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Gerald O. Williams

Gerald O. Williams

  • Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation
  • Minnesota
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Biography

Jerry has devoted himself exclusively to the practice of divorce and family law in Minnesota since 1993. He practices in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, child support, paternity, grandparents' rights, mediation, appeals, and same sex cases. Jerry is particularly experienced in representing clients in interstate and international divorce and child custody, and frequently advises other attorneys on these issues. Jerry's practice includes collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution. He is the author of the first Minnesota divorce and family law blog in the state, a recurring author for the Minnesota Association for Justice Magazine, and is a past investigator for the Hennepin County Bar Association Ethics Committee. He is a past board member of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Avocationally, Jerry is very involved in church music and community theater, which he actively pursues alongside his wife and daughters.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 30 minute consult so you can be sure you are comfortable with us, and we can be sure we are a good fit for your case.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
J.D.
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Awards
Superlawyer
Minnesota Law & Politics
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Professional Associations
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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American Academy Of Matrimonial Lawyer, Minnesota Chapter
Fellow, past Board Member
- Current
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Minnesota Association for Justice Magazine
Recurring author
- Current
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Hennepin County Ethics Committee
Investigator
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Speaking Engagements
Negotiating and Mediating Child Support Under the New Guidelines, Family Law Institute, Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota CLE
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Minnesota Divorce and Family Law Blog
Contact & Map
652 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 202
Woodbury, MN 55125
Telephone: (651) 332-7650
Fax: (651) 389-0210