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Gerald O Williams

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  • Woodbury, MN
  • Licensed for 27 years
  • Free consultation
Gerald O Williams
Gerald O Williams
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About Gerald

Practicing exclusively divorce & family law in Minnesota since 1993.

I have practiced exclusively divorce and family law in Minnesota since 1993.  In addition to other practice areas listed in my profile, I have extensive experience in interstate and international family law, having practiced with 18 other states, and 22 countries on 6 continents.  I am the author of the first Minnesota Divorce and Family Law Blog, which can be found at http://www.minnesotadivorceblog.com.  I choose to be a small business so that I can offer very personalized service to each of my clients.  I welcome inquiries through my website, blog, by phone, or in person.

Practice areas

OtherAppealsChild custodyFamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 35%

    27 years

  2. Family: 35%

  3. Child custody: 15%

    27 years

  4. Appeals: 10%

    27 years

  1. Child support: 5%

    27 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

652 Bielenberg Drive
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Williams Divorce and Family Law

652 Bielenberg Drive
Suite 202
Woodbury, MN, 55125

Office (651) 332-7650
Fax (651) 389-0210

Website

http://www.divorcelawyermn.com

Minnesota Divorce and Family Law Blog

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WIResigned200705/20/2020
MNAuthorized to practice199202/15/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
Super LawyerThomson Reuters2012
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2011
Super LawyerThomson Reuters2011
Super LawyerThomson Reuters2010
SuperlawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2009
SuperlawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2008
SuperlawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2007
SuperlawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2006
Rising StarMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine1998
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney/OwnerWilliams Divorce & Family Law2008 - Present
Attorney/PartnerMcCullough, Williams, Bowden & Cyr2002 - 2007
Attorney/PartnerHellmuth & Johnson2000 - 2002
AttorneyKissoon, Clugg, Littner & Dittberner1996 - 2000
AttorneyJaycox Law Offices1993 - 1996
Law ClerkHennepin County1992 - 1993
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow2007 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Minnesota chapter)Board Member2004 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Minnesota chapter)Member2000 - Present
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law CommitteeMemberN/A
Hennepin County Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeMemberN/A
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law CommitteePast ChairN/A
Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPast ChairN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazineFamily Law ColumnN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Minnesota Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1992
College of WoosterB.A.1988
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Family Law InstituteAdvanced Spousal Maintenance Issues2011
Family Law InstituteInternational Custody and Child Support2002
Family Law InstituteInterstate Child Support2001
Family Law InstituteInterstate Custody2000

Reviews

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Review Gerald Williams

Amazing Family Lawyer

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Jerry knows the law and nothing escapes him. He is very bright and has a lot of experience - it definitely shows during court dealings and throughout the whole process. He represented me during my highly contested divorce years back and now again after the other party reopened the case. Highly recommended!
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Great experience through hard times

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I felt very taken care of throughout my divorce. My many questions were answered very quickly and Williams Divorce & Family Law walked me through every step of the process.
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He is the best

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Jerry is my attorney since 2015. I should say I have peace of mind with my highly contested case. I wish I knew about him earlier, I wouldn't have lost all that precious money I invested in other firms.
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Attorney endorsements

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Ashley Cooper, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 2, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and skilled attorney.

Jennifer Thompson, Child abuse Attorney on Sep 13, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Williams's mediation was extremely helpful in contentious dissolution. I endorse this lawyer.

Jill Frieders, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Gerald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Lisa Cyr, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 24, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jerry is an honest, conscientious and compassionate family law attorney who effectively uses his keen sense of the law and practical nature to obtain favorable and cost-effective results for his clients. I would recommend Jerry to my own family members without hesitation.

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