About Alderman Law Firm
Kimberly Alderman Rufe, JD, MA
Founding & Managing Attorney
Attorney Rufe is a third-generation attorney with a career built on appellate practice and civil litigation. A distinguished graduate of Howard University School of Law, she served as a judicial clerk before entering private practice in state and federal courts. She later taught criminal appellate litigation and civil practice as clinical faculty at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
She is admitted to practice in Colorado, Wisconsin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Rufe is currently completing an LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Denver.
Her work has been featured in legal publications and national media, including NPR and the BBC. She is also an IRS-certified VITA volunteer and active member of the Colorado and Larimer County Bar Associations.
“Kimberly jumped on my case like a Navy SEAL dropping into a small war zone… 60 days later: Case closed, problem solved, and not a single complaint along the way.” – Client Review
Chelsey Bradley, JD, BBA, MFA
Associate Attorney
Attorney Bradley brings a diverse academic and professional background to the firm. She earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she served as Senior Articles Editor for the Wisconsin International Law Journal. She also holds a B.B.A. in Management and Marketing (magna cum laude) and an M.F.A. in Writing.
She gained hands-on litigation experience as a judicial intern for Chief Judge William Conley in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, working on civil rights and patent cases. Attorney Bradley is admitted to practice in Colorado and Wisconsin.
Our Philosophy
At Alderman Law Firm, we approach every case with clarity, precision, and strategy. Whether handling a complex appeal, a tax controversy, or a civil dispute, we focus on delivering practical solutions backed by deep legal training and courtroom experience.
Contact & Location
- Phone: 720-588-3529
Alderman Law Firm meets clients by appointment in our West Fort Collins office and frequently by secure video conference, serving individuals and businesses across Colorado and in federal appellate matters nationwide.