I help people get through legal problems they can no longer handle alone.
I’m Attorney Kimberly Alderman Rufe. I help people in Fort Collins and on the Front Range deal with serious civil problems, appeals, tax controversies, injury matters, property disputes, contract disagreements, and basic estate planning.
Most people come to me when something has already become stressful: a dispute is escalating, a payment was not made, an insurance company is delaying, a tax notice arrived, court papers were served, or a legal decision needs to be reviewed.
My job is to listen, review the documents, identify what matters legally, and give you a clear next step.
Clients describe the difference direct attorney attention makes.
“Kimberly was responsive, proactive, easy to talk to, and very competent.”
— Faye, Google review
“I felt like she genuinely cared about what I was going through.”
— Tonya, Google review
“She was personal, flexible, timely with her meetings, and prompt and detailed in her work.”
— John C., Google review
What the firm helps with
Personal Injury
Injury matters involving meaningful harm, insurance disputes, settlement evaluation, liability issues, or disputes over payment and responsibility.
Contract Disputes
Broken agreements, unpaid money, promissory notes, failed settlement agreements, and situations where one party is not following what was agreed.
Real Estate Disputes
Property disputes involving disclosures, ownership, title, boundaries, HOA issues, contractor work, or damage to property.
Tax Controversy
IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue notices, audits, collection actions, liens, levies, refund issues, and disputed tax positions.
Appeals
Civil and criminal appeals, post-judgment issues, appellate briefing, record review, and evaluation of whether a ruling can or should be challenged.
Wills and Estate Planning
Basic wills, powers of attorney, and estate-planning documents for individuals and families who need a clear written plan.
“She jumped on my case like a Navy Seal dropping into a small war zone. She communicated with me at every step. Case closed, problem solved, huge relief for me.”
— Christopher, Avvo review
How it usually starts
Most matters begin with an intake form and documents.
You do not need to know the legal theory before contacting me. You need to explain what happened, what documents exist, and what result or problem is most urgent.
After reviewing the intake, I determine whether the matter fits my practice and whether a consultation makes sense. If it does, we schedule a call to discuss what the situation legally is, what options exist, and what the next step would likely require.
If the matter fits the firm’s practice, the consultation is used to identify the legal issue, the practical options, and the likely next step.