Practice Areas: Family law, Alternative dispute resolution, International; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 1980
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
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Nancy Zalusky Berg, LLC
800 Washington Avenue NorthSuite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Visit website
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The owner of Nancy Zalusky Berg, LLC, Nancy Berg focuses her practice exclusively on family law issues. From the firm's office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she provides representation to clients throughout Minnesota and internationally in a variety of related matters. Ms. Berg assists people who are facing the end of their marriages and who are needing to deal with such issues as the division of complex business interests, child custody and visitation, and alimony and child support. With her extensive experience in mediation, she will at times encourage her clients to reach an accord on some of these issues through that alternative dispute resolution method, but she is a tireless and forceful courtroom advocate for them as well.
In addition to her matrimonial practice, Ms. Berg has extensive experience in helping to obtain appropriate protective orders for clients who have been the victims of domestic violence. She has also handled several cases arising under the Hague Convention of Oct. 25, 1980, on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as well as other international family law matters. Highly regarded by her fellow professionals, Ms. Berg has received an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo. She has delivered dozens of presentations on a variety of family law topics to continuing legal education seminar attendees as well.
Majoring in law and justice, Ms. Berg attended Antioch College as an undergraduate and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1976. Her legal education was obtained at what was then known as William Mitchell College of Law, and she was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1980. The immediate past president of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Ms. Berg is an active participant in several other professional organizations.
*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 Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family law, Alternative dispute resolution, InternationalFocus areas
Alimony & spousal support, Child support, Custody & visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic violence, Juvenile law, Name change, Paternity, Marital property, Same sex family law, Mediation
- 80% Family law
- 10% Alternative dispute resolution
- 10% International
First Admitted: 1980, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: http://nzbfamilylaw.com/teams/nancy-zalusky-berg/
Honors/Awards:
- Minnesota’s “Super Lawyers” of Law & Politics, Minnesota Monthly and Mpls-St. Paul magazines since 1993
- Named in The Best Lawyers in America, Steven Naifeh, 2006
- Named in Minnesota Law and Politics, one of "Top 100 Lawyers", 1999
- Distinguished Alumni Award, William Mitchell College of Law, 1996
- Top 40 lawyers in the Family Law, Law & Politics
- Named in The Best Lawyers in America, Naifeh and Smith, 1993 - Present
- Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer, 1997
- AV Preeminent by American Registry since 1995
- Featured in Law and Leading Attorneys, a Minnesota Consumer Guidebook, 1994 - Present
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- 40-Hour Family Mediation Training
- Hennepin County Family Court – Volunteer Referee 1984
- Fourth Judicial District Court Arbitrator – Appointed July 1985
- Parenting Coordination – trained by Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D. 2006
Educational Background:
- Antioch College, B.A., Major: Law and Justice, June, 1976
Representative Clients:
- Newton v. Een, Minn. App.
- In Re Welfare of J.K.M., 397 N.W.2d 14, Minn. App. 1987
- Heffelfinger v. Heffelfinger, 1996 WL 453562, Minn. App. 1996
- Schumacher v. Schumacher, 1996 WL 469341, Minn. App. 1996
- Redleaf v. Redleaf, 2010 WL 3543458, Minn. App. 2010
- Havrilak v. Havrilak, 1999 WL 261732m Minn. App.
- Chafin v. Rude, 391 N.W.2d 882, Minn.App. 1986
- Silbaugh v. Silbaugh, 543 N.W.2d 639, Minn. 1996
- Michaud v. Michaud, 1996 WL 344992, Minn. App.
