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I began working with family law clients while attending law school almost 30 years ago. My passion for advocating for “real people” and their families is what drew me to family law and keeps my practice solely focused on families. I view my role as assisting you and your family to get through the transition of divorce well, both emotionally and financially.. I work to settle each case, but if a trial is necessary, I can effectively present your case to a judge. As a journalism major, I learned to tell people’s stories. I use these same skills to advocate for my clients, whether at a temporary hearing or a contested trial. Together with each client, I tailor a case strategy that is unique to that person’s goals and concerns. My clients value the individual attention that I can give them, and my honesty in talking about what to expect in their divorce.. I routinely handle a variety of family law cases, from straightforward child support modifications to complex custody trials over several days. I understand the importance of the result in your situation, both to you and your children. I never lose sight of the family that is part of each client’s case.. I have presented seminars about divorce and the financial aspects of divorce for over a decade. As part of my teaching, I talk about the process of hiring an attorney and qualities to look for, as a potential client. You should hire an attorney who answers your questions, listens carefully and understands your wishes. At the same time, you need someone who will honestly assess your case, with its potential strengths and possible weaknesses. I’ve developed these skills, and I look forward to assisting you with your case.. Although I have retired from skydiving for the time being, I still own my skydiving gear. I’ll bring the same care and attention to detail to your case that I put into packing my parachute.

Compassionate and Practical. I am dedicated to helping my clients resolve their family law, bankruptcy, and adoption matters. I am also committed to educating and advising my clients so they can make the best possible decisions for themselves and their families.. I live in Apple Valley with my husband, our two daughters, and our two dogs. In my free time, I like to practice yoga, cook, bake, and relax with my family. I am a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley.

I am an Associate Attorney at Tentinger Law Firm, focusing on Family Law, Estate Planning/Probate and Employment Law.  Prior to this position, I worked as an Associate Attorney at Edward R. Shaw, P.A. in Brainerd, Minnesota.  I am very excited to be serving Apple Valley and the surrounding communities.  I truly enjoy helping individuals with their legal needs.

Ashley M. Beard is a dedicated attorney with a strong background in family law and litigation matters. She is known for her unwavering commitment to advocating for her clients and providing them with personalized and strategic legal representation. Ashley's experience spans across various legal settings, including private law firms, a self-help clinic, and as a certified student attorney, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in handling diverse legal matters.. Ashley has successfully handled family law-related matters, such as dissolution, child custody, child support, and parenting time, and provided representation in ex parte proceedings involving allegations of abuse or neglect. Ashley's strategic approach in preparing cases for contested hearings and trials, including advising clients, conducting discovery, developing witness testimony, and organizing exhibits, has resulted in positive outcomes for her clients.. As a Certified Student Attorney, in 2021 Ashley represented the State of Minnesota at various stages of criminal proceedings, including bail hearings, pretrial hearings, and post-conviction hearings. She also conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, proposed orders, and negotiated settlement agreements, showcasing her strong analytical and negotiation skills.. Ashley holds a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she was an active member of various organizations, including Phi Alpha Delta, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Criminal Law Society, and Mitchell Hamline Health and Wellness Club.. Ashley's dedication, passion, and legal experience make her a highly skilled and trusted attorney, known for her tireless advocacy on behalf of her clients. Her commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and empathetic approach make her a valuable asset to both the law firm and to the clients she represents.

My office provides direct and personalized legal representation to clients in a wide variety of family law matters, including divorce, child support, custody, paternity and so on.  The focus is on fair and workable solutions based on over 25 years of experience in family law.. That same level of experience, allows me to serve as a mediator, arbitrator or other type of family law neutral in an effective and productive way.  I am Rule 114 qualified for all family law out of court processes.

