Theresa Ann Capistrant

Theresa Ann Capistrant

also known as Traci Capistrant

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

One Main Street SE, Suite 206, Minneapolis, MN

About Theresa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Traci Capistrant's practice is focused on Family Law, including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, asset and liability division, domestic violence, and restraining orders. She has extensive motion and trial experience.

5 years

60%
Mediation 40%

Traci also offers a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution services include mediation, early neutral evaluation, personal property arbitration, parenting time expeditor, and parenting consultant.

5 years

40%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 37 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1988

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Capistrant Van Loh, P.A.

One Main Street SE, Suite 206, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

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Theresa Ann Capistrant's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Attorney!

I highly recommend Traci Capistrant and Capistrant Law if you need representation for a high conflict divorce case. I am so very grateful to Traci and her whole team for the enormous amount of excellent work, communication, patience and care that they put into my case. Traci has represented me for... the past 6 years, and done an exceptional job. My case has been extremely long, complicated, messy, frustrating and difficult. Through it all, I have been so impressed with Traci's ability to listen well, remain focused and take action. She is kind and caring, gives good advice and is an excellent attorney. This has been the most difficult period in my life, and without Traci and Capistrant Law, I don't know where I would be now. There were times I didn't think I could go on, and Traci and her team were a constant support for me through everything. She is a woman with high character and an attorney that I call friend:) I don't think I would be standing today if it weren't for her. I was just awarded sole legal and sole physical custody of my children, which would not be possible without Traci and her team. THANK YOU Capistrant Law!!

Posted by David | September 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Traci Capistrant is an excellent attorney

Traci helped me through a very difficult divorce. Always prepared and with thoughtful wisdom, she helped me navigate very difficult waters. Because of her excellent preparation as well as a very comfortable and casual style, the referee in our case always listened to her carefully, with obvio...us respect. I recommend her without reservation !

Posted by Dimitris | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Why Traci is GREAT - both as a lawyer and a person

Traci was my lawyer during my divorce process that lasted more than 1 year. Beyond her excellent expertise, valuable experience, and thoroughness, I appreciated the fact that she and her team were both personable and efficient. Would definitely recommend her to anybody needing similar services.

Posted by Harish | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Intelligent, Witty, Supportive and Outstanding!

Traci is an all-around extraordinary woman, she from the very beginning took the time to understand the particulars of my case and advised me with the best possible outcomes at every turn. Traci took over my case after my first attorney had totally dropped the ball. She then recovered the lost gro...und and got me to where I needed to be. In the courtroom: She was a rockstar. Being represented by her confidence and strength, I overcame my fear and anxiety while sitting next to her in the courtroom. She maintained the highest coordination with the opposing counsel. In Traci’s office: Every time I met her in her office, she was warm, kind, and patient. She understood my case and my (on-going separation) emotions so well and gave me valuable advice to handle my ex-spouse, which was the sanest thing possible in that situation. So she was also my personal counselor :) She genuinely cares about her clients. She's focused and passionate about her work, doing what is right and fair for all. Overall: Traci pretty much achieved everything I needed out of my divorce financially, child custody, and helped build an amazing court order. She was calm, composed and collective during the hearings we had, and she never failed or disappointed me. I felt I put my life and my daughter’s life in her hands and she took care of us all the way. I do not have enough positive words to describe what an incredible job Traci did with my case, and I truly couldn’t have gotten through this painful time of my life without her support and expertise. Alex and Sue from Traci’s legal team were prompt and went above and beyond for all my requests. 6 months post-divorce now, and I’m still trying to move on - but looking back at those dark days of divorce and child custody battles, I would have to say that Traci and her team were like the angels watching over my shoulders. Thank you once again, Capistrant Law.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Assistance with Divorce

October, 2016 -- A year ago, the decision to divorce was made. A friend referred me to Traci Capistrant. It was a difficult time. I immediately felt at lease with Traci. She is clear. She is highly knowledgeable. And she is very professional. During the course of the past 12 months, Traci took... the reigns and executed the divorce process most effectively, keeping me fully informed every step along the way. I was so relieved! And I felt very well treated and very reasonably charged. Working with Traci was the experience of working with a top-flight attorney. Also, special acknowledgement must be made about Traci's staff, particularly Alex. Alex is also communicative and professional. Traci Capistrant runs a high-quality law firm. Traci and her staff receive my strongest endorsement.

