Kevin J. Wetherille
Top rated Family Law attorney in Shakopee, Minnesota
Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, P.A.
Practice areas: Family Law, General Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2003
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 Call today:
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With over two decades of legal experience, I am proud to serve as a shareholder and Managing Partner at Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, P.A., in Shakopee, Minnesota. I focus my practice on litigation and transactional matters, including family law, probate, civil litigation, estate planning, and real estate. Since joining the firm as a law clerk at William Mitchell College of Law, I have remained dedicated to providing practical, client-focused representation across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Throughout my career, I have handled complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels, including jury trials, bench trials, administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolution. I bring a creative, solution-oriented approach to every case, often resulting in favorable outcomes for my clients. In addition to my practice, I have been trusted by judges and colleagues to serve in various neutral roles such as receiver, special master, guardian ad litem, arbitrator, special magistrate, and personal representative in contested probate matters. I am also honored to currently serve as the defense counsel for the Scott County Veterans Treatment Court.
Outside the courtroom, I remain deeply engaged in my local community and the legal profession. I have served in leadership roles with several civic and nonprofit organizations, including the Scott County Historical Society, Shakopee Dollars for Scholars, Saints Healthcare Funds, and the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce. I am a regular speaker on estate planning and have contributed to professional discussions on legal marketing and client service.
I am admitted to practice in all Minnesota state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court. I live in Shakopee with my wife and our three children, and I am passionate about giving back to the community that has supported my legal career and family life.
Practice areas
Family Law, General Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Estate & Trust Litigation, Real Estate: Business, Real Estate: ConsumerFocus areas
Adoption, Arbitration, Child Support, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Litigation, Marital Property, Mediation, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Restraining Order, Will Contests
- 30% Family Law
- 20% General Litigation
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 10% Real Estate: Business
- 10% Other
First Admitted: 2003, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.jmwlaw.com/About/Kevin-J-Wetherille.shtml
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2005
- Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Tribal Court, 2006
- Admitted to the Minnesota bar, 2003
- Member of Children's Justice Initiative Team-Scott County, 2015
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Rasmussen v. R & N Dvorak, Inc., 2008 WL 1868314 (Minn.App. 2008)
- Zander v. Zander, 720 N.W.2d 360 (Minn.App. 2006)
- In re Commitment of Benson, 2008 WL 4850153 (Minn.App. 2008)
- In re Commitment of Rud, 2011 WL 2119411 (Minn.App. 2011)
- Shepherd v. Stade, 2008 WL 2246259 (Minn.App. 2008)
- In re Civil Commitment of Cermak, 2009 WL 3736196 (Minn.App. 2009)
- State v. Baumann, 759 N.W.2d 237 (Minn.App. 2009)
- In re Civil Commitment of Comeau, 2008 WL 5336104 (Minn.App. 2008)
- Bjerke v. Johnson, 727 N.W.2d 183 (Minn. 2007)
- Bartman v. City of Worthington, 2011 WL 1642626 (Minn.App. 2011)
- Successfully represented corporate client in lawsuit against telecommunications company for improper billing., 2018
- Successfully petitioned district court to reinstate client's firearm rights., 2018
- Trial verdict in favor of client in adverse possession case., 2018
- Trial victory for grandparents seeking custody of grandchild. , 2018
- Successfully defended client in motion to modify custody., 2018
- Represented client in successful defense of civil commitment case., 2018
- Trial victory for client in defeating Harassment Restraining Order. , 2018
Transactions
- Appointed in Scott County as Receiver in post-decree matter to sell real estate., 2024
- Appointed in Scott County as a Receiver in contested post-decree matter to sell property. , 2024
- Appointed as Receiver to handle post-trial sale of property in contested partition matter in Dakota County., 2024
- Appointed by court in LeSueur County to serve as neutral personal representative in multiple probate matters. , 2023
- Served as client defense counsel for the Scott County Veteran's Treatment Court program from 2020-2023. This program is a multi-disciplinary treatment court designed to support participants and achieve collaborative results both for the individual and the criminal justice system. Kevin was actively recruited to participate in this program. , 2023
- Appointed in Dakota County to serve as Receiver in contested post-decree matter to sell real estate., 2023
- Appointed in Scott County in contested dissolution matter to sell real estate during pendency of case., 2023
- Appointed as Receiver in Anoka County post-decree matter to sell real estate., 2023
- Appointed a Parenting Time Expeditor in contested post-decree matter in Anoka County., 2023
- Appointed in LeSueur County to serve as neutral Personal Representative in complex probate matter., 2022
- Appointed Receiver in Carver County case to sell real estate in contested post-decree matter., 2022
- Appointed Special Magistrate on complex divorce matter in Hennepin County to make decisions on corporate matters and division of certain assets. , 2021
- Appointed as Receiver in contested divorce matter in Scott County to manage multiple small businesses and sell property during course of case. , 2020
- Assisted multiple property owners in negotiating and drafting complex cellular telephone lease agreements., 2015
- Represented client in 7 figure personal injury case., 2018
- Represented family farm entity in large real estate sale to national developer., 2018
- Assisted local sports association amend bylaws., 2018
- Represent clients in estate and tax planning matters.
