Ms. Brunt offers a genuine rapport with her clients and careful attention to the details of her clients' cases. She also handles the contentious behaviors of the opposing party with common sense and good results.
Practice areas
Cases involving all issues from custody and parenting time (visitation) to asset and debt division (property settlement) to spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support.
19 years, 200 cases
All types of custody including legal, physical, third-party custody, and grandparent visitation.
19 years, 200 cases
19 years, 100 cases
Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders, Domestic Abuse No Contact Orders, emergency/ex parte relief.
19 years, 85 cases
Step-parent adoption
19 years, 5 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2003 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Certificate of Recognition | Tubman | 2013 |
Honors in Linguistics | University of Iowa | 2000 |
Dean's list | University of Iowa | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Legal Bill Analyst - Governance, Risk, and Compliance | Wolters Kluwer | 2017 - Present |
Contact attorney | Office of the Public Defender State of Minnesota | 2016 - 2016 |
attorney | Kelsey Law Office, P.A. | 2015 - 2016 |
attorney/owner | Brunt Family Law, PLLC | 2013 - 2015 |
associate attorney | Butler & Allen, P.A. | 2006 - 2013 |
associate attorney | Erickson, Zierke, Kuderer & Madsen, PA | 2003 - 2006 |
law clerk | Babcock, Neilson, Mannella, LaFleur & Klint | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Isanti County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Minnesota Women Lawyers | Member | 2014 - Present |
Hennepin County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
American Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Business Networking International | Secretary/Treasurer | 2014 - 2015 |
Ramsey County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - 2013 |
Martin County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Brunt Family Law blog | What is non-marital property? | N/A |
Brunt Family Law blog | What is a ROP? | N/A |
Brunt Family Law blog | What is a GAL? | N/A |
Brunt Family Law blog | What is an FENE? | N/A |
Brunt Family Law blog | What is a SENE/CPENE? | N/A |
Brunt Family Law blog | What is an ENE? | N/A |
Brunt Family Law blog | What is an ICMC? | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Simon Mediation | Certified Divorce and Family Mediation Training | 2015 |
Hamline University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of Iowa | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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BNI meeting | Establishing Custody | 2015 |
Family Law Section Meeting CLE | Defending Paternity | 2014 |
BNI meeting | Family Court Overview | 2014 |
Spectrum High School Career Day | Attorney presentation | 2014 |
Spectrum High School Career Day | Attorney presentation | 2013 |
Fairmont High School Career Day | Attorney presentation | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Toso v. Toso | Favorable |
Golberg v. Golberg | Favorable |
Bullis v. Ockwig | Favorable |
Enfield v. Enfield | Mixed |
Graves v. Graves | Mixed |
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Brian Glodosky, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Brunt is a talented and aggressive advocate for her clients. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience. I have seen obtain excellent results for clients under even the most difficult of circumstances. I highly recommend her.
Kellie Hanck, Family Attorney on Aug 12, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I recommend Michelle to anyone seeking to hire an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. Michelle puts her clients first and works hard to get the best possible results for her clients. She is pleasant to work with and strives to maintain a professional relationship with all involved with her cases.
Elizabeth Bryant, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Michelle and I worked against each other on a contested custody case. Her work was very good and I since have had the pleasure of getting to know her personally at legal seminars. I know that I can refer people to her with confidence.
Sarah Long, Family Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Michelle is a great attorney that will do whatever it takes for your case. She listens to her client's and always provides them with the highest quality representation.
Janet Goehle, Family Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an excellent attorney who zealously and ethically represents her clients.
Tifanne Wolter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 13, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Michelle and I were co-workers for many years at Butler & Allen, PA. Michelle is very a knowledgeable attorney and has always been a great resource for me to discuss cases with. Michelle cares about her clients and the outcomes of their cases. I would recommend Michelle to anyone looking to hire an attorney for a family law matter.