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Theresa Ann Capistrant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Willow Anderson

Family lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Traci is compassionate, skilled, and highly effective. I recommend her in the highest regard."

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Elizabeth Bryant

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Traci provides her clients with smart, spirited representation. I have had the privilege of working with her several times on various types of matters, and she is a pro! I highly recommend her."

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Jeffrey Loftness

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Traci on divorce and family law matters for many years, and she has superb knowledge and a high level of professionalism with every step of the family court process. Traci's clients are well served with her assistance."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyer's Magazine

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyer Magazine

2015

Woman of Outstanding Leadership, The International Women's Leadership Association

2015

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyer Magazine

2014

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Thomson Reuters "Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Twin Cities' Finest 2012, City Pages Minneapolis

2012

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Minnesota Law & Poliics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2009

"Super Lawyer" Top 100 Woman, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Minnesota Law and Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2006

"Super Lawyer" Top 100 Women, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2005

"Super Lawyer" Top 100 Women, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2002

Minnesota Law & Politics "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Capistrant Van Loh, P.A.

2001 - 2020

Attorney-Owner, Capistrant Law, P.A.

1991 - 2001

Partner, Peterson, Fishman, Livgard & Capistrant

1988 - 1991

Associate, Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly

Associations

2010 - Present

Cooperative Practice Network of Minnesota

Executive Committee Member

2009 - Present

Cooperative Practice Network of Minnesota

Member

2009 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Minnesota Chapter)

Member

1991 - Present

Minnesota Women Lawyers

Member

1991 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Minnesota Chapter)

Education Committee Member

Education

1988

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Minnesota

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

MSBA Family Law Institute

The Impact of the Pandemic on Family Law Practice

2019

Metro State University - Law and the Legal Process

Family Law: Hot Topics & the Evolution of the Practice

2018

MSBA - Family Law Section

Preparing Your Client for Early Neutral Evaluation

2018

Minnesota Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Working with Clients, Self-Represented Litigants and Opposing Counsel

2018

Metro State University - Law and the Legal Practice

Family Law: Hot Topics and the Evolution of the Practice

2018

2018 Paralegal Short Course Series

Child Support 101

2017

Law & the Legal Process 101 Course

The Complexities of a Family Law Practice

2017

Family Law Institute

Preparing Your Client for SENEs & FENEs

2017

Family Law Institute

Child Support 101 - Paralegal Track

2016

Law & the Legal Process 101 Course

Family Law: Ugh! I Could Never be a Family Law Attorney it’s too Emotional: The Complexities of a Family Law Practice

2016

Family Law Institute

Preparing Your Client for SENEs & FENEs

2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Running a Successful Family Law Practice: Tips for Establishing and Sustaining Your Own Law Firm

2015

Law & the Legal Process 101 Course

Family Law: Ugh! I Could Never be a Family Law Attorney it’s too Emotional The Complexities of a Family Law Practice

2014

MN CLE Webinar

Running a Successful Family Law Practice

2014

Minnesota State Bar Association

Preparing for a Family Law Trial

2014

Law & the Legal Process 101 Course

The Ever Evolving Practice of Family Law

2014

Family Law Workshop for Paralegals: Handlling Financial Issues at a Higher Level

Preparing Financial Statements Quickly & Effectively

2013

MSBA Solo-Small Firm Section

The Changing Face of Spousal Maintenance

2013

Minnesota CLE

Preparing your Client for an Early Neutral Evaluation or Mediation

2013

Law & the Legal Process 101 Course

The Ever Evolving Practice of Family Law

2013

Family Law Institute

The Fundamentals of Spousal Maintenance

2012

Minnesota Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Working with Divorce Clients and Opposing Counsel

2007

Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small Firms

Entrepreneur or Lawyer?

Publications

2008

Minnesota Bench & Bar Orders for Protection: When the Shield Becomes a Sword
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