Debra E. Yerigan

Debra E. Yerigan


Messerli Kramer

Recognized since 2007

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Debra Yerigan does one thing and she does it well – she zealously represents clients in Family Court matters. During her 35-plus years as a family law attorney, she has become a lawyer other lawyers depend on when someone they know is facing challenging issues.

Debra’s many years in the courtroom make her well-suited to represent parties in cases involving complicated financial issues such as valuation of businesses, non-marital property, intricate income streams and spousal maintenance. She is adept at navigating the sensitivities involved when negotiating custody and parenting time. Outside of the courtroom, individuals turn to Debra for advice when preparing to enter into prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

For her work, Debra has received multiple recognitions from her peers and Minnesota Lawyer including, “Top 40 Minnesota Family Law Attorneys,” “Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers” and “Top 100 Super Lawyers.” Debra is also regularly recognized as a “Top Family Law Attorney in America” by Best Lawyers®.

Location
  • 1400 Fifth Street Towers
    100 South Fifth Street
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Hamline University, JD, graduated 1985
  • St. Cloud State University, BA, graduated 1982
Bar Admissions
  • Minnesota, United States District Court
  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Courts
Affiliations
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Hennepin County Bar Association - Member
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - Member
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers - Member
Court Admissions
  • Minnesota
  • US District Court Minnesota

Messerli Kramer
Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota

4 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Family Law
Special Focus:
  • Divorce
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
  • Recognized Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America©
  • Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®
    • Top 50 Female Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers®
  • Top Minnesota Family Law Attorney, Minnesota Super Lawyers®

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