Andrew T. Hunstad
Areas of Practice: Family Law
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9303 / Email: ahunstad@lommen.com
Andrew T. Hunstad / Biography
Andrew Hunstad brings a wealth of experience in complex divorces, including cases involving closely-held businesses, undisclosed or hidden assets, disproportionate incomes, and high debt levels.
As a family law attorney, Andrew’s goal is to help his clients create a fair and dignified settlement. When such an approach is not possible, he zealously and diligently advocates for his clients through the appropriate legal proceeding to obtain his clients’ goals. Responsive and understanding, Andrew is an effective communicator, negotiator, and problem-solver, and has the experience clients rely on to achieve their goals. Andrew also works with and counsels parents, spouses, grandparents and other relatives to resolve their most complex financial and custody issues.
Many of his divorce clients are married or are married to business owners, public figures, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, C-suite or D-suite level executives, and other professionals. These clients frequently deal with divorces involving medium and high net worth estates, unequal earnings, closely-held businesses or family partnerships, non-marital claims, challenging valuation matters, or undisclosed assets.
Andrew represents clients in divorce and post-decree proceedings as well as child support and custody hearings. He drafts pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Andrew has a nuanced understanding of complex financial intricacies such as cash flow and spousal maintenance. Andrew has represented numerous parents in contested child custody matters, including parenting time issues and cases including allegations of abuse, neglect, and alienation.
Andrew is a reputable and well-experienced family law lawyer. For more than 10 years, he has been offering dependable help to clients going through divorce and separation. Andrew has extensive experience representing clients in custody, parenting time, child support, protective orders, alimony, divorce, and post-divorce cases for medium- and high-net-worth individuals.
He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers since 2020 and recognized as a Best Lawyer in 2024. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys named him one of the top 10 family law attorneys under 40 in Minnesota during the years 2019 to 2020 and 2022 to 2023. The American Institute of Legal Counsel also included him on its annual “10 best” list since 2019.
When not practicing law, he enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, home improvement projects and pretending to know how to garden..
Leadership + Activities
- Dakota County Bar Association, Board, 2018 to present
- American Bar Association, 2017 to present
- Minnesota State Bar Association (including Hennepin County Bar Association), 2017 to present
- Minnesota Lavender Bar Association, 2017 to present
- Collaborative Law Institute, 2017 to present
- First District County Bar Association, 2017 to present
Community + Pro Bono Work
- Volunteer Attorney with Wills for Heroes
- Volunteer Attorney with Legal Assistance of Dakota County, 2017 to present
Feedback
Andrew Hunstad is honest, truthful, knowdependable, always responds asap, and has made my divorce case the best experience I’ve ever had with an Attorney. With absolutely no thought I could get what was fair from the divorce, Andrew made sure I got what was fair and I’m extremely pleased and thankful. Hands down…the #1 place to go to for your divorce case. If you’re able to, ask for a consultation with Andrew Hunstad…you won’t regret it!
Kari
Feeling lost, with the pending divorce after 19 years of marriage, I reached out to Andrew T. Hunstad…. He gave me the best advice ” Get a good therapist because I am not. But I am an excellent attorney.” He had my back through the entire process. And that was worth every dollar I spent.
Judi T.
A friend recommended I talk with Andrew Hunstad after my first attorney stopped communicating with me. I decided to hire him to take over my case.. Andrew was very professional and responsive to my calls and emails. From the beginning, Andrew listened to me. I told him what was important to me and he did not forget. Divorce is not much fun but finding someone who can explain the law, communicate my concerns, and deliver made it easier. Take my advice, talk to him before you hire anyone else.
I hired Andrew for my divorce. I couldn’t have made a better choice. His hard work secured maintenance and financial security for my family.
Sarah
Hunstad, when we first met, we discussed my concerns related to the divorce and spousal maintenance, amongst other things. You were candid in your advice and told me what I needed to hear. Your understanding of the law and the emotions involved saved me from making a costly mistake. You literally saved me $7,000 each month. Thank you, again.
Jon
Andrew was always very responsive to my inquiries and was able to complete my divorce in only six weeks.
Very satisfied! Andrew Hunstad and the staff were helpful and responsive to all of my questions and concerns. They made a very difficult time for me as quick and as painless as possible. He is a real professional and made all legal matters a walk in the park for me. From the free consultation, all the way until the finalization Andrew and the staff were extremely professional and knowledgeable about the process. Highly recommend!
Venessa
I was encouraged to hire an attorney for my divorce, I didn’t know where to begin looking. I found Andrew through the Ramsey County Bar Association. I did an initial consultation with him and hired him on the spot. Andrew is knowledgeable, helped me understand all the legalities. He works hard to be fair and provide an equitable outcome. I would recommend him and have recommended him to several people.
Bev
Hunstad is a very good Lawyer. He has excellent communication skills. He is kind hearted, understandable. Anytime I called upon him, he was always there to communicate with me. I highly recommend Mr. Hunstad.
Valoree
He is your guy! Mr. Hunstad – I cannot thank you enough for your help over the last few months. The divorce was difficult enough but it was easier having a lawyer that would tell me the truth.
Paul
Andy has helped me with legal advice for my startup company. I wanted to write a promissory note so an individual could provide a startup loan. He was able to tailor a note specifically to my business, relationship with the individual, and Minnesota Law. I also wanted to review my Articles of Org and Member Control Agreement to determine procedures for adding members with ownership of units, governors to the board, committees on the board, and officers. Again, he was able to tailor the information specifically to my business. The advice will help me allow individuals to get involved in my company, follow my company’s and MN’s requirements, and not create conflicts or risks.
Bryce
Hunstad was both helpful and patient with me. He walked me through my employee contract step by step. While going through each part of the contract, he was able to put everything into laymen’s terms if I didn’t fully understand the technical aspects. He also had a great grasp of current laws, both state and federal. Overall I would highly recommend him based on both knowledge and communication.
Alan
Thankful every single day for the outcome Andrew achieved! I hired Andrew long distance by phone. We discussed my marriage and many of the unique financial aspects to it, and what I hoped to accomplish in the settlement agreement. Andrew was extremely patient with me and the emotional struggle I had with exiting a long term partnership that I did not plan to leave. Andrew was methodical and calm and wise and dug in to get the complete information, but remained calm and friendly and available to me as if I was his only client. In the end, he went to court without me even there. I met him once, briefly; which in hindsight seems outrageous for a person who’s legal work amounts to several million dollars worth of settlements. I couldn’t be more happy with what Andrew accomplished for me and for how kind he was doing it. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a divorce attorney. His attention to detail and his knowledge of the law was priceless.
Linda
Experience
- D.M. V. S.J.M., NO. A20-0422, 2020 WL 6554653, at *1 (Minn. Ct. App. NOV. 9, 2020).
Education
- Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2013
- South Dakota State University, B.S., 2010
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2013
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2017
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2018
- Wisconsin, 2024
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