Alderman Law Firm is a Fort Collins law office serving individuals, families, and small businesses in civil disputes, appeals, tax controversies, personal injury matters, property disputes, contract disputes, and basic estate planning.
The firm is intentionally small and maintains a limited active caseload so clients receive direct attorney attention and practical communication.
Attorney Kimberly Alderman Rufe
Attorney Kimberly Alderman Rufe founded Alderman Law Firm in 2012.
Her practice includes civil disputes, appeals, tax matters, personal injury claims, property disputes, contract disputes, and estate-planning work. She is known for direct communication, careful legal analysis, and practical advice about what a matter requires.
Before founding Alderman Law Firm, Attorney Alderman Rufe served as a judicial clerk in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and worked in civil litigation. She later taught in the clinical program at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where her work included appellate practice and civil practice skills.
Attorney Alderman Rufe earned her law degree cum laude from Howard University School of Law, graduating near the top of her class. She is also completing an LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Her background includes appellate briefing, civil litigation, motion practice, tax clinic work, estate-planning coursework, legal scholarship, and years of representing clients in matters requiring careful judgment and strong written advocacy.
Education
- LL.M. in Taxation, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, in progress
- J.D., cum laude, Howard University School of Law
- M.A., International Art Crime Studies, Association for Research into Crimes Against Art
- B.A., Art History and Archaeology, University of Maryland
Admissions
- Colorado
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Attorney Chelsey Bradley
Attorney Chelsey Bradley has worked with Alderman Law Firm since the firm’s early years in Wisconsin.
Attorney Bradley assists with research, drafting, written analysis, and internal case preparation. Her work is primarily behind the scenes and supports the firm’s litigation, appellate, dispute-resolution, and written-advocacy work.
Client communication and strategy discussions ordinarily occur with Attorney Alderman Rufe. Attorney Bradley’s role allows the firm to prepare matters carefully while keeping client contact streamlined and attorney-led.
Education
- J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School
- B.B.A. in Management, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
- M.F.A., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- B.A., University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Admissions
- Wisconsin
- Colorado
How the Firm Works
Alderman Law Firm is not a volume practice. The firm is built around direct attorney attention, practical legal judgment, and careful written preparation.
Attorney Alderman Rufe handles client communication, strategy, and major decisions. Attorney Bradley supports the work through research, drafting, and internal preparation. This structure allows the firm to prepare matters carefully without requiring every task to happen in a meeting, phone call, or court appearance.
Client Experience
Clients have described Attorney Alderman Rufe as clear, responsive, thorough, candid, and personally attentive.
“Kimberly is clear about the scope of work and costs; prudent and straight forward. Such a breath of fresh air!”
— Dr. Melanie, Avvo review
“She showed more concern for my well being than for her firm’s business.”
— Annette, Avvo review
“Kim in many ways has been a blessing. She has assisted me when I didn’t know where to turn.”
— Cassie, Google review
Based in Fort Collins
Alderman Law Firm is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The firm serves clients in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Weld County, and throughout Colorado when the matter fits the firm’s practice.
Meetings are by appointment.