Donald McClellan
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The McClellan Law Firm, LLC
Raised along the Front Range, Donny McClellan is an adventurer at heart. His journey has taken him around the world, with experiences living overseas and across the U.S., but he ultimately chose to settle back in Northern Colorado—because, as he believes, there’s no better place on earth. Donny’s wife, Whitney, a Colorado native, shares his love for the region and is the proud owner of Brick & Vine Real Estate and Property Management, LLC. Together, they enjoy spending quality time with their two children and two dogs, embracing the Colorado lifestyle.
Donny’s academic journey is as impressive as his legal career. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah Valley University, followed by a Master of Arts from the University of Denver. He then pursued his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Washburn University School of Law, where he graduated with Dean’s Honors. During law school, Donny distinguished himself as a student attorney in the Family Law Clinic, a writer for the Washburn Law Journal, his law school’s American Bar Association Representative, and a volunteer at the Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic.
After graduating, Donny achieved a remarkable feat by scoring in the top 2% in the nation on the Multistate Bar Exam. He began his legal career clerking for the Honorable Thomas R. French in Colorado’s 8th Judicial District. This invaluable experience paved the way for his private practice, where he developed a versatile legal background in business law, real estate law, and family law. Today, Donny offers his extensive legal expertise at The McClellan Law Firm, where he is committed to serving the needs of his clients.
Donny is licensed to practice law in Colorado and is a proud member of the Colorado Bar Association. With a child-focused approach, Donny prioritizes the best interests of the family in every case he handles. He is dedicated to ensuring that the well-being of children and the stability of the family are at the forefront of his practice.
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Formation
- Real Estate Law
- Homeowners Association, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
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- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- ID Number: 51136
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- The McClellan Law Firm, LLC
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- Basler Family Law
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- Modern Family Law
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- Gelman & Norberg
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- McAdams Law Office
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- Law Clerk
- 8th Judicial District
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- Washburn University School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's Honors
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- University of Denver
- M.A.
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- Utah Valley State College
- B.S.
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- State Bar of Colorado # 51136
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- The McClellan Law Firm, LLC
- Q. I currently have temporary custody of my Niece and Nephew. Could I possibly get full custody?
- A: Temporary custody can become permanent if the biological parents are deemed unfit parents by the state. If you have temporary custody due to CPS becoming involved and starting a case, the court will give the biological parents time to become fit or there will eventually be a hearing to terminate their parental rights. If the latter occurs, the kids can be placed with you permanently. CPS should be able to inform you of where they are in the court process.
- Q. Is about divorce and how it works in the state of Colorado if you have properties, 401k, and a small business.
- A: All marital property must be equitably divided in a divorce (not equally, equitably). Marital property is anything obtained on or after the date of marriage, and the increase in value of property since the date of marriage. It does not matter whose name is on title. So if you owned a house before the marriage, the increase in value since the date of marriage is marital property, even if only your name is on title. Marital property can include real estate, retirement accounts, and ownership interests in businesses. It will also include debts obtained on or after the date of marriage, and the increase in value of debts since the date of marriage. The business can be valued by an expert, or the ... Read More
