About
Focused on Family Law
Since 2005, Brittany’s legal practice focuses exclusively on family law matters. For nearly 18 years, she practiced at two of Minnesota’s largest law firms, working on complex marriage dissolutions and other family law matters involving private businesses, public companies, executive compensation, tax considerations, real estate holdings across the United States and other countries, trusts, premarital and family wealth transfers, among other high-stakes issues.
Customized Approach
Brittany provides the skills and resources needed to resolve even the most difficult and complex cases. A careful listener and highly adept problem-solver, Brittany does not believe in one-size-fits-all legal solutions, but rather customizes her approach to each client’s distinct goals and circumstances.
Notable Awards
“Up and Coming” Nominee,
Chambers High Net Worth, Family/Matrimonial Law (2022)
Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2008 – 2012, 2014-2020)
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Carleton College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
Professional & Community Involvement
Board Member, Collaborative Law Institute
Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association Family Law Section
Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member, Minnesota Women Lawyers
How Brittany Has Assisted Clients
- Representing clients in scores of family law cases involving ownership interests in private businesses in a wide variety of industries and geographies, including issues related to business valuation, transactions, compensation and other business income
- Representing clients in many family law cases involving executives in public and private companies, including issues related to executive compensation, stock options, restricted stock awards, qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, and other unique employment benefits
- Successfully negotiating and litigating cases involving property division, including multimillion-dollar nonmarital claims; spousal maintenance; custody; parenting time; child support; and attorneys’ fees
- Successfully negotiating antenuptial (prenuptial) and postnuptial agreements for estates with values of $1 million to more than $100 million, particularly involving closely held business interests and executive compensation and benefits
- Working extensively with clients involving assets held in trust
- Working extensively with clients who have children with disabilities, including the potential uses for special and supplemental needs trusts in family law cases
- Advising clients on tax issues related to spousal maintenance and property division, including tax strategies in settlement negotiations or trial positions
- Representing clients in family law appellate issues