$ 250-300 per hour
Barbara Nilva Nevin
About Barbara
Biography
I have practiced law since 1979. I have been working at Milavetz Gallop and Milavetz since 1987. I have practiced extensively in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and i have successfully argued several published cases, including In Re Custoy of A.V.A. involving grandparents seeking custody of their young grandchild when her parents were killed in a tragic car/truck accident. I am also a Referee of Conciliation Court in Hennepin County. I am the Vice-Chair of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Chanhassen Minnesota. I was a plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme Court Case of Milavetz, Gallop and Milavetz P.A v. The United States. Our firm challenged portions of the Bankruptcy Reform Act on First Amendment grounds. Our case narrowed portions of this act to allow attorney the right to advise our clients. I have been a Super Lawyer in Minnesota every year but 2005.
My son Eddie was a US Marine from 2006-2010. I am very active in Veteran Causes and in my community of Chanhassen.
In 2018 I spoke at the American Association for Justice Winter Conference on Third Party/Grandparent Custody Rights in a Wrongful Death, and in 2019 I spoke at the American Association for Justice Winter Conference on Exempting Personal Injury Settlements during Bankruptcy.
I have two wonderful grandchildren and enjoy spending time with them. Grandparents' rights is one of my favorite areas of practice! I also have a substitue teaching license.
I belong to the Minnesota Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Assocation and the Eighth District Bar Association.
I supervise bankruptcy for my law firm.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 47 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, PA
4580 Scott Trail, Suite 208, Eagan, MN, 55122
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Posted by Ben | July 11, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
Ms. Nevin helped with legal research on a legal matter I was involved with and did a great job. I was surprised at how quickly she was able to provide the necessary research. I would highly recommend her.
Barbara Nilva Nevin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Nevin is an exceptional attorney. She has a great breadth of experience in Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Mass Tort work, and is very accomplished. She has spoken at National Forums, and prevailed on Writs of Mandamus which have been upheld at the Appellate level. She is a tireless advocate for her clients, and has been recognized publicly for her volunteer work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Alan Milavetz
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished Service Award, City of Chanhassen Rotary
2017
Good Neighbor Award, WCCO
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
One of the " Attorneys of the Year", Minnesota Lawyer Magazine.
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Associate, Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, PA
Associations
2014 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Associationmember of the Military Law Section
2013 - Present
Eighth District Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Beyond the Yellow RibbonVice Chair
2006 - Present
Chanhassen Senior CommissionChair
1999 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Member
1987 - 2017
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kayachith vs Athakhanh, 683 N.W.2d 325 (MN App 2001)
We won our case in the Minnesota Court of Appeals
Joel vs Wellman, 551 N.W.2d 729 (Minn. App. 1996)
The Court of Appeals ruled in our favor and overturned the Judge who allowed the visitation.
In Re SF, 482 N.W.2d 500 (MN App 1992)
The court found in our favor that the termination should be allowed.
Education
N/A
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Winter Conference
Milavetz Gallop and Milavetz P.A.'s Challenge to the Ill Conceived and Poorly Written "Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.(BAPCPA).", 2010
2005
Minnesota Bar Association, Family Law Section
Third Party Custody
Publications
2002
Family Law Forum (Minnesota Bar, Family Law Section)
How to Argue a Case Before the MN Supreme Court
2001
Hennepin Lawyer
Resolve Fee Disputes Efficiently Through Arbitration, 70, 2001
Languages
French
Hebrew
English
Activity
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