Amanda Bean

Senior Family Law Paralegal

Phone: (612) 294-2200

Amanda is a family, juvenile, and adoption law paralegal with Heimerl and Lammers in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 20 years of experience in the legal profession. In addition to dealing with any day-to-day tasks, Amanda assists with any “fires” that arise for those in need and always puts her organizational skills to use for the clients and her team.  Amanda’s attention to detail, genuine compassion for clients, and expertise in the legal field are just a few of the qualities that clients routinely compliment her on.

Amanda enjoys interacting with clients and assisting them through all steps of the legal process. She takes pleasure in being there for clients in their time of need by discussing procedures in plain language and ensuring the clients know what they should expect as their process unfolds.  Amanda is involved in all aspects of a case from beginning to end, which allows clients to feel comfortable with her and the knowledge she provides them.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two cats or reading a good book.

Committees / Speaking

  • Minnesota Paralegal Association, Chair for Ethics Board, 2020-Present.
  • Minnesota Paralegal Association; Chair for Family Law Section, 2012-2016, present.
  • Minnesota Paralegal Association; Board of Directors, 2018.
  • Family Law Institute, Co-Presenter, Best Practice for Efficient and Effective Client Intake, March 2018.
  • American Academy of Adoption Attorneys; Co-Chair for Paralegal Conference, May 2014.
  • Minnesota School of Business; Presenter, Ethics, March 2013.
  • Gift of Adoption Fund; Board member and Treasurer, 2005-2009.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Minnesota Paralegal Association, 2012

Awards and Recognition

  • Certificate of Appreciation from Minnesota Paralegal Association, 2012 to Present
  • Outstanding Paralegal of the Year, 2020
  • Volunteer Award from Gift of Adoption Fund, 2004 

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