Amanda Jane Maenner

Amanda Jane Maenner

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Minnetonka, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Child Support

13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 320, Minnetonka, MN

About Amanda

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Our office handles all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, support, paternity, and guardianship.

18 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Maenner Minnich & Wattenbarger PLLC

13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 320, Minnetonka, MN, 55305

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Amanda Jane Maenner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The BEST.

I could go on and on but limited by character count. Amanda is the divorce Jesus. Uniquely compassionate and capable. In an industry sector filled with dirty dart throwing attorneys, she prefers to drive the high road – picks you up and takes it all the way to winning town. Saved my life. On the one ...salty review I see here – I feel compelled to add Amanda worked for half of what opposing counsel charged and was twice as effective.

Posted by Kevin | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Amanda was exceptional. Similar to wanting a doctor with great bedside manner, she was an outstanding lawyer. She is intelligent, calm, kind and methodical. Unlike many lawyers, she isn’t interested in racking up your billable hours; she works efficiently and only in your best interest. She always re...sponded quickly to calls and emails. Her demeanor was professional yet stern. She is well respected by mediators and judges. My divorce was extremely stressful and Amanda did a great job keeping me calm during times where I was super emotional and stressed. She continued to be the voice of reason and kept me on the course which led to my desired outcome. I would highly recommend Amanda, especially to any man going through a custody battle.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Cool headed, fair, and compassionate.

I switched to Amanda right before the conference with the judge. Best decision I’ve made in a long while. Amanda was even keel and genuinely had my best interest in mind. Professionally, she is proficient and highly competent. Really glad and fortunate to have her as counsel throughout the divorce pr...ocess.

Posted by Valerie | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amanda was amazing

Amanda was absolutely amazing in helping me deal with my divorce and custody. She was very professional, yet kind and caring in dealing with my case. I could tell that she truly cared about my case and I wasn't just a number. Amanda was very quick to return emails and phone calls. Amanda pushed f...or me to get my case taken care of in a very timely manner when my ex husbands lawyer was very slow and not helping things move along as quickly. I feel so very fortunate to have worked with Amanda and would highly recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Karen | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic family practice lawyer

I feel very fortunate to have had Amanda working for me to resolve long standing asset divorce issues with my former husband. Amanda was clear in her advice and I felt at all times she had my best interest foremost in this very difficult process. She explained all the risks and benefits of litigatio...n options and resolved the case in a matter of a few months. At no time did I feel she was trying to drag out the process and was able to bring my former husband into agreement for final resolution, something I was never able to do on my own. I would highly recommend Amanda to anybody needing an attorney in MN for family issues, especially women in need of an advocate during divorce.

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Amanda Jane Maenner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Boulette

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Keenan

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amanda Maener's no none sense approach to family law is refreshing."

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Kathryn Lammers

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Lammers

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Benjamin Heimerl

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Letty Van Ert

Family lawyer

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Benjamin Heimerl

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Michael Lammers

Personal injury lawyer

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Kathryn Lammers

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2012

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Maenner Minnich & Wattenbarger PLLC

2012 - 2013

Adjunct Associate Professor, University Of Minnesota Law School

2011 - 2013

Owner, Attorney, Maenner Law Office, PLLC

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Germscheid, Heimerl & Lammers

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Patrick Burns & Associates

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Patrick Burns & Associates

Associations

2019 - Present

Wright County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2017

Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2011 - 2013

Family Law League

Secretary, Social Chair

Education

2008

University of Minnesota Law School

JD

2003

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Family Law Forum (Minnesota Bar, Family Law Section) Working with Difficult Opposing Counsel from the Perspective of Young Attorneys

Languages

English

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