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Louise helped me come to an equitable divorce agreement and keeping the divorce uncontested. I've recently worked with a fair amount of attorneys and I sadly learned that many of them aren't the professionals they're expected to be. Louise proved herself to be incredibly professional, punctual, rational, and respectful. She was always on time for our meetings and hearing dates and quickly responded to my inquiries. She never told me what I wanted to hear, instead opting for direct, respectful, and sincere counsel.

I highly recommend Louise whether it's for her ad hoc limited scope legal services or if it's to represent you through your entire divorce. She's highly motivated to represent your best interests and help you come to an equitable solution that will keep you out of an unnecessary, expensive legal battle

I really appreciated the support, guidance and professionalism that Louise and the Law Shop team provided me through my marital divorce process. This was a first time experience for me, and not being familiar with the legal process and terms, Louise was able to explain things along the way that allowed me to better understand things. We have two children, so Louise was also able to provide perspective and compassion for what we were trying to achieve. Louise also managed the meetings we had with my wife's counsel very well and effective - I was very proud with how she represented me and supported my position. A formal separation is certainly not easy, but Louise was always available and responsive to address any questions I had. She also provided various recommendations that we pursued in the process. In the end, and after a few months of working together, my wife and I actually ended up reconciling. With this conclusion in the process, Louise provided additional perspective and guidance which I greatly appreciated. In the end I was thankful to have had her and her team as a partner through this and would highly recommend. Thank you!

Louise was a wonderful guide to have for a very horrible journey, always trying achieve the best outcome possible. She is very knowledgeable, thorough and, when necessary, direct, while also being calm, patient, understanding and amiable throughout the whole process.

I was very fortunate to find Louise Livesay-Al and the team at The Law Shop Minnesota who were willing to take on a rather tedious bureaucratic case with crossover between family and civil law. Ms Livesay-Al and her term were always responsive and very deftly handled what was a rather unfamiliar issue- unfamiliar to me, her, and even the court staff! When it came time to meet with the judge everything turned out to be a breeze thanks to her careful preparation. I am happy to report my legal matter was resolved favorably. As an additional bonus, we were able to do all from A-Z remotely through her office and using a secure client portal. The case had to be in Minnesota, but I reside in another state! Highly recommend!

Louise was great to work with and very responsive!

Louise was amazing. She kept things moving forward and kept me calm when my ex and her lawyer were not participating in the collaborative law process. She was highly professional and kind but firm when needed. She has over 20 years of experience in the collaborative law process, and it shows.

I worked with Louise for a prenuptial agreement this past summer. She was very easy to work with - responsive, understanding, efficient, and brought her many years of experience to offer helpful suggestions on various terms. I thought her pricing was very fair too. Would definitely recommend.

I recently went through a divorce using Collaborative Law, and I cannot recommend my attorney, Louise, highly enough. From the very start, she was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, guiding me through what was a long and challenging process.

One of the standout qualities of Louise was her ability to help me discern which battles were worth fighting and which were better used as negotiations. This clarity was invaluable and made a significant difference in my approach.

Throughout the entire process, I felt like Louise truly had my back. It had been a long time since I felt that kind of support, and it made navigating this tough chapter a bit easier. Even with the complexities of financial negotiations, my ex and I have managed to remain civil, which I believe speaks volumes about the collaborative approach Louise advocates.

I wholeheartedly recommend Louise to anyone considering collaborative law for their divorce. She has a remarkable ability to blend professionalism with genuine care, and I am so grateful for everything she did to help me reclaim my life.

Classy, warm, savvy, compassionate, timely, Louise Livesay understood me and the needs of my process, emotional, legal, and financial. My ex and I created an unusual resolution, using the collaborative process to generate a decree which fit our situation but deviated from norms. Louise gave me the feedback I needed to understand where and how our choices were deviating, while also support me and my choices. This was not an easy process, but I had the space to be me and not be left high and dry at any difficult moment. I want to give special attention to something I experienced with Louise; she was equally able to bring a compassionate warm emotional presence AND a sharp legal presence and understanding of the financials that never once demeaned the other professionals as she made sure that the facts were straight at the group table (when they weren't.) Any explanation which was needed was given respectfully and with clarity. My first meeting with her was good, and she brought more to the table than I knew I'd need. Thank you, Louise, Livesay Law Office and The Law Shop Minnesota.

Louise is a masterful attorney and stellar human being. From the moment that I met with her regarding dissolving my marriage she was compassionate, empathic, kind and professional. I would, without reservation, highly recommend her to manage your legal affairs. She is the best at what she does! She gives the legal profession a good name!

I cannot speak highly enough of Louise Livesay and the skills, knowledge, and wisdom she brings to divorce and family law. I was recommended to her in the earliest phases, and she truly went above and beyond to thoughtfully and patiently answer questions and provide guidance as I navigated an incredibly stressful divorce situation.

You hold a special place in my heart because of the representation that I received from you. I always felt like “more than just a client” with you. You had so much compassion and kindness throughout my process and it touched me deeply. The rock that you sent me after my process was complete, said “Believe” on it. Ironically, that was my motto at the time and has been ever since.

Louise made sure I was always comfortable and maintained consistent communication. She made the process easy. The process was explained to me in full detail. We have a good co-parenting relationship for our son. I would highly recommend Louise to others.

Louise is compassionate, caring, smart and practical. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking divorce help. Louise was incredibly respectful of my same-sex marriage even as it was ending.

I couldn't be more pleased that Louise Livesay was my attorney. I was very nervous about the whole process. She kept me well informed, communicated in a timely manner and, most of all, I knew she had my best interests at heart. She was able to handle a high conflict case very well. She stood her ground & helped me to also do so. I got the result I wanted thanks to Louise.

I was completely satisfied with the help I received from Livesay Law Office. Louise spent time with me to understand my situation and what I was looking for in our Collaborative divorce. I deeply appreciated her counsel and guidance through the process. I would highly recommend Livesay Law Office. Louise was just what I needed at a very difficult time in my life.

I found the help and counsel of Louise to be comforting and empowering. She helped me think through details I had no idea even existed. I truly felt like she was an advocate for my needs and best interests.

Thank you again for your wisdom and kindness, your expertise and knowledge, as you lead me through this process. It is a blessing to have it behind me and to have met the goals we laid out in our very first meeting. Mike and I are doing very well as co-parents and friends.

Thank you for all you’ve done for me. You have been a great legal confidante and I truly appreciate your sincere compassion for my plight. When I compare my service with stories I’ve heard from others, I realize that I made a great choice.

Thank you, Louise for your time and care. The experience my ex-husband and I had during the Collaborative Process was as pleasant as we could have expected. Louise, thank you for your respect, understanding and empathy. You answered any and all questions during a stressful time. You helped me feel understood and did a wonderful job of representing me and exemplifying a respectful process.

I can’t imagine having a better representative than Louise. She balances protection of her client (me) with the collaborative approach. She is an excellent listener and really seemed to care about me and about my future.

I was very pleased with the support and counsel Louise provided. She was very caring and always had my best interest in mind. I would recommend her highly.

I was very glad to have Louise representing me in a process full of unknowns to me, and extremely stressful. She provided calm and knowledgeable counsel throughout.

We feel sincerely grateful for all the care and attention that you devoted to helping us through this difficult process. Your sensitivity to our values and emotions allowed us to continue to move forward at our own pace.