Testimonials

We have earned the RESPECT of our peers as demonstrated by the wonderful awards we have received.

The RESPECT of our clients is what we truly value. Below are just a few of the kind words shared by some of our clients:

"I worked with Kari for my divorce I had 2 lawyers who couldn't get the job done. Kari was recommended by my last lawyer and I have one regret that I didn't go to her 1st. She did a fantastic job, excellent communication, and went over and beyond my expectations. Kari promised to get my kids back and she delivered. I would highly recommend Kari there are not enough stars to show my appreciation for Kari and her law firm they can and will get the job done."

"Honsa & Mara Partner, Kristy Mara, took my divorce case in 2021 and I couldn't have been happier with her services! Kristy is meticulous, proactive, well-organized, and extremely competent. She seems to know all the applicable MN divorce laws by heart, as well as understand many of the possible financial/ taxation implications resulting from certain divorce actions. Kristy is a consummate professional. Hiring her was the best thing that came out of my difficult divorce experience; i.e., knowing that Kristy was "steering" my case brought me the relief I so greatly needed in an otherwise highly stressful and anxious time."

"Kristy helped one of my parents with a divorce a few years back and did a tremendous job. She is extremely knowledgeable about the laws regarding divorce situations and I would recommend her to anyone that needs to go through the divorce process."

"I would heartily recommend Honsa & Mara as your family law and related matters counsel. They are highly knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough, and sensitive lawyers, who zealously represent their clients and who communicate with them in clear, focused, and understandable language. I've already made referrals to them."

"Kristy Mara is simply the best. I am so grateful she was my attorney. During the painful process of divorce, she gave me extremely wise counsel and expert knowledge of divorce law in Minnesota. She has business and financial acumen and is willing to bring in other experts when necessary. Kristy is a good listener, empathetic, and compassionate, but always focused on the end goal of achieving the best settlement in a reasonable amount of time. She clearly laid out options, possible scenarios, and the related expenses that helped me make decisions to move the process forward and produce a good end result. I will recommend her with confidence to my friends as simply the best. This is one very unique and talented woman."

"They took the guesswork out of a stressful situation. I could not have been happier with the results. Very professional and extremely responsive."

"Long story short; I recommend Kristy Mara as legal counsel without reservations. Kristy became my lawyer at a difficult time in my divorce. I was in the middle of a contentious, complicated divorce with my now ex-wife when my prior attorney had to bow out due to health issues. Kristy agreed to take my case. She was quickly able to get up to speed on all the issues involved providing me with the representation I needed. She was extremely helpful in providing practical advice and guidance on what was possible based on her understanding of divorce law and even more importantly, how that law was being interpreted in the Twin Cities area. She was always calm and reassuring even when the other side was engaged in “cheap lawyer tricks.” Working with a mediator, a financial consultant, and ultimately with the judge, it was obvious that all these individuals respected Kristy Mara as a lawyer and colleague In summary, I feel very fortunate to have had Kristy Mara as my lawyer and would recommend her without reservation. She is one of the best!"

"I worked with Kari for my divorce I had 2 lawyers who couldn't get the job done . Kari was recommended by my last lawyer and I have one regret that I didn't go to her 1st . She did a fantastic job, excellent communication and went over and beyond my expectations. Kari promised to get my kids back and she delivered. I would highly recommend Kari there is not enough stars to show my appreciation for Kari and her law firm they can and will get the job done."

"Kari was a Huge Success for me in my divorce after I fired my first attorney Kari is sharp as a tack and very thorough , doesn't waste anytime She knocked my divorce out fast without spending a bunch of money dragging it on . I'm a construction guy and carry a lunch bucket everyday , Kari guided me all the way through my divorce informing me about everything with her assistant Aimee Rice I'm telling you , what a team these people are !! I was more then Happy with my out come ! I would very highly recommend Kari for divorce services , she made it easy for me"

"Kari was incredible. Super competent, responsive, organized, and available for consultation. Our situation was different in that we had to secure legal counsel being at a disadvantage out of state. We interviewed multiple Firms and Kari was, by far, the "best of the best". She managed our Family Law case and was in control of the entire process. Oh, and by the way, we Kari won the case for us."

"No one ever plans to get divorced and no one can ever be ready for what it unveils. That is why you need the best representation. Kristy Mara and her associates are the best at what they do. It is way beyond knowing the exact protocol along with the latest laws that impact those proceedings – it’s their ability to walk the fine line between emotions and business. I was constantly dazzled by Kristy’s ability to coach on how to balance what both my head and heart needed to give to the divorce. She was able to honor emotions but not let them lead to unproductive communications or results."

“Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for me and my children.”

“…I appreciate your perseverance…to get this divorce settled in a fair and equitable way. “

"I initially hired a junior attorney at a different firm. That person was slow to respond to my case and I wasn't confident in the legal advice he was giving me. I made the decision to switch lawyers and hire Kristy at Honsa Mara Landry. It was a night and day difference. Kristy is a pro and she answered all my questions swiftly and confidently. She knows the system well and gave me advice that I believe was in the best interest for me. Because of her ethics and knowledge, I highly recommend Kristy as an attorney."

“I appreciate your hard work, integrity and willingness to go the extra mile for me.”

“…your patience and understanding [kept] me focused on the real issues…”

“You’ve been very compassionate during some of the darkest, bleakest moments of my life and have helped me see that there is hope and a light at the end of the tunnel.”

“My choice to retain you as my counsel was easy after we met for the first time; I have to admit my trepidation when this whole thing started but your easy manner and knowledge made the choice easy for me.”

“Thanks to you, I am ready to start my new life.”