Jennifer A. Beckman
952-314-8906
Jennifer A. Beckman is a partner at Beckman & Steen. Ms. Beckman has practiced in the family and probate areas of law since 1987. Her family law practice includes divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, property division, spousal maintenance, post-decree issues, paternity, domestic abuse, and appellate practice. Her probate practice includes guardianships/conservatorships and the probate of uncontested and contested wills.
Ms. Beckman involves her clients in resolving their issues whether through mediation, collaborative law, negotiation, or litigation. Ms. Beckman is an experienced litigation attorney who is comfortable in the courtroom.
Jennifer is actively involved in the community, she volunteers at Chrysalis giving seminars regarding divorces, custody/parenting time, and child support, as well as, advising clients through their law clinic. She is also involved in her children’s schools and is working with other business owners to improve the business community in the firm’s neighborhood.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Abuse
- Paternity
- Post Decree Issues
- Spousal Maintenance
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Simple Wills
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1987
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1987
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- B.S.
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Family Social Science
Honors and Awards
- Selected to Minnesota Superlawyers, 2003 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association, 1987 - Present
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law & Probate Sections
- The Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Glen Lake Business Community Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Legal Counselor , The Chrysalis Legal Advice Clinic
- Volunteer, Tubman Family Alliance
- Minnetonka Skippers Booster Club Board Member

