Allison Maxim, MA, JD – St. Paul, MN

Compassionate and Strategic Family Law Attorney

Allison Maxim, MA, JD is a highly respected partner at the renowned St. Paul law firm of Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, PLLP. With a legal practice grounded in a unique combination of psychology and law, Allison offers a depth of understanding that few attorneys can match. Before becoming a lawyer, she earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, giving her profound insight into the emotional dynamics of family conflict. Since joining the legal profession in 2005, and later joining the historic Collins, Buckley firm (founded in 1971), she has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate the most difficult transitions of their lives with dignity, strength, and strategic foresight.

Allison’s practice is focused exclusively on Family Law, with a particular expertise in complex and high-conflict cases. She is a go-to attorney for International Child Custody disputes and cases involving the Hague Convention, representing parents when children are wrongfully taken across borders. Her background allows her to expertly handle sensitive custody evaluations and parenting time disputes. Additionally, she is skilled in high-asset Divorce cases, ensuring that financial divisions are fair and comprehensive. Whether through Collaborative Law-where she works to settle cases out of court-or aggressive litigation when necessary, Allison creates tailored strategies that prioritize the well-being of her clients and their children.

Specialized Legal Services

• Complex Divorce: Managing high-net-worth dissolutions involving business interests and spousal maintenance.
