Kathleen M. Newman

November 2014- Read Kathy Newman's article published in Expert Beacon, "Navigating prenuptial agreements for same-sex couples getting married "My clients need an advocate and that's why they hire me. I'm a good negotiator, but I'm not a pushover and my opposing counsel knows that. I know the system and how it works and I know most of the players. I can tell my clients if what they want is realistic, and if so, how they can go about getting it." With extensive experience in all aspects of marital dissolutions, Kathleen M. Picotte Newman has represented many complex and ongoing matters in the personal, financial and business interests of her clients. You will likely first notice her quiet demeanor and listening skills as she discerns the critical issues of a case. Then she will quickly drill down with practiced interviewing skills to the facts, timelines and your goals for resolution. Focusing her practice on clients whose business and financial interests require sophisticated counsel for discovery, negotiations and potential court representation, Kathleen is adept at legal strategies that keep your case moving forward toward a reasonable and appropriate conclusion. Until then, she will assertively pursue your interests even for issues that evolve after your divorce. Her experience includes business and asset valuation issues, custody, prenuptial agreements and maintenance disputes, and hidden or non-marital property matters. When children are involved, Kathleen sets herself apart through her strong advocacy of custody, support and parenting agreements that meet long-term needs. Although she rarely represents children directly, her counsel to clients always keeps a child's interests in the mix of negotiations. Kathleen is Board-Certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. But she is also a skilled mediator, approved for inclusion in the Minnesota ADR Statewide Neutrals Roster in all categories of Family Neutrals. Minnesota Law & Politics has consistently listed Kathleen as a Super Lawyer and named her among the Top 40 Super Lawyers for Family Law. She was also named among the Top 100 Women Super Lawyers by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine. Since 1993, Kathleen has been named every year to the Best Lawyers in America (Family Law). She is also a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. In the midst of developing her successful legal practice, Kathleen was trained at the internationally renowned Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara as a certified Life Coach. She focuses her coaching practice on professional development for attorneys. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Kathleen M. Newman included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Kathleen Newman was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 in the practice area of Family Law" 2014 U.S. News - Best Law Firms 2014 Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Top Attorneys in 2013 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, 2003 - Present Top 40 Super Lawyers (Family Law), Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - Present Consumers Guide to Law & Leading Attorneys, 1993 - Present Top 100 Women Super Lawyers, Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine Other Sources of Feedback About Kathleen M. Newman 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 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2005 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2003 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2002 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2001 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2000 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1999 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1998 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1997 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1996 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1995 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1994 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1993 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

• Minnesota, 1981
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Qualified Neutral under Rule 114, Minnesota Supreme Court ADR

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
• Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1980 - Present (Member)
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1981 - Present (Member)