Nicoal C. Sperrazza, Esq.

Bio:

Nicoal C. Sperrazza began her legal career in civil litigation but expanded her focus to include family law within a few of years of beginning her practice of law. Her experience as an effective litigator in civil litigation laid the groundwork for her practical expertise in family law. Nicoal is known for the personal care and attention she provides to her clients who are facing difficult transitions whether it is a contract dispute or a dissolution of marriage. She has represented clients across the country, as well as in matters involving foreign jurisdictions. Her goal for all her clients is that they are able to move through the legal processes and go on to happier and healthier lives as a result.

Nicoal is actively involved in leadership throughout the legal community, as well as a passionate supporter of and volunteer for Metro Volunteer Lawyers.  She currently serves as President Elect of the Denver Bar Association, and also serves as Immediate Past Chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s Litigation Section Executive Council, where she is able to make an impact on policy and legislative matters that affect litigation and the community as a whole.

In her spare time, Nicoal enjoys her time chasing after her fiercely independent toddler, spending time with her family, and is a cooking and baking enthusiast.

Areas of Expertise:

• Divorce
• Family Law
• Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
• Modification of Child Support
• Modification Parenting Plan
• Modification of Decision-Making
• Parenting Plan Disputes
• Prenuptial Agreements/Postnuptial (Martial) Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Civil Litigation (limited)

Education:

• University of Denver, Sturm College of Law (Denver, CO)
  J.D.
• University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business (Boulder, CO)
  B.S. Business, Operations Management

Professional Affiliations & Leadership:

• Chair, Joint Management Committee for Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, and CBA Continuing Legal Education (2022-2023)
  [JMC Member from 2021-Present]
• President-Elect, Denver Bar Association (2022-2023)
  [First Vice President, 2021-2022; DBA Board of Trustees 2020-Present]
• Immediate Past Chair, Colorado Bar Association, Litigation Section Council (2020-2022)
  [Executive Council Member from 2016-Present]
• Co-Chair, Team 2, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Taskforce for the Colorado Bar Association (2021-2022)
• Past President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado (2018-2019)
  [Executive Committee/Board Member from 2011-2014, 2016-2019]
• Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT) Class (2018)
• Executive Council Member, Minoru Yasui Inn of Court (2011-2014 & 2016-2018)
• National Co-Director, Thomas Tang International Moot Court Competition for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2011-2014)
• Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Member
• Colorado Bar Association Member

Professional Awards & Accolades:

• 5280 Magazine’s Top Lawyer Honor (2021-2023)
  [Only 11 family law attorneys received this honor in 2023]
• SuperLawyers Rising Star (2021-2023)
  [Top 2.5% of attorneys are selected]
• Governor Ralph Carr Service Award Recipient from the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado (2013)

Publications and Speaking Engagements:

• Panelist, 2023 Family Law Basic Skills, February 03, 2023
• Panelist, 2022 Family Law Basic Skills, March 24, 2022
• Presenter, 4th Annual Litigators Summit, presented by the Colorado Bar Association Litigation Section, October 14, 2021
• Panelist, 2021 Family Law Institute, presented by the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, August 20, 2021
• Panelist, Colorado Bar Association’s DEI TED Talk Part 4, October 15, 2020
• Panelist, 2020 Litigators Summit, presented by the Colorado Bar Association Litigation Section, September 25, 2020
• Panelist, 2019 Colorado Judicial Conference, September 09, 2019
• “Member Spotlight”, Colorado Lawyer, January 2019
• “Specialty Bar Spotlight: Nicoal Sperrazza, Asian Pacific American Bar Association”, Law Week Colorado, November 07, 2018
• “In-House from the Get-Go”, Law Week Colorado, October 2012 Cover Feature