Atty. David A. Lamb
David A. Lamb is a founding Shareholder and CTO of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO · 30+ Years Experience
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About David A. Lamb at a Glance
David A. Lamb is a family law and adr attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and Colorado (1997). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1996) and University of Oklahoma (BA, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Lamb
- David A. Lamb is a founding Shareholder and CTO of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC. Prior to opening Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC, David practiced at a major family law firm from 2008 to 2010, and was a prosecutor at the Denver District Attorney’s Office from 2001 to 2008
- He also worked, previously, at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell handling complex corporate and financial matters earlier in his career
- David loves the practice of family law
- He has focused most of his career on helping families through the legal process. “It’s an honor to help people in these very difficult times in their lives,” David says
- Although he is a skilled and respected trial attorney, David often encourages mediation and arbitration to settle cases fairly and favorably without trial
Practice Areas Explained
David A. Lamb's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Lamb handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Family Law in Denver
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Denver
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
David A. Lamb is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Denver
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Denver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Denver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Denver Choose David A. Lamb
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David A. Lamb's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Lamb brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Colorado, David A. Lamb can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, David A. Lamb can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Denver
A Denver-based practice means David A. Lamb attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David A. Lamb Handles in Denver
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