Atty. Marc J. Kaplan
Marc J. Kaplan is a practicing trial lawyer, special master and arbitrator.
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Marc J. Kaplan is a family law, business, and litigation attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Ciancio Ciancio Brown PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1984). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1983) and Duke University (B.A. Public Policy Studies, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marc J. Kaplan is a practicing trial lawyer, special master and arbitrator
- Having been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mr. Kaplan is a formidable advocate in court
- Mr. Kaplan provides to the firm expertise in civil litigation and appeals, including complex divorces
- Mr. Kaplan practices in all civil areas of the law, but primarily in the areas of family law and legal malpractice
- Kaplan is the Immediate Past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, represented Colorado as the State Delegate to the Family Law Section to the American Association for Justice, is past Vice President of the Colorado Bar Association, and served on the Board of Governors and the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association
- Kaplan is a member of the Thompson G. Marsh Inn of Court, the Faculty of Federal Advocates, and numerous Bar Associations
- Kaplan received his law degree in 1983 from the University of Denver College of Law, with a specialization in Advocacy Skills
- Kaplan received several awards for trial skills in state and national competitions, and was selected as a teaching assistant to retired Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward E. Pringle
- Kaplan received his undergraduate degree in Public Policy Studies, with a concentration in communications, from the Institute of Policy Services and Public Affairs at Duke University, in 1979
- From 1990 through 1992, Kaplan returned to the law school as a Lawyering Process Adjunct Professor
- In 1979, Kaplan was chosen as a member of a six- person bi-partisan team of young political leaders, sponsored by the U.S
- Department of State, for European Political Conferences
- Kaplan was President of the Duke Alumni Association of Colorado from 1990 to 1992
- In 1993, Kaplan was given the Denver Bar Association Pro Bono Award, and was Chairman of the Children of Violence Committee for Colorado
- Kaplan has also served on the Board of Directors of the United Citizens of Arapahoe Neighborhoods since 1997
- Kaplan has been selected for Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law
- He has received the rating AV from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to attorneys
- Marc J. Kaplan has also been a frequent lecturer and faculty member for legal education seminars, newspapers, and has appeared as a legal commentator on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, BBC, and local television stations
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Colorado
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 andnue, 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.
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