Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
8 Client Reviews
$ 350-350 per hour
PRO
Lisa Marie Watson Cyr
Virtual Consultation Available
About Lisa
Biography
Lisa Watson Cyr has devoted her practice to the area of Divorce and Family Law since being admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1998. Her experience and depth of knowledge ensure that her clients receive the highest quality of representation in dealing with all aspects of family law matters including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, marital and non-marital property, alimony, and paternity. She is an effective negotiator and skilled litigator, always keeping the best interests of her clients as her sole focus. Although Lisa believes her clients are best served by a negotiated settlement and strives to settle matters through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, she is an experienced litigator who has successfully represented hundreds of clients in court.
Lisa has gained the recognition of her peers, receiving the highest rating of AV® Preeminent™ for ethical standards and legal ability and recieving 5/5 client rating through Martindale-Hubbell. She has been selected to by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© every year since 2016 and SuperLawyers® every year since 2015. She has also been named SuperLawyers® - Rising Star 2004-2006, 2008, 2010-2012.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
Alimony
20%
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional!!
Navigating through a divorce is a difficult and draining experience. My specific situation with my now "ex" had me battling some real challenges regarding our income, assets and child custody. I found myself so overwhelmed with where to begin the legal process and am so thankful I choose Lisa to he...
Lisa Marie Watson Cyr's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lisa Cyr is the type of attorney that tells it like it is and is not afraid to be up front with her clients- from the beginning. She is a fighter and persuasive negotiator for the ultimate benefit of her client. Lisa's vast experience provides her clients with the ability to protect themselves not only today, but in the years to come when issues may arise that they would not think of before meeting with Lisa."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is an excellent knowledgeable family law layer who works hard to serve her client's best interests."
"Lisa Cyr is very familiar with how to handle family law cases, and guides clients through the process sensibly and efficiently. She is an extremely effective advocate for someone in need of family law representation."
Del Blocher
Family lawyer
Jeffrey Arrigoni
Family lawyer
Eileen Krenner
Family lawyer
Matthew Ludt
Divorce and separation lawyer
Diane Kaer
Family lawyer
Gerald Williams
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Bowden Cyr, PLLC
2009 - 2012
Attorney / Partner, Bowden Cyr Mortel, PLLC
2000 - 2009
Attorney / Partner, McCullough, Bowden & Cyr, P.A.
1998 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Olive, Taber & Owens, P.A.
1996 - 1998
Law Clerk, Olive, Taber & Owens, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Lundquist v. Lundquist
Favorable
Engelking v. Engelking
Favorable
Young v. Liu
Favorable
Education
1998
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Minnesota, Duluth
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2003
Family Law Institute
Spousal Maintenance
Languages
English