- Served as defense expert witness in legal malpractice case., 2017
- Won client a trial victory in adverse possession case., 2018
- Assisted local non-profit scholarship organization re-write and amend corporate bylaws., 2018
- Represented client in multi-million dollar land sale., 2015
- Represented multiple sellers of family farm lend in sale to developers for commercial and residential development., 2016
- Led team of pro-bono attorneys in representation of class of plaintiffs challenging actions of county historical society., 2018
- Represented corporate client in negotiating entertainment venue use contract., 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Admitted to Practice before the Shakopee Mdewakanton (Sioux) Tribal Court
Pro bono / Community Service
- Served as President of local Dollars for Scholars organization for 5 years., 2024
- Served a youth basketball coach for over 5 years., 2023
- Director: Shakopee Dollars for Scholars, 2014
- Director, Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
- Member, ad hoc Shakopee Business Leaders Group, 2015
- Served as volunteer youth basketball coach with Shakopee Boys Basketball Association. , 2016
- Served as co-chair for political campaign for Minnesota House candidate Brad Tabke., 2018
- Director, Scott County Historical Society President, Scott County Historical Society 2014-2015, 2012
- Member, Shakopee Economic Development Advisory Commission, 2011
- Shakopee Public Schools-Human Resources Academy Advisory Council, 2016
- Elected President of Shakopee Dollars for Scholars non-profit scholarship organization., 2018
- Director, Saints Healthcare Funds, 2013
- Chairman of the Board, Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, 2010
- Greater MSP-Partner Advisory Council, 2016
- Served as volunteer youth basketball coach with Shakopee Girls Basketball Association., 2017
Honors
- Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers, 2017
- Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers, 2025
- Recognized as NorthStar Lawyer by Minnesota Bar Association for pro-bono service, Minnesota Bar Association, 2015
Educational Background
- William Mitchell College of Law-JD, 2000-2003
- Carleton College, B.A. History , 1996-2002
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Invited to speak as a guest panelist to team of inside sales staff to help them understand what attorneys are looking for in their research library. , Guest Panelist, "Meet the Customer", Thomsen West, Marketing Legal Research Tools To Attorneys., 2004
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Succesfully petitioned district court for Writs of Mandamus to compel Commissioner of Human Services to move civilly committed persons from jail to treatment within statutory time period., 2023
- Successfully represented victim of sexual abuse in watershed Minnesota case on civil liability of third parties for sexual abuse of a minor in Bjerke v. Johnson, 742 N.W.2d 660., 2007
- Successfully defeated Petition by State to terminate parental rights of mother of 2 children after contested trial. Scott County District Court., 2013
- Chosen by retired judge serving as arbitrator to serve as personal representative in contested probate matter., 2016
- List of Court of Appeals/Minnesota Supreme Court cases: Bjerke v. Johnson, 727 N.W.2d 183 (Minn. 2007). Bartman v. City of Worthington, 2011 WL 1642626 (Minn.App. 2011). Shepherd v. Stade, 2008 WL 2246259 (Minn.App. 2008). In re Civil Commitment of Comeau, 2008 WL 5336104 (Minn.App. 2008). State v. Baumann, 759 N.W.2d 237 (Minn.App. 2009). In re Civil Commitment of Cermak, 2009 WL 3736196 (Minn.App. 2009). In re Commitment of Rud, 2011 WL 2119411 (Minn.App. 2011). in re Commitment of Benson, 2008 WL 4850153 (Minn.App. 2008). Zander v. Zander, 720 N.W.2d 360 (Minn.App. 2006). Rasmussen v. R & N Dvorak, Inc., 2008 WL 1868314 (Minn.App. 2008).
- Appointed as Receiver by District Court to locate and secure missing property in marital dissolution action. , 2014
- Successfully defended clients in a Harassment Restraining Order trial over several days. , 2016
- Motion to dismiss granted at close of State's case after State's expert changed opinion under cross examination in a sex offender commitment trial; In re the Civil Commitment of Timothy Lee Donovan Olson, Scott County District Court File No. 70-PR-14-2674., 2015
- Appointed by Scott County District Court as successor Personal Representative in two contested probate matters., 2014
- Appointed by District Court to serve as advisory counsel to criminal defendant in multi-day felony jury trial. , 2017
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Kevin is a great mediator and Child Protection attorney”
“Kevin is a people's attorney. He is smart but has common sense which in this profession can be lacking. He is a friendly, respectful guy, but certainly knows how to litigate zealously if needed.”
“Kevin is a knowledgable guy that takes the time to advise and manage his client's expectations. He is professional and well respected in the community.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2017
