The Best Family Lawyer in Minneapolis

Welcome to Flakne Law If you’re looking for an experienced family lawyer, a criminal defense attorney or a compassionate legal professional, you are at the right place. Since 1924, Flakne Law has been a family-owned law firm serving clients in the Minneapolis area. Unlike large law offices, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients and delivering the personal attention they need to navigate their legal issues.

Regardless of what brings you to our office, you can expect to be treated with the respect and compassion you deserve. We are the team you can trust to help you work through what may be the most challenging time of your life. At Flakne Law, our firm is built upon the principle of really getting to know our clients and building long-lasting ties within our community.

Brian Flakne has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1981. Dedication to the full range of client needs has been the hallmark of Brian’s 40 years as a lawyer. Brian has tried cases in both state and federal court. He has argued cases to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and represented clients in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Alongside paralegal Pamela Sammond, Mr. Flakne provides legal assistance for a wide range of cases.

We believe an educated client is a successful one. When you learn everything you can about the legal issue you’re dealing with, you’ll be coming from a position of strength if you have to face court. Flakne Law is ready to take your call. We believe in taking the time to teach you the specifics of your situation so you have the best chance of protecting yourself and your future.

At DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC, we take the time to listen to your story in order to understand what is really important to you. Choosing to begin, change, or end a family arrangement is one of the most significant decisions of your life. We believe that family law requires a distinctly different approach than many other areas of law. We place a premium upon practical problem-solving and skilled negotiation over the unduly adversarial methods that can all too often heighten and prolong conflict.

In addition to traditional representation, we provide alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for those families who engage us to work as a family law neutral. Our ADR practice includes mediation, early neutral evaluation, and parenting-time expediting services. Our attorneys are experienced and approachable. With close to four decades of combined experience, we bring significant expertise to our work with each client.

Members of our law firm have collectively amassed an impressive record of professional achievement. We have been recognized by our peers for our legal skills, community service and professional leadership. We care about our clients and practice law with integrity. Difficult times require expert assistance. Whether we are retained as legal counsel or engaged to serve as a neutral, we will work hard to help you fully resolve your family law matter.

We help people successfully resolve their cases by using principled negotiation techniques and/or the effective use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) tools, such as mediation. We also fully recognize that some matters require court action. Regardless of the approach taken, we will handle your case with the utmost care and professionalism – always aware we may be altering the path of people’s lives by the way in which we represent our clients.

Our Practice Areas:

• Divorce
• Legal Separation
• Child Custody
• Paternity
• Child Support
• Spousal Maintenance
• Post-Decree
• Third Party Custody
• Grandparent Visitation
• Standby Custody
• Delegation of Powers by a Parent
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Postnuptial Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Appeals

Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the country, Cozen O’Connor has more than 775 attorneys in 30 cities across two continents. We are a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law, and government relations, and our attorneys have experience operating in all sectors of the economy. Our diverse client list includes global Fortune 500 companies, middle-market firms poised for growth, ambitious startups, and high-profile individuals.

In an industry built on talk, Cozen O’Connor has made its name by doing. We have built our firm one case, one victory at a time. Our attorneys have impeccable academic credentials and are able to combine intellectual rigor with practicality and efficiency. We provide sophisticated, business-minded advice aimed at one simple goal: getting the right result for our clients. No matter how complex, contentious, or critical the undertaking, we persevere until the job is done.

The firm serves as a trusted adviser and lead dealmaker on behalf of an impressive roster of national and international corporate clients. Our attorneys are recognized as among the country’s most practical and creative corporate practitioners. Rarely is the path from point A to point B a straight line, so our role is to find alternatives, devise workable strategies, and keep projects moving forward to completion.

Cozen O’Connor’s business attorneys help clients achieve their goals with respect to mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property, real estate, utility & energy, environment, securities, tax, transportation & trade, employee benefits and executive compensation, bankruptcy, public and project finance, insurance corporate and regulatory and health law.

Cozen O’Connor’s historical roots are in litigation, and we are widely known as one of the top trial firms in the country. This firm has more attorneys in the American College of Trial Lawyers and more attorneys who have led major trials than any other comparably sized firm. Our long track record of aggressive and innovative advocacy gives us an edge both in court and in negotiations.

Going through a divorce is one of the hardest experiences anyone might ever face, even if it is the best solution for the future. Once the decision to seek a divorce is made, it is best to proceed with an experienced divorce lawyer who will provide guidance and direction each step of the way. Our firm represents our clients through every stage of a divorce: mediation, negotiation, settlement or trial.

