Barbara Gislason

Barbara Gislason

Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason
  • Family Law, Divorce, Animal & Dog Law ...
  • Minnesota
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At the Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason, clients receive individual attention and legal advice customized to their unique needs. Based on more than 30 years of experience, Barbara has developed a highly effective approach to working with her clients. Her honesty and straightforward nature benefits clients facing a diverse range of legal issues.

Barbara was an undergraduate psychology major at Carleton College, and she has a true desire to understand why parties seek to advance certain positions. Due to her extensive experience, Barbara can help you understand what the party on the other side of the table is thinking and why, and how to effectively negotiate toward a fair outcome. She has a keen ability to translate the essence of an oral agreement into a well-constructed and durable written agreement.

A good attorney puts the goals of his or her client first. A great attorney also examines all decisions in a moral context, carefully considering how each action will impact everyone involved — this is what Barbara strives to do. She will construct your case in a manner that helps you avoid further litigation, so you can move forward with your life without struggling or looking back.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Animal & Dog Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Entertainment & Sports Law
Intellectual Property
Video Conferencing
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • FreeConferenceCall
  • GoToMeeting
  • RingCentral
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free or reduced fee consultations offered
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French: Written
Professional Experience
Member
American Bar Association
Current
Member
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Current
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Current
Member
Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
Current
Education
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D.
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Carleton College
B.A.
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Awards
Monique Raynaud-Contamine Scientific Award
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Outstanding State Chair Award
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
TIPS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Animal Law Award
American Bar Association
Professional Associations
Minnesota State Bar
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Union Internationale des Avocats
Member
Current
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Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Member
Current
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Uniform Law Commission
Member
Current
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Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Pet Custody is the Next Big Wave
American Bar Association International Animal Law Committee Newsletter
Health Science, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Legal Frameworks: What is the Future?
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Is It Legal: Who Gets the Pets When a Couple Splits Up?
Fox 9 News
Understanding Pet Custody Law: Trends in Animal Law Jurisprudence
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
Animal Custody/Ownership Disputes
National Business Institute
Dog Bites and Other Animal Liability Matters
National Business Institute
Gene Editing, Portable Toilets, and World Security: Target and Off-Target Consequences
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Pet Custody Issues in Divorce Cases
Minnesota CLE
Pet Law and Custody
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) Juriste International
Animal Law Series: Animal Cruelty - Old and New Perspectives
Minnesota CLE
Leaving Your Pets in Good Hands: How to Successfully Draft a Pet Trust
Minnesota State Bar Association
Pet Custody Disputes: The Replevin Action
National Business Institute
The Shark, Artificial Intelligence, and the Deep Blue Sea: The Unfolding of Legal Quandaries
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Torts, the Family Dog, and Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium
National Business Institute
Speaking Engagements
The Shark, Artificial Intelligence, and the Deep Blue Sea: The Unfolding of Legal Quandaries, 61st Congress
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Pet Law Basics and Pet Custody: Emerging Trends, CLE
Minnesota Judicial Center and State Law Library
Pet Law: A New Practice Area Unfolds, CLE
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Pets in Divorce Cases
Family Law Institute
Animal Law Footprints Across Other Practice Areas
State Bar of Arizona
Animal Law, Webcast
National Business Institute
Gene Editing, Portable Toilets, and World Security: Target and Off-Target Consequences, 62nd Congress
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Health Science, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Legal Frameworks: What is the Future?, 63rd Congress
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Certifications
Accredited
Better Business Bureau
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason
7362 University Avenue NE
Suite 120
Fridley, MN 55432
Telephone: (763) 572-9297
Fax: (763) 571-1576