Mary L. Walsh - Denver, CO
Attorney at GEM Family Law
Family Law Lawyers in Denver, CO
650 S. Cherry Street Suite 500 Denver, CO 80246
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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4
Years
Experience
Denver Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Mary is a Senior Associate Attorney at GEM Family Law, practicing in all areas of family law. Mary is passionate about advocating for her clients and helping them minimize the stress that often comes with navigating a family law matter.
Mary received her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School, graduating at the top of her class and earning membership in the Order of the Coif, a distinction earned only by the top 10 percent of law school graduates.
During law school, Mary sought out opportunities to build experience in family law. She worked as a Student Attorney in the University of Colorado Juvenile and Family Law Clinic, representing clients in divorce, dependency and neglect, and juvenile delinquency cases. Mary also completed internships with Metro Volunteer Lawyers, a Denver family law firm, and the 20th Judicial District. After graduation, Mary worked as an Associate Attorney for a Denver family law firm before joining GEM.
An avid writer, Mary earned her Bachelor of the Arts degree in English, with a minor in Business Administration, at Creighton University, and graduated summa cum laude. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Mary was awarded the Creighton University Undergraduate Scholarly Writing Award and the O'Toole Award for Creative Non-fiction Writing. Mary employs her persuasive writing skills to advocate for her clients.
Mary has experience representing clients in highly contested cases involving divorce, child custody, and protection orders. Mary is passionate about helping her clients work through the myriad issues that arise in family law matters, and she is dedicated to providing a compassionate and personalized experience for each of her clients.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch, Family Law, Family Law: Mediation and Arbitration, 2026
- Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2025
- Order of the Coif, University of Colorado School of Law
- Summa cum laude, Creighton University
- Undergraduate Scholarly Writing Award, Creighton University
- O’Toole Award for Creative Non-Fiction Writing, Creighton University
Other Sources of Feedback About Mary L. Walsh
Included on the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Colorado School of Law,
Boulder,
Colorado
J.D.
Honors: Order of the Coif
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University of Colorado School of Law,
Boulder,
Colorado
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Non Legal Education
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Creighton University
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: English
Minor: Business Administration
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Creighton University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Denver Bar Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Colorado Judicial Institute
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Contact
650 S. Cherry Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 720-443-4892
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am-6pm MST and Friday: 8am-1pm MST
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