Top Family Lawyers in MINNEAPOLIS | 43 available

Firm: Carson, Clelland & Schreder

6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy. , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55430

Practice Areas: Family

I have been practicing in the area of family law for the past 10 years. I am currently practicing exclusively in the area of family law with Carson, Clelland & Schreder.   I have experience representing numerous clients in various family law matters, involving issues such as: physical custody, legal custody, child support, property valuation and division, spousal maintenance, domestic abuse, stepparent adoption and paternity matters.. I approach each case as unique and taylor my representation to the specific client goals.  I approach my client's with compassion and empathy, while also assisting them to remain focused on their goals.  My representation tends to be practical and solution focused.

Firm: Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen, P.A.

220 S Sixth St #1700 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Rhia Gronberg Attorney at Law LLC

212 3rd Avenue North , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Southtown Law LLC

3800 American Blvd W Ste 1500 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55431

Practice Areas: Family

Rachel received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.  At Georgetown, Rachel worked as a law tutor for first-year law students and volunteered for a Congressman on Capitol Hill.  Rachel also represented domestic violence victims in Washington, D.C.. Rachel has worked in both large and small law firms, representing a variety of individual and business clients.  Rachel focuses on identifying the needs and goals of the client and then identifying how best to achieve these objectives.  She is a fierce advocate for her clients, but believes that every case is best served by examining the realities of the situation and determining a path that makes economic, emotional, and legal sense.. Outside of Southtown Law, Rachel serves as an Adjunct Professor at William Mitchell College of Law.  She also represents children in foster care as a volunteer attorney for the Children’s Law Center.  Rachel currently serves on the Board of Sejong Academy of Minnesota, whose purpose is to open a Korean immersion charter school in the Twin Cities area.. Rachel is conversational in both German and Spanish.  She is always looking for an opportunity to sharpen her skills in this area.

Firm: Patrick Burns

8401 Wayzata Blvd #300 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55426

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

Patrick C. Burns is an experienced lawyer with a comprehensive practice of real estate, family, and general litigation. Mr. Burns has extensive experience in the courtroom, and is known for his focused and intense advocacy for his clients. He is one of the few attorneys to successfully appeal an intent to revoke a housing license in Hennepin County and regularly represents landlords in all types of leasing, licensing, and litigation matters. He has successfully foreclosed on hundreds of liens and regularly advises homeowners' associations on declarations, amendments, and remedies in collecting dues. He is also an experienced family law litigator with experience in every county in the metropolitan area, and is familiar with all aspects of the legal system in obtaining the best results for his client. In 2006, Mr. Burns set what may be a record for quickest relief before the Minnesota Court of Appeals, obtaining a writ of prohibition three hours after a court hearing in order to stop a child at issue of a custody dispute from leaving the country. He also has wide experience in business organization, election law, and estate planning. Mr. Burns was elected to the Board of the Epilepsy Association of Minnesota in July 2014. Mr. Burns is married, and has three children.

Firm: Lindquist & Vennum

4200 IDS Center , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

In difficult times of transition, like those facing many family law clients, I work to help my clients make sense of a legal system that can often seem disconnected from the realities of their lives. I believe in working closely with clients to help them understand the range of possible legal outcomes so that together we develop a strategy best tailored to meet the client’s needs and objectives. Often that will include pursuing alternative dispute resolution, but may also require litigation to ensure that the client’s rights are protected and that their voice is heard. At base, my central goal is providing the client with value-added expertise and advocacy, whether in the courtroom or the conference room, so that they can make informed and rational decisions in a challenging time of personal and family change.

Firm: Henson & Efron PA

220 S 6th St Ste 1800 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Melissa J. Nilsson practices exclusively in all areas of family law. Melissa frequently works on cases involving spousal maintenance, child support, child custody, parenting time and the division of assets and liabilities, whether a case involves a non-acrimonious settlement or vigorous litigation. Melissa is able to assist in the division of high net worth marital estates, analyzing complex financial issues, such as business valuation, non-marital tracing and executive compensation valuation. Melissa represents clients in a variety of matters through mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution processes in order to settle matters, if possible. If a resolution cannot be reached, she strongly advocates for her client through the litigation process. In addition, Melissa has extensive experience with family law appeals if one does not agree with a court’s decision and has the ability to analyze the legal issues and develop creative and persuasive arguments to present to the appellate court. Whether mediating or litigating, Melissa strives to be a calm and considerate advocate for clients during this highly emotional and difficult time in their lives.

Firm: DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC

330 2nd Avenue, Suite 760 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401

Practice Areas: Family

With cross-training in law and social work, Marian E. Saksena brings a unique set of skills to her family and juvenile law practice.  Prior to entering private practice, Marian served as a guardian ad litem and worked as a staff attorney with Children’s Law Center of Minnesota.  Marian remains committed to promoting children’s well-being as she advises and advocates for clients in a wide variety of family and juvenile law matters (e.g., paternity, third party custody, child support, dissolution, domestic abuse, CHIPS & adoption) in both state and tribal courts.  She served on the Minnesota Supreme Court Juvenile Protection Rules Committee and is the past chair of the MSBA Children and the Law Section.  Additionally, she teaches CLEs and devotes time to various volunteer projects.. In addition to representing private clients, Ms. Saksena provides alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services.  These services include mediation, early neutral evaluation, and parenting time expediting (PTE).  Ms. Saksena is on the Minnesota State Court Administrator's roster of qualified neutrals pursuant to Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.