- Redleaf v. Redleaf, 807 N. W. 2d 371, Minn. App. 2011
- Christman v. Christman, 360 N.W.2d 374, Minn. App. 1985
- In re Custody of E.A.Q.D., 405 N.W.2d 262, Minn. App. 1987
- Roban v. Roban, 1997 WL 471300, Minn. App. 1997
- Lofstrom v. Lofstrom, 1997 WL 118121, Minn. App. 1997
- Scala v. Pearson, 2010 WL 606967, Minn. App. 2010
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Presenter, The Cutting Edge of Gender Warfare, Spousal Maintenance, 1995
- Presenter, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and the Child's Objection: The U.S. Experience with The Hague Convention Article 13 and 13(b) Exceptions, Osaka, Japan, Invitation of the Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center and Japan Federation of Bar Associations: Symposium on the Hague Convention on Child Abduction, August 5, 2011
- Presenter, Minnesota State Bar Association Convention: Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1995
- Presenter, Be Careful What You Pray For, Divorcing Divas, August 5, 2010
- Objections at Trial and How to Deal With the Difficult Lawyer, National Practice Institute, 1995
- Presenter, 35th Annual Convention: Dispute Resolution, Hispanic National Bar Association, September 9, 2010
- Presenter, 16th Annual Family Law Institute: Effective Marital Dissolution Practice, 1995
- Presenter, Ethics of Difficult Family Law Representations, Hennepin County Bar Association, June 8, 2010
- "Divorce Trek V - The Next Generation", Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994
- Presenter, Cooperative Practice in Family Law Proceedings, Ramsey County Bar Association, April 28, 2010
- Presenter, CLE: Child Custody & Placement, Minnesota State Bar Association, 1994
- Presenter, Global Implications at the End of the Road: Anticipating, Recognizing, and Dealing with International Legal Issues in Family Law Matters, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ? Oregon Chapter, April 16, 2010
- Presenter, Protecting Your Clients Yourself; Recognizing Client Repair Possibilities In Family Law Cases, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual: Avoiding the Dragon, 1994
- Presenter, Drinking the Kool-Aid, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ? USA Chapter, 2009
- Presenter, Landmines for Small Law Firms, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1994
- Presenter, CLE: Parenting Consultants, Hennepin County Bar Association, 2006
- Presenter, Strategies & Techniques for Women Negotiators, 1994
- Presenter, Licensure Issues as a Result of Sexual Harassment, Inappropriate Sexual Behavior, Physical Abuse and Mental Injury, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education Professionals at Risk, June 11, 2003
- Presenter, Its Not Just Divorce Anymore; Paternity, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1994
- Presenter, Dealing with Clients with Mental Health Issues, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, Mental Illness, May 9, 2003
- Presenter, Seminar: "Best Interests of the Child in Court: Today and Tomorrow", Minnesota State Bar Association, 2002
- Presenter, Professionals At Risk, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1993
- Presenter, Family Law Faux Pas, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, Ethics & Bias, June 26, 2002
- Presenter, "What's Love Got to Do With It", Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1993
- Presenter, Zealous Advocacy, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, Law Firm Organization: Style, Size and Soul, May 31, 2002
- Presenter, Malpractice Issues in Family Law, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, 1993
- Presenter, Ethics of Zealous Advocacy for Your Divorce Client, All District Legal Education CLE Proactive Family Law, April 18, 2002
- Presenter, Midwest Custody Project: Custody Evaluations and the Courtroom, Minnesota Psychological Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association, 1993
- Presenter, "The State of the Law with Regard to Parenting Schedules for Very Young Children", Hennepin County Bar Association, CLE: Parenting Plans for Infants and Young Children, February 27, 2002
- Presenter, National Business Institute, Inc: Child Custody and Visitation in Minnesota, 1992
- Presenter, Co-Chair, Professionalism and Ethics In Family Law: Is There A Conflict Between The Code of Professional Responsibility And "Collaborative" Practice?, 17th Annual Family Law Seminar, December 12, 2001
- Presenter, Piercing The Public Shield, 1992
- Presenter, All District Legal Education CLE, Ethics and Eliminating Bias: Practical Realities, November 29, 2001
- Presenter, Ethical Complaints about Governmental Lawyers, 1992
- Presenter, Dealing with Multi-Jurisdictional Custody Disputes, Twelfth Annual Family Law Institute, 1992
- Presenter, Ethics and Elimination of Bias - Ethics In and Out of the Courtroom, Hennepin County Bar Association, May 17, 2001
- Presenter, Family Law: Spousal Maintenance, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1991
- Presenter, Divorce, Parenting & Maintenance - Income Determinations, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, February 27, 2001
- Presenter, The Hidden Dynamics of Marriage Dissolution, Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1991
- Presenter, Ethics and Elimination of Bias - Investigations at the District Ethics Committee: Recurring Issues in a Litigation Practice, Minnesota Association of Trial Lawyers, May 12, 2000
- Presenter, A Custody and Visitation Paradigm, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1991
- Presenter, Institute for Training New Lawyers, American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, Ft. Worth, Texas, June 12, 1999
- Presenter, How to Try the Spousal Maintenance Case, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1991
- Presenter, Emerging Discovery Issues in Family Law Practice, Law & Politics CLE, June 8, 1999
- "The Smart Divorce" by Deborah Moskovitch, Chicago Review Press, Incorporated (2006) – extensively quoted, August 2006
- Presenter, When Professionals Divorce, Advanced Legal Education, 1991
- Presenter, ADR and Family Law - Replacing Litigation with Communication, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, December 3, 1998
- "Management of a High Conflict Custody Matter" published for the Minnesota Child Support and Child Custody Deskbook, June 2006
- Presenter, Child Custody and Visitation in Minnesota, National Business Institute, 1991
- Presenter, Dealing With Difficult Clients, Lawyers and Judges, Minnesota State Bar Association, General Practice Solo and Small Firm Section CLE, June 26, 1998
