Daniel Van Loh

Top rated Family Law attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Messerli | Kramer
Daniel Van Loh
Messerli | Kramer

Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more

Licensed in Minnesota since: 1999

Education: William Mitchell College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2005, 2008, 2011 - 2012

Messerli | Kramer

50 South 6th St
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Visit website
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A partner at Messerli | Kramer, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Daniel Van Loh offers strategic legal representation to clients in a wide range of family law matters. His practice focuses on divorce and dissolution, alimony and spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, domestic violence, paternity and prenuptial agreements. He also handles disputes involving marital property and frequently works in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

With a client-centered approach, Mr. Van Loh advises individuals and families through complex and often sensitive legal matters. He emphasizes practical solutions and strategic advocacy, helping clients navigate emotionally charged disputes while working toward efficient and constructive outcomes. His experience across both litigation and settlement-focused processes allows him to tailor his approach to each client’s unique circumstances.

Mr. Van Loh earned a Bachelor of Arts, graduating summa cum laude, from Pillsbury College. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. He was admitted to practice law in Minnesota in 1999 and is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the federal district courts.

Active in the legal community, Mr. Van Loh is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, as well as the Christian Legal Society.

Mr. Van Loh holds several professional certifications, including designation as a Rule 114 Qualified Family Law Neutral and inclusion on Minnesota’s Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluation rosters. Since 2013, he has been recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, reflecting his standing in the field of family law.

Practice areas

Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

  • 60% Family Law
  • 40% Alternative Dispute Resolution

First Admitted: 1999, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: https://messerlikramer.com/professional/dan-van-loh/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Minnesota
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), Member
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Member
  • Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Rule 114 Qualified Family Law Neutral
  • Civil Arbitration Certification
  • Moderated Settlement Conference Roster
  • State of Minnesota Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE) Roster
  • Certified Civil Arbitration Skills Training, Minnesota CLE, November 17, 2017
  • State of Minnesota Financial Early Neutral Evaluation (FENE) Roster
  • Certificate: Dale Carnegie Course, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Lansing, Michigan, May 2, 2023
  • 40 Hour Family Mediation Skills Training, Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution, In Affiliation with Hamline University Law and Graduate School, April 2-6, 2007
  • Family Early Case Management and Early Neutral Evaluation Training – Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE) Training, Minnesota Judicial Branch, September 15-16, 2008
  • Family Early Case Management and Early Neutral Evaluation Training – Financial Early Neutral Evaluation (FENE) Training, Minnesota Judicial Branch, June 23, 2010
  • Parenting Time Expediting & Parenting Consulting Training, The Mediation Center, November 8, 2019
  • Leadership Development Through Family Systems, Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, October 28-30, 2024; February 24-26, 2025; May 12-14, 2025

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Christian Legal Society, Member
  • Hennepin County Limited Scope Representation Program, 2010
  • Ramsey County Volunteer Mediation Program, 2011
  • Mill City Running Race Team (2024-25)
  • Renovation Church (congregational), Member
  • Minnesota Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Ethics Board
  • Anoka County Early Neutral Evaluation Panel of Evaluators, 2010
  • Distance Runner (Notable Race Finishes: Twin Cities Marathon (2024); Twin Cities 10-Mile (2025); Mankato Marathon (2023); Mankato Half-Marathon (2021, 2022, 2024); Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon (2025) City of Lakes Half-Marathon (2018, 2024, 2025); Medtronic Get In Gear Half Marathon (2024 & 2025); Stillwater Run Series Gopher-Badger Half-Marathon (2017, 2023, 2024); Goldy’s 10 Mile (2024 & 2025); Bear Water Run 20 Mile (2023)
  • Elder Board Member, Calvary Church, Roseville/White Bear Township, Minnesota (2012-2018)

