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Debra E. Yerigan

Messerli Kramer
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Family Law
  • Law School:
    Hamline University
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://www.messerlikramer.com/...
  • Website:
    http://www.messerlikramer.com
  • Phone Number:
    (612) 672.3624
  • E-mail:
    dyerigan@messerlikramer.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    1400 Fifth Street Towers
    100 South Fifth Street
    Minneapolis, MN 55402

Debra Yerigan does one thing and she does it well – she zealously represents clients in Family Court matters.  During her 30-plus years as a family law attorney, she has become a lawyer other lawyers depend on when someone they know is facing challenging issues.

Debra’s many years in the courtroom make her well-suited to represent parties in cases involving complicated financial issues such as valuation of businesses, non-marital property, intricate income streams and spousal maintenance.  She is adept at navigating the sensitivities involved when negotiating custody and parenting time.  Outside of the courtroom, individuals turn to Debra for advice when preparing to enter into prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

For her work, Debra has received multiple recognitions from her peers and Minnesota Lawyer including, “Top 40 Minnesota Family Law Attorneys,” “Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers” and “Top 100 Super Lawyers.”  Debra is also regularly recognized as a “Top Family Law Attorney in America” by Best Lawyers®.

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Debra Yerigan does one thing and she does it well – she zealously represents clients in Family Court matters.  During her 30-plus years as a family law attorney, she has become a lawyer other lawyers depend on when someone they know is facing challenging issues.

Debra’s many years in the courtroom make her well-suited to represent parties in cases involving complicated financial issues such as valuation of businesses, non-marital property, intricate income streams and spousal maintenance.  She is adept at navigating the sensitivities involved when negotiating custody and parenting time.  Outside of the courtroom, individuals turn to Debra for advice when preparing to enter into prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

For her work, Debra has received multiple recognitions from her peers and Minnesota Lawyer including, “Top 40 Minnesota Family Law Attorneys,” “Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers” and “Top 100 Super Lawyers.”  Debra is also regularly recognized as a “Top Family Law Attorney in America” by Best Lawyers®.

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  • Bar & Court Admissions
  • Affiliations
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  • Additional Information

Education:

  • Hamline University , JD, graduated 1985
  • St. Cloud State University, BA, graduated 1982

Bar Admissions:

  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Courts
  • Minnesota, United States District Court
 

Court Admissions:

  • Minnesota
  • US District Court Minnesota

Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Hennepin County Bar Association - Member
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - Member
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Family Law
 

Awards:

  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
  • Recognized Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America©
  • Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®
    • Top 50 Female Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers®
  • Top Minnesota Family Law Attorney, Minnesota Super Lawyers®

Special Focus:

  • Divorce
 

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Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

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Messerli Kramer
http://www.messerlikramer.com
 
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1400 Fifth Street Towers
100 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 672.3600
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3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250

Plymouth, MN 55441

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