team-member

Kathryn Lammers

Minnetonka, MN

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Since becoming licensed to practice law in 2006, Katie has amassed an impressive amount of experience in both the practice and the business of law.  Since joining the law firm of Heimerl and Lammers in 2009, she has built a dedicated family law practice with four family law attorneys and staff who assist a variety of family law clients each year.  Katie's clients have described her as "knowledgeable", "excellent", and an "attorney who truly cares."  Her clients have lauded her for being calm and collected in court, and tough on the opposition.  Katie has represented hundreds of clients in civil litigation cases in Minnesota, the majority of which have been in family law matters.   She has experience in virtually every aspect of the litigation process including appeals, jury trials, bench trials, summary judgment hearings, motion practice and ADR, including Early Neutral Evaluations.She is a rule 114 qualified neutral and a qualified family law mediator.  She is certified as an SENE and FENE mediator.  She has served on the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission and is a volunteer for Tubman.  She also serves as a Ramsey County and Hennepin County volunteer mediator.  She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, and Douglas K Amdahl Inn of Court and is a former member of the Minnesota Association for Justice. She serves as a mentor attorney for the University of St. Thomas mentor program.  She has presented various CLEs at the Hennepin County Bar Association on the topics of bankruptcy and divorce and discovery issues.  She has authored articles on School Choice in Minnesota and Third Party Custody matters.  Katie is on the bench and bar committee at the Hennepin County Bar Association working to bring the members of the bench in contact with members of the bar through education. She also serves as a volunteer investigator on the 4th Judicial District Ethics Committee.  Katie has built a thriving family law practice with four dedicated family law attorneys and staff.  She believes that the practice of family law should be civil and treats all parties with respect even in the most acrimonious of disputes.  Katie handles hundreds of family law disputes annually.  She has received compliments from clients, the Court and opposing attorneys as to her professionalism and competency in handling family law cases.  Katie has settled many cases using mediation or the ENE process and when cases can't settle, she has not hesitated to take cases to trial on a variety of legal issues including child custody modification, spousal maintenance, property division, parenting time and custody, and division of assets and debts. Katie also appears periodically before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and has argued the topics of child custody modification, child support, parenting time, spousal maintenance, domestic abuse and property division to the Apellate Court.   Katie lives in Bloomington with her husband Mike, their two children.  She enjoys running, working out, cooking and reading mystery novels.  

Practices Areas

Litigation

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Heimerl & Lammers11100 Wayzata BoulevardSuite 211Minnetonka, MN, 55305

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
March 4, 2021

Katie has exceeded all my expectations. She was always very helpful and informative. I value her professionalism and genuine compassion for me and my family. Katie will work hard for you.

anonymous
November 30, 2019

Katie Lammers is an incredibly experienced lawyer who listens carefully, clarifies your priorities with you, helps you understand your options, and stands with you every step of the way through what can be a long and stressful process in court. She is highly intelligent and really knows the laws. She helped me and my family through a drawn out and very acrimonious custody case in which my ex made many unexpected demands and untrue statements-- which, to say the least, was very unsettling and scary to be facing in court. However, Katie was able to consistently move the case forward with foresight and clarity-- always keeping the big picture in mind and not getting side tracked by petty attacks. I have a great deal of respect not only for Katie’s skills as an attorney, but also her compassion and sense of justice in holding steady to make sure we had an outcome that would keep my child safe and let us all get on with our lives in a positive direction. I am in such a better position now than I was a few years ago, thanks to Katie’s advocacy and hard work. I had talked to a couple different lawyers before hiring Katie, and I had kept looking because I felt that no one was quite “getting it” or understanding what was really important to me in my situation. I didn’t want to take short cuts or solve just part of my case, I really needed a lawyer who could work through the whole big messy problem with me, even if it meant a drawn out fight in court. When I had the initial meeting with Katie, I felt like she really listened to the details of what I was saying and in very practical ways laid out the different options we could pursue. I felt like finally I could stop worrying about someone missing something that could trip us up, because Katie saw the big picture and knew what to watch out for. Katie has a strong reputation in the legal community and I felt safe knowing opposing counsel would not try to put one over on her (or me) because Katie and the team at her firm work from such a strong base of experience and are not intimidated by random demands. My experience with Katie was that she knows the laws and knows what will stand up in court. Her team is professional and consistent. They were able to draft concise documents, kept track of details, priorities and dates to help ensure we reached the best outcome possible. Katie or someone from her team would give me updates as things happened so I always knew where we stood and they helped me to make truly informed decisions about what I wanted to do each step of the way. My case involved interstate custody, questions about paternity, and adoption. Some of the proceedings required very detailed understanding of laws that may not come up in all custody cases, but Katie and her team were able to draw on experience when possible and immediately research when necessary. At the end of a long fight, we reached the very best outcome I could have possibly asked for. It is hard going to court, because there are so many factors and no one can say for sure what the outcome will be. However, there is some peace of mind in knowing that you are doing the very best you can with your case. I am very grateful for the help I received from Katie and her team and whole-heartedly recommend her as a family law attorney.

