Trusted Family Law & Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Burnsville & the South Metro
Families in Burnsville and the South Metro deserve legal support that is both knowledgeable and genuinely caring. Our Burnsville office proudly serves clients across Burnsville, Savage, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Prior Lake, and Bloomington, delivering strategic guidance in family law, estate planning, and probate as part of our “Law for Families” mission.
Whether you’re facing divorce, navigating custody, protecting your assets, or managing a major life transition, our team-based approach ensures you feel informed, supported, and empowered from start to finish.
Located near the Burnsville Center corridor and just minutes from I-35W and County Road 42, our office is easy to reach from anywhere in the South Metro. We offer convenient onsite parking and virtual meetings for clients who prefer to connect remotely.
Meet some of the friendly faces you’ll see at our Burnsville office! Our legal teams often cover several locations, traveling wherever they’re needed most — but they proudly call the Burnsville office one of their home bases.
We provide comprehensive legal services focused on protecting Minnesota families — across Family Law, Estate Planning, and Probate & Estate Administration.
Burnsville families often balance busy work schedules, blended households, and multiple school districts. Our attorneys understand these realities and tailor your strategy accordingly
“We proudly serve families across Burnsville, Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, Apple Valley, Bloomington, and the greater South Metro.”
Estate planning is essential for South Metro families building their futures. We offer tailored solutions including:
Wills & Trusts designed around your assets and goals
Powers of Attorney & Health-Care Directives
Planning for blended families & stepchildren
Trusts for children, vulnerable adults, or special needs
Legacy and succession planning
Whether you’re planning proactively or updating existing documents, we help ensure your plan is both meaningful and legally strong.
Losing a loved one is difficult — and the legal process shouldn’t make it harder. We guide Burnsville families through the probate process in Dakota County (or Scott County when applicable), including:
Filing probate documents
Notifying creditors
Managing and distributing assets
Navigating home sales or property issues
Closing the estate properly
Our goal is to simplify the process and reduce stress for your family.
No two families are alike — that’s why we offer flexible, customizable solutions that fit your needs:
Handle your divorce yourself — with attorney-built resources, checklists, and peace of mind. Perfect for uncontested situations.
Work together with your spouse to reach agreements in a calm, respectful setting — with our legal team guiding and handling all court paperwork.
When your case is complex or contested, we’re in your corner — providing full legal support, strategy, and courtroom representation if needed.
Burnhaven Library – Burnsville
Offers legal research materials, Minnesota statutes, and self-help resources.
1101 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville, MN 55306
Dakota County Law Library – Apple Valley
Offers legal forms, research assistance, and public access to Minnesota statutes.
Most cases are filed with the Dakota County District Court, unless one party resides in neighboring Scott County — in which case venue may differ. We help confirm the correct filing location and do the filling for you
Absolutely. Burnsville families often juggle commutes along I-35W, Hwy 13, and CR-42. We develop parenting schedules that account for realistic travel times, school locations, and work shifts.
Yes — we have 2 packages that purposefully avoid litigation; DIYvorce and FairWell Mediation. Even when you are on the path to court, we often settle our cases in the required mediation step before court.
As long as both parents live within Dakota County, the case stays in Dakota County. If a parent lives in Hennepin or Scott County, we help determine the appropriate venue and explain how it affects your case.
Rapid changes in home value, refinancing, and differing down-payment sources can impact what’s considered marital vs. non-marital equity. We help protect your financial interests.
As your friends in law, we’re committed to helping Dakota County families find lasting resolutions and peace of mind.
📍 1509 Southcross Dr. W., Suite 204, Burnsville, MN 55306
Schedule a initial free consultation— meet with us in person or online to discuss how our Burnsville legal team can help you protect your family and your future.