Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell, PLLC Attorneys Recognized in the 32nd Edition of Best Lawyers!
We are pleased to announce that the following attorneys, mediators and arbitrators have been listed in the 32nd Edition of Best Lawyers!
Best Lawyers uses an extensive peer survey process designed to elicit evaluations of the professional abilities and quality of legal services from colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. This recognition places our attorneys among the most qualified and respected professionals in the Minneapolis area community of family law attorneys and mediators.
Tom Tuft Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2007 (Minneapolis Lawyer of the Year Award for Family Law in 2017) and in 2026 for Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Family Law Arbitration
Susan Lach Recognized by Best Lawyers since 1993 and in 2026 for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
John Jerabek Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2012 and in 2026 for Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Juvenile Practice
Dan O’Connell Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2008 (Minneapolis Lawyer of the Year Award for Family Law 2015 and Minneapolis Lawyer of the Year Award for Family Law Mediation for 2016, 2018, 2021) and in 2026 for Collaborative Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation
Letty Van Ert Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018 and in 2026 for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
Lindsey O’Connell Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 and in 2026 for Family Law
Alexandra Michelson Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 and in 2026 for Family Law
James Street Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 and in 2026 for Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Family Law Arbitration
Christopher Vatsaas Recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026 for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
Allyson Kerr Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Family Law since 2022
Anna Street Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Family Law since 2025
Melanie Nelson Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Family Law in 2026