Jessie
October 27, 2017

I sought out Katie for a child custody dispute. Started my search online and emailed a few lawyers. She responded right away and we actually emailed back and forth FOR FREE for several days. Immediately upon meeting her for the free consultation, We knew we made the right choice. We were not interested in "sticking it" to my granddaughter's father, but we were fighting for the rights of our granddaughter. Court is very scary and intimidating and we knew we needed good representation, as wanted what was best for the child. Katie has a gentle, yet firm approach with opposing counsel and she remained ethical at all times, even when we were so upset and wanting to "get em", she had the skill of calming us down and doing the right thing. Always keeping the child's best interest in forefront . Katie and her staff responded to questions and concerns immediately or as soon as possible. If she couldn't necessarily speak at that moment, she would send an email and let you know she could talk soon. So refreshing to not be left hanging during those emotional times. She would even respond to emails and work on a Sunday to get the job done in a timely matter. I cannot express enough the professionalism and restraint that Katie exhibits. You hear horror stories about lawyers that will do ANYTHING just to get your money. Not once did Katie stretch out the case or provide bad advice for pursuing the case just to make more money. Her rates are very fare and she is worth a million dollars. My granddaughter is safe and well cared for all thanks to Katie! If want an expert that is also well respected by judges and other lawyers in the community, Kate Lammers is the one!!!

Matt
June 13, 2017

Katie Lammers has been my attorney for several years (working with her since around 2011) and I could not imagine having a better legal representative. I have a young child with my (now) ex-wife and my ultimate goal from the beginning was achieving equality in status between myself and my ex-wife and I wanted to have 50/50 visitation. While this was a long-time goal it took small steps to get there. While I’m easy to work with I do have a lot of anxiety and as many people can imagine, family cases like this can be extremely stressful. I needed an attorney who was both understanding and accommodating and Katie has always exceeded my expectations in every way. There were times when I received communication from the ex or from the parental consultant that I needed analysis on as soon as possible and Katie always did her best to get back to me as quickly as she could. There were times when I felt so alone and scared and had no idea what I was going to do but Katie was that one constant who I could always count on. I realize when you hire an attorney their job is to represent you and your interests to the best of their ability whether they like you or not. It’s their legal obligation. However, I never felt Katie was doing her job for the money or because she had to. She was genuine and sincere and I know for certain Katie cared about me, my child and my case and this came through in all of her communication with me as well as her work with opposing counsel, multiple parental consultants and the Judge. My story consisted of many “legal battles” so to speak that took place over several years, each with different objectives and while I don’t have enough characters allotted to me in this review to share all the details, I must convey two extremely key points: 1. Katie argued in court on my behalf against recommendations from a parental consultant and fought to get me more overnights than I was assigned and we won. 2. I now have 50/50 visitation with my son. I now have the equality I sought for so many years since my divorce. I have the peace of mind I never dreamed of having since the divorce. I didn’t know it was actually achievable but it’s here and I have Katie to thank. I don’t think I can adequately express in words the impact Katie has had on my life (and my son’s). She was there for me, no matter what. But she has always acted in a way to complement how I am. When I was really scared, she put me at ease. When I was nervous, she calmed me. When I felt various situations or the legal “stuff” was too complicated, she helped me understand it all. If you’re considering hiring an attorney, I am pleading with you to go with Katie. Why would I plead with a stranger to hire “my” attorney? Because I want you to have the chance at feeling the same peace of mind I do. I think everyone deserves to have the very best legal representation they can get and I cannot imagine a better attorney than Katie.

