Elizabeth Lynn-Hayes Weinandt

Elizabeth Lynn-Hayes Weinandt

4.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 24 years

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

124 E. Walnut St., Suite 250, Mankato, MN

About Elizabeth

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Your most precious things in life are your children. In order to best represent you and your children, I follow current trends in the law and behavioral sciences related to children and custody. I will help guide you through this process while keeping your children's well-being at the forefront of the conversation.

25 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce and separation are highly emotional transitions in life. I work to provide my clients with as smooth a transition as possible while advocating for their best interests, including child custody/child support; asset/debt division; and spousal maintenance.

25%
Family 25%

My practice covers any life changing event you can experience in your family, including adoption, custody/parenting time, divorce, spousal maintenance, antenuptial agreements, third-party custody, and child protection matters.

25 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate planning is closely tied to my family law practice. I assist clients in drafting or amending Simple Wills, Trusts, Healthcare Directives, Power of Attorney, Guardianship/Conservatorship, and I handle Probate and Probate Litigation matters.

25 years

20%
Litigation 5%

I routinely represent Landlords in tenant disputes, as well as, contractors and homeowners alike in contract disputes.

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-30%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 24 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2001

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Weinandt Law Office, Ltd.

124 E. Walnut St., Suite 250, Mankato, MN, 56001

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Elizabeth Lynn-Hayes Weinandt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly experienced family lawyer

I initially felt apprehensive about speaking to a lawyer about my divorce case, but when I called Attorney Elizabeth, I was pleasantly surprised. She was incredibly friendly and one of the most approachable attorneys in Rochester, making it easy for me to talk to her. Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Experienced Attorney

Elizabeth Weinandt has help me with my difficult case. I was overwhelmed and stressed but she was supportive and helped me get through it. I truly appreciate the work she has done for me. I would recommend her work to anyone who is in need of legal help.

Posted by anonymous | January 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experience Attorney

When I used Elizabeth for my custody case, I felt that she was dedicated to my case. She is very experienced and I would recommend her to anyone in the mankato area.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family help

After hiring Elizabeth I got the help I was looking for. She had an effective approach and was a perceptive to my needs.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Parent

Elizabeth was very professional and handled my matter amazingly! My experience with her was great! I highly recommend her if you are in need of excellent representation!!

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Elizabeth Lynn-Hayes Weinandt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Kohlmeyer

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have gone against Ms. Weinandt for over 20 years and found her to be a very good advocate for her clients, If you need an aggressive lawyer who will fight for you and not be bullied or pushed around by an a tough opposing lawyer she is your lawyer!!!"

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Patrick Casey

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Elizabeth Weinandt is a zealous advocate for her clients. While doing this she maintains a positive and professional relationship with her colleagues. I endorse her."

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Mark Betters

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth proves herself time and time again to be an ethical, zealous, and compassionate attorney."

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Patrick Casey

Family lawyer

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Mark Betters

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star in the Legal Profession, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Rising Star in the legal profession, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2003

Rising Star in the legal profession, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Weinandt Law Office, Ltd.

2008 - 2011

Partner, Blethen, Gage & Krause

2000 - 2001

Clerk, Third Judicial District Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Mayo Clinic Health Systems Mankato

Community Board Member

2001 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, 6th District Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Volunteer Attorney

2001 - Present

Minnesota Women Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

YWCA

Member

2008 - 2013

Life Works Planning Center Board, Inc.

Board Member/Board President

2007 - 2012

Economic Development Authority Board

Board Member

2002 - 2005

Minnesota State University - Mankato Hoops Club

Board of Directors

2001 - 2004

Business and Professional Women

President - Mankato Chapter

Education

2001

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Minnesota State University, Mankato

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership

Pay Equity

2008

Parent's Forever

Overview of Dissolution Process

2008

Employment Law Seminar

Case Law Update

2008

Employment Law Seminar

ADA and the Unseen Disability

2007

Employment Law Seminar

Employing Foreign Workers

2007

Employment Law Seminar

Fair Labor Standards Act

2007

Employment Law Seminar

FMLA

2005

BPW/USA Young Careerist Competition

Equality for Women in Health Care

Languages

English

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