The Law Shop Minnesota

Louise did a great job for me. She explained the collaborative divorce process clearly. The use of the financial neutral was really helpful to the process, as it established how assets would likely be divided per MN law, prior to any agreed upon adjustments, which were quickly modeled. Louise worked well with the financial neutral and with the other collaborative divorce attorney to arrive at a settlement that worked for both parties. I recommend collaborative divorce wherever possible and Louise in particular. Her paralegal Rose was also helpful getting me what I needed. Highly recommend.

Some years ago, I received life-changing guidance from Louise Livesay-Al at her family law practice in St. Paul. This fall, I needed to update my Will, so I reached out to Louise for a referral. Thankfully, Peter Ladwein recently joined her practice, which is now The Law Shop. Within a few moments into my first appointment with Peter, I immediately felt comfortable with him. His kindness and expertise are in perfect harmony. I came into the process with very clear ideas about the Will, and Peter "made it happen"! In the process, he discovered a real estate recording error that was made by the county. He worked with the county to correct the error and now everything is in order. I feel such a sense of peace around my new Will, and I feel grateful for Peter’s guidance every step of the way. Rose, who serves as The Law Shop paralegal with much grace, always has the information or documents ready the moment they are needed. Needless to say, I highly recommend The Law Shop.

My experience at the Law Shop was most positive. I always felt relaxed with both my and my ex husbands lawyers. My lawyer Louise Livesay was very kind and understanding. Everything was covered in a timely way and the cost was really reasonable. x

I really appreciated the support, guidance and professionalism that Louise and the Law Shop team provided me through my marital divorce process. This was a first time experience for me, and not being familiar with the legal process and terms, Louise was able to explain things along the way that allowed me to better understand things. We have two children, so Louise was also able to provide perspective and compassion for what we were trying to achieve. Louise also managed the meetings we had with my wife's counsel very well and effective - I was very proud with how she represented me and supported my position. A formal separation is certainly not easy, but Louise was always available and responsive to address any questions I had. She also provided various recommendations that we pursued in the process. In the end, and after a few months of working together, my wife and I actually ended up reconciling. With this conclusion in the process, Louise provided additional perspective and guidance which I greatly appreciated. In the end I was thankful to have had her and her team as a partner through this and would highly recommend. Thank you!

Louise helped me come to an equitable divorce agreement and keeping the divorce uncontested. I've recently worked with a fair amount of attorneys and I sadly learned that many of them aren't the professionals they're expected to be. Louise proved herself to be incredibly professional, punctual, rational, and respectful. She was always on time for our meetings and hearing dates and quickly responded to my inquiries. She never told me what I wanted to hear, instead opting for direct, respectful, and sincere counsel. I highly recommend Louise whether it's for her ad hoc limited scope legal services or if it's to represent you through your entire divorce. She's highly motivated to represent your best interests and help you come to an equitable solution that will keep you out of an unnecessary, expensive legal battle.

I highly recommend Louise for anyone considering a divorce using Collaborative Law. Her support and expertise were invaluable during a challenging process. She helped me focus on the right battles and provided clarity that made a significant difference in my approach. I felt truly supported the entire time. Thanks to her guidance, my ex and I have remained civil, a testament to her collaborative approach. I’m incredibly grateful for Louise and the positive impact she had on my journey.

Louise was amazing. She kept things moving forward and kept me calm when my ex and her lawyer were not participating in the collaborative law process. She was highly professional and kind but firm when needed. She has over 20 years of experience in the collaborative law process, and it shows.