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Minneapolis Divorce Attorney

(952) 428-7830

Twin Cities divorce professional Kimberly Miller, JD, LMFT, CFP®, CDFA, is known for her ability to resolve challenging family issues without resort to aggressive legal strategies that are damaging to vital family relationships. After years of litigating business and family disputes at a prominent national firm, she recognized the devastating psychological and financial impact that litigation can have on individuals, couples, and other loved ones. She decided to establish her own practice to promote alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as collaborative law and mediation, to reach consensus.

Kimberly's training at Brown University where she graduated with honors and her exceptional legal training at Cornell Law School have prepared her to be an effective legal advocate on behalf of her clients. Kimberly is a licensed marriage and family therapist, which enhances her ability to counsel and guide families toward collaborative resolutions. Her degree in family counseling and psychology at the University of St. Thomas provides her with the keen insight and wisdom needed to help families overcome difficult issues and create workable solutions that are agreeable for everyone involved. Kimberly is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with expertise in the finances of divorce. Her training and experience demonstrate Kimberly is an experienced divorce professional who works to find resolutions and keep clients out of the courtroom.

Kimberly has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law in Politics in 2014-2023. Before starting her own practice in 2010, Minneapolis divorce attorney Kimberly Miller had eight years of trial litigation experience with a top national law firm. During that time, she was named a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Law and Politics in 2006, 2007, and 2009 and an "Up and Coming Attorney" by Minnesota Lawyer in 2008. Kimberly also has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and is certified as a CDFA by the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts.

Education

      • Brown University, B.A. with Honors, 1997
      • Cornell Law School, J.D., 2002
      • University of St. Thomas, M.A. Counseling Psychology with Family Concentration, 2011

Experience, Recognition, & Training

      • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
      • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
      • 2022 Stu Webb Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Collaborative Practice
      • 2015 Volunteer of the Year for Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
      • Attorney at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN (2002-2010)
      • Mental Health Intern at Family Means, Stillwater, MN (2010-2011)
      • Collaborative Law Training with Stu Webb (founder of Collaborative Law) and Ronald Ousky
      • Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training at Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
      • Advanced Collaborative Law Training at Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
      • Family Mediation Training, Hamline Law School's Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution
      • Named a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics (2014-2024)
      • Named a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Law & Politics (2006, 2007, 2009)
      • Named an "Up and Coming Attorney" by Minnesota Lawyer (2008)
      • Cuccia Cup Moot Court Winner, Cornell Law School (2000)
      • Winter Cup Moot Court Winner, Cornell Law School (2001)

Presentations & Publications

      • Guest Lecturer. St. Thomas School of Law Family Law Course (2019-2023); Mitchell Hamline School of Law Family Law Course (2018-2019); St. Thomas School of Marriage and Family Therapy Family Dynamics Course (2017-2023)
      • Collaborative Divorce Process, Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference (October 2021)
      • Collaborative Divorce: Creativity in Teaming, International Association of Collaborative Professionals Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV (October 2016)
      • Easy Guide to Mental Health: What to Watch for and What can Help, Co-authored with Michael D. Miller, PhD (January 2016)
      • Out of the Box Options in Divorce Work, Collaborative law Institute of Minnesota Annual Meeting (December 2015)
      • Creativity in Collaborative Divorce Process, Collaborative law Institute of Minnesota Annual Meeting (December 2014)
      • Collaborative Divorce: How to Break Impasse, International Association of Collaborative Professionals Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX (October 2014)
      • Divorce and Separation: Know Your Options, Presentations throughout Twin Cities Community Education (2011-2016)
      • History of Marriage and Divorce in Judaic Tradition, Presentation at St. Paul Jewish Community Center (December 2011)
      • Divorce Options: How to Advise Your Clients, Presentation to various law firms and lawyer groups throughout the Twin Cities (ongoing)
      • Building Healthy Relationships: Nuts and Bolts versus Glue and Duct Tape, Presentation to Women on the Edge (WOTE) Neighborhood Association (September 2010)
      • Mental Health Professionals in Collaborative Divorce: Offering A Better Way to Transition(Article under Review)
      • Mental Health Professionals in Collaborative Divorce: Offering A Better Way to Transition, Presentation at University St. Thomas Marriage and Family Therapy Class (July 2010)
      • Editor on series of low-literacy What to Do healthcare books, Institute of HealthCare Advancement, La Habra, CA
      • Guest Lecturer, Pretrial Litigation Class, William Mitchell College of Law (Fall 2007)
      • You Can Run But You Can't Hide – 271(a) Goes Wireless (co-authored), Intellectual Property Today (June 2005)
      • Teaching Assistant and Lecturer in Undergraduate Business Law class, Cornell University School of International Labor Relations (2000-2001)

Admissions & Affiliations

      • Admissions: State Bar of Minnesota, U.S. District Court Minnesota, U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals (Federal Circuit)
      • Membership: International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers