Gillian J. Blomquist
Top rated Family Law attorney in Wayzata, Minnesota
Wermerskirchen & Blomquist, LLC
Practice areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2005
Education: Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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Wermerskirchen & Blomquist, LLC
1001 Twelve Oaks Center DriveSuite 1028
Wayzata, MN 55391 Visit website
From the law office of Wermerskirchen & Blomquist, LLC, in Wayzata, Minnesota, Gillian J. Blomquist provides deft legal representation in contentious family law challenges of varying complexities, ensuring her clients are well-looked after in the process. She serves residents throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul region and beyond.
Ms. Blomquist completed her undergraduate studies in 1997, graduating cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Arizona State University. She went on to pursue a higher education at the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, earning her Master of Public Policy degree in 2000. With a fervent desire to study law, she enrolled at the Arizona State University College of Law, where she sharpened her shrewd legal acumen and prowess through her involvement in organizations such as the Arizona State Law Journal. Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor in 2004, she was recognized as a William H. Pedrick Scholar by the William H. Pedrick Society.
Since obtaining her license to practice law in Minnesota in 2005, Ms. Blomquist has been a tour de force for her clients, providing them with all the legal tools necessary to give them the upper hand in their cases. She emphasizes personalized attention, meticulous focus and an unrelenting work ethic that stops short of nothing in her efforts to get them the amicable resolution her clients deserve. For her many contributions in raising the standard of client care in her industry, she is rated “Excellent” on Avvo and holds positive client reviews on the site as well.
Furthermore, Ms. Blomquist served as a former Assistant Attorney General for the state of Arizona, working on child protection issues. Her experience working for the state in complex family law matters and the insight she gained into how the judiciary operates gives her clients an advantage in their cases.
Within her legal community, Ms. Blomquist maintains close affiliations with myriad legal organizations, including Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. In addition, she is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Practice areas
Family Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 2004, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://www.wbfamilylaw.com/about
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2007
- Collaborative Law Institute
- State of Minnesota, 2005
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Pro bono / Community Service
- Children’s Law Center Volunteer Attorney
- 4th Judicial District, Volunteer Guardian ad litem
- Rule 117 GAL, Hennepin County Dist. Ct.
- Self-represented Legal Clinic - Tubman
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Cooperative Practice Network
Honors
- Super Lawyer, 2020 - 2025
- William H. Pedrick Scholar, Arizona State University College of Law
Educational Background
- Arizona State University, B.A. in Sociology, Honors: Cum Laude, University Honors College Graduate, Dean's List, 1997
- University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, M.P.P., Honors: Cum Laude, 2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Arizona State Law Journal, Arizona State University College of Law
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice
Office location for Gillian J. Blomquist
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Drive
Suite 1028
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: 763-316-2551
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026