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Saarah Berenjian is an associate attorney at Clausen & Hassan, LLC, and practices exclusively in the area of Family Law. Ms. Berenjian began her career as a law clerk with Clausen & Hassan in March, 2018. Prior to joining Clausen & Hassan, LLC, Ms. Berenjian worked in the legal field in family law.. Ms. Berenjian focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, Orders for Protection, and modifications.. Ms. Berenjian is a 2016 graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. During law school, she served as Chair for the Public Service Board, where she planned public service events, and ultimately, was recognized for achieving over 1,000 hours of public service, including legal work through the Minnesota Justice Foundation.. Additionally, while attending the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Ms. Berenjian was a student attorney with the Community Justice Project, and drafted proposed public policies for the Minnesota Public Education System.

Suzanne M. Remington is a partner in the firm and practices exclusively in the area of family law, including complex business valuation, property division, cash flow analysis relating to spousal maintenance and child support, and contested custody matters.. “Even at its most technical, family law never veers far from its intensely personal core,” says Suzanne. “At the same time I’m focusing on complicated tax and liquidity issues or honing my knowledge of case law, I’m equally focused on doing everything possible to alleviate the profound stress my clients are experiencing. It’s not a skill one learns in law school, but it’s absolutely integral to being a true client advocate.”. Over the last two decades, Suzanne has appeared before the Minnesota Supreme Court and many times before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She has also tried numerous cases before district court judges in the metro and surrounding areas, and is a frequent presenter and trainer on topics such as financial early neutral evaluation, the new child support statutes, and effective marital dissolution practices. In addition, she completed certified civil mediation training and is now a qualified neutral under Rule 114.

I understand that clients coming into my office are living through very stressful times in their lives.  Whether going through a divorce or custody case, facing criminal charges or trying to heal from an injury while worrying about their future.  There is no easy visit to a lawyer's office.. At Kelsey Law Office we take a practical approach to your case.  Of course, a negotiated settlement without the time and expense of court is the best alternative and we will, from day one, try to make that a reality in your situation.  However, in the event that is not possible, we will walk you through every step of the legal process from initial hearing to trial.  We will fight for your interests and we will pursue your goals.  That's our job.

Andy Haugen founded Haugen Law Group, PLLC in October 2016, after taking over its previous namesake, Haugen and Braaten, P.A., in October of 2014. Andy has represented clients throughout the Southwest Metro and Hennepin County on an array of family law issues, including child custody, complex property and asset division in divorce, business and retirement valuation, and modifications to spousal maintenance, child support and parenting time orders.Andy provides an understanding, steady approach to what is most often an emotional time for his clients. In order to obtain the best results, he strives to understand his client's main goals early in their relationship, and navigates through their legal matter with these as the focus. Whether it is through dispute resolution or, if necessary, litigation in Court, his goal is to get his clients to the other side of their issues with a result that creates resolution and allows them to move on.  Andy was born and raised in Prior Lake, and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He went on to earn his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in the winter of 2012. During law school, he clerked for several years with an east metro civil litigation firm, and also clerked for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Las Vegas, NV. He is a member of both the 8th District and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Andy is also an active member, and current board member, of Chaska Rotary and sits on the Minnesota Combative Sports Advisory Council.

I graduated two years early from WSU and went straight to law school. I have experience in the legal field as a summer intern at Fuller-Wallner, a Summer as a legal assistant at Messerli-Kramer, and 8 months as a legal assistant at Gomez Law PLLC. After applying to a number of legal places, I decided if opportunity was not going to present itself, that I would make it. In January of 2024 I started my own law firm, which provides Family, Business, and Estate Planning services.

Susan M. Holt graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. CloudStateUniversity in St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1996. She completed her law school education at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she received her law degree in 1999.  Susan received the “CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARD” from WilliamMitchellCollege of law in 1998 for receiving top honors for the highest score in Lawyering Skills class and the “CALI EXCELLENCE FOR THE FUTURE AWARD” again in 1999 for receiving top honors for the highest score in Creditor/Debtor class.  Susan currently has her own law firm in Litchfield, Minnesota and practices in a variety of areas with an emphasis in family law.  Susan has taught classes in family law at the MinnesotaSchool of business.   She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce and she is also very involved with her family and her community.

Anne is one of the premier family law attorneys in Minnesota. She has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law and Politics every year since 2003. She has also been chosen as a TOP 100 Attorney and as a Top 3 Family Law Super Lawyer in 2007.. With over 28 years' experience practicing exclusively in the area of family law, Anne is known for her professionalism, meticulous personal case management, thorough preparation and exceptional knowledge of the law. Most notably, Anne is a dedicated advocate for her clients and is recognized for her expertise in dealing with the many complex issues of family law including finances, business, property and asset valuation, non-marital property and spousal maintenance.. Anne is Board Certified in Family Law Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).. Her personal interests include biking, marathon running, traveling and golf.

I am a shareholder in the firm of McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered, and have practiced exclusively in family law for over 30 years.  I am one of only two Minnesota Diplomates of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (membership obtained by invitation only, and limited to 100 of the top family law trial lawyers in the country) and am one of only six lawyers in Minnesota certified Family Law Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I have a bachelor's degree in child psychology, and specialize not only in custody litigation but also in hight net worth estates with complex dissolution issues, including business valuation, real estate valuation, non-marital tracing, hidden and dissipated assets, spousal maintenance and child support.  I have successfully challenged and circumvented unfair antenuptial agreements, have argued in favor of substantively fair antenuptial agreements and have drafted antenuptial agreements which can withstand challenge.  I am also an experienced advocate of victims of domestic abuse, and served on the board of directors of Cornerstone Advocacy Service from 2002 through 2010.  I have extensive appellate experience, and have participated in some 80 appeals during my career, successfully arguing cases both in the Minnesota Court of Appeals as well as in the Minnesota Supreme Court.  I am a fellow of both the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers.   I served as Administrative Vice President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from 2009 to 2012 and currently serve as the National Delegate to the Board of Governors.  I was the 2002-2003 co-chair of the Hennepin County Bar Association Family Law section.  I have lectured on various family law topics, and also mediate family law cases.

People need legal guidance during difficult times in life. You may be struggling with the uncertainty of a divorce or child custody dispute. You may be striving to protect your reputation, liberties and immigration status in the face of criminal charges. When such weighty circumstances threaten your peace of mind and future, it is important to seek a strong legal ally who cares deeply about your case.. At the Zajac Law Firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota, family law attorney Kristine Zajac can be that ally for you. She is passionate about helping people like you overcome legal obstacles. She represents clients in a range of practice areas, focusing primarily on family law and criminal defense.. Kristine enjoys spending time with her family, playing basketball and reading.