Louise E. Livesay

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Top Rated Family Law Attorney in St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, MN 55104
- Family Law
Louise E. Livesay is a collaborative family law attorney in St. Paul, Minnesota. The founder of Livesay Law Office, she represents clients in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, as well as throughout Minnesota.
Ms. Livesay has over 20 years of experience with collaborative law, an approach to divorce and other family law disputes that emphasizes mediation and other methods that reduce the adversarial nature of legal disputes. Over the course of her career, she has handled cases involving divorce, alimony, child support, marital property, name change, paternity, prenuptial agreements, same-sex family law and other issues.
Recognized for her experience, Ms. Livesay regularly conducts collaborative law training for other attorneys. In 2013, she was the recipient of the Stu Webb Award, for her work in collaborative law. She has held many leadership roles in the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota, including president and co-president. She has also served as a member of the organization’s board of trustees.
Additionally, Ms. Livesay belongs to the Ramsey County Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the International Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals. Dedicated to serving her local community, she volunteers her time on a pro bono basis with the Collaborative Law Institute’s Sliding Scale Fee Program and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Ms. Livesay graduated from Hamline University Law School, now known as Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She holds a license to practice law before all Minnesota state courts.
- 100%Family Law
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Dissolution, Divorce, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law
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About Louise Livesay
Admitted: 1999, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.collaborativelawmn.com/attorneys/louise-livesay/
Honors/Awards:
- Stu Webb Award, 2013
Bar/Professional Activity:
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Member
- CLI Board of Trustees, Co-President
- Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota (CLI), Member
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Volunteer
- Collaborative Law Institute, Low Bono Project, Volunteer
Educational Background:
- University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Last Updated: 3/4/2021