Lawyers in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities Metro Area
Over 35 Years of Combined Experience
The attorneys of Cloutier & Brandl, P.A. in Minneapolis have over 35 years of combined legal experience in the trial and appellate courts. Because of our past successes, referrals from former clients and other attorneys have become the foundation of our practice. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Personal Injury
If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, our attorneys can help you get full and fair compensation for your losses. We represent men and women in all types of personal injury cases, including claims involving:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Workers' compensation
- Slips and falls
- Premises liability
- Animal bites
- Wrongful death
When you hire our law firm to handle your personal injury case, we will thoroughly investigate all the facts and pay close attention to every detail. We will work closely with you and your doctors, which allows us to maximize your financial recovery.
All personal injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless you recover compensation for your losses.
Family Law Representation
When you are involved in a divorce or family law matter, you want an experienced lawyer who will understand the emotion, stress and anxiety that can accompany family issues. You also want an attorney with the experience to know your options and help you make informed decisions that protect your interests. We handle a wide range of family law matters, from divorce to adoption, and prenuptial agreements to domestic partnership agreements.
Divorce / Family Law
We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce:
- Child custody and visitation: We will help you negotiate and implement custody and visitation arrangements that promote the best interests of your child and protect your rights as a parent.
- Child support: We will work with you to ensure that the Minnesota child support guidelines are properly applied and that any support agreement fairly considers the income of both parties.
- Spousal support / alimony: We will help you determine if spousal support is appropriate and, if so, the amount, frequency and duration of payments.
- Property distribution: We will work with you to establish and implement a workable plan for the division of marital assets.
- Post-decree modifications: If your circumstances change after entry of the final divorce decree, we will help you seek modification of the court's order
- Grandparents rights
- Third-party custody
- Domestic partnership dissolution
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Adoption
We advise clients in all types of adoption proceedings, including second parent adoptions for GLBT couples.
Domestic Partnership Agreements
If you are in a committed relationship, but either unable to marry or choose not to, we can help you can protect your real and personal property and other interests through the implementation of a domestic partnership agreement. A domestic partnership agreement can define and establish terms for matters traditionally associated with marriage, including division of partnership assets, custody and visitation of minor children, child support and spousal support.
Call Us Today for a Free Initial Consultation
For personal attention and service in the Twin Cities from experienced attorneys, contact our office. We provide a free initial consultation to every new client. Our office is open from 9 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday, but we maintain flexible hours and make ourselves available to clients when they need us.
Cloutier & Brandl, P.A.
12 S. 6th Street, Suite 510
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1508
Phone: (612) 332-5100
Fax: (612) 344-1220
Toll Free: (800) 878-2334
At the law offices of Cloutier & Brandl, P.A., in Minneapolis, we represent clients throughout the Twin Cities Metro area, including St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Fridley, Bloomington and Roseville; and in Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Anoka County, Dakota County, Carver County, Scott County, Wright County and Sherburne County, in addition to locations outside the Metro area.