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Erika Carter

Partner

  • (303) 622-5502
  • ecarter@harrislawcares.com
  • Denver, Englewood, Boulder, Colorado Springs
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    Adoption, Divorce, Family Law

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    Erika Carter

      Meet Attorney Erika Carter

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    Erika Carter

    Erika handles a wide range of divorce, child custody, and other family law matters that require compassionate and experienced guidance as an attorney. As a recipient of the Colorado Office of Respondent Parent Counsel's Family Defender of the Year award, Erika is known for her zealous advocacy for parents.

    Erika’s aim with every client is to defuse high-conflict situations by developing the strongest solutions while protecting the rights of her clients. Erika aims to educate her clients in order to bring clarity and understanding to any complex financial or parenting situation. Erika’s work allows families the ability to achieve the best solutions, no matter how complex the circumstances.

    Erika has developed a reputation for guiding her clients through high conflict situations with a calm and reasonable approach with the goal of negotiating an advantageous settlement wherever possible, but she is also an accomplished litigator who vigorously defends her client’s interests in court.

    Erika has extensive experience litigating dependency and neglect cases. She began her career as an attorney at the Denver County Department of Human Services and went on the represent the Douglas County Department of Human Services and Elbert County Department of Human Services in dependency and neglect matters and juvenile delinquency cases. Through this experience, she is able to help clients navigate the complex child welfare system while protecting their rights.

    Erika received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College Law and her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago.

    Clients who work with Erika have the peace of mind that comes from working with an attorney who combines skill and insight with dedicated compassion and integrity.

    During her free time, Erika enjoys skiing, cycling, and mountain biking.

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    Erika cross country skiing at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, CO

    Memberships & Affiliations

    • The Blue Bench
    • Family Tree
    • Colorado Lawyers Committee Legal Night

    Bar & Court Admissions

    • Colorado Bar Association

    Professional Recognition

    • Colorado Super Lawyer’s Rising Star: 2023-2025
    • Family Defender of the Year Award 2017-2018, Colorado Office of Respondent Parent Counsel
    • Best Lawyers-Ones to Watch: Recognized Since 2022

    Hear From Happy Clients

      I would like to thank the team for your patience with us through what has been a very difficult process for us both.
      “We had a successful conclusion to all of our work this morning. The court commented on the fine work that had been done using a combination of the collaborative process and our independent efforts. I would like to thank the team for your patience with us through what has been a very difficult process for us both.”
      - Mark
      I AM THRILLED and relieved and so ready to move forward.
      “I AM THRILLED and relieved and so ready to move forward. Thank you, everyone, for your hard work on behalf of my sweet daughter. God bless you!!”
      - Jeni
      My family and I deeply appreciate it.
      “Thank you both for everything you have done to help me have my daughter in my life. My family and I deeply appreciate it.”
      - Paul
      I followed your instructions to a T and felt completely prepared to state my case.
      “Dear Angie and Janet, I want to thank you for your incredible help and advice last week as I prepared for my emergency restricted parenting case for protection of my two children.”
      - Marisa D.
      I worked with three previous firms before I found Steve and Victoria
      “I highly recommend Harris Law Firm, Victoria Mall and Steve Cizik. The service quality was truly exceptional. I worked with three previous firms before I found Steve and Victoria. They were very professional, patient with my concerns and tax issues. Heaven could not have sent me a better Team. Dealing with the IRS can very stressful, but Victoria Mall and Steve Cizik have been a pleasure to work with. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart!!!”
      - Priscilla
      They are worth their weight in gold for the peace of mind I have had for several years!
      “Steve Cizik and his team, Victoria and Jackie are the BEST! They have brought me down off the ledge of fear of the IRS, and kept me out of the headlights! Steve has a sense of humor, and can always make me laugh out loud.

      They are worth their weight in gold for the peace of mind I have had for several years!

      If you have Steve, Victoria, and Jackie you will have a Champion for all things IRS.
      In fact the whole Harris Firm makes you feel like you have a friend!”
      - Kathy
      They were always so professional
      “My husband and I have worked with both Steve Cizik & Jackie Sexson for 10yrs +. We initially worked w/them at another firm & after a bad experience w/ their replacements we "tracked them down" - Thank Goodness ! They were always so professional, easy to work with, explained everything clearly, answered every question and were persistent in helping us towards a successful resolution of our tax liabilities saving us over $140k ! We can sleep at night now ! We highly recommend them to help anyone trying to navigate the stress of tax liabilities.”
      - Rachel
      Amazing work
      “Jolyn handled my very complex custody case with grace while also proving a powerful understanding of the law and nuances within family court! With this we reached a very satisfactory agreement and did so without any litigation.”
      - P.S.
      I finally feel like someone is advocating for me.
      “The best thing I have done during my contentious, high conflict divorce was to kindly say goodbye to my former attorney and to move forward with The Harris Law Firm. I finally feel like someone is advocating for me.”
      - David

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