Practice areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1998
Education: University of Miami School of Law
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Sustainable Family Solutions
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Serving Florida & Colorado Lori Barkus is a highly respected and experienced family law practitioner with Sustainable Family Solutions in Colorado Springs, CO, Louisville, CO and Hollywood, Florida. Driven by a philosophy that prioritizes constructive resolution over conflict, she is dedicated to guiding clients through complex domestic matters with professionalism, insight and integrity.
With core practice areas that include divorce and separation, property division and spousal support, child custody and support and prenuptial and postnuptial Agreements, Ms. Barkus offers comprehensive services across all facets of family law.
Ms. Barkus’ strong foundation in legal scholarship was established at the University of Miami, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995. She continued her legal education at the University of Miami School of Law, receiving her Juris Doctor in 1998. This rigorous educational background forms the basis of her sophisticated approach to law practice. Her dedication to client success and ethical practice has earned her a "Superb" rating on Avvo, complemented by numerous positive client testimonials that speak to the quality and compassion of her representation.
A commitment to advanced legal practice defines Ms. Barkus’ career. She maintains active professional affiliations that underscore her dedication to collaborative and effective dispute resolution, including the Colorado Bar Association, The Florida Bar's Family Law Section, the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators.
Through Sustainable Family Solutions, Ms. Barkus provides clients with the top-quality legal guidance needed to secure stable, sustainable and positive resolutions for their families.
Practice areas
Family Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1998, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://sustainablefamilysolutions.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Law Mediator
- Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Appeals
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Colorado
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Bravo vs. Hoover Industries: Ruled in favor of client/employee
Videos
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Guardian Ad Litem - Collaboratively trained and completed GAL program in Florida, 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers , 2020
- Strong Families Build Strong Children, 2016
- Leading Women for Shared Parenting, 2013
- Colorado Mountain Club Boulder - Member Board Of Directors, 2016
Honors
- Top Up & Comer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2016
- Top Up & Comer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2013
- Leaders in Law Finalist, Lifestyle Media, 2013
- Top Up and Coming Attorney 2008, Legal Elite, 2008
Educational Background
- J.D. Juris Doctorate , 1995-1998
- Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, 1991-1995
White Papers
- Key Considerations for Prenuptial Agreements, 2025
- Biggest Mistakes Women Making During Divorce, 2025
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Certified Family Law Mediator - Supreme Court of Florida, 2007
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2022