Vija L. Brookshire

Family law attorney Vija L. Brookshire serves clients from the law office of Messerli | Kramer in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the firm has additional offices in Saint Paul and Plymouth, Minnesota. She represents clients across Minneapolis and the Saint Paul metro area, assisting them with various legal matters, including:

• Divorce
• Child custody 
• Family formation 
• Post-dissolution issues
• Restraining and protective orders
• Mediation and collaborative law

Graduating with a B.A. in political science from Stanford University, Ms. Brookshire pursued her legal studies at the University of Minnesota Law School. Earning her law degree in 1999, she was licensed to practice in Minnesota the same year. Active in the legal arena, she is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Douglas K. Amdahl American Inn of Court and the Minnesota Women Lawyers.

Recognized as a Best Lawyer by The Best Lawyers in America publication, Ms. Brookshire has earned several honors within the legal community. Under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, she is a qualified neutral and named among the Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota by the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Furthermore, she is listed as a Rising Star by the Minnesota Law & Politics magazine and Minnesota Monthly has included her in the Best Lawyers in Minnesota list.

Having won several cases in trial courts and in the Minnesota Supreme Court, Ms. Brookshire strives to protect her clients and their interests. She is an understanding and compassionate attorney who guides her clients through each step of the legal process, ensuring they are well-aware of the law and helping them reach a practical solution.

Staying connected with her local community and an avid biker, Ms. Brookshire is a part of several associations such as the Stanford Club of Minnesota, the Street Legal Motorcycle Club and TeamWomen. She is a frequent speaker on family law issues, sharing her legal knowledge with fellow attorneys, and she also teaches at continuing legal education programs. Moreover, she is the author of the Minnesota CLE Formbook, called the Dissolution of Marriage and Civil Contempt.