anonymous
June 21, 2016

What can I say about Katie... She is a blessing in disguise!! I reached out to her initially because she was on a list of attorneys local to myself whom worked with the legal service provided by my employer. Specifically, I was looking to get some advise with my custody situation at the time. Of all the contacts I reached out to, she was the most quick to respond as she understood the urgency of my matter. I was fearful speaking with an attorney and everything to do with the process initially, but she assured me that our meetings were confidential until I wanted to or was ready to share... After our initial meeting and some thought, I decided to retain her for my services. My decision was based on what I saw and heard. She was understanding, knowledgeable, and realistic of where things stood and what could be achieved for my child's safety and future. Throughout our attorney/client relationship, Katie was always prompt to respond, and explained exactly how the process would go. She ensured that I understood all of the legal jargon, and what the future held with the decisions I made in court. It was a long process, but at the end of the day, the results of my case could not have come out better. Not saying that it will go like this for everyone, but I never stepped foot into court besides reading our decisions on record. My ex and I were able to come to an agreement after a few sessions in Mediation. We were able to talk through our differences and issues with the assistance of our attorneys and mediator, and met in the middle for the best possible future for our child. Katie was very easy to deal with, and always went out of her way to ensure that I was comfortable not only by offering beverages and a comfy seat when I arrived, but also ensuring that I was okay with what was happening in and out of the court room throughout the whole process. We went over the events and documentation countless times; however many it took to make sure I was comfortable with the end result and getting the best scenario for my child. In the occurrence that Katie was out, there was always someone (professional and knowledgeable) to fill her shoes. They were always briefed on my case prior to my arrival, so that we were all on the same page. Everyone at the firm always greeted me with a smile, and went out of their way to help!! I couldn't have asked for more ;) Thank you, KATIE!!!! and STAFF!!!

Julia
June 13, 2016

I sought Katie's services to represent me in what should have been a simple divorce. My ex husband was extremely uncooperative and unresponsive during the 4 year process but Katie and her colleagues handled him with professionalism, patience and worked tirelessly to keep the process in motion. Katie and her team provided me with ample information throughout the process and typically responded to my questions within the business day. I feel that I was very well represented, Katie and her team were always prepared and forthcoming with what I should expect and how I should prepare. I would highly recommend Katie, it was money very well spent. I am thankful to Katie for representing me, her talent and passion for her craft positively changed my life and vastly improved my situation!

ATG
April 7, 2016

Katie is excellent. I had a complex case and Katie was able to step in and offer a strategic plan to obtain a favorable outcome. Katie is prompt and on top of correspondence. She is calm and collective in court and yet remains tough on the other side if needed. Katie hears out your concerns and genuinely cares. Katie came to court prepared and fully knowledgeable about what was going on. She was able to accomplish a favorable outcome for me and my child! I would highly recommend.

anonymous
November 9, 2015

Katie is really personable and professional. She is very tough with the other side when need be but is also very understanding. I felt she represented my interests very accurately and well. I highly recommend her for family law.

anonymous
August 27, 2015

Katie is a excellent attorney. She listens to your concerns and advises you according to what she feels to win your case. I had her 2 times for my spousal support reduction when petitioner tried to get it reduced after he retired early. Katie has won my case to continue to have spousal support 2 times when petitioner tried to get it reduced. I would recommend Kathryn Marie Lammers very much for family law or divorce attorney.

anonymous
August 27, 2015

Katie and her team were amazing. I had a unique case that called for specifics in my hearings, court papers, and extra papers/notions filed outside of more of the "normal" cases. All of my questions were answered and the extras were done to make sure my kids and I was covered and protected on all aspects. Thank you Katie and Team for everything you did for my family. I will be forever grateful!

anonymous
March 4, 2021

Katie has exceeded all my expectations. She was always very helpful and informative. I value her professionalism and genuine compassion for me and my family. Katie will work hard for you.

