Virginia J. Knudson

Ginny assists clients faced with the prospect of litigation in various areas of law. In particular, she assists businesses and individuals in a variety of real estate disputes including: zoning applications and appeals, construction disputes, landlord/tenant conflicts, and easement and boundary line disputes. For several years, beginning when she practiced with the Minneapolis law firm of Gray Plant Mooty, Ginny has assisted clients with environmental issues such as state and federal Superfund, Clean Water Act, wetlands, toxic tort, Petrofund, and EAW/EIS petitions. Ginny also has an extensive background in commercial litigation.

Ginny's family law clients appreciate her compassion and vigorous representation. Ginny understands the special personal needs of families when dealing with adoptions, divorce, custody and child support, guardianships and conservatorships, and probate disputes. Her goal in family cases is to work with the client to reach a fair resolution at a reasonable cost.

Ginny also has an extensive background in appellate work. She frequently prepares briefs and argues before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Current Employment Position: Shareholder

Areas of Practice:
Family Law, Adoption and Divorce
Commercial, Construction and Real Estate Litigation
Zoning and Land Use
Landlord/Tenant Issues
Environmental Law
Probate Disputes
Guardianships and Conservatorships

Litigation Percentage:
80% of practice devoted to litigation

Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 1994
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1996

Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1994, J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1991, B.A.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Honors: Aquinas Scholar
Major: Economics
Major: Spanish
Minor: Business

Honors and Awards:
Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court
– Best Applicant Brief – International Competition, 1993
NCAA Division III All-American Honorable Mention — Swimming, 1988
MIAC Academic All-Conference — Swimming, 1989

Professional Associations and Memberships:
Zonta International, 1999 –present
Jaycees, Brainerd, 1998–1999
Aitkin/Crow Wing County Bar Association, 2000–2001, President
Aitkin/Crow Wing County Bar Association, 1999–2000, Vice-President
St. Francis Church Finance Council, 2004–present

Past Employment Positions :
Gray Plant Mooty, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Associate, 1994–1998

Birth Information: 1969, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

E-mail: vjknudson@brainerdlaw.com
P.O. Box 411
302 South Sixth Street
Brainerd, Minnesota 56401
Phone: 218.829.1451 • Fax: 218.829.2946