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Mediators in Fort Collins, CO: 2026 rankings

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Fort Collins: Coldiron Mediation Group/Coldiron Consulting, LLC, LFR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Modern Family Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Modern Family Law, 332 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

16 Fort Collins mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 16 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Fort Collins at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 mediators in Fort Collins at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Coldiron Mediation Group/Coldiron Consulting, LLC634.7★ (110)Loveland, 12 mi away—Top score
2Modern Family Law634.6★ (332)Fort CollinsOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3NOCO Mediation Center614.2★ (5)Fort Collins——
4Trine Law & Mediation615.0★ (4)Fort CollinsSat · Evenings—
5Divorce Mediator & Attorney, Mitch Tacy605.0★ (7)Loveland, 13 mi awaySat—
6Divorce Mediator & Attorney, Mitch Tacy574.2★ (19)Fort CollinsSat · Evenings—
7Magic Fairy Candles564.7★ (156)Longmont, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Mediation Matters LLC545.0★ (5)Berkley, 32 mi away——
9Kathleen Franco PC533.6★ (8)Boulder, 40 mi away——
10K. Harwich, LLC534.8★ (23)Fort Collins——

All 16 mediators in Fort Collins, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fort Collins

    #1 Coldiron Mediation Group/Coldiron Consulting, LLC

    Based in Loveland, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1437 N Denver Ave Suite 169, Loveland, CO 80538
    View profile for Coldiron Mediation Group/Coldiron Consulting, LLC(303) 503-7626

  2. #2 Modern Family Law

    Based in Fort Collins

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 332 Google reviews, the most in Fort Collins.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 332 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 S Howes St 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, CO 80521
    View profile for Modern Family Law(970) 368-4418

  3. #3 NOCO Mediation Center

    Based in Fort Collins

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    126 W Harvard St Ste 3, Fort Collins, CO 80525
    View profile for NOCO Mediation Center(970) 420-6227

  4. #4 Trine Law & Mediation

    Based in Fort Collins

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    302 Cherry St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
    View profile for Trine Law & Mediation(970) 227-4187

  6. #6 Divorce Mediator & Attorney, Mitch Tacy

    Based in Fort Collins

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    155 Boardwalk Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
    View profile for Divorce Mediator & Attorney, Mitch Tacy(970) 214-8840

  7. #7 Magic Fairy Candles

    Based in Longmont, 29 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 156 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 156 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 11 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    634 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
    View profile for Magic Fairy Candles(720) 771-0359

  8. #8 Mediation Matters LLC

    Based in Berkley, 32 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Mediation Matters LLC(303) 864-9674

  9. #9 Kathleen Franco PC

    Based in Boulder, 40 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2500 30th St Suite 205, Boulder, CO 80301
    View profile for Kathleen Franco PC(303) 579-8676

  10. #10 K. Harwich, LLC

    Based in Fort Collins

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    204 Walnut St Suite F, Fort Collins, CO 80524
    View profile for K. Harwich, LLC(970) 235-0503

  13. #13 Kathie Troudt Riley, P.C.

    Based in Loveland, 11 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    2903 Aspen Dr D, Loveland, CO 80538
    View profile for Kathie Troudt Riley, P.C.(970) 663-6316

  14. #14 Bridges & Roots Family Services

    Based in Johnstown, 15 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family service center”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4276 Graywood Dr, Johnstown, CO 80534
    View profile for Bridges & Roots Family Services(970) 661-2280

  15. #15 Rapp & Minnerop, LLP

    Based in Greeley, 21 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4673 W 20th St #A, Greeley, CO 80634
    View profile for Rapp & Minnerop, LLP(970) 573-6880

  16. #16 Harris and Associates

    Based in Loveland, 11 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1417 W 29th St, Loveland, CO 80538
    View profile for Harris and Associates(970) 635-2590

Also serving Fort Collins

13 more mediators within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked mediators serving Fort Collins
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accord ADR Group40 mi
Better Way Mediation LLCIn Fort Collins
Better Way Mediation, Divorce Mediator & Attorney, Mitch Tacy5.0★ (1)24 mi
Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Boulder39 mi
Creative Resolutions MediationIn Fort Collins
Footbridge Law LLC40 mi
Law Office of Kregg R. Wallace, PLLC1.0★ (1)23 mi
Mediation Larimer CountyIn Fort Collins
Mediation Services24 mi
MediationA Greeley5.0★ (1)24 mi
Randy Golden5.0★ (2)In Fort Collins
Resolution Mediation19 mi
Skip Court Mediation5.0★ (2)13 mi

How we ranked Fort Collins mediators

We scored 16 Fort Collins mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fort Collins data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a mediator

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
  • How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Mediators in Fort Collins: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Fort Collins?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Fort Collins, CO is Coldiron Mediation Group/Coldiron Consulting, LLC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews. Modern Family Law (#2) and NOCO Mediation Center (#3) follow. We ranked 16 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Fort Collins?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 16 mediators serving Fort Collins, CO. 5 of them are based in Fort Collins; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Fort Collins are open 24/7?

1 ranked mediator in Fort Collins posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Modern Family Law (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Fort Collins work on weekends?

7 of 16 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Family Law (#2), Trine Law & Mediation (#4) and Divorce Mediator & Attorney, Mitch Tacy (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Fort Collins mediators have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated mediators in Fort Collins is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Modern Family Law has the most, 332 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?

Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do mediators outside Fort Collins count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fort Collins city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do mediators in Fort Collins, CO charge?

Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?

Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of mediators in Fort Collins, CO ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Fort Collins?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Fort Collins

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 16 mediators serving Fort Collins.

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