BECKMAN STEEN & LUNGSTROM, P.A. - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Partner at Beckman Steen & Lungstrom

Jennifer A. Beckman is a partner at Beckman Steen & Lungstrom, P.A. Ms. Beckman has practiced in the family and probate areas of law since 1987. Jennifer initially trained to become a marriage and family therapist, however her passion for assisting families led her to law school. Her family law practice involves a variety of family law matters including simple divorces, custody/parenting time issues, complex financial and business issues, child and spousal support, paternity matters and post-decree issues. Ms. Beckman involves her clients in resolving their issues whether through mediation, collaborative practice, negotiation, or litigation. If necessary, Ms. Beckman is an experienced litigation attorney who is comfortable in the courtroom. Jennifer is actively involved in the community, she volunteers at Perpectives (part of Tubman/Chrysalis) and Volunteer Lawyers Network through Hennepin County. She is a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Incompetent Adults through Hennepin County. Jennifer is a sponsor and speaker for Rediscoverying U in relevant topics in the family law area. Jennifer is a closet writer and enjoys being part of a writers group, Women of Words ("WOW"). Jennifer also assist clients who want to amicably and creatively resolve their divorce through the Collaborative Practice process and stay out of the court system. Through her Collaborative Practice training at the Collaborative Law Institute she is highly qualified to represent clients through family law issues outside of the courtroom setting. Jennifer is part of the team at the Collaborate Divorce Professionals who recognize that many couples would rather be able to take responsibility for shaping their own divorce settlement rather then having a judge determine the fate of their family. Jennifer is also an attorney through DRI Alliance for Marriage and Divorce Professionals assisting clients who may not be ready for divorce explore their options before commencing a divorce proceeding.

Job Titles:

• Attorney, Tubman Chrysalis Center