Meet the Team
Ross Law P.C.
Justin Ross
- Our founding attorney, Justin Ross, focuses his practice primarily on ligation-based matters, including all areas of family law and personal injury. Justin also has extensive experience in criminal defense and dependency & neglect matters, including numerous jury trials for cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony homicides.
Justin is a passionate, tireless advocate who analyzes each of his cases in order to develop successful, individualized strategies for each client.
Justin’s reputation in the community is evidenced by his many excellent client and peer reviews, including being named a Colorado Super Lawyer, a Colorado Super Lawyer Rising Star for 5 consecutive years, an AV-Preeminent (highest possible) peer rating, and a “10.0” Superb AVVO peer rating.
Justin is frequently requested to serve as a mediator in hundreds of family law cases, and he has frequently requested to present to his peers by various professional organizations, including the Colorado Bar Association and 1st Judicial District Bar Association. Justin served on the 1st Judicial District Bar Association Board of Trustees from 2013-2017, and the 1st Judicial District Bar Association Board of Governors from 2017-2019. Justin served as the President of the 1st Judicial District Association Board of Trustees in 2016-2017.
Practice Areas
- Family Law/Divorce/Domestic Relations
- Personal Injury Law
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Criminal Defense
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2007
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2007
Past Positions
- Pickard & Associates, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2007 to 2013
- Pickard & Ross, P.C., Partner, 2014 to 2017
Honors
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- AV - Preeminent Peer Rating Martindale-Hubbell
- AVVO 10.0 Superb
- Best Lawyers: Who’s Who Legal
- Nations’ Top One Percent – National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- America's Top 100 Attorneys
- Top 40 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Colorado – National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 – American Society of Legal Advocates
Education
- University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma
- Juris Doctor - 2006
- Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, Oklahoma
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2002
- Honors: cum laude
Classes & Seminars
- “All Dollars Are Not Created Equal: A Look at Property That’s Tax Burdened, Hard to Value, Hard to Divide and/or Hard to Liquidate", Colorado Bar Association: Family Law Section, 2018
- “Advisor vs. Advocate: How to Increase Your Effectiveness at Mediation.” – Colorado Bar Association: Family Law Institute – 2017, Judicial District Bar Association Family Law CLE, 2015
- “Criminal Law and Family Law Intersection.”, First Judicial District Bar Association CLE, 2016
- “Advisor vs. Advocate: How to Increase Your Effectiveness at Mediation.”, Colorado Bar Association: Family Law Institute, 2017
- “Family Law and Collateral Proceedings", Colorado Bar Association: Family Law Institute, 2015
- “Trails: Understanding the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry.”, First Judicial District Bar Association CLE, 2014
- “Joint Trial Management Certificates and Trial Briefs.” , Colorado Bar Association: Family Law Institute, 2013
- “Considerations of Alternative Income for Child Support Purposes.” , First Judicial District Bar Association CLE, 2010
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association, Present
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers
- American Association of Justice
- Colorado Bar Foundation Fellows
- 1st Judicial District Bar Association, President, 2016 to 2017
- 1st Judicial District Bar Association, President-Elect, 2015 to 2016
- 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Board of Trustees, 2013 to 2017
- 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Secretary-Treasurer, 2014 to 2015
- 1st Judicial District Bar Association, Board of Governors, 2017 to 2019
Published Works
- Criminal Issues Related to Family Law, Colorado Bar Association Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations, 2012 and 2013
- "I think It's Going to Be Okay" - The Value of Continually Encouraging Your Client, Colorado Bar Association CLE, 2012
Joe Ward
Attorney Joe Ward has been litigating federal and state court cases since 2014. Joe focuses his practice primarily on ligation-based matters, including all areas of family law, contract disputes, and labor and employment. Joe diligently represents individuals in family law matters as well as both employees and employers with respect to claims arising under federal and state employment laws. Joe has handled disputes arising in the following areas:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Claims arising under state contract law and common law tort claims
- Claims for wrongful discharge
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements
- Trade secrets, confidential information, and intellectual property
- Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and numerous other federal and state employment laws
- In 2021-2023, Joe was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process considers peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Domestic Relations
- Contract Law and Common Law Tort Claims
- Wrongful Discharge
- Non-compete, Non-solicitation, and Non-disclosures Agreements
- Trade Secrets, Confidential Information, and Intellectual Property
- Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and numerous other federal and state employment laws
- Insurance Coverage
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
- Louisiana
- Virginia
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Juris Doctor - 2014
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: National Member of the Order of Barristers
- Honors: William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar
- University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2010
- Honors: Graduated with Distinction Honors
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Louisiana Bar Association
Published Works
- “The Interpretation of Context – How Some Federal Courts Are Bypassing the Familiar Requirement of Firsthand Knowledge” Loyola University New Orleans Journal of Public Interest
- “The NLRB Continues to Expand Its Reach into Joint Employment Relationships” – HR Professionals Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 8
- “Compensability of Overnight Travel Time” – HR Professionals Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 10
Sherry O’Connell
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
Paralegal Sherry O’Connell earned her paralegal degree from the ABA approved program at Arapahoe Community College. Sherry has over 30 years of experience in the legal field. Sherry is experienced in multiple areas of the Law, including family law, criminal defense, probate, dependency & neglect, and appeals.
Sherry has a particular passion for, and experience in, personal injury law including automobile accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and professional negligence cases. Sherry has assisted on hundreds of cases, both in the pre-litigation negotiation stage with insurance companies, as well as in litigation support.
Kevin Boyd
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Criminal Defense
Paralegal Kevin Boyd received his BA in Communication from the University of Southern Maine, and his Paralegal Certificate from Arapahoe Community College. He is experienced in multiple areas of Law, including Family Law, Dependency & Neglect, criminal defense, appeals, and general civil matters. Kevin has worked as a litigation paralegal for well over ten years.
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