Sameh Afifi
McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C. • Denver, CO
FamilyConstruction & Development Family Environmental and Natural Resources
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Contact
Email
safifi@mslawpc.com
Phone
(720) 730-3140
Address
4725 S. Monaco Street, Denver, CO, 80237, US
Professional
About
I bring 25-years experience as a civil and environment engineer working in the construction, water, environmental, and human development sectors into the legal field. My life and professional experience enable me to help my clients reach their objectives through contested litigation in the courts and/or through agreements/setllements with their opposing parties. I focus my practice in all areas of family law in addition to construction defect and environmental law. I am licensed to practice law in Colorado and has been awarded Avvo Client’s Choice 2021 Award. I am specialized in litigating highly contested divorces and child custody cases in the District Courts of Denver, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson. I earned my Juris Doctor from Sturm College of Law in Denver. I received my Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 1994.
About Family Law
Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support. They help families navigate emotional and complex legal situations. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.
Credentials
Education
2018 University of Denver Sturm College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2016 University of Denver Sturm College of Law Master of Legal Studies - Natural Resources & Env Law 1994 Colorado State University PhD - Doctorate in Civil & Environmental Engineering 1990 Colorado State University MS - Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering 1987 Cairo University BS - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Languages
Arabic | English | German
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 Client's Choice 2021, Avvo 2018 Public Good Distinction Certificate, University of Denver Sturm College of Law 2017 For best interest in Water Law, Judge Roger Klein Scholarship 1995 Tolba Award for best Environmental Research, Ministry of Water Resrouces
Publications
2018 University of Denver Water Law Review - 22 U. DENV. WATER L. REV. 51-60 (2018) At Hindsight: Did the Historical Development of Water Law in Colorado Promote Sustainable Development in the State? 2011 Qatar National Vision Achieving the Environmental Development Outcomes of the Qatar National Vision 2030 Second National Human Development Report 2008 One Petro Bioremediation - The Journey From Hazardous to Green 2006 Econstor, EU Multi-Sectoral Uses of Water & Approaches to DSS in Water Management in the NOSTRUM Partner Countries of the Mediterranean 2004 CSU Hydrology Journal Petroleum hydrocarbon contamination of groundwater in Suez: causes severe fire risk
Associations
2019 - Present American Bar Association Member 2019 - Present Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section Member 2019 - Present Colorado Bar Association Member 2019 - Present Colorado Bar Association, Water Law Section Member 2019 - Present Colorado Bar Association, Environmental Law Section Member
Speaking
2022 MVL Bootcamp Procedural Process in Divorce 2021 Arab Water Security for Peace and Sustainable Development, DUBAI, UAE International Law for Transboundary Water Resources
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Updated: May 29, 2026