I practice extensively in all areas of family law including divorce, complex asset and debt division, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, paternity, domestic abuse, and harassment. I am licensed in the State of Minnesota and Federal Court. I believe in thorough preparation for my cases and active involvement with my clients. I am a strong advocate for my client’s position. I am also a member of the Minnesota, Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations. I actively volunteer with several organizations, including the Tubman/Chrysalis Center and the Ramsey County Volunteer Mediation Program. I have over seventeen years of litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience. I am also a mediator and Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and am also on the provider list of the Ramsey County Financial Early Neutral Evaluation Panel.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 1998 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Clients' Choice - Family | Avvo | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
2010 Firm of the Year | Tubman | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Clausen & Hassan, LLC | 2004 - Present |
Associate/Partner | Carlson & Soldo, PLLP | 2002 - 2004 |
Associate | Lubov & Associates, LLC | 2000 - 2002 |
Associate | Westrick & McDowall-Nix, PLLP | 1998 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Hennepin County Volunteer Mediation Program | Volunteer Mediator | 2013 - Present |
Ramsey County Vounteer Mediation Program | Volunteer Mediator | 2011 - Present |
United States District Court for District of MN | Licensed | 1999 - Present |
Tubman/Chrysalis | Volunteer Attorney | 1999 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Hennepin County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Ramsey County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | N/A |
Ramsey County FENE Provider Panel | FENE Evaluator | N/A |
Hamline University | Paralegal Advisory Board | 2012 - 2016 |
Resource Center for Fathers and Families | Volunteer Attorney | 2000 - 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of St. Thomas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Legal Seminar | Divorce Seminar | 2009 |
Continuing Legal Education | Harassment Restraining Orders | 2009 |
Legal Seminar | Divorce Dollars and Sense | N/A |
Legal Seminar | Child Custody and Support | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Bowman v. Wieczorek (Unpub.), A16-0458 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017) | |
Rasinski v. Schoepke (Unpub.), C4-99-774 (Minn. Ct. App. 2000) | |
Leroy v. Leroy, 600 N.W.2d 729 (Minn. Ct. App. 1999) |
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Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Farhan Hassan, Family Attorney on Apr 18, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Mr. Clausen since 2000 in a professional capacity. He is an extremely diligent, hardworking and ethical attorney. I have also observed his interaction with clients and the primary aspect that stands out about Mr. Clausen's representation is that he not only acts as an extension of his clients, he also proactively advises them when necessary to take a different approach. I have personally observed Mr. Clausen dealing with clients, opposing attorneys and Judges and recommend him highly.
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