| The Lawyers at Goldstein Law Office |
| The Goldstein Law Office is committed to providing accessible, effective and reasonably priced service in the areas of family law and alternative dispute resolution. We will listen to your concerns and will return your telephone calls promptly. No charge for the initial telephone consultation. |
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| Charles Goldstein |
| Charles M. Goldstein has practiced law since 1987 and focuses on the areas of family law and alternative dispute resolution: |
- Divorce
- Decree Modifications
- Custody
- Child Support
- Maintenance /Alimony
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- Property/Business
- Domestic Abuse
- Paternity
- Adoption
- Prenuptial Agreements
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| Because of his breadth of knowledge, Mr. Goldstein is engaged as an expert witness by other attorneys. Mr. Goldstein has been named a High Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbel's peer review rating system. |
| Charles M. Goldstein attended the George Washington University and the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with Honors, Cum Laude and was on Dean’s List. He attended the University of Minnesota Law School, where he was selected to participate in the Frederick Douglass Civil Rights Moot Court. |
| Mr. Goldstein was granted his Juris Doctorate in 1987. He served as Judicial Clerk for Hennepin County District Court Judges Thomas Carey, Gary Larson and John Summerville. |
| Mr. Goldstein has been a long time member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota and the International Association of Collaborative Practitioners. He believes in the collab- orative process as a viable and highly beneficial alternative to standard litigation. He works with his team to resolve family law matters expeditiously and effectively so that his clients |
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| Ann Allenson |
| Ann graduated Summa Cum Laude from Augsburg College in Minneapolis in 1992 with a B.A. in Sociology. |
| She worked as a counselor at The Bridge for Runaway Youth before and after Augsburg. Ann was instrumental in developing and co-teaching a valuable program educating at-risk teens on HIV/AIDs. |
| In 1995, Ann decided to pursue her interest in the legal system and attended Hamline University School of Law. She obtained her Juris Doctor in 1998, graduating Magna Cum Laude. |
| Due to her experience, Ann recognizes that emotionally-draining litigation is not always the best course for the client. Her strong commitment to the area of Collaborative Law and appreciation of the benefits of collaboration, enables her to continually explore the possibility of amicable and reasonable settlement during the process. |
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| Maria Maier |
| Maria joined the team at Goldstein Law Office in 2007. She is proud of the strong emphasis the firm has on Collaborative Law, but also her ability to zealously represent clients when litigation is necessary. Maria encourages amicable resolution wherever possible to allow clients to keep control over their family issues, rather than relinquish authority to the legal system. |
| She has substantial and successful experience at the District and Appellate Court levels in a broad range of family law matters, including: complex custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and paternity. |
| While settlement is always preferable in family law cases, Maria is equipped and prepared to zealously represent her clients through every step of the legal process. |
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| Marit Kaiser |
| Marit graduated from the certified Paralegal Program at the University of Minnesota, earning her certification in Legal Administration, along with a B.A. in Business Administration. |
| She has over 30 years of experience in a variety of legal areas, including family, real estate, bankruptcy, wills, probate, personal injury, criminal and corporate. |
| Marit began working with Goldstein Law Office in 1999 and her diverse legal background has proven indispensable in the practice of family law, with its complicated and varied issues. |
| She has been involved in all phases of client files, from initial consultation through trial and post-decree matters. Her wealth of knowledge and comprehensive approach make her a vital member of our firm. |
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