From complex financial issues to contentious custody and parenting time disputes, we have decades of experience fighting for our clients and helping them get what they deserve. At Binder Law Offices, we provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area, in a wide range of family law areas, including:

• Divorce
  The dissolution of the marriage where assets and debts are divided and custody and parenting time for kids is determined.
• Separation
  A way to resolve many of the issues that arise during a divorce, without legally ending the marriage.
• Child Custody + Parenting Time
  The rights and obligations between parents regarding their children, after a divorce, legal separation or paternity decree.
• Child Support
  Court-ordered payments for the financial support of a child based on the Minnesota Child Support Guidelines.
• Mediation
  A forum in which a neutral third party facilitates communication between parties to promote settlement.
• Property Division
  The equitable division of assets and debts upon the dissolution of a marriage or legal separation.
• Spousal Maintenance
  An award of ongoing monetary support from one spouse to another in a marital dissolution or legal separation.
• Unmarried Couples
  Establishing parenting rights, obtaining custody and parenting time, and dividing jointly-owned property.

We know that the goals and needs of my Family Law clients are deeply personal. Family Law cases touch not only money, but values, lifestyle, and relationships. My job is to accompany you through the often dizzying complexities of the family law system, and obtain the best possible outcome for you. I have extensive experience in doing this.

We know my way around the various administrative and quasi-administrative agencies involved in custody disputes. I’ve worked with many different mediators and guardians ad litem (GALs). I’m skilled at calculating imputed income, crafting parenting time schedules, asking the right questions about assets — all the details that need addressing.

Most importantly, I know when to push hard, and when to compromise: the best result may be negotiated, rather than “won” — and a light touch is often better than aggression. We will work together on determining the right path for you. I specialize in personalized solutions to legal matters that arise as crises – Criminal Defense, particularly DWI, and Family Law matters such as divorce and custody disputes.

I make a point of working directly with you, from our initial consultation through to resolution. I will be thoroughly familiar with your case because I handle all aspects of it. I personally do all writing for your case, I personally accompany you to all appearances, and — if necessary — I personally represent you in court. You can reach me directly by phone and email; I answer immediately when I can, and respond quickly to messages throughout the day. I know your time is valuable.

At Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe PA, we understand that dealing with a Minnesota family law matter, such as divorce, child custody, or child support, represents a period of significant transition for you and your family. How you choose to approach these matters will have an enormous impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones for years to come.

It is, therefore, critical that you are provided with competent and timely advice from experienced and compassionate professionals so that you can make the best decisions for you and your family. The Minneapolis divorce attorneys at Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe PA follow a basic client-focused approach. We truly value our clients and respect their often-complicated situations.

This means we are upfront and honest so you can set realistic expectations and make informed decisions about how you want to proceed every step of the way. The international family law attorneys at Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe PA have experience handling cases in a variety of different states and countries around the world and can assist you in addressing an interstate or international family law matter.

The partnership at Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe PA is associated with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML); allowing access to a vast network of American and international family law attorneys with whom to collaborate in developing a comprehensive strategy in your case. Child custody issues often represent some of the most emotionally difficult areas in family law.

PRACTICE AREAS:

• Dissolution / Divorce
• Child Custody & Parenting Time
• Child Support
• Estate Planning
• Post / Prenuptial Agreements
• Mediation / ADR
• International Family Law
• Property Division
• Third Party Custody & Visitation
• Parental Kidnapping
• Orders For Protection
• Relocation
• Spousal Maintenance
• Post-Decree

Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights. We believe that everyone deserves the full protection of the law, and our firm has represented individuals, families and businesses on a wide range of legal matters. AMA Law Group has a global perspective.

Our staff is fluent in Amharic and Somali and can guide both English and non-English speaking clients through the often confusing and intimidating legal system. When you work with the AMA Law Group, you can expect honest advice, conscientious communication, and sensitivity to your cultural concerns and language barriers.

