Meghan M. Maes
For over a decade Meghan has advocated for individuals and families in family law matters. Meghan is an awards-winning attorney that will use her experience to give you options to make the best decision for you and your family.
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Meghan started her career at Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) in Mankato serving low-income individuals in diverse and underserved communities enforcing the rights of families in the civil court system. Meghan served as the Lead Family Law attorney, representing clients in the Southwestern 17 counties in Minnesota.
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Meghan is also a Qualified Neutral and is able to help individuals and families resolve their conflicts outside of the courtroom in a process called Mediation. Many cases can be resolved through use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). When parties want to keep their own decision making power, Meghan can mediate disputes in a voluntary and confidential process by helping parties to identify goals and eliminate barriers through creative problem solving.
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Meghan and her husband reside in North Mankato and together have five children ranging from high school to Kindergarden. When she is not practicing law Meghan likes to be near the water, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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EDUCATION
2003 - 2007
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, Political Science, & Economics
Minor in Law Enforcement
2008 - 2011
Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul
Juris Doctorate
AWARDS
2018
Faces of Hope
Awarded by the Southwest Crisis Center for "her impactful work in helping to support survivors and victims of domestic and/or sexual violence, as well as her dedication to raising awareness of domestic and sexual violence through collaboration, volunteerism, and education."
2019
Dawn Carlson Family Advocate Award
Awarded by Legal Services of Northern Minnesota in appreciation of the unsung heroes of family law practice who serve low-income clients.
MEMBERSHIPS
FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association
2022 - Present
Member
Meghan has also served on the Board of Directors and was the Chair of the Rescue Bag Team whose purpose is to meet the basic needs for victims of sex trafficking in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
2011 - Present
Meghan is also currently serving on State Bar Commission on Access to Court Records and as the Co-President of the Sixth District Bar Association and has previously served as Vice President and Treasurer for the Sixth District Bar Association.
Minnesota Women Lawyers
2011 - Present
Member
Meghan has served as the South Central liaison to the Board of Directors and later served on the Board of Directors.
TESTIMONIALS
Defense to Custody Modification
Dissolution with Child
Advocacy Agency
Meghan was amazing! Not only did she take me on last minute when no one else would but the preparation and Ambition was 5 stars! She is intelligent and makes you feel at ease!
Meghan helped me when I was going through a difficult divorce. She is definitely fierce in court and exceptional at making you feel safe and protected. She explained everything to me and made sure to have the information she needed to build my case. She understood me as a woman and mom. This was crucial to help me make difficult decisions. I will be forever grateful for her awesome work. Thank you Meghan. I’ll never forget you.
I have known Meghan for about 5 years and referred clients to her then when she worked for SMRLS, a free legal service. My clients are mainly domestic violence victims and so making the decision to do anything that requires legal assistance is a big decision for them and can be dangerous and scary. Meghan understands what they are going through because she has taken the time to educate herself on being trauma informed when working with these clients. She empowers them and she definitely knows her way around the courtroom. She is very knowledgeable, courteous but also doesn’t allow others to push her around. She is a FANTASTIC attorney and CARES about the people she is working for. Take advantage of her free consultation to see if she is the right fit for you!
CONTACT INFORMATION
MAES LAW
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We are located in the beautiful
Stonehaven Suites building in Mankato,
Minnesota. Parking is available in the upper lot. ​
Address: 44 Good Counsel Drive
Suite 300
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
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Phone: (507) 519-2288
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Email: meghan.maes@maeslawfirm.com