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4021 Vernon Avenue South, Suite 204
St. Louis Park,
Minnesota
55416
Phone: 952-224-7208
Fax: 952-224-7209
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Law Office of Bonnie S. Westlin, Esq.
Attorney Bonnie Westlin understands that nothing inspires fear like a legal proceeding. When it involves the dissolution of a marriage, that anxiety multiplies exponentially. It is this understanding that informs Ms. Westlin's philosophy of legal representation of her clients. She is dedicated to practicing compassionate, efficient and effective family law.
Experience has shown that children weather a divorce far better when their parents work quickly and cooperatively to resolve their conflicts. Statistics also show that parties who mediate their disputes are far less likely to return to court in the future. Westlin Law is founded on these principles, as well as the belief that negotiating a settlement whenever possible will result in a far more satisfactory process -- and result -- than engaging in protracted, expensive litigation.
Ms. Westlin is dedicated to delivering quality legal services in an ethical and efficient manner, and to representing you fairly in this time of stress and significant change.
About Us
Bonnie S. Westlin received her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law in 1995, and a B.A. in English in 1992. Ms. Westlin has been licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota since 1995. Her law practice is focused primarily in the area of family law. She also provides mediation services, and is trained in the practice of collaborative law.
She has been practicing family mediation since 2004, and is trained in the transformative model, a process focused on empowering the parties to direct the conversation about the conflict as well as the outcome. She is fully committed to supporting the decision-making of the parties with respect to all aspects of their dispute.
Ms. Westlin is a member of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Conflict Resolution Minnesota, and is a founding member of Transformative Mediators of Minnesota.
Areas of Practice
The firm accepts cases involving a variety of family law issues, such as divorce or separation. Ms. Westlin knows that having a skilled advocate to guide you through the legal process will help reduce the fear and anxiety that often accompany family law disputes. She is committed to providing effective and compassionate representation during this difficult time, in the following areas:
- Separation and Divorce
- Custody/Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Spousal Maintenance
- Post-Dissolution Issues
- Paternity
- Step-Parent Adoptions
Please email us or visit our website for additional information.
