Katie’s clients get realistic, no-nonsense advice from their biggest champion. She is dedicated to guiding them through challenging circumstances to find resolution and balance. Katie offers a calm voice of reason with a thoughtful and proactive vision, and she shares in her clients’ struggles and delights in their successes, of which they have enjoyed many. Katie practices in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense and landlord/tenant disputes. Her experience in multiple practice areas allows her to identify and address issues in cases that can touch many areas of people’s lives. Katie is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral.
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Acquired: 2011
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56 E. Broadway Ave, #206, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
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Posted by Karen | April 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Thanks to Katie things went much smoother than I thought it would. I was notified of each step throughout our process. That was important to me. Keeping me informed and guiding/navigating me through a very personal situation. I would highly recommend Katie for any family law needs. Thank you again!
"I highly recommend Katie. She is personable, professional, and very knowledgeable in her areas of the law."
"I have worked with Katie as an opposing counsel, a mediator, and now a co-worker. She is a steadfast advocate for her clients but very reasonable in her approach. Katie responds quickly and addresses issues head-on. Her mediation style is effective, and she treats people with respect. I would highly recommend her for family law matters or mediation."
"Katie is an aggressive attorney with an approachable style. She fights hard for all of her clients and is very straight forward. Her friendly personality will make you want to hire her right away!"
"Katie puts her clients at ease in the midst of difficult situations. She has a keen understanding of legal issues and is able to quickly focus on the important facts necessary to help her clients achieve positive results."
"Katie is a swiss army knife. She can handle anything, and do it well. Her clients are fortunate to have her on their team."
"I've had the opportunity to work with Katie both as opposing counsel and now in the same firm. She is a zealous advocate for her client, but is also reasonable and fair in her approach. I would highly recommend Katie as an attorney."
"I worked with Katie on a difficult case. She handled the case ethically and honestly and we came to resolution quickly."
"I had the opportunity the first meet Katie as an opposing counsel and have since become co-workers with her. I'm continually impressed by her ability to balance confident, zealous advocacy with practical, amicable settlement negotiations."
"Katie's no-nonsense approach to family law is refreshing and effective. She's straight with her clients about their likely outcomes, and builds strong strategies to deliver what they want."
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2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
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Justice Thurgood Marshall Scholarship, Hamline University School of Law
2014 - Present
Attorney, Johnson Turner Legal
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Linnan & Elsmore Law Firm
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Linnan & Associates
2016 - Present
Family Law LeagueMember
2014 - Present
Minnesota Women LawyersMember
2011 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationBankruptcy and Family Law Sections
2011 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Adoption
2017
2017
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