1ViaUVpOTZQUk, 2023
- Received the highest “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell since 2012., Martindale Hubbell, Martindale Hubbell
- Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition 2012, 2013, and 2015-2018; Super Lawyers Edition 2020 through 2022., Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
Industry Groups
- Judiciary
- Law
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I refer clients to Courtney Cline on a regular basis. She's an excellent PC/DM. ”
“Amazing family law attorney and mediator and PCDM. Fair and not litigious.”
“Exceptional and knowledgeable attorney”
“Superior results oriented attorney.”
“Courtney brings just the right of strength to mediation and arbitration along with a lot of experience in family law. ”
“She's an excellent advocate.”
Office location for Courtney J. Cline
8101 East Prentice Avenue
Suite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-731-0056
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2018