Laura K. Fretland

Laura K. Fretland is a family law attorney at the law firm Lommen Abdo, P.A., located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for which she is also a shareholder. Well-known for her dedication and tenacity with which she takes on cases, whether through a negotiated settlement, collaborative law, mediation or litigation, her areas of practice include:

• Divorce
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Maintenance
• Custody 
• Property division
• Antenuptial agreements

Graduating summa cum laude, Ms. Fretland has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School. She is licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota. 

With over 39 years of legal experience, Ms. Fretland is an empathetic and compassionate attorney who understands the difficult time individuals go through when dealing with a divorce or another family law issue. She has a reputation for the legal counsel and advice she provides and her remarkable communication skills. Whether inside or outside the courtroom, she is a zealous and tireless advocate for her clients’ rights. 

Ms. Fretland is actively involved with her community and has memberships in prominent legal associations, including the Minnesota Bar Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, for which she also served as its past chair. She has spoken at the continuing legal education program of the 2010 Family Law Institute about “The Ethics of Limited Scope Representation.” 

In addition, Ms. Fretland has written articles regarding family law and marital issues that have been published in renowned journals. Recognized for her remarkable legal contributions in the family law field, she has been selected to the list of Best Lawyers in the areas of family law and collaborative law by The Best Lawyers in America. She has also received a Distinguished* rating through Martindale-Hubbell. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.