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Marc Johannsen is admitted to practice in Minnesota state and federal courts, Wisconsin state court.. Marc Johannsen concentrates his practice in the area of family law and leads the firm’s family practice group. He routinely handles divorce/dissolution of marriage and separation proceedings, business valuation issues, custody disputes, parenting time, establishment and enforcement of child support and spousal maintenance, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, domestic abuse hearings, antenuptial agreements, paternity actions, adoption, grandparent rights, post-trial motions and tax aspects of divorce. Marc practices family law in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.. Before joining Lommen Abdo, Mr. Johannsen served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Doris Ohlsen Huspeni of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Honorable Dolores C. Orey of the Hennepin County District Court. Having worked in both the trial and appellate courts, he brings practical knowledge to the litigation process.. He was named as a Top 100 Lawyer by The National Advocates and is rated AV Preeminent® for the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.. Marc Johannsen was the Mayor of Vadnais Heights from 2011 to 2016 and Acting Mayor from 1998 to 2011. Vadnais Heights was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine. Marc is also an active leader in the Boy Scouts. He and his wife have twin teenagers.

Shortly after I began practicing family law, I reached the grim conclusion that the litigation process is a breeding ground for anxiety and suspicion. Although litigation is exhilarating and certainly appropriate in some cases, Collaboration is an efficient and logical divorce process choice for most families. A family in the throes of divorce is already in crisis, and litigation only exacerbates the family's anguish and distress. Fortunately, a divorcing couple has a choice.. Collaborative Practice provides family members with the tools they need to communicate better, heal the pain, and get on with life. I joined the Collaborative Law Institute (of Minnesota) in April 2004 and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals in 2006 and am committed to helping couples and families reorganize and move forward. Collaborative Practice utilizes both my legal and clinical psychology skills and allows me to help my clients face their next adventure with hope and optimism!

Dave is a civil litigator focusing his practice in the areas of family law and personal injury.  He has successfully tried cases in all Metro District Courts and the Minnesota Appellate Court.  Dave brings 30 years of experience to helping clients make good decisions in their efforts to resolve very difficult and at times emotional cases.  He is truly a counselor at law, combining problem-solving techniques and expert litigation skills to reach a fair and successful result for all clients.. His practice routinely includes complex financial areas involving spousal maintenance, business valuations, and non-marital issues requiring coordinated action with accountants and business evaluators.  In addition, he works with parents, grandparents and third parties to find reasonable solutions to questions of custody and parenting time.. Dave also brings to his practice his extensive teaching credentials from 19 years with the paralegal program at Inver Hills Community College and various classes through the practicum program at William Mitchell College of Law.  He does not merely litigate for his clients, he educates them on the process.

Molly Davy handles all aspects of family law matters for her clients. She also assists both debtors and creditors with Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies.. Molly graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, majoring in the Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance, before attending law school at the University of Minnesota Law School.. During her law school studies, Molly practiced as a student attorney in the school’s Family Law Clinic and participated in the Civil Rights Moot Court as a Student Director. Before joining the firm, Molly practiced exclusively in the area of family law at a small firm in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Molly has experience in and assists her family law clients with division of marital and non-marital property, complex custody and parenting time issues, spousal maintenance, child support, paternity, orders for protection, harassment restraining orders, and third-party custody matters. For more information on some of these topics, please click on the following:. DivorceChild Custody/Parenting TimeChild Support & VisitationSpousal MaintenanceProperty DivisionMothers’ & Fathers’ Rights. Molly is also an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Apple Valley. She represents the City of Apple Valley in criminal court on a weekly basis.

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.