Matthew Clawson

Matthew Clawson is a second generation Colorado trial attorney. Matthew brings a great amount of enthusiasm and energy to his law practice, focusing primarily in the area of Family Law and Litigation. Since being in practice, he has tried hundreds of cases before Judges and juries. He has also been very successful in resolving cases outside of Court through alternative dispute resolution processes.

• United States Supreme Court
• Colorado Bar
• United States District Court of Colorad

Matthew graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College Of Law, and then completed his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Colorado. Matthew was recognized as the outstanding student of his class.

Matthew has represented both husbands and wives of judges, doctors, lawyers, internationally recognized musicians, executives of Fortune 500 companies, business owners, high ranking military officers and those who find themselves in need of legal representation for the first time.

• Best Law Firm, – U.S. News & World Report (2016-2019)
• National Ranking Top 10 Attorney Award – National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2016-2018)
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers (2016-2018)
• Top 100 Lawyer – National Trial Lawyers Association (2012-2018)
• Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in Colorado – American – Society of Legal Advocates (2012-2018)
• Nation’s Top One Percent – National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2018)
• America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement– America’s Top 100 Attorneys
• AV Rated- Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement – Martindale-Hubbell® (2013-2015)
• Top 10 Nationally Ranked Attorney – National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2014-2018)
• Lead Counsel Rated – Lead Counsel Verification(2013-2018)
• 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Colorado – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2014-2017)
• “10.0” Highest Rating – AVVO (2015-2017)
• Client’s Choice Award– AVVO (2014-2018)
• Best Lawyer– AVVO (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018)
• Best Lawyer– Colorado Springs Style Magazine(2014- 2018)
• Best Law Firm– Colorado Springs Gazette (2013, 2017)
• Best Attorneys in the Parker, Colorado Area– Parker Chronicle (2017)
• Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2012-2017)
• Best Lawyer– The Top Trial Lawyers in America(2010, 2012, 2016)
• Most Influential Business Leader – Colorado Springs Independent (2012)
• Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (2012-2017)
• The Top Trial Lawyers in America – Best Lawyer (2010, 2012, 2016)
• Most Influential Business Leader (2012) – Colorado Springs Independent
• Top 40 under 40 – National Trial Lawyers Association
• Best Law Firm – Colorado Springs Business Journal(2007)
• Pro Bono Achievement Award – Colorado Supreme Court (2011-2018)
• Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO – 3 Best Rated (2016)

• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
• El Paso County Bar Association
• Denver Bar Association
• Douglas County Bar Association
• El Paso County Family Bar Association
• National Association for Justice
• National Trial Lawyers Association
• American Society of Legal Advocates

-Post decree modification of parenting plan and child support. Opposing party sought to significantly modify client’s child support obligation and the parties’ 8 year 50/50 parenting plan whereas opposing party would be primary custodial parent. Obtained favorable result for client at Motions Hearing in which client was awarded 50/50 parenting time with his son and a nominal increase in child support.

-Minor child required surgery but opposing party refused to consent to surgery. The parenting plan was ambiguous on whether opposing party’s consent was necessary. Addressed a time-sensitive medical issue in client’s favor and assisted in providing legal advice regarding potential contempt against the opposing party for failure to pay medical bill.

-Assisted in the representation of a divorce involving a short-term marriage, but potential significant exposure for client. Settled case shortly after being retained to client’s satisfaction.

-Short term marriage, but very complex child custody dispute involving allegations of child abuse. Obtained primary custodial rights at an Emergency Hearing and secured supervised parenting time only for the Opposing Party. Ultimately settled all issues on the eve of trial to client’s satisfaction.

-Dissolution of Marriage with Four Children. Settled an 11-year marriage to client’s satisfaction on the eve of trial.

-Opposing party was requesting life-time spousal maintenance due to a rare disease that allegedly prevented her from working. She also wanted to deviate from the spousal maintenance statute so that she received more spousal maintenance than a judge may award. After months of settlement discussions, settled a 20+ year marriage resulting in a cap in spousal maintenance as well as an amount below the statutory guidelines.

-Post decree matter regarding division of military retirement as well as modification of spousal maintenance and child support. Successfully argued for retroactive military retirement pay without deduction for VA Benefit pay and obtained a money judgment for over twenty thousand dollars. Child support and spousal maintenance remained the same.

When he is not spending time with his wife and five children, Matthew spends much of his free time tending to his duties as advisor/advocate and past President of a large non- profit organization which serves over 11,000 young men and young women, and over 4,000 adult volunteers over the years, Matthew is also very involved in the community and the growth of its young men and women. Matthew has been involved with United Way, Boys and Girls Club, the Restorative Justice Program, and has been recognized by the El Paso County Bar Association for his leadership as Chairman of Law Days.