anonymous
November 30, 2019

Katie Lammers is an incredibly experienced lawyer who listens carefully, clarifies your priorities with you, helps you understand your options, and stands with you every step of the way through what can be a long and stressful process in court. She is highly intelligent and really knows the laws. She helped me and my family through a drawn out and very acrimonious custody case in which my ex made many unexpected demands and untrue statements-- which, to say the least, was very unsettling and scary to be facing in court. However, Katie was able to consistently move the case forward with foresight and clarity-- always keeping the big picture in mind and not getting side tracked by petty attacks. I have a great deal of respect not only for Katie’s skills as an attorney, but also her compassion and sense of justice in holding steady to make sure we had an outcome that would keep my child safe and let us all get on with our lives in a positive direction. I am in such a better position now than I was a few years ago, thanks to Katie’s advocacy and hard work. I had talked to a couple different lawyers before hiring Katie, and I had kept looking because I felt that no one was quite “getting it” or understanding what was really important to me in my situation. I didn’t want to take short cuts or solve just part of my case, I really needed a lawyer who could work through the whole big messy problem with me, even if it meant a drawn out fight in court. When I had the initial meeting with Katie, I felt like she really listened to the details of what I was saying and in very practical ways laid out the different options we could pursue. I felt like finally I could stop worrying about someone missing something that could trip us up, because Katie saw the big picture and knew what to watch out for. Katie has a strong reputation in the legal community and I felt safe knowing opposing counsel would not try to put one over on her (or me) because Katie and the team at her firm work from such a strong base of experience and are not intimidated by random demands. My experience with Katie was that she knows the laws and knows what will stand up in court. Her team is professional and consistent. They were able to draft concise documents, kept track of details, priorities and dates to help ensure we reached the best outcome possible. Katie or someone from her team would give me updates as things happened so I always knew where we stood and they helped me to make truly informed decisions about what I wanted to do each step of the way. My case involved interstate custody, questions about paternity, and adoption. Some of the proceedings required very detailed understanding of laws that may not come up in all custody cases, but Katie and her team were able to draw on experience when possible and immediately research when necessary. At the end of a long fight, we reached the very best outcome I could have possibly asked for. It is hard going to court, because there are so many factors and no one can say for sure what the outcome will be. However, there is some peace of mind in knowing that you are doing the very best you can with your case. I am very grateful for the help I received from Katie and her team and whole-heartedly recommend her as a family law attorney.

Jessie
October 27, 2017

I sought out Katie for a child custody dispute. Started my search online and emailed a few lawyers. She responded right away and we actually emailed back and forth FOR FREE for several days. Immediately upon meeting her for the free consultation, We knew we made the right choice. We were not interested in "sticking it" to my granddaughter's father, but we were fighting for the rights of our granddaughter. Court is very scary and intimidating and we knew we needed good representation, as wanted what was best for the child. Katie has a gentle, yet firm approach with opposing counsel and she remained ethical at all times, even when we were so upset and wanting to "get em", she had the skill of calming us down and doing the right thing. Always keeping the child's best interest in forefront . Katie and her staff responded to questions and concerns immediately or as soon as possible. If she couldn't necessarily speak at that moment, she would send an email and let you know she could talk soon. So refreshing to not be left hanging during those emotional times. She would even respond to emails and work on a Sunday to get the job done in a timely matter. I cannot express enough the professionalism and restraint that Katie exhibits. You hear horror stories about lawyers that will do ANYTHING just to get your money. Not once did Katie stretch out the case or provide bad advice for pursuing the case just to make more money. Her rates are very fare and she is worth a million dollars. My granddaughter is safe and well cared for all thanks to Katie! If want an expert that is also well respected by judges and other lawyers in the community, Kate Lammers is the one!!!

Matt
June 13, 2017

Katie Lammers has been my attorney for several years (working with her since around 2011) and I could not imagine having a better legal representative. I have a young child with my (now) ex-wife and my ultimate goal from the beginning was achieving equality in status between myself and my ex-wife and I wanted to have 50/50 visitation. While this was a long-time goal it took small steps to get there. While I’m easy to work with I do have a lot of anxiety and as many people can imagine, family cases like this can be extremely stressful. I needed an attorney who was both understanding and accommodating and Katie has always exceeded my expectations in every way. There were times when I received communication from the ex or from the parental consultant that I needed analysis on as soon as possible and Katie always did her best to get back to me as quickly as she could. There were times when I felt so alone and scared and had no idea what I was going to do but Katie was that one constant who I could always count on. I realize when you hire an attorney their job is to represent you and your interests to the best of their ability whether they like you or not. It’s their legal obligation. However, I never felt Katie was doing her job for the money or because she had to. She was genuine and sincere and I know for certain Katie cared about me, my child and my case and this came through in all of her communication with me as well as her work with opposing counsel, multiple parental consultants and the Judge. My story consisted of many “legal battles” so to speak that took place over several years, each with different objectives and while I don’t have enough characters allotted to me in this review to share all the details, I must convey two extremely key points: 1. Katie argued in court on my behalf against recommendations from a parental consultant and fought to get me more overnights than I was assigned and we won. 2. I now have 50/50 visitation with my son. I now have the equality I sought for so many years since my divorce. I have the peace of mind I never dreamed of having since the divorce. I didn’t know it was actually achievable but it’s here and I have Katie to thank. I don’t think I can adequately express in words the impact Katie has had on my life (and my son’s). She was there for me, no matter what. But she has always acted in a way to complement how I am. When I was really scared, she put me at ease. When I was nervous, she calmed me. When I felt various situations or the legal “stuff” was too complicated, she helped me understand it all. If you’re considering hiring an attorney, I am pleading with you to go with Katie. Why would I plead with a stranger to hire “my” attorney? Because I want you to have the chance at feeling the same peace of mind I do. I think everyone deserves to have the very best legal representation they can get and I cannot imagine a better attorney than Katie.

