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Chase L. Andersen

Chase L. Andersen

Attorney & Shareholder
Location:
St. Paul, Minnesota
Phone:
651-994-4300 (Ext. 24)
Fax:
651-994-8024
E-mail:

Chase L. Andersen, attorney and shareholder at BenePartum Law Group, P.A., focuses his practice in family law (also known as domestic law), sports and entertainment, collections, business and real estate law, and general civil litigation.  With ten years of experience in the areas of social services and family law, Chase heads BenePartum's family law division and is suited to represent parents, spouses, and children in all legal issues concerning the family unit.  In addition, he also practices in several other areas, including sports and entertainment law and civil litigation.  He is Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota Association for Justice (formerly the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association). 

Chase has always been committed, both personally and professionally, to assisting individuals in need.  Prior to law school, Chase worked several years in the social welfare profession as a counselor and then as a social worker.  Throughout these experiences, Chase excelled at professionally addressing sensitive matters, zealously advocating for the rights of his clients, and effectively identifying and resolving complicated issues. 

Born and raised in Mitchell, South Dakota, Chase attended undergraduate school at the University of South Dakota where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in English.  While participating on USD's Track & Field team, Chase earned All-American honors in the triple-jump - he has also been inducted into the University of South Dakota's Track & Field Hall of Honor.  Chase went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree with a Concentration in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution from Drake University School of Law in Des Moines, Iowa.

In his spare time, Chase enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Areas of Practice

  • Contested & Uncontested Divorces
  • Child Support Cases (including modification and enforcement)
  • Cost of Living Adjustment (C.O.L.A.) Cases
  • Legal Separations
  • Enforcement of Orders/Contempt Actions
  • Children In Needs of Protective Services (C.H.I.P.S.) Juvenile Cases
  • Orders for Protection/Restraining Orders
  • Equitable Distribution of Property/Asset & Debt Division
  • Spousal Maintenance & Support/Alimony
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Paternity Actions
  • Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings (Voluntary & Involuntary)
  • Adoptions & Name Changes
  • Modifications & Post-Decree Actions
  • Mediation, Arbitration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Social & Financial Early Neutral Evaluations)
  • Representation, Management, and Advisement of Sports & Entertainment Talent
  • Drafting, Negotiating, and Reviewing of Business Contracts
  • Business and Corporate Clientele
  • Collection Matters
  • Real Estate Services
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • General Civil Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota

Education

  • Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
    • J.D.
    • Honors: Dean's List
    • Honors: Student Attorney, Drake Legal Clinic - Civil Division
    • Honors: Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
    • Major: Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
    • Bachelor of Science
    • Honors: Dean's List
    • Honors: NCAA All-American (Track & Field)
    • Honors: 8-Time All-Conference Honors (Track & Field)
    • Major: Criminal Justice
    • Minor: English

Classes/Seminars

  • Mediator, "Handling the Car Crash", Minnesota Association for Justice Legal Education Seminar, Minneapolis, MN, February 25, 2009
  • Panelist, "New Lawyers Nuts and Bolts: Advice from the Trenches", Hennepin County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, Minneapolis, MN, December 4, 2008

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
  • Minnesota Association for Justice, Family Law Section, Co-Chair
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
  • North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce, Member

Past Employment Positions

  • Andersen & Howard, L.L.C. - Maple Grove, MN, Attorney & Partner

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Delta Theta Phi
Contact

OUR TWIN CITIES LOCATIONS:

South Metro Office:

1295 Northland Drive - Suite 150
St. Paul, MN 55120
Phone: (651) 994-4300
Fax: (651) 994-8024

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West Metro Office:

5775 Wayzata Blvd - Suite 700
PMB 200-003
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 513-4355
Fax: (952) 546-4829

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