Our Practice Areas:

• Personal Injury
  Have you been involved in a serious accident, been a victim of a dog attack or lost a loved one due to the negligent of another? At AMA Law Group, we have proven results and have helped recover millions over the past 10 years.
• Immigration Law
  Are you facing deportation, separated from a beloved member of your family or trying to navigate through the ever-changing immigration laws? Our office has reunited thousands of families and helped hundreds of clients from deportation.
• Social Security Disability
  If you are disabled, you are entitled to disability benefits from the federal government that will assist you with your living costs. These benefits can include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• Criminal Law
  Have you been charged or accused of a crime in Minnesota? If so contact our team who will help you fight back against the prosecutors and police to protect and get the best possible outcome for your future. We have a proven track record of helping hundreds of other clients with their case.
• Family Law
  Family law matters are undeniably stressful, emotional, and overwhelming. There are a lot of decisions to make along the way – decisions that could impact you, your partner, and your children for years to come.
• International Law
  The AMA Law Group is proud to offer a full range of international consulting services, particularly in East Africa.

Maneuvering legal issues with family, relatives, or other loved ones can be an incredibly stressful and painful time in our life. Hiring a lawyer should not add to that. At Aberrant Law, our job is to take a load off your shoulders, and ease some of your worries.

You deserve competent legal representation, and we succeed in getting outstanding results for our clients. From divorce, to changes in custody and parenting time, to prenuptial agreements and other family law matters, we can help you navigate it all. Whether you or your spouse initiates the divorce, we can help you understand your rights and navigate you through divorce issues such as custody, spousal maintenance, division of property, and more.

Our Services:

• DUI/DWI AND TRAFFIC
  If you have received a speeding ticket, DUI/DWI, or something in between, our work on your case can mitigate the consequences and help get you back on the road. Whether it’s obtaining a visa, DACA renewals, citizenship or asylum applications, or something else, our representation may help you stay home or help your family connect with you.
• IMMIGRATION
  Whether it’s obtaining a visa, DACA renewals, citizenship or asylum applications, or something else, our representation may help you stay home or help your family connect with you. Custody, visitation, child support, divorce, or prenuptial agreements are challenging. Having competent representation in your corner best protects your interests.
• FAMILY
  Custody, visitation, child support, divorce, or prenuptial agreements are challenging. Having competent representation in your corner best protects your interests. Changes are hard for everyone, and this is especially true for those in advanced age. We can help prepare and guide you through making these changes.
• ELDER LAW
  Changes are hard for everyone, and this is especially true for those in advanced age. We can help prepare and guide you through making these changes.

Do you need legal assistance? Do your challenges seem overwhelming? Are you having a hard time understanding the language in your legal documents? Abdulwahid Law Firm can help. We can assist you to navigate the U.S. legal system and find the best solution to your legal problems and questions.

Whether you need help with an immigration case or starting a business, with taxes or a family matter, or if you have been injured, Abdulwahid Law Firm is committed to representing your interests with determination and understanding. You can expect us to represent you with the highest degree of transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct. Earning and maintaining your trust is something we take very seriously.

When you to come to Abdulwahid Law Firm, you will be treated with respect and understanding. We seek to serve you with empathy, not judgment, as well as with sensitivity to your particular needs. As a client, you can expect us to work tirelessly and diligently on your behalf.

No case is too small to deserve our full and careful attention. This legal policy work has endowed me with a deep understanding of how individuals interact with the law and what is needed to best serve their needs. My unique, multicultural perspective helps guide my clients through the U.S. legal system successfully.

Our Practice Areas:

• Divorce and separation
• Child custody
• Child support and alimony
• Parenting
• Domestic violence
• Mediation

Our goal is to help families and children. In our comprehensive adoption and assisted reproduction law practice, we handle many adoption and assisted reproduction matters for individuals and families. We protect the interests of individuals who seek to adopt the minor child of a spouse or domestic partner with stepparent and second parent adoptions.

In addition, we handle all matters related to direct placement adoptions, also known as open adoptions or independent adoptions. We act as a liaison between the birth mother’s and biological father’s attorney and your adoption agency, prepare all required court documents and serve as your advocate in all hearings and proceedings.

Some individuals or couples seeking a biological child have experienced infertility issues or encountered difficulty conceiving or bringing a baby to full term and choose to proceed with a gestational surrogate to build a family. In this emotional time, rely on our experience and allow us to negotiate, prepare or review contracts establishing the terms of your gestational carrier or surrogacy relationship.

We also help Intended Parents secure pre-birth and post-birth court orders in direct placement adoptions, as well as gestational carrier agreements. When you are seeking to build a family through adoption or surrogacy, you want an experienced lawyer, one who has successfully helped others with all types of adoption and gestational carrier/surrogacy agreements, parentage orders, and estate planning.

We work with individuals and couples throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and the state of Minnesota, including the communities of Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Chaska, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Eagan, Woodbury, Stillwater, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester and Mankato.