To You Straight
Biography
Lynn focuses the majority of her practice on domestic matters and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Lynn's clients often describe her as "compassionate, knowledgeable, and relentless." Lynn is a wife, mother and a native of Thompson, North Dakota.
Divorce/Custody/Child Support:
Lynn knows that she often sees people at the worst time in their life, sometimes when the thing that is most important to them, their children, are at stake. It's during these times when you need someone as experienced as Lynn making sure your voice is heard. This is particularly true when you aren't sure what you want or what is available. Lynn has a reputation for relentlessly digging through complicated financial matters and child support calculations to ensure her clients are being treated fairly.
Gestational Carrier/ART/Surrogacy/Adoption:
Lynn has always been particularly dedicated to helping her clients become parents. Lynn has worked with several local and international agencies in the representation of gestational carriers or prospective adoptive families. Lynn's passion for this area of law means her clients always receive knowledgeable and efficient representation at a time in their lives when they are eager to begin the next chapter!
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Guardianship & Conservatorship
- Adoption
- Gestational Carrier Agreements
- Municipal Law
- School Law
- Military Divorce and Family Issues
- Parenting Investigation
- Guardian ad Litem
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
Education
- University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota
- J.D. - 2009
- Honors: Moot Court Board
- Honors: Graduate with distinction
- University of North Dakota
- B.B.A. - 2006
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Presidential scholar
- Major: Business management
Bar Admissions
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of North Dakota
Professional Associations
- State Bar Association of North Dakota, family Law and criminal law, Member
- Ronald N. Davies American Inn of Court, Member
- American Bar Association
- North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group
Honors
- Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – March 2023