Leslie Louise Kimes

Leslie Louise Kimes

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Brooklyn Park, MN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 206, Brooklyn Park, MN

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Leslie L. Kimes

8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 206, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443-2965

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Leslie Louise Kimes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Divorce Lawyer!

Leslie was a pleasure to work with as my divorce lawyer. She was professional, knowledgeable, caring and always responded quickly and thoroughly to my emails and phone calls. Most importantly though was that she was a strong and effective advocate for me in seeking spousal support as part of my div...orce settlement. I would highly recommend her services and wouldn’t hesitate to seek her counsel in the future.

Posted by David | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

David, Andover Mn.

Leslie is my hero, Leslie is honest and always returned my phone calls and emails quickly. Leslie looked out for me and is very professional.. Thanks David

Posted by Loretta | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I cannot say enough good things about Leslie

She was everything I could have asked for in a lawyer...thorough, knowledgeable, clear, creative, patient, understanding, kind and flexible. She kept me, and the other professionals, on track and on task. She answered all the questions I had and many more that I didn't know I should ask. After the ne...gotiations had dragged on longer than anyone anticipated and I discovered I had lost track of a detail that was important to me, she graciously listened to me rant while speaking wise words about endings and struggles, giving me both the words and the space to believe the best about the outcome.

Posted by Kelly | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Leslie was so organized, thorough and competent with my divorce case. She was efficient and reasonably priced as well. Made me feel confident that my case was in her expert hands. She was always available via phone, text or email and made a difficult process more reassuring.

Posted by Dawn | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

I was extremely happy with Leslie as my attorney for my divorce proceedings. She was knowledgeable, kind, caring, dedicated, upfront, honest and most of all made me feel completely taken care of. I didn't have to worry about what was next because she told me what was expected, needed and how we would... handle it. You can tell that she cares about her practice and clients. I felt like I was her only client, knowing well enough that that was not the case. She would be my first contact should I ever need her services again. Hopefully I won't! Leslie definitely knows her stuff and works hard for her clients. Excellent and professional in all she does.

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Leslie Louise Kimes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glen Norton

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Les is a practical, problem-solving attorney. She is collaborative in nature helping parties and their attorneys see a way to settle a case so that both parties get what they need without drama and angst. She can help a client both understand the finances of divorce and get parenting issues to move smoothly for families in transition. She has over 30 years of experience so she knows what a court would do and how the law applies so you won’t be railroaded into a bad deal. She uses tact and diplomacy whenever possible, to make it easy to come to an agreement, instead of an argument, in collaborative settlement meetings. Her location is easy to find in Brooklyn Park by the golf club on 86th Avenue N. and the parking is free. I was glad when she hosted settlement meetings because both of our clients felt comfortable meeting at her office building or waiting in her reception area."

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Ronald Ousky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leslie is an outstanding family law attorney who knows how to help clients get their best outcomes. I highly recommend her."

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Anne Honsa

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Louise Livesay

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Les on a case and found her to be thoughtful, level-headed, focused on problem-solving and focusing on the whole family. She's no-nonsense in a good way. We reached settlement without spending a lot on legal fees and our clients finished feeling good about the settlement. Win-win!"

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James Gurovitsch

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Leslie for many years. I find her to be knowledgeable in her field, diligent and always looking out for the best interests of her clients. She is active in the collaborative practice movement which is dedicated to settlement of divorce and other family law issues without involvement of family court."

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Julie Pawluk

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. We have been opposing counsel on several cases, and I have always found her to be tough but reasonable, and highly ethical."

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Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

25 Years Serving Tubman, Tubman

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Twin Cities Finest, Best of Minneapolis

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney and Owner, Leslie L. Kimes, Attorney at Law

1986 - 1991

Associate, Strusinski & Associates, P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Professionals

Founding Member

2014 - Present

The Doherty Relationship Institute

Member

2004 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

1992 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota

Member and 2 Term Board Member

1987 - Present

Tubman/Chrysalis

Volunteer Attorney

1986 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2016

Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota

Board Member

Education

1985

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Hamline University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Collaborative Practice: A Better Approach To Conflict Resolution

Collaborative Practice: A Better Approach To Conflict Resolution

2016

Basic Collaborative Law Training Basic Collaborative Law Training

2006

Basic Collaborative Law Training Basic Collaborative Law Training

2005

Basic Collaborative Law Training Basic Collaborative Law Training

2004

Basic Collaborative Law Training Basic Collaborative Law Training

Languages

English

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