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3300 Edinborough Way |
Telephone: (952) 921-7272 |
CHRIS LEICK mediates separation, divorce and other relationship matters, specializing in the resolution of complex financial disputes and spousal maintenance concerns. Chris works with high conflict parties as well as cooperative ones, and can use a directive or evaluative approach as well as a facilitative style. Her clients frequently choose mediation as an alternative to a court proceeding. Due to the complexity of topics handled by Chris, her clients are usually represented by attorneys.
Professional Experience:
Founder and Director, Dispute Resolution Services, 1991-present.
Family Law Attorney, Offices of Christine M. Leick, Esq., 1990-1994. (Collaborative Family Law, 1991-1994)
Chair, Family Law Department, Arthur, Chapman & McDonough, PA, 1980-1990.
Family Law Attorney, Knittle, Hedin, Messinger and Leick, 1973-1980.
Relevant Education and Training:
Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School, 1973.
Basic Family Law Mediation Training, Erickson Mediation Institute, 1989.
Mediation apprenticeship, Mediation Center, 1990.
Advanced Mediation Training, Florida State University Center for Professional Development, 1991.
Mediator Consultant Training, Academy of Family Mediators, 1993, 2002.
Relevant Memberships, Honors, Appointments, and Activities:
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, Board of Managers, 1986-1993 and 1998-2001, Membership Chair 2003-2005.
Collaborative Law Institute, Charter Member, 1991-1994, Supporting Member, 1994-2004, Mediator Member, 2004-present, Regional Group Facilitator, 2004-2007.
Recipient, Hennepin County Bar Association Family Law Section Civility and Professionalism Award, 2002.
Association for Conflict Resolution, Advanced Practitioner/Educator Member.
Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.
