Christopher N. Little is the managing attorney for CNL Law Firm, PLLC in Aurora, Colorado. His practice includes divorce, custody, child support, alimony, post-decree modifications, adoption, family violence, and other family law matters.
He firmly believes in fostering a holistic client-driven atmosphere where clients are always heard, validated, and vigorously represented. Whether on the phone or in the courtroom, he consistently and passionately advocates for his client's interests.
Chris is persistent and intent on obtaining results that are solutions-based and promote healthy relationships among the parties. Such relationships reduce intra-familial conflict, promote optimal solutions for clients, and helps to alleviate animosity down the road.
Prior to practicing law in Colorado, Chris served as an attorney and advisor within the Iowa Department of Transportation. He advised on subjects ranging from Federal and State legislation and policymaking to administrative law. In addition to advising on pertinent legal issues, he also oversaw the division’s internal and external communications platforms to ensure a consistent and quality-driven brand that is both informative and tangible to consumers. During that same time period, Chris was also an Adjunct Assistant Business Communications Professor at Drake University where he taught professional communications to undergraduate students.
In his free time, Chris enjoys skiing with his family, golfing, researching & writing about intricate or novel family law issues, and earning an MBA from Pepperdine University.
You can reach Chris directly at chris@cnllaw.com or (720) 370-2171.
- Pepperdine University
- MBA (2023) | Business Administration
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- Drake University Law School
- J.D. (2016) | Law
- Dean’s List (3 Terms); CALI Excellence for the Future Award (2 Consecutive Years); Drake Business Law Society, President; Student Ambassador
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- Colorado Mesa University
- B.B.A. (2013) | Business Administration
- President’s List; Presidential Scholar; Dean’s List (3 terms); Peer Mentor/Academic Tutor; Department of Housing; Conduct Board Chairperson
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- Managing Attorney
- CNL Law Firm, PLLC
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- Policy and Communications Officer
- Iowa Department of Transportation
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- Adjunct Professor
- Drake University
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- Senior Law Clerk
- Masterson, Bottenberg & Eichorn, LLP
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- Summer Associate
- Milligan, Rona, Duran & King, LLC
- 7 Things You Must Consider Before Asking For a Divorce
- The legal blog of CNL Law Firm, PLLC
- Protection Orders/Res Motions, Colorado Bar Association
- Domestic Relations Bench & Bar, Colorado Bar Association
- Parenting Time & Decision Making, Colorado Bar Association
- Child Hearsay: Family Law, Colorado Bar Association
- Ethics 7.0, Colorado Bar Association
- Peer Reviewed 4.9/5.0
- Martindale - Hubbell
- Recognized for Community Leadership
- Lawyer Legion
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- Client Champion - PLATINUM
- Martindale - Hubbell
- 2022
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyer
- 2022
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- State Bar of Colorado  # 53770
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- American Bar Association
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Arapahoe County Bar Association
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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- Denver Bar Association
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- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- ID Number: 53770
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- United States District Court, District of Colorado
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- Q. Can my ex husband sue me for taking everything when I moved out if nothing was contested in court?
- A: Hi there,
You ask a great question. Let me first say that I am glad you are reaching out for professional assistance. Times like this are often some of the most uncertain and fraught with perceptibly difficult-to-navigate circumstances. I commend you for searching for resources and input.
To directly answer your question regarding whether your ex-husband can start legal action against you. Yes, generally speaking, there is nothing stopping a person from initiating a case and seeking Court intervention. The question of whether there is a sufficient basis for a given action in front of the Court is an entirely different question.
My sense says that you are likely uncertain as to whether ... Read More
- Q. Is husband required to keep utilities on during a divorce if wife cant afford the bills? In Colorado, children in home
- A: Great question!
These are some of my favorite questions to answer because they involve not only the law but also strategy and wisdom. From a moralistic perspective, you should keep paying the bills simply because your child is still residing at that home. I can’t imagine you would want your child living in a home without utilities. To me, that is just a commonsense approach.
Further, if you are in the middle of an active domestic relations case, I can assure you that no judicial officer is going to be impressed if they learn that you stopped paying utilities while your Wife and child are still in the home (especially when she does not have the ability to pay the utilities and historically ... Read More
- Q. Does the same CFI that investigates me and my son in Colorado go to Arizona and investigate his mother?
- A: Great question!
Yes, generally speaking, the CFI that is appointed will investigate within the scope of their appointment. That information can usually be found in the "Order Appointing Child and Family Investigator" (or some close variation of that title). I sincerely wish you only the absolute best!