anonymous
June 21, 2016

What can I say about Katie... She is a blessing in disguise!! I reached out to her initially because she was on a list of attorneys local to myself whom worked with the legal service provided by my employer. Specifically, I was looking to get some advise with my custody situation at the time. Of all the contacts I reached out to, she was the most quick to respond as she understood the urgency of my matter. I was fearful speaking with an attorney and everything to do with the process initially, but she assured me that our meetings were confidential until I wanted to or was ready to share... After our initial meeting and some thought, I decided to retain her for my services. My decision was based on what I saw and heard. She was understanding, knowledgeable, and realistic of where things stood and what could be achieved for my child's safety and future. Throughout our attorney/client relationship, Katie was always prompt to respond, and explained exactly how the process would go. She ensured that I understood all of the legal jargon, and what the future held with the decisions I made in court. It was a long process, but at the end of the day, the results of my case could not have come out better. Not saying that it will go like this for everyone, but I never stepped foot into court besides reading our decisions on record. My ex and I were able to come to an agreement after a few sessions in Mediation. We were able to talk through our differences and issues with the assistance of our attorneys and mediator, and met in the middle for the best possible future for our child. Katie was very easy to deal with, and always went out of her way to ensure that I was comfortable not only by offering beverages and a comfy seat when I arrived, but also ensuring that I was okay with what was happening in and out of the court room throughout the whole process. We went over the events and documentation countless times; however many it took to make sure I was comfortable with the end result and getting the best scenario for my child. In the occurrence that Katie was out, there was always someone (professional and knowledgeable) to fill her shoes. They were always briefed on my case prior to my arrival, so that we were all on the same page. Everyone at the firm always greeted me with a smile, and went out of their way to help!! I couldn't have asked for more ;) Thank you, KATIE!!!! and STAFF!!!

Julia
June 13, 2016

I sought Katie's services to represent me in what should have been a simple divorce. My ex husband was extremely uncooperative and unresponsive during the 4 year process but Katie and her colleagues handled him with professionalism, patience and worked tirelessly to keep the process in motion. Katie and her team provided me with ample information throughout the process and typically responded to my questions within the business day. I feel that I was very well represented, Katie and her team were always prepared and forthcoming with what I should expect and how I should prepare. I would highly recommend Katie, it was money very well spent. I am thankful to Katie for representing me, her talent and passion for her craft positively changed my life and vastly improved my situation!

ATG
April 7, 2016

Katie is excellent. I had a complex case and Katie was able to step in and offer a strategic plan to obtain a favorable outcome. Katie is prompt and on top of correspondence. She is calm and collective in court and yet remains tough on the other side if needed. Katie hears out your concerns and genuinely cares. Katie came to court prepared and fully knowledgeable about what was going on. She was able to accomplish a favorable outcome for me and my child! I would highly recommend.

anonymous
November 9, 2015

Katie is really personable and professional. She is very tough with the other side when need be but is also very understanding. I felt she represented my interests very accurately and well. I highly recommend her for family law.

anonymous
August 27, 2015

Katie is a excellent attorney. She listens to your concerns and advises you according to what she feels to win your case. I had her 2 times for my spousal support reduction when petitioner tried to get it reduced after he retired early. Katie has won my case to continue to have spousal support 2 times when petitioner tried to get it reduced. I would recommend Kathryn Marie Lammers very much for family law or divorce attorney.

anonymous
August 27, 2015

Katie and her team were amazing. I had a unique case that called for specifics in my hearings, court papers, and extra papers/notions filed outside of more of the "normal" cases. All of my questions were answered and the extras were done to make sure my kids and I was covered and protected on all aspects. Thank you Katie and Team for everything you did for my family. I will be forever grateful!