Brian J. Clausen

Brian J. Clausen

Super Lawyers®

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.

Family Law Lawyers in Apple Valley, MN in Apple Valley, MN

Apple Valley, MN952-432-3136
Family LawDivorceChild Custody and SupportSpousal MaintenancePaternity

About Brian J. Clausen

Mr. Clausen practices extensively in all areas of family law including divorce, complex asset and debt division, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, paternity, domestic abuse, and harassment. He is licensed in the State of Minnesota and Federal Court. Mr. Clausen believes in thorough preparation for his cases and active involvement with his clients. He is a strong advocate for his client's position. He is a member of the Dakota County Bar Association. Mr. Clausen is a volunteer with several organizations including the Tubman Center and Resource Center for Fathers and Families. He has over twenty-four years of litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience. Mr. Clausen is also a mediator and Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and is also on the provider list of the Ramsey County Financial Early Neutral Evaluation Panel. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Brian J. Clausen included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers, Family Law (2015-2023) Tubman Firm of the Year (2010) AVVO Client’s Choice (2021) Other Sources of Feedback About Brian J. Clausen Included on the 2026Minnesota Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1998
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, USA
  • B.A.
  • Major: Advertising
  • Major: Journalism

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Shareholder

Representative Cases

  • Leroy v. Leroy
  • Citation: 600 N.W.2d 729
  • Court: Minn. App.
  • Year: 1999
  • Serial Number: 1999229070

Pro Bono Activities

  • Tubman/Crysalis, Volunteer, Present
  • Resource Center for Father's and Families, Volunteer, Present

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1998
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1999

Other Affiliations

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Dakota County Bar Association (Member)
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Member)

Attorney Details

Full NameBrian J. Clausen
FirmDougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
Address14985 Glazier Avenue, Suite 525, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone952-432-3136
Phone952-432-3780
Websitewww.dmshb.com
Websitewww.dmshb.com/minnesota-legal-blog
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