- "Dealing with Difficult Clients, Difficult Lawyers and Difficult Judges" published for the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting, June 2001
- Presenter, How to Respond to Allegations of Sex Abuse, Tenth Annual Family Law Institute, 1989
- Presenter, Marketing for Lawyers: Trends, Tips and Techniques, All District Legal Education CLE, May 13, 1998
- Co-Authored, "Visitation Issues When There is a Move Out of State" with Brockman Schumacher, Jr., Family Law Forum, Volume 10, Number 2, August 1998
- Presenter, Difficult Child Custody Cases, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Caribbean Conference, 1989
- Presenter, Representation of Difficult Clients, Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section CLE, February 14, 1998
- "Dealing With Difficult Clients, Difficult Lawyers and Difficult Judges" published at aaml.org, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers web site, 1998
- Presenter, Sexual Abuse of Children, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, 1988
- Presenter, Visitation Access By Any Other Name, Minnesota Institute Legal Education, December 18, 1997
- Child Custody and Visitation in Minnesota, National Business Institute, Inc., 1992
- Presenter, Bicentennial Constitution and the Family, Minneapolis Public Library, 1987
- Presenter, Institute for Training New Lawyers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1997
- Presenter, Two Can Play That Game, Minnesota Legal Ethics Summit II, June 18, 2012
- At Odds with your Client – Termination of Representation, Minnesota State Bar Association CLE, November 30, 1999
- Presenter, State Bar of South Dakota Domestic Relations CLE, April 25, 1997
- Presenter, Minnesota Women Lawyers: Life/work balance, 1996
- Presenter, International Relocation: U.S. Constitutional Challenges to Hearing the Voice of a Child, American Bar Association International Section, May 25, 2012
- Women Lawyers as Leaders: Conscience and Courage, Minnesota Women Lawyers, October, 1995
- Presenter, "Divorce Camp VII - Removal: The Ties that Bind", Minnesota Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1996
- Presenter, International Relocation, Minnesota State Bar Association - Family Law Institute, March 26, 2012
- “Post Decree Custody Modification: Moving Out of State and Changes to the Parenting Relationship” (Co-Author with Gary A. Debele), American Journal of Family Law, Volume 4, Number 4, January, 1996
- Presenter, Post-Decree Custody Modification: Moving Out of State and Changes to the Parenting Relationship (co-authored with Gary A. Debele), Law Education Institute and BNA, Inc, 1996
- Presenter, Intersection of Law and Mental Health, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, March 14, 2012
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Vice President, Board of Directors, Responses of Children, INC, 1983 – 1986
- Volunteer, Hennepin County Settlement Program
- Hennepin County Medical Society - Child Abuse Project, 1983
- State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services - "Reasonable Efforts" Committee - Legislative Mandate to examine unnecessary placement of children, 1988 - 1992
- Minneapolis Downtown Council - Pornography and Art: A Symposium, 1990
- Volunteer Referee, Hennepin County Family Court, 1984
- Board of Directors, Women Venture, 1992 – 2000
- Vice President, Board of Directors, RESPONSES TO END ABUSE OF CHILDREN, INC., 1983 - 1986
- Board of Directors, TURNING POINT, INC., 1993 - Present
- Vice Chairperson, TURNING POINT, INC., March 1994 - December 1994
- Member, Board of Directors, Minnesota Institute Of Black Chemical Abuse, 1982 - 1985
- Volunteer Lawyers Network
- CHRYSALIS: Women's Center Legal Advice Clinics, 1982 - Present
- Board of Directors, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERRACIAL INTERACTION/INTERRACE, 1988 - Present
- Secretary, Board of Directors, WOMEN VENTURE, 1992 - 2000
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Minnesota, 1980
- Vice Chair, Chair, American Bar Association, Fourth District Bar Association Ethics Committee, 1985 - 2003
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Professionalism and Professional Conduct Committee
- United State Supreme Court, 2004
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Child Abuse Committee
- Parliamentarian, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, U.S. Chapter, 2006 - 2008
- Cooperative Practice Network (National)
- Board of Managers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Minnesota Chapter, 2012
- Minnesota Interdisciplinary Committee on Divorce
- Member, International Bar Associations
- Board of Examiners, National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Associations
- President, International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2016 – Present
- United States District, District of Minnesota, 1980
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Juvenile Law Committee, Diversity Committee
- President-Elect, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, U.S. Chapter, 2008 - 2010
- Cooperative Practice Network of Minnesota
- President, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Minnesota Chapter, 1995 - 1996
- Minnesota Advisory Board, Leading American Attorneys
- Board Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, AAML Foundation, 2012
- Midwest Custody Project: Collaboration of Legal and Mental Health Professionals
- Member, Minnesota Bar Associations
- President of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2014
- United States Court of Appeals; 8th Circuit, 1980
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Elder Law Section, Plebiscite Committee
- President, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, U.S. Chapter, 2010 - 2012
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Committee on Economic Consequences of Child Abuse
- Editorial Board, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, IAML Journal
- Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, 2009 – Present
- Board of Governors, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1996 - 2004
- Minnesota Women Lawyers Association
- Member, American Bar Associations
- Appointed, Fourth Judicial District Court Arbitrator, 1985
Industry Groups:
- AAML
- ABA
- AFCC
- CPN
- HCBA
- IAFL
- MSBA
- MWL
- VLN
Office location for Nancy Zalusky Berg
800 Washington Avenue North
Suite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-335-4282
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