Kirsten M. Kurath

Kirsten M. Kurath is a Colorado water law lawyer at McDonough Law Group, with extensive experience representing public entities, businesses, agricultural interests, and individual water users. Her practice includes water law, real estate law, special districts, estate planning and administration, and general legal matters. She represents clients in water disputes and applications involving water rights. Her experience extends to construction and employment matters connected with broader business and property concerns.

Kirsten earned her B.S. in Cellular/Developmental Biology, with high distinction, from the University of Arizona. She later received her J.D., with high honors, from the University of North Carolina. Her academic background provided a foundation for detailed analysis, research, and legal problem solving across complex regulatory, property, and natural resource matters.

Kirsten has represented energy companies, irrigation districts, water user associations, domestic water providers, farmers, ranchers, developers, and individual water users. Her water practice includes disputes and water court applications intended to adjudicate and protect water rights. She has contributed to significant Western Slope water law matters and has participated in appellate cases involving Colorado water issues. She regularly speaks and teaches on Colorado water law and related subjects.

Kirsten M. Kurath is admitted to practice in Colorado and Utah and before the US District Court for the District of Colorado. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Water Trust and as vice chair of the Colorado River Basin Roundtable. Her professional affiliations include the Colorado Bar Association, Mesa County Bar Association, Colorado Water Congress, and Special District Association. She serves clients through a practice grounded in water, property, and planning matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McDonough Law Group
• Member, Colorado Bar Association, Water Law Section
• Member, Mesa County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of North Carolina
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arizona
  Bachelor of Science (BS)