219 Se Main St #403 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55414

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Henson & Efron PA

220 S 6th St Ste 1800 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Lisa T. Spencer represents clients in all areas of family law, working with her clients to reach resolution and settlement, and litigating only when settlement cannot be attained.  She brings a compassionate approach to the difficult transitions many of her clients face.. Lisa has substantial experience in cases involving complex financial issues including business valuation, executive compensation, intellectual property, and non-marital property.  She helps families create effective parenting plans, specifically suited to each family, with an eye towards minimizing the effects of divorce on children.  Lisa also assists clients in creating premarital and postnuptial agreements that address long-term financial settlement.. She is a member of Henson & Efron’s Management Committee.

Firm: Robinson | Duffy, PLLC

8401 Wayzata Blvd. , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55426

Practice Areas: Family

Representing a wide range of clients for over a decade, Jillian K. Duffy has the experience necessary to protect your interests. Jill’s practice includes family law, estate planning and general business law. Jill has experience litigating all aspects of family law cases, including divorces, post judgment matters and appeals. Her practice also includes negotiating and drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as assisting clients with step-parent adoptions. Jill has worked with clients in creating estate plans to protect their assets and helped entrepreneurs achieve their business aspirations. Jill constantly strives to obtain practical solutions to her client’s legal issues while remaining a tenacious advocate.. Jill’s reputation for high ethical standards and professional ability among her fellow attorneys has earned her selection for inclusion in Thompson Reuters Minnesota Lawyers Rising Stars for 2013 through 2016 (an honor bestowed on fewer than 5% of attorneys in Minnesota) and Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2017 and 2018.. Jill is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota Women’s Lawyers’ Association, and Lavender Bar Association. Jill is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 and a Certified Family Law Mediator.. Jill obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law. She completed her undergraduate studies at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth with a B.A. in Psychology, and received a second B.A. the following year in Criminology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Firm: Mack & Santana Law Offices, P.C.

100 S Fifth St #2100 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Nolen Law Office

333 Washington Avenue North , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Zajac Law Firm

400 South 4th Street , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55415

Practice Areas: Family

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.

Firm: Chestnut Cambronne PA

100 South Washington Ave. , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401

Practice Areas: Family

Kendal O’Keefe is a partner with Chestnut Cambronne. She focuses her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, interstate and international divorce and child custody matters, paternity, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance, child support, domestic abuse (including Orders for Protection) and Harassment Restraining Orders. Kendal is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and offers mediation services in addition to her litigation practice.. Kendal has been named a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers for several years. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where she teaches Advanced Family Law. She has been invited to speak on a number of topics, including International Service of Process, Interstate and International Child Custody, and Establishing Child Support, among others. Kendal also serves as co-editor of Minnesota CLE’s Divorce Practice Deskbook, a resource for family law practitioners across the state. In addition, Kendal serves as a board member for the Family Law League, a local non-profit organization focused on professional development and promoting collegiality among family law professionals. Kendal’s interest in and passion for helping families developed during law school when she began volunteering for Tubman, a family violence prevention organization. Kendal has continued her involvement with Tubman and regularly volunteers her time to Tubman’s legal clinics for self-represented litigants.. Outside of her law practice, Kendal enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, stand-up comedy, and is a voracious reader.

901 N Third St #110 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401

Practice Areas: Family

I am a partner with Heimerl & Lammers practicing primarily in the area of family law.

Firm: KTF Law Firm PLLC

222 South 9th St. , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Henson & Efron PA

220 S 6th St Ste 1800 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Kathryn A. Graves practices in the area of family law, litigating in the trial and appellate courts on all family law issues, including custody, child support, third party custody, spousal maintenance, property division and complex valuation issues, and post-decree disputes. She provides Alternative Dispute Resolution services as a Mediator (Qualified Neutral under Minnesota’s Alternative Dispute Resolution – Rule 114), is a Financial Early Neutral Evaluator for Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota Counties and is on the roster for Moderated Settlement Conferences in Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties.

Firm: Honsa Mara & Kanne

333 S 7th St Ste 2300 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Capistrant Van Loh, P.A.

One Main Street SE , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55414

Practice Areas: Family

Helping People Through Life's Transitions - A Family Law practitioner for over thirty-three (33) years, I am passionate about working with families through difficult life transitions. From simple, straightforward divorces, to complex custody and financial litigation, I know that my clients need support and direction on the best steps to take moving forward. My preference is to resolve cases through negotiation and settlement because I believe that families ultimately succeed best if they direct their own future. For those who cannot reach resolution on their own, I am a strong advocate familiar with and experienced in the formal trial process.. A 1988 cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, I have been named a Super Lawyer since 2002 and a Best Lawyer since 2021.  Our firm was named a Best Law Firm in 2022.  I am a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral mediator, including work in evaluative and Child-Inclusive mediation. I am also trained as a Parenting Consultant, a Parenting Time Expeditor, a personal property arbitrator, and a pet consultant and mediator. Working with the local courts, I am a Financial Early Neutral (FENE) and Social Early Neutral (ENE) evaluator privately and for Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Wright, and Washington counties. A founding member of the Cooperative Practice Network of Minnesota, I continue to serve on its Executive Committee as emeritus, and participate in and have been a speaker at its monthly luncheons.. Helping people through life's transitions in a respectful and self-guided manner is the goal my firm strives for with each client.