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also known as Kristy Ann Mara
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Kristy Mara (formerly Kristy Rodd) has been practicing family law for 20 years. She creates customized solutions for her clients. Kristy openly communicates with clients throughout the case so the end result is the best possible outcome.
Whether a business-person, a professional or stay-at-home parent, experiencing any legal process in one’s personal life is unnerving. Kristy gets to know each client as an individual; and tailors the communications and case strategy to meet his or her needs and goals. Although she is an experienced litigator, she is equally comfortable creating settlement solutions for her clients. She uses her analytical skills to master the facts and finances for an ideal position for her clients at settlement or trial.
Kristy provides an honest assessment of how the process will work for her clients. When strategizing with a client, Kristy analyzes and quantifies all aspects of the case balancing the costs and benefits. She breaks down complex matters into basic collars and cents for her clients and uses her expertise to guide them in their decision on whether to settle or go to trial.
Kristy focuses her practice on complex litigation including: valuation of closely-held businesses and corporations, allocation of retirement plans and benefits, analysis of executive compensation, personal and corporate taxation issues, property division, maintenance and alimony, and child custody and support.
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1997
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333 South Seventh Street, Suite 2300, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
honsalaw.com
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Professional Counsel
Kristy is a consummate professional. She is thorough, sharp and resourceful. From my experience, Kristy handled our case with superior judgement and advice.
Posted by Steve | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Representation
Kristy was very skilled and knowledgeable about the divorce process. She has extensive experience with divorce among higher income, higher net worth individuals, and was able to give me precise, experience-based scenarios for what I could expect regarding spousal maintenance and asset division. She...
Posted by Greg | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend
I was involved in a very complicated and contentious divorce. Kristy was awesome. A quick learner who grasped the complexities. Was able to navigate the system including dealing with other attorneys, judges and mediators. It was obvious she was well respected by mediators and judges. Always resp...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Former Client
I completely agree with the other Google reviews of this firm. Ms. Mara (and most likely her partner, Ms. Honsa) do not see themselves as assisting the client of seeking a resolution, they are focused solely on billing. They frankly argue with you, the client, more than they do with the opposition ...
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2018
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Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
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2016
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2016
Top 50 Women, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2015
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2015
Top 50 Women, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2014
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2013
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2005
Rising Star, Minnesota Journal of Law & Politics
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - Present
Partner, Honsa Rodd Landry
1900 - Present
Partner, Honsa Mara & Kanne
1997 - 2017
Partner, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
1996 - 1997
Legal Clerk, Swaden Law Offices
2018 - Present
American Bar FoundationMember
2014 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyMember
2007 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
1997 - Present
Minnesota State Bar FoundationMember
1997 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Reversed and remanded on issue of spousal maintenance. District Court to consider Wife's ability to be partially self-supporting in the future.
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Impact of Immigration on Family Law Matters
2013
Effective Use of Financial Experts
2012
Divorce Law for Estate Planners
2002
20/20 Foresight: Strategies for Protecting a Business and its Employees During a Divorce
2010
2005
2002
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