Educational Background

  • Pillsbury College, Owatonna, Minnesota, B.S., summa cum laude, 1994

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Presenter, “When a Quasi-Civil Proceeding Becomes Criminal” – Ramsey County Bar Association, October 25, 2006
  • Presenter, “How to Start a Law Firm: First Steps” – New Lawyer Experience, Minnesota CLE, January 8, 2007
  • Presenter, “How to Start a Law Firm: First Steps” – New Lawyer Experience, Minnesota CLE, January 8-9, 2009
  • Panelist, “Quick Answers to the Legal Questions that Friends, Relatives and Strangers Will Ask You at Cocktail Parties” – The New Lawyer Experience, Minnesota CLE, January 14, 2010
  • Panelist, “Challenges in Starting Your Own Firm and How to Overcome Them” – How to Start & Build a Successful Law Practice, Minnesota CLE, February 18, 2010
  • Panelist, “Collecting Fees from Clients,” Ethics – Your Money or Your License, Minnesota CLE, January 24, 2011
  • Presenter, “How to Start a Law Firm: First Steps” – New Lawyer Experience, Minnesota CLE, January 26, 2011
  • Presenter, “Hanging Your Shingle—Using Glue or Velcro: Officing Options” – How to Start and Build a Law Practice, Minnesota CLE, February 11, 2011
  • Presenter, “Privacy and Boundary Issues for Medical and Mental Health Information of Children” – Minnesota CLE, November 7, 2011
  • Presenter, “How to Start a Law Firm: Important First Steps” – The New Lawyer Experience, Minnesota CLE, January 19, 2012
  • Presenter, “Hanging Your Shingle–Using Glue or Velcro: Officing Options” – How to Start and Build a Successful Law Practice, Minnesota CLE, March 20, 2012
  • Presenter, “How to Win Temporary Motions” – 33rd Annual Family Law Institute, Minnesota CLE, March 14, 2012
  • Presenter, “Hanging Your Shingle—Where Should I Practice?” – How to Start and Build a Law Practice, Minnesota CLE, September 11, 2012
  • Presenter, “You Can’t Tell Me What to Do!”—Decision Making Strategies for Family Court ADR Professionals” – 34th Annual Family Law Institute, Minnesota CLE, March 24-25, 2013
  • Presenter, “Common Ethical Traps for the Family Law Attorney” – Handling Your First Divorce Case, Minnesota CLE, May 14, 2015
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, Former Adjunct Faculty Member (2012 – 2018)
  • Presenter, “Tax Issues with a Typical Divorce, Handling Your First Divorce Case” – Minnesota CLE, May 14, 2015
  • Presenter, “Determining Child Development and Tax Issues in the Typical Divorce” – 37th Annual Family Law Institute, Minnesota CLE, March 29-30, 2016
  • Presenter, “Common Ethical Traps for the Family Law Attorney” – 37th Annual Family Law Institute, Minnesota CLE, March 29-30, 2016
  • Presenter, “Answers to 20 Difficult Questions in Minnesota Family Law,” “10 Tips for Divorce Trials,” and “10 Tips for Getting Paid in Family Law Cases” – 40 Practical Tips for Handling Minnesota Divorces, Minnesota CLE, July 25, 2016
  • Presenter, “Transforming Your Family Law Practice Through Technology” – Minnesota State Bar Association, December 6, 2017
  • Presenter, “ADR Best Practices: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” – Divorce Camp, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), October 5, 2017
  • Presenter, “Family Crisis in the Church, Hope in the Storm; How to Support and Lead Families Navigating the Waters of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse” – Travers Counseling & Consulting, September 22, 2018
  • Presenter, “Stepping Into the Story: Understanding the Vulnerability of Parents in an Early Neutral Evaluation and Providing Dignity with Evaluative Feedback” – Early Neutral Evaluation Provider’s Update, 10th Judicial District, February 8, 2019
  • Lecturer, “Understanding the Big Picture: Custody is Telling a Story” – University of St. Thomas Law School, January 10, 2020
  • Presenter, “ENE Best Practices” – Early Neutral Evaluation Provider’s Update, 10th Judicial District, April 22, 2022
  • Moderator/Trainer, “Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE) – Certified Skills Training” – Powerhouse Mediation, November 8-9, 2023
  • Panelist, “Special Issues Panel in Social Early Neutral Evaluation” – Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), March 15, 2024
  • Moderator/Presenter, “ADR Ethical Pitfalls and Best Practices” – Minnesota CLE, April 24, 2025
  • Moderator/Presenter, “The Dreaded ADR Complaint” – ADR Institute, Minnesota CLE, October 31, 2025
  • William Mitchell College of Law, Former Adjunct Trial Skills Professor

Honors

  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2013-Present
  • Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities, Pillsbury College, 1994
  • Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2005, 2008, 2011-2012
  • Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2015-2025
  • Recognized Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America©, 2024-Present

Office location for Daniel Van Loh

50 South 6th St
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone: 612-473-1240

Selections

12 Years Super Lawyers
4 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2005, 2008, 2011 - 2012

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