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Colleen Case, Family Law Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

focused on Family Law and Trusts

Messerli Kramer

Minneapolis, MN

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Colleen Case is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Family Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Messerli Kramer.

Based in
Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Family Law · Trusts
  • Handles Family Law and Trusts matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).

About Colleen Case: Colleen Case is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Family Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Messerli Kramer.

Areas of practice

Colleen's practice areas in Minneapolis

Colleen concentrates on family law and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Colleen takes family law matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Colleen takes trusts matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colleen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Colleen Case, family law attorney serving Minneapolis

Colleen Case is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Family Law and Trusts. Currently practicing at Messerli Kramer. Colleen works from Minneapolis, Minnesota and takes on family law matters across the region.

Colleen Case is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Trusts and Estates.

Colleen, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Colleen handles family law matters

Colleen Case is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Trusts and Estates. Colleen, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

The kind of cases Colleen takes

Colleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law and trusts matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Colleen studied and practices

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law

    J.D. · 2019

Colleen studied at J.D. in University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Colleen completed J.D. in University of St. Thomas School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colleen runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Colleen's legal honors and published work

Colleen has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

Locations

Colleen Case's office in Minneapolis

Colleen's primary office is at 50 S. 6th Street Suite 2300, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Messerli Kramer

50 S. 6th Street Suite 2300

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Hiring guide

How to hire Colleen Case — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Colleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Colleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Colleen

Colleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Colleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Colleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Colleen Case

  • How much does it cost to hire Colleen for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Colleen offer a free consultation?

    Colleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Colleen's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Minnesota typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Colleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Colleen take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?

    Colleen is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Colleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Colleen?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Colleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Colleen accepting new family law clients right now?

    Colleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota

Colleen handles family law matters throughout Minnesota. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.

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