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Lisa Spencer

Attorney, President & Shareholder

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Assisted By
Mary Petersen
(612) 252-2834

I represent high-net-worth clients whose financial and professional circumstances require discretion, precision, and thoughtful strategic insight while navigating the complexities of family law. My approach is grounded in protecting your wealth, preserving your rights, and providing clear, strategic guidance to keep you focused on the future.  

With over two decades of experience, I bring a sophisticated understanding of complex legal and financial matters including business valuations, tax implications, executive compensation, intellectual property, and non-marital property. This experience combined with insights gained from my tenure as a seasoned member of the firm’s leadership team equip me to develop innovative yet practical solutions to resolve disputes with efficiency and precision.  

 My services extend beyond dissolution proceedings. I work with clients to develop prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that safeguard assets and establish a solid foundation for their future. 

Above all, I understand that divorce impacts more than finances. For clients with children, I focus on crafting parenting plans that ensure stability, prioritize the well-being of the family, and meet long-term goals. My role is not only to advocate but also to help you navigate a challenging time with confidence and clarity. 

Lisa is one of only 100 attorneys in the United States chosen to be a part of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers based upon their recognized litigation skills and courtroom abilities. 

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EDUCATION 

  • J.D., magna cum laude, William Mitchell College of Law, 2001 
  • B.S., University of Minnesota, 1989 

BAR ADMISSIONS 

  • Minnesota 
  • United States District Court, District of Minnesota 

HONORS 

  • Diplomate, American College of Family Trial Lawyers 
  • Chambers and Partners, Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth, 2021–present 
  • Best Lawyers in America honoree, 2015-present 
  • Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer of the Year honoree, Best Lawyers in America, 2018 and 2020 
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers honoree, 2005– present; Top 50 Women, 2014-present; Top 100, 2014-present 
  • North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2021- present 
  • Top Lawyer, Minnesota Monthly, 2022-2023 
  • Notable Women in Law honoree, Twin Cities Business, 2020 
  • Women in Business honoree, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 2020 
  •  AV Preeminent Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 

PROFESSIONAL 

  • Henson Efron President, 2020-present; Management Committee, 2012-present 
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”), Member; Board of Directors, Secretary 
  • AAML Minnesota Chapter, Member; President, 2019-2021 
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Board of Trustees, 2024-present 
  • 4th District Ethics Committee Chair, 2018-2021; Co-Chair, 2016-2018; Investigative Member, 2007–2016 
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, 2001-present, Diversity Committee Member, 2010–2012; Task Force on the Rights of Unmarried Couples, Family Law Section Subcommittee Chair, 2009 
  • Hennepin County Bar Association, Member; Family Law Section Executive Committee Co-Chair 2009–2011; Officer 2007–2009 

PUBLICATIONS 

  • Co-Author, “Confronting Ethical Issues in Practice: The Trial Lawyer’s Dilemma,” ABA’s Family Law Quarterly, 2011 Spring Edition 
  • Co-Author, “Effective Representation in High Net-Worth and High Conflict Cases,” The Hennepin Lawyer, May 2010 
  • Author, “Protecting Your Assets: What You Need to Know About Premarital Agreements,” Minnesota Business, February 2008 
  • Author, “Before Tying Knot, How to Protect Your Business,” Upsize Magazine, November 2007 

PRESENTATIONS 

  • “The Ethics Equation: Balancing Advocacy and Responsibility in Family Law,” National Family Law Conference, May 2024 
  • “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Working with, Representing & Advocating to Millennials,” AAML Mid-Year Meeting, March 2020 
  • “The Antenuptial Agreement Statute – What is it Good For?” Minnesota Chapter AAML Divorce Camp, October 2017 
  • “Common Ethical Traps for the Family Law Attorney” and “General Tax Issues in Family Law,” Family Law Institute, March 2014 
  • “Effective Discovery,” Minnesota Chapter AAML Divorce Camp, September 2013 
  • “DDT: Divorce, Death, and Taxes,” Probate and Trust Law Institute, June 2013 
  • “Handling Your First Minnesota Divorce Case,” June 2013 
  • “Practical and Ethical Considerations for Limited Scope Representation,” Minnesota Chapter AAML Divorce Camp, May 2013 
  • “Debt Allocation,” Family Law Institute, March 2013 
  • “Premarital Agreements,” Fox 9 Morning News, December 2010 
  • “Premarital Agreements,” Mondale & Jones Show on WCCO-AM, June 2008 

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