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Barbara J Gislason

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  • Fridley, MN
  • Licensed for 41 years
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About Barbara

Personal Interests:

  • Animals
  • Neuroscience
  • Shakespeare Book Club
  • Harvard Book Club
  • Kick-Boxing and Tai Chi
  • International Travel to Algeria, Amsterdam, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Peoples Republic of China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Galapagos, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, and Thailand

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason

7362 University Avenue NE
Suite 120
Fridley, MN, 55432

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MNAuthorized to Practice198005/21/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
A+ Rating and AccreditedBetter Business Bureau2020
Monique Raynaud-Contamine Scientific AwardUnion Internationale des Avocats2018
FellowAmerican Bar Foundation2018
Outstanding State Chair AwardAmerican Bar Foundation2014
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2009
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2008
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2007
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2006
Leading American AttorneyLaw & Politics MagazineN/A
Super LawyerLaw & Politics MagazineN/A
Three ABA-TIPS Innovation AwardsAmerican Bar AssociationN/A
Two MSBA Exceptional Leadership/Outstanding Achievement AwardsMinnesota State Bar AssociationN/A
Law Student Division Regional AwardAmerican Bar AssociationN/A
TIPS Outstanding Recognition AwardAmerican Bar AssociationN/A
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Barbara J. Gislason1985 - Present
Program ProfessorUniversity of Science and Technology of China2013 - 2016
Arbitrator/Referee PanelHennepin County District Court1987 - 2007
Adjunct ProfessorMinneapolis College of Art and Design1985 - 1990
Adjunct ProfessorHamline University School of Law1983 - 2004
AssociateBabcock, Locher, Neilson & Mannella1980 - 1985
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Union Internationale des Avocats Juriste InternationalDeputy Chief Editor2019 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMemberN/A
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionMemberN/A
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMemberN/A
American Bar Association, International Law SectionMemberN/A
Minnesota State Bar Association, Animal Law SectionMemberN/A
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMemberN/A
Minnesota State Bar Association, Art and Entertainment Law SectionMemberN/A
Minnesota Intellectual Property Law AssociationMemberN/A
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Bar Association International Animal Law Committee NewsletterPet Custody is the Next Big Wave2020
Bench & Bar of MinnesotaUnderstanding Pet Custody Law: Trends in Animal Law Jurisprudence2019
Union Internationale des Avocats 63rd CongressHealth Science, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Legal Frameworks: What is the Future?2019
Juriste InternationalHealth Science, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Legal Frameworks: What is the Future? Part I2019
Union Internationale des Avocats 62nd CongressGene Editing, Portable Toilets, and World Security: Target and Off-Target Consequences2018
National Business Institute SeminarDog Bites and Other Animal Liability Matters2018
National Business Institute SeminarAnimal Custody/Ownership Disputes2018
Minnesota CLEPet Custody Issues in Divorce Cases2018
Union Internationale des Avocats Juriste InternationalPet Law and Custody2018
Minnesota CLEAnimal Law Series: Animal Cruelty - Old and New Perspectives2017
Union Internationale des Avocats 61st CongressThe Shark, Artificial Intelligence, and the Deep Blue Sea: The Unfolding of Legal Quandaries2017
National Business Institute SeminarPet Custody Disputes: The Replevin Action2017
National Business Institute SeminarTorts, the Family Dog, and Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium2017
Minnesota State Bar Association Probate and Trust Section and Animal Law SectionLeaving Your Pets in Good Hands: How to Successfully Draft a Pet Trust2017
American Bar AssociationPet Law and Custody: Establishing a Worthy and Equitable Jurisprudence for the Evolving Family2017
Union Internationale des Avocats Seminar in Hefei, ChinaAnimal Sentience and Welfare: A 21st Century Perspective2016
Union Internationale des Avocats 60th Congress3D Printing Neurons: A Party in the Brain and Neurosecurity: Cyborgs and Where Is My Mind?2016
American Bar Association International Law Section Spring MeetingInfluencing Young Minds Through Cognitive Enhancement: The Power, the Glory, and the Loss of Self2016
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
William Mitchell College of Law (now known as Mitchell Hamline College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1980
Carleton CollegeBA1974
Edina High School1970
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
63rd CongressHealth Science, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Legal Frameworks: What is the Future?2019
62nd CongressGene Editing, Portable Toilets, and World Security: Target and Off-Target Consequences2018
WebcastDog Bites and Other Animal Liability Matters2018
WebcastAnimal Custody/Ownership Disputes2018
CLEPet Custody Issues in Divorce Cases2018
WebcastAnimal Law Series: Animal Cruelty - Old and New Perspectives2017
61st CongressThe Shark, Artificial Intelligence, and the Deep Blue Sea: The Unfolding of Legal Quandaries2017
WebcastPet Custody Disputes: The Replevin Action2017
WebcastTorts, the Family Dog, and Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium2017
CLELeaving Your Pets in Good Hands: How to Successfully Draft a Pet Trust2017
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Is It Legal: Who Gets the Pets When a Couple Splits Up?

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Consultation on Animal Rights

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Divorce made easier

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A Knowledgeable, Supportive Attorney

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An passionate lawyer with plenty of experience.

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Family Law and Great Attorney

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Lawyer Carol M Grant

Carol Grant, Family Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Barbara Gislason professionally since approximately 1980. I discuss legal issues with her from time to time for our mutual professional development. I see her in court zealously defending clients. She is a very experienced and dedicated lawyer. She cares about her clients and knows the law to advance their points of view. She is in a leadership position in the American Bar Association as well, which is an unusual honor. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Gislason to a client. - Carol Grant, Kurzman Grant Law Office. Minneapolis, MN

Lawyer Carla C Kjellberg

Carla Kjellberg, Family Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is smart, knows the law and does her homework.

Lawyer Carol M Grant

Carol Grant, Family Attorney on Jul 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Barbara Gislason professionally since approximately 1980. I discuss legal issues with her from time to time for our mutual professional development. I see her in court zealously defending clients. She is a very experienced and dedicated lawyer. She cares about her clients and knows the law to advance their points of view. She is in a leadership position in the American Bar Association as well, which is an unusual honor. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Gislason to a client. - Carol Grant, Kurzman Grant Law Office. Minneapolis, MN

Lawyer Carla C Kjellberg

Carla Kjellberg, Family Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Barbara is smart, knows the law and does her homework.

Lawyer Nancy L. Cavey

Nancy Cavey, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 5, 2011
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