Kendal K O'Keefe

Kendal K O'Keefe

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation ... +2 more

100 South Washington Ave., Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 13 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2012

Authorized to Practice

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Location

Chestnut Cambronne PA

100 South Washington Ave., Suite 1700, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

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Kendal K O'Keefe's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | September 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended - Exceptional Counsel - High stakes same sex divorce

From the original consultation/interview I had an immediate feeling of compassion for my situation, but also steadfast legal advice on how to proceed. Kendal brought experienced resources to the table to assist with the financial forensics and arbitration as well as always offering the steady voice ...of reason when things escalated. She and her assistant were always accessible, responsive, thorough, and had the innate ability to know when to dig in and when to be more diplomatic. I am pleased I hired Kendal, and would not have had the outcome I did without her expert guidance. Unwinding 30-years is never easy but I was able to endure it knowing Kendal was in my corner.

Posted by Aaron | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Kendal > Than Any Other Family Attorney

I was referred to Kendal by a close family member. I couldn’t ask for a better advocate to be on my side during a divorce with children. I have 4 children, and she cares about them and how they will be affected by my divorce. Kendal is always responsive. She is efficient, respectful, determined, and ...excellent as a family attorney. I have heard horror stories about divorce yet Kendal has made the process as smooth and painless as possible. I respect her, trust her, and most of all I know she’s there for me when I need her. I will continue to use Kendal’s incredible knowledge to help me through this process and after my divorce is finalized if needed. There is nothing she has ever done that has had a negative effect on myself or my children. I have never agreed with anyone’s advice during my divorce, but Kendal somehow makes me feel at ease and knows exactly what to do. I have major anxiety and somehow she makes me feel at ease when something terrible happens. There is never a time when she doesn’t know how to handle a difficult situation. I can’t thank her enough. She is incredible at what she does, and it’s clear that this is her true calling. Thank you Kendal. I wouldn’t want to hire anyone else, and I’m glad I had a close family member who has had excellent results with you. All of Kendal’s five star reviews are well deserved.

Posted by Brook | June 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A True Advocate

Before filing for divorce, I interviewed at least a dozen attorneys. I felt frustrated that no attorney seemed to fit what I was looking for: I wanted smart, compassionate, patient, and a fierce, non-judgemental advocate. As soon as I met with Kendal, I knew she was exactly who I needed to represent ...me in what was sure to be an incredibly long and devastating divorce process. Kendal was a true advocate for me in every way. She was firm yet kind, professional yet personal, incredibly thorough yet expeditious, creative, and smart as a whip. Though I never wish for divorce on anyone, should that become necessary, I truly could not more highly recommend Kendal O'Keefe as an incredible legal representative.

Posted by Jeff | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Kendal is Exceptional!

I first retained Kendal a few years ago to help cleanup some issues in my original divorce decree. She’s representing me again with a new issue that arose from joint custody. My situation with my ex is fraught with strife, with my young children caught in the middle. Only legal constraints have ga...ined any tangible results. I’ve been represented by three different lawyers in the 5 years since my divorce started. I've also worked with a slew of professionals - mediators, evaluators, a parenting consultant, parenting coaches, and more therapists than I care to count - with little success. Kendal is far and away the most reliable and trustworthy professional of the group. I’m incredibly impressed with, and grateful for, Kendal's representation. She communicates clearly, efficiently, and empathetically, while providing quality advice. She takes great care and effort to make sure I understand my options and I feel confident about my decisions. Kendal is always on time, and catches and rectifies the important details my prior lawyers missed. She gives honest answers, and focuses on solutions that gain results. My only regret is that I didn't find Kendal sooner. I am certain I would have had better outcomes from the start if I had.

Posted by Jeff | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Family Law Review

Utilized Kendal for a Family Law Case Involving 3rd Party Custody. Kendal was Professional but related to our needs & wants. Was upfront and transparent about cost. She helped us understand the process. Was prompt in returning Emails and Phone Call. Kendal ensured proper time for reviews on documents... and ensured case deadlines were met. I did not have any issues/miscommunications with Kendal. Kendal is a professional and ensures her clients needs are heard and accurately represented.

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Kendal K O'Keefe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph LeBlanc

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Kendal for over 5 years, and through out that time she has shown herself to be an incredibly smart and dedicated attorney. I would strongly encourage anyone who needs a family law attorney to use Kendal."

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Micaela Wattenbarger

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am Ms. O'Keefe's co-worker and fellow associate attorney at Arnold, Rodman & Kretchmer, PLLC. Ms. O'Keefe is experienced in family law matters, including child custody and parenting time matters as well as dissolution proceedings involving complex financial issues. I have found Ms. O'Keefe to be a strong, effective, and approachable advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Chestnut Cambronne PA

2021 - 2022

Partner, Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe, PA

2013 - 2020

Associate, Arnold, Rodman & O’Keefe, PA

Associations

2016 - Present

Minnesota Family Law League

Board Member

2012 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Hamline University School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2008

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Family Law Institute

Determining Child Support

2017

Family Law Institute

Determining Child Support

2016

Family Law Institute

Determining Child Support

2013

Volunteer Lawyer's Network Training

International Service of Process

Publications

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