Jeanette has devoted her legal practice exclusively
to family law for over 20 years, assisting clients
with marriage dissolutions, child custody, parenting
time (visitation) matters, paternity matters,
adoptions, prenuptial agreements, and post decree
issues. With twenty years of previous teaching
experience, her area of special expertise in her
practice is custody, and child focused issues.
A primary benefit of Jeanette's experience is the
practical common-sense approach she takes to
family related legal matters. Although she is a well-
prepared and determined litigator when the situation
demands it, she prefers to promote accord among
family members and resolve issues early on, if
possible. Her respect for and collaboration with all
parties involved has led psychologists, accountants,
clergy and attorneys throughout Minnesota to
regularly refer clients to her.
Jeanette has an extensive appellate practice and
holds an excellent record for success on appeals.
She has been a member of the Collaborative Law
Institute for 20 years, and is qualified both as a
mediator and an arbitrator in Minnesota. She is the
author of The Minnesota Divorce Revolution, a
popular book that provides a plain English
explanation of Minnesota divorce law and addresses
numerous topics, including the complex issues of
custody, child support, maintenance, and property
valuations and divisions. Her book offers essential
information for people seeking direction regarding
family law matters. Regency Press published the
first edition in 1988 and the second edition in 1995.
Jeanette is fluent in American Sign Language, and
taught in the field of special education for fifteen
years. She earned her law degree while teaching
full time at St Louis Park High School in their
program for the deaf and hearing impaired. Her first
published book, Life after Deaf, describes the
impact of the handicap of deafness on her family.
Published in 1985 by the National Association for
the Deaf, her book explores the psychosocial and
educational aspects of deafness. This book has been
widely used as required reading by universities
offering degrees in special education. |
Education
William Mitchell College of Law
(J.D. cum laude, 1986)
University of Minnesota
(M.A. Psychology cum laude, 1976)
Alverno College
(B.A. cum laude, 1967)
Admissions:
Minnesota
Legal memberships:
Minnesota State Bar Association
Family Law Section
Hennepin County Bar Association
Family Law Sections
Collaborative Law Institute
Recognition:
Super Lawyers
(Minnesota Law & Politics) 2000
"100 Who Made a Difference"
William Mitchell College of Law
Distinguished Service Award - 20
years service (1988 to present) as a
Board Member
PACER Center (Parental Advocacy
Coalition & Parental Rights)
President 1991-1993
PACER Center (Parental Advocacy
Coalition & Parental Rights)
Work experience:
Appellate clerkships
Honorable Edward Parker
Honorable Doris Ohlsen Hupseni
Partner - Chestnut and Brooks
Partner - Hessian & McKasy, P.A.
Frederickson & Associates. P.A.
1999 - Present |