Tim Simonson
Tim’s practice covers all areas of family law including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, complex property division, paternity, domestic abuse, third-party custody and visitation rights, and adoption. In addition to advocating for his clients through alternative dispute resolution, motion hearings, and trial, Tim has successfully argued for clients’ rights at the appellate level, having set precedent on the question of interstate child support enforcement. Tim is licensed in both State and Federal Courts for the State of Minnesota. In addition to practicing law in the State of Minnesota, Tim (as a native of Winnipeg, Canada) is currently pursuing his Certificate of Accreditation in Canadian law.
Tim brings over ten years of family law experience to the firm, formerly practicing in Willmar, Minnesota. During his time in Willmar, Tim was often recognized for his dedication to quality representation and for representing the disadvantaged, having received multiple awards for outstanding Pro Bono representation in the Eighth Judicial District. Prior to private practice Tim served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Randall J. Slieter of the Eighth District.
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota (2001)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota (2009)
Education
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, J.D. (2000)
- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, B.A. (1997)
- Canadian Federation of Law Societies – National Committee on Accreditation – present
Representative Cases
- In Re the Welfare of SRS, 756 N.W.2d 123 (Minn. App 2008)
- Henry v. Henry, A05-798 filed January 10, 2006
- State v. Esquivel, CX-01-1512 filed January 15, 2002
- Blackwell v. 2002 Kia, 670 N.W.2d 19 (Minn. App. 2003)
