Email: allyson@tuftlaw.com
Phone: (651) 357-1884
Fax: (651) 771-0850
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Allyson Kerr is an Associate Attorney and Rule 114 Qualified Neutral at Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell. She practices in all areas of family law and family law mediation. Prior to joining Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell, Allyson worked as a law clerk to a judge in Hennepin County Family Court for two years. During that time, Allyson gained invaluable insight into the court system and how judges reach decisions. Allyson understands the difficult issues families may encounter and is ready to advocate and provide guidance to her clients.
During law school, Allyson gained additional experience while working at legal aid and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in both the child protection and juvenile prosecution divisions. Prior to attending law school, Allyson worked as a legal advocate for domestic violence victims and continues to be passionate about domestic violence issues.
Allyson knows that no two families are the same and is prepared to work with clients to address complicated family issues that affect their day-to-day life.
Current Employment Position:
- Associate Attorney
- Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2017
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D. summa cum laude
- St. Olaf College, B.A.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Minnesota Woman Lawyers, Member
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member
- Minnesota Statewide ADR-Rule 114 Qualified Neutral Roster, Member – Family Law Facilitative/Hybrid (Mediation, Med-Arb, Arb-Med)
Honors and Awards:
- Named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch in Family Law, 2022, 2023
- Named to the list of Rising Star Attorneys by Minnesota Superlawyers 2023
