I have been married for almost 30 years and have one son. We have two dogs and a cat and family life is very important to me. I am proud to be a veteran and was a legal specialist in the Army from 1983 to 1986. I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. I graduated from William Mitchell College of Law and attended nights while working full time days. My hobbies include reading, golfing, swimming, and feeding fish off the dock at the office. I am still passionate about the law and the courts and enjoy what I do immensely. Though stressful at times I realize that I directly affect many lives and try to do it in a positive fashion.
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36 years | 2,000 cases
36 years | 1,000 cases
36 years | 1,000 cases
36 years | 1,000 cases
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3564 Rolling View Drive, Suite K, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110
50 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Shawn | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very happy dad.
Robert Manson and Sunday Harholdt are consummate professionals, and I can’t speak highly enough of their expertise and dedication. Before Mr. Manson and his team stepped in, I was facing an unfavorable custody outcome with my previous representation, who failed to grasp the nuances of my situation. F...
Posted by L. | September 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Handled Our Complicated Custody Case
We had retained and fired two attorneys before we found Bob. We hired Bob to represent my friend, a domestic abuse survivor, in the custody dispute against her abusive ex . By the time we hired Bob, we were “behind the 8 ball,“ as Bob put it. The court had just issued a temporary order allowing joi...
Posted by James | February 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child custody
I worked with Robert as my attorney for the last 2 years for my custody case. As a unmarried father in Minnesota, the odds are definitely against you. Robert was there for me through and through, and he wouldn't quit fighting for me to have equal parenting time with my son. We just recieved the good ...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Family Court Trail Lawyer
I hired Robert (Bob) to represent my daughter and I in Family Court. I was seeking full legal and physical custody of my daughter. When Bob and I first met, we were quickly able to see my situation was in dire need of legal assistance. As a single father, this was by far the scariest thing I have...
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child Custody
I am so thankful for Mr. Manson. He helped in a very difficult child custody battle. He met with me when I most needed help. It is very hard for the Dad to get custody, but Mr. Manson worked through this and was able to get the custody awarded. He kept in contact and always informed me what to do...
"I had a heckuva case against Bob that went to trial, he is a very good attorney who also wants to help his client and resolve the case. I endorse Bob Manson."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a seasoned and tough litigator. At the same time, he is willing to put in the time to craft a well-reasoned and detailed settlement where possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Robert Manson works very hard for his clients applying the skills he has developed over the course of his twenty-three years as a Minnesota family law lawyer. Although he is well known for his rigorous and detailed trial preparation and litigation skills, he prefers settlement over court battles. But whether in the court room, or the mediation table, the most important outcome for Mr. Manson is a favorable one, for his client."
1986
Army Commendation Medal, U. S. Army
1991 - Present
Shareholder, Robert A. Manson, P.A.
1988 - 1990
Attorney, Honeywell, Inc.
1987 - 1988
Law Clerk, Jeffrey R. Anderson, PA
1986 - 1987
Law Clerk, Marshall & Associates
1983 - 1986
Legal Specialist, United States Army
2011 - 2013
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Court of Appeals reversed the trial court
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Family Law
2012
Family Law
English
Legal Answers
I need some tips about representing myself at a child support modification hearing.
16 Sep 2013
How old can a child be legally in MN to decide wether or not they want to go to the noncustodial parents house
04 Jul 2012
What expenses are covered by Child support?
19 Apr 2012