Anne M. Honsa
Anne is one of the premier family law attorneys in Minnesota. She has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law and Politics every year since 2003. She has also been chosen as TOP 100 Female Attorneys 2005-2009 and Top 3 family law Super Lawyer in 2007. With over 23 years experience practicing exclusively in the area of family law, Anne is known for her professionalism, meticulous personal case management, thorough preparation and exceptional knowledge of the law. Most notably, Anne Honsa is a dedicated advocate for her clients and is recognized for her expertise in dealing with the many complex issues of family law including finances, business, property and asset valuation, non-marital property and spousal maintenance.
Educational Background
Juris Doctorate
William Mitchell College of Law - 1988Bachelor of Science
College of St. Thomas - 1984
Admissions
State of Minnesota
United States Tax Court
United States District Court for Minnesota
Professional Experience
Attorney/Owner 2009 to Present Honsa & Associates, p. a. Partner 1994 – 2009 Honsa & Michales, P. A. Attorney 1990 – 1994 Law Offices of Anne M. Honsa Associate 1988 – 1990 Doyle & Michales, P. A.
Achievements & Awards
Selected by peers as one of the Best Lawyers of America® in Family Law - 2011
Named a Top 3 Family Law Super Lawyer, 2007, by Minnesota Law & Politics
Named Super Lawyer 2003 to Present, by Minnesota Law & Politics
Named a Top 100 Super Lawyer 2005 to Present by Minnesota Law & Politics
Named a Top 50 Women Attorneys by Minnesota Super Lawyers – 2011
Named a Top 100 Female Super Lawyer 2005 to Present by Minnesota Law & Politics
Named a Top 40 Family Law Super Lawyer 2005 to Present by Minnesota Law & Politics
Achieved an AV Rating, the highest level received by an attorney, in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
Recognized in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for High Professional and Legal Standards and Ethics
Recognized in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
Professional Memberships and Committee Participation
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court
Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Leadership Committee Co-Chair (2010-2011)
American Bar Association
- Family Law Section Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
- Family Law Section Member
Hennepin County Bar Association
- Family Law Section Member
- Family Law Executive Committee Member
- Past Co-Chair – Programs Committee (1998 – 1999)
- Past Co-Chair – Executive Committee (1999 – 2000)
Fourth District (Hennepin County) Ethics Committee Member (1998 to 2010)
- Vice-Chair Fourth District (Hennepin County) Ethics Committee (2006 to 2010)
Ramsey County Bar Association
- Family Law Section Member
- Fee Arbitration Committee Member
Dakota County Bar Association
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Presentations
Elements of Starting or Running a Small or Solo Practice (March 1996)
Guest Speaker - William Mitchell College of Law – Family Law Class
- November, 2008
- April, 2009
- November, 2009
Appellate Court Representation
Sayer v. Sayer, No. C3-99-426, 1999 LEXIS 1260 (Minn. Ct. App. Nov. 30, 1999)
Moskal v. Moskal, No. C2-99-580, 1999 LEXIS 1353 (Minn. Ct. App. Dec. 21, 1999)
Doom v. Doom, No. C1-01-54, 2001 LEXIS 645 (Minn. Ct. App. June 12, 2001)
Doom v. Doom, No. A03-740, 2004 WL 614574 (Minn. Ct. App. Mar. 30 2004)
Dewall n/k/a Frederickson v. Dewall, A05-195, 2005 LEXIS 403 (Minn. Ct. App. Oct. 25, 2005)
Branz v. Branz, No. A05-2222, 2006 WL 2676417 (Minn. Ct. App. Sept. 19, 2006)
Grossman v. Grossman, No. A09-306, 2009 Lexis 1258 (Minn. Ct. App. Dec. 1, 2009)
Gallagher v. Ramsay, A10-2149, Minn. App (Minn. Ct. App.)
Sheid v. Scavezze, A11-931, Minn. App (Minn. Ct. App.)
Personal Interests
Biking, Marathon Running, Triathlons, Traveling, Golf