Jill Marie Anderson

Jill Marie Anderson

also known as Jill Anderson

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 16 years

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

6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 305, Minneapolis, MN

About Jill

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Divorce, Separation, Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Domestic Abuse/Harassment, Property Division, Spousal Maintenance, Stepparent Adoption

17 years | 500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2009

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Carson, Clelland & Schreder

6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 305, Minneapolis, MN, 55430

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Jill Marie Anderson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by JEFF | January 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

JILL ANDERSON IS A GREAT FAMILY LAWYER

Jill Anderson did a great job on representing involving child support and spousal maintenance errors in my original divorce decree. Jill along with her team was able to amend my divorce decree and correct the errors n the original court document. It was more than I could do and it was affordable, qui...ck and professional. Jill represented me but worked with my Ex-wife to get all documents signed and sent to court to be notarized and finalized. I would definitely go to Jill for any family law matters in the future. Because Jill is professional, cost is fair, she is up front in consultation with procedures, cost and time frame.

Posted by Barb | January 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful Client

I would highly recommend Jill to anyone going through a divorce, or contemplating one. She was so knowledgeable, and her compassion, and support, combined with her professionalism, made this difficult process easier for me. Her insight and feedback on what to expect was spot on! I truly felt he...r sincerity, and was thankful to have her in my corner!

Posted by Lisa | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thankful for Jill

Jill Anderson is a lawyer who is a good listener, empathetic, understanding, clear, concise, and supportive. She has a way about her that eases anxiety and makes the legal system understandable. She is knowledgeable about a wide variety of issues and represents her clients with professionalism and ...with her client's best interests in mind. Jill is a master communicator and will answer any question you might have in a timely manner. I used Jill for my divorce 4 years ago and continue to use her as a consultant with questions regarding my decree, parenting plan, and changes that needed to be made based on current life circumstances. I highly recommend Jill Anderson as an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015

Excellent Family Law Lawyer

Jill helped me work through my divorce and then I retained her again to work through custody issues years later. She was responsive, helpful, knowledgeable and helped me to remain calm and rationale. She was very good and running through options and helping me interpret and understand the law to ma...ke the best decisons. I would highly recommed her to anyone!

Posted by Erin | December 31, 2014

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, dependable, fantastic

Entering into a divorce is a highly emotional and stressful situation. Not knowing where to turn for advice can be frightening. Jill was fantastic right from our initial meeting. She is strong and her knowledge is vast. Jill is armed with exceptional resources and assistants who make the process less... scary to navigate and can give you the courage you need to look forward to moving on. She keeps you informed of not only which step you are in the process but also informs you of all costs, which can be huge depending on your individual case. Jill has great communication skills and her assistant was also amazing. I would highly recommend her.

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Jill Marie Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nahid Abuelhassan

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Jill Anderson to whoever is looking to hire an excellent family law attorney. Jill is very knowledgeable in her area of practice. She has never been hesitant to advocate for her clients' interests."

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Kaitlyn Andren

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jill Anderson is an excellent, knowledgeable family law attorney. Jill and I previously worked together on cases, and Jill and I have also worked opposite of each other on cases. Jill is a strong advocate for her clients and is extremely thorough and thoughtful in her representation. She knows the law, is always prepared, and exemplifies professionalism in her practice daily. I would recommend Jill as an attorney to my own family and friends."

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Dawn Speltz

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Jill on several family matters. She zealously advocates for her clients, while conducting herself in a respectful and courteous manner, where she is clearly working to achieve the best result for her clients, while respecting the process and not over-billing to unnecessarily protracting the litigation."

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Kaitlyn Andren

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2013

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2009

Public Service Scholarship, Drake University Law School

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Carson, Clelland & Schreder

2010 - 2017

Attorney, Brown Law Offices, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

Judiciary Committee

Treasurer

2009 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Northern Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

School Law 101 for Family Lawyers

Family Law Practice

2022

Negotiating Spousal Maintenance in 2022: Tools, Case Law & Statutory Factors

Spousal Maintenance

2022

Mental Health, Well-being, & Implicit Bias in a Post-Covid Environment

Elimination of Bias

2022

Implicit Bias/Unconscious Bias as it Relates to Self-Awareness & Accountability

Family Law Practice

2022

2022 Family Law Institute

Family Law Practice

2021

Minnesota Justice Series - Understanding Addiction

Addiction and Treatment

2020

Tips for Practicing in Greater Minnesota

Family Law Practice 2020

2020

Orders for Protection: The Evidentiary Hearing and Beyond

Orders for Protection

2020

Minnesota Family Law Institute

Family Law Practice 2020

2019

Certified Divorce and Family Mediation Training: The Transformative Apprach

Mediation Training

2017

Overnights for Young Children: Parenting Plans that Grow with the Child

Custody and Parenting Time

2016

The Impact of Childhood Trauma in Family Court

Custody and Parenting Time

2015

Trans 101 for Lawyers

LGBTQ Issues in Family Law

2015

Advising the Disadvantaged

Family Law Practice

Languages

English

Spanish

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