Atty. Susan M. Gallagher
Susan Gallagher is the owner of Gallagher Law Office, L.L.C. and practices exclusively in the area of family law as an advocate, facilitative and evaluative mediator, custody evaluator, arbitrator and as a special master. A registered nurse turned lawyer, Susan earned her Juris Doctor in 1993 from William Mitchell College of Law.
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Susan M. Gallagher is a family law attorney based in Eagan, Minnesota, practicing at Gallagher Law Office LLC. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — John D. Levine Distinguished Service Award September 2022 (2026). Serands clients in Eagan, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan Gallagher is the owner of Gallagher Law Office, L.L.C. and practices exclusively in the area of family law as an advocate, facilitative and evaluative mediator, custody evaluator, arbitrator and as a special master
- A registered nurse turned lawyer, Susan earned her Juris Doctor in 1993 from William Mitchell College of Law
- Susan is certified in Child and Family Forensics Evaluation through William James College in Newton, MA
- Susan serves on the Minnesota Women Lawyers’ Advisory Board and the Foundation Board
- She is an emeritus member of the Minnesota Association for Justice Board of Governors and the executive board of Minnesota Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- She is an ABA Fellow
- She is Master of the Bench at the Warren Burger Inn of Court and the President for the 2023-2024 Inn year
- Susan was awarded the John D. Levine Distinguished Service Award in September of 2022 for her representation of clients through the Hennepin County Volunteer Lawyers Network
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan M. Gallagher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Eagan are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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