Kathryn M. Lammers
Partner
Phone: (612) 294-2200
Fax: (612) 294-2201
About Katie Lammers
Experienced Family Law Attorney
Katie Lammers has represented hundreds of clients in civil litigation cases throughout Minnesota, with a primary focus on family law matters. She has experience in every aspect of the litigation process, including appeals, jury trials, bench trials, summary judgment hearings, motion practice, and alternative dispute resolution, such as Early Neutral Evaluations.
Professional Credentials and Leadership
Katie is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Board Certified Family Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is a Rule 114 qualified neutral and a certified family law mediator, providing both Social Early Neutral Evaluations (SENE) and Financial Early Neutral Evaluations (FENE).
Her professional service includes positions on the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission, volunteer mediator roles in Ramsey and Hennepin counties, and participation in the 4th Judicial District Ethics Committee as a volunteer investigator. Katie is active in professional organizations including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Hennepin County Bar Association, and the Family Law Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association, where she serves as publications co-chair.
Teaching, Mentoring, and Publications
Katie contributes to the legal community through speaking engagements and continuing legal education (CLE) presentations on topics like bankruptcy in divorce, discovery issues, motion practice, and parenting plans. She has authored articles on school choice and third-party custody in Minnesota. Katie also mentors law students through the University of St. Thomas mentor program.
Approach to Family Law
Katie handles a wide range of family law issues, including custody, parenting time, and the division of complex assets. She values civility in the legal process and treats all parties with respect, even in highly contested cases. Katie is known for her professionalism and has earned positive feedback from clients, judges, and opposing attorneys for her competence, courtroom composure, and client-centered approach.
Areas of Practice
- Adoption
- Alimony and Spousal Support
- Appeals
- Child Support
- Child Protection (CHIPS)
- Complex Valuation Issues
- Contracts (Prenuptial/Postnuptial)
- Custody (Grandparent and Third-Party Custody)
- Divorce/Dissolution
- Domestic Abuse
- Income Determinations
- Jurisdictional Issues
- Non-Martial Asset Claims
- Parenting Time
- Paternity
Education
- Hamline University School of Law, J.D.
- General Legal Studies
- Dean’s List, Moot Court- Health Law
- Arizona State University, B.A.
- Broadcast Journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Bloomington Jefferson Senior High School
Committees / Speaking
- ML Divorce Camp Curriculum Committee (2023)
- What Criminal Attorneys Need to Know about Family Law (2023)
- MN CLE How to Make the Most Out of Discovery (2023)
- Guest Speaker at Mitchell Hamline Capstone Week: Family Law & Tax (2018)
- MN CLE Practicing Law with Your Spouse (2017)
- HCBA CLE presentation the “Do’s and Don’ts of Family Law Discovery” panel discussion presenter (2014)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Bench and Bar Committee (2013 – Present)
- Minnesota Association for Justice (2012 – Present)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (2011 – Present)
- University of St. Thomas, Mentor (2010 – Present)
- Douglas Ahmdal Inn of Court, Member (2008 – Present)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
- Early Neutral Evaluation/ Financial Early Neutral Evaluation, Certified
- Family Law League
- Hennepin County District Ethics Committee, Investigator
- Hennepin County Volunteer Mediator
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Family Law Council Member
- Publications Co-Chair
- Member
- Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
- Ramsey County Volunteer Mediator
- UST Mentor
- University of Minnesota Adoption Medicine Clinic, Advisory Board Member
Past Employment Positions
- Patrick C. Burns and Associates (2007-2009)
- Associate Attorney
- Anderson Lammers, LLC (2006-2007)
- Attorney
- Germscheid, Heimerl & Lammers, LLC
- Associate Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Mentor with the University of St. Thomas Law School 2022-2023
- Volunteer Attorney with Children’s Law Center 2020
- Helping our Hero’s- Estate Planning for First Responders 2020
- Co- Chaired a fundraiser event with Haus Salon with proceeds to benefit Tubman. 2017
- Advisory board member- U of M Adoption Medicine Clinic 2017
- Volunteer Mediator Ramsey and Hennepin County, 2012
- Tubman Volunteer, 2009
- Minneapolis Commission on Civil Rights – Commissioner
Fraternities/Sororities
- Delta Gamma
Qualifications
- SENE and FENE Certified
- Mediator – Rule 114 qualified neutral
- Certified Life Coach
Publications
- Minnesota Family Law Institute (2020)
- Attorney and Judicial Insights on Emergency Motions
- Minnesota Family Law Institute, Paralegal Track (2018)
- Best Practices for Effective and Efficient Client Intake
- Fleming Education Group (2017)
- School Choice- A Focus on the Child as a Learner
- Discovering Discovery (2015)
- Minnesota State Bar Association- Family Law Publication
- The New Divorce: Dealing with Dividing Debt and Filing Bankruptcy Before, During and After a Divorce Proceeding (2012)
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Trying Your First Third Party Custody Case (2012)
- Minnesota State Bar Association- Family Law Forum
- Summary of how to prepare for and try a third-party custody case- from intake, to pleadings to trial, 2012
- Working with Difficult Opposing Counsel from the Perspective of Young Attorneys (2009)
- Minnesota State Bar Association- Family Law Forum
- Tips for new attorneys on dealing with difficult clients and opposing counsel
Cases
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McMullen v. McMullen, No. A22-0499, 2023 WL 1770124, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Feb. 6, 2023)
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Greshowak v. Greshowak, No. A22-1329, 2023 WL 5191180, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Aug. 14, 2023)
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Fanning v. Fanning, No. A21-0984, 2022 WL 3022371, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Aug. 1, 2022)
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Minder v. Negri, No. A19-2018, 2021 WL 79779, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 11, 2021)
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Thomas v. Thomas, No. A20-0836, 2021 WL 1525194, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Apr. 19, 2021)
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In re Doe, No. A16-1392, 2017 WL 1375331, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Apr. 17, 2017)
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Omtvedt v. Jansen, No. A14-0418, 2015 WL 134015, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 12, 2015)- Briefed and Argued.
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Graybow v. Graybow 2014 WL 103424, 1 (Minn.App.) (Minn.App.,2014)
Awards and Recognition
- Recognized by Best Lawyers® for work in Family Law (2021 to 2025)
- Super Lawyers Minnesota (2014 to 2025)
- Top 50 Women Attorneys (2020 to 2025)
- Top 100 Attorneys (2022 to 2025)
- Super Lawyers Minnesota “Rising Star” (2011, 2012)
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2020
- Board Certified Family Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Health Law Moot Court
- Top Women Lawyers
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Kathryn M. LammersRated by Super Lawyers
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