Ms. Dulas focuses her practice on making sure her clients have all of the information they need to make informed decisions about their options and the pros and cons of those options in the context of their short-term and long-term goals. Ms. Dulas strives to empower her clients to make informed decisions that will benefit them now and in the future.. As shareholder and partner at Sheridan, Dulas & Kins, P.A., DeAnne L. Dulas represents clients throughout the state of Minnesota, including Eagan, the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas. She focuses her practice on family law cases that involve the following matters: divorce, alimony, property division, modifications, high net worth divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, paternity and same-sex family law. For more than 28 years, Ms. Dulas has been dedicated to helping clients resolve family law matters. Taking a comprehensive approach to every case, she understands that the process and needs for each family are different. She provides sound guidance regarding each situation and she advocates for her client's best interests.. In her early career, Ms. Dulas was Minnesota Law & Politics magazine recognized Ms. Dulas on its Rising Stars list multiple times. Ms. Dulas has presented at CLEs on topics including child support, pre-nuptial agreements and legal ethics. Active in the legal community, Ms. Dulas was a longstanding member of the First District Ethics Committee and served as the Committee Chair for the Ethics Committee from 2014 to 2020. Ms. Dulas has also served on the Board of Legal Assistance of Dakota County since 2001, serves on its executive committee and is a Five-Time past-President.. Ms. Dulas is featured in Attorney at Law Magazine, November 2016 issue of Women in the Law, and hosted monthly radio show on My Talk on family law issues to educate the public on family law topics from 2016 to 2020.. s shareholder and partner at Sheridan, Dulas & Kins, P.A., DeAnne L. Dulas represents clients throughout the state of Minnesota, including Eagan, the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas. She focuses her practice on family law cases that involve the following matters: divorce, alimony, property division, modifications, high net worth divorce, custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, and paternity.. For more than 27 years, Ms. Dulas has been dedicated to helping clients resolve family law matters. Taking a comprehensive approach to every case, she understands that the process and needs for each family are different. She provides sound guidance regarding each situation and she advocates for her client's best interests. Whether she is litigating on her clients' behalf or working with them outside the courtroom. Ms. Dulas focuses her practice on making sure her clients have all of the information they need to make informed decisions about their options and the pros and cons of those options in the context of their short-term and long-term goals. Ms. Dulas strives to empower her clients to make informed decisions that will benefit them now and in the future.. In her early career, Ms. Dulas was Minnesota Law & Politics magazine recognized Ms. Dulas on its Rising Stars list multiple times. Ms. Dulas is a fellow with the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Ms. Dulas also has at CLEs on topics including child support, pre-nuptial agreements, and legal ethics.. Active in the legal community, Ms. Dulas was a longstanding member of the First District Ethics Committee and served a full term as the Committee Chair. Ms. Dulas has also served on the Board of Legal Assistance of Dakota County since 2001, serves on its executive committee and is a five time past-president.. Ms. Dulas is featured in Attorney at Law Magazine, November 2016 issue of Women in the Law, and hosted a monthly radio show on family law issues to educate the public on family law topics on My Talk .. Ms. Dulas has been honored by Minnesota Monthly's as one of the Top Lawyers in Minnesota 2023. She was further honored by Minnesota Lawyer and selected as one of the 2023 Top Women in Law.. Ms. Dulas is a member of the National Association of Distinguished counsel.

Ability to see the big picture and get past the conflict.. Michelle is a compassionate and solution-focused attorney that is able to represent you in all of your family law matters, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, and paternity. She recognizes that divorce is a time of crisis, but it doesn't have to be a time of trauma. Michelle draws on her experience as a Rule 114 qualified Mediator, Social Early Neutral Evaluator, and Financial Early Neutral Evaluator to help people reach a resolution that fits their individual definition of what is fair and equitable. Additionally, Michelle is a memebr of the Collaborative Law Institute of MN and is a certified Collaborative Law Attorney. Michelle offices in Edina and serves clients in Dakota, Scott, Washington, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties.

I devote my practice to family law, specifically divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, spousal maintenance, property division and appeals. I also have experience representing clients in special education, Social Security disability and bankruptcy matters. I use my previous personal and professional experience working with families and individuals with disabilities to be an empathetic and effective advocate.. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. Spurred by a love of the TV. show Law & Order, as well as arguing for what’s right, I later attended Hamline University School of Law, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in 2012.

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I am one of three founding partners of RAM Law PLLC, and practice in the areas of family law and child protection defense. I received my law degree, cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where I contributed to the Mitchell Hamline Law Review journal, co-taught a contracts class, and was honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. As a student attorney, I have prosecuted numerous cases, which has given me an inside perspective on the criminal justice system, which I now apply to my criminal defense practice.. During my time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where I received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, I interned for the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. My experience there sparked my interest in the law, and ignited my passion for helping others navigate the often-complex criminal and civil legal systems.. You can contact me by email at or by phone at. Contact me now to schedule your free consultation.

Professional Background:Dan joined Gammello, Qualley, Pearson & Mallak PLLC in January 2012 after serving for more than two years as the law clerk for the Honorable David J. Ten Eyck, Judge of District Court, Ninth Judicial District. Prior to serving as Judge Ten Eyck’s Law Clerk, Dan was also a Certified Student Attorney at the Tenth Judicial District Office of the Public Defender located in Stillwater, Minnesota for a year where he represented clients on in-custody arraignment and misdemeanor/gross-misdemeanor pretrial calendars. Since joining the firm, Dan has begun a diverse practice and represents clients in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate and Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Municipal Law and Criminal Defense.. Community Involvement:Dan is the President of the Crow Wing County Law Library Board of Trustees, serves as Defense Counsel for the Crow Wing County DWI Court and is a member of the Little Falls Kiwanis Club.

I have been practicing law for over 25 years. I truly enjoy helping people get through difficult situations. My practice areas include family law, bankruptcy, civil law, criminal defense, landlord-tenant, real estate, probate, wills, and estates, fair debt collection.. I am admitted to practice before the Minnesota and Wisconsin Supreme Court,  Federal Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court, and the Leach Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court.. When I am not at work I love spending time with my wife and our twins, biking, skiing with my dogs, and working on community projects.. I am also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Associate of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Paul Bunyan Cyclists and Northland Arboretum. I have served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA, the Brainerd Public Library, and the City of Brainerd Walkable Bikeable Committee.