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Summary
Seeing the tangible and positive impact she has on people’s lives is the reason Allison started a career in law. She focuses her practice on family law, where every day offers a new challenge as she advocates for her clients.
Allison represents clients in all aspects of divorce and appointment of parental rights matters, including asset division, child custody, complex financial negotiations, and protection orders. She previously served as an associate at a Denver law firm, where she successfully litigated matters such as fraud, appointment of parental responsibilities, replevin and partition, and relocation on behalf of her clients.
Before transitioning to family law, Allison gained experience with employment law issues, representing employees in discrimination, wage, and noncompete matters.
Recognizing her dedication to supporting her clients during difficult times in their lives and protecting their best interests, Super Lawyers named Allison to the Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the areas of family law and employment litigation.
Awards
Honoree, “Rising Star,” Family Law, Employment Litigation, Colorado, Super Lawyers (2019 – 2025)
All Service Areas
All Practices
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2016)
DU Trial Team
- University of Denver (2011)
B.A. – Anthropology, minors in History and Business
Admissions
- State - Colorado
- Federal - U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Speeches and Publications
Selected Speeches
“Dealing with the Unexpected at Virtual Depositions and Hearings,” PELA Brownbag Presentation.
Selected Publications
“The Importance of Metadata and Its Role in Litigation,” Trial Talk, June/July 2024.
News
Law Week Colorado Features Arrival of Litigators Allison Derschang and Allison Takacs to Sherman & Howard
Professional Affiliations
Professional Activities
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
Member
- Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association
Member
- Denver Bar Association
Member