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 with appeals, personal injury matters, wills, tax issues, and demand letters.
People come to me when a court decision needs review, an injury has disrupted their life, a tax notice needs a response, or they want a plan to protect their family. Others need help understanding where they stand in a dispute and putting their position into a clear written demand.
My job is to listen, review 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
Appeals
Civil and criminal appeals, post-judgment issues, appellate briefing, record review, and evaluation of whether a ruling can or should be challenged.
Tax Problems
IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue notices, audits, collection actions, liens, levies, refund issues, and disputed tax positions.
Wills and Estate Planning
Basic wills, powers of attorney, and estate-planning documents for individuals and families who need a clear written plan.
Personal Injury
Injury matters involving meaningful harm, insurance disputes, settlement evaluation, liability issues, or disputes over payment and responsibility.
Demand Letters
Pre-suit analysis and demand letters for contract and property disputes, including broken agreements, unpaid money, promissory notes, settlement agreements, disclosures, ownership, title, boundaries, HOA issues, contractor work, and property damage.
“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.
Briefly describe what you need help with, identify any deadlines, and tell me what documents are available.
After reviewing your intake form, I determine whether the matter fits my practice and whether a consultation makes sense. If it does, we schedule a call to discuss your options, the proposed scope of work, and the next step.