M Boulette, Business Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
focused on Business and Family Law
Minneapolis, MN
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M Boulette is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Business and Family Law. Currently practicing at boulette PLLC.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Family Law
- Handles Business and Family Law matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026).
About M Boulette: M Boulette is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Business and Family Law. Currently practicing at boulette PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters M takes on
M concentrates on business and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case M handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
M takes business 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 M agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
M 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 M agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet M Boulette — business lawyer in Minneapolis
M Boulette is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Business and Family Law. Currently practicing at boulette PLLC.
M litigates high-stakes divorce and child custody cases, regularly handling multi-million dollar divorces involving closely-held businesses, commercial real estate valuation, fraud and concealed assets, executive benefits, trusts, and inherited wealth, in addition to high-conflict custody cases with allegations of abuse, alienation, or mental health complications. Their clients include business owners, public figures, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, high-net-worth families, medical and legal professionals, and their spouses.
M brings deep professional knowledge and experience to each case, and devotes substantial time to improving family law practice in Minnesota. They are a sought-after media commentator on divorce and child custody issues, appearing in the Fiscal Times, Forbes.com, the Star Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal. M also regularly serves as faculty at continuing education seminars for judges, lawyers, and mediators, as well as an adjunct law professor teaching family law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
M authors family-in-law.com, a blog covering family law trends, as well as Minnesota Family Law, a definitive practice guide on Minnesota divorce, child custody, and family law.
M’s accomplishments have been recognized across the legal community. They have been selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers each year since 2012, named the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year, and recognized for their work on behalf of the underserved as a North Star Lawyer and Leonard Lindquist Pro Bono Award recipient.
M's approach to business cases
M litigates high-stakes divorce and child custody cases, regularly handling multi-million dollar divorces involving closely-held businesses, commercial real estate valuation, fraud and concealed assets, executive benefits, trusts, and inherited wealth, in addition to high-conflict custody cases with allegations of abuse, alienation, or mental health complications. Their clients include business…
Clients M works with
M reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and family law matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Bowdoin College
B.A.
University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
J.D.
Jurisdictions
M's state bar admissions
Minnesota, Minnesota
ACTIVE
M studied at B.A. in Bowdoin College and J.D. in University of St. Thomas (St. Paul).
Law school and academic background
M completed B.A. in Bowdoin College and J.D. in University of St. Thomas (St. Paul). Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice M runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
M has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Native American Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finalist, National Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of St. Thomas School of Law Living the Mission Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leonard E. Lindquist Pro Bono Service Award, 2012-2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Minnesota State Bar Association Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year, 2015-2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a North Star Lawyer for pro bono service, 2012-2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Minnesota
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — -Rising Stars List, 2012-2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Native American Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
Locations
M Boulette's office in Minneapolis
M's primary office is at 60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2800, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
boulette PLLC
60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2800
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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How to hire M Boulette — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with M usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
M charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain M'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; M will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 M
M discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. M confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
M's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about M Boulette
How much does it cost to hire M for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. M walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does M offer a free consultation?
M charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain M's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check M's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple business 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. M gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can M take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
M 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 — M 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 M?
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. M will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is M accepting new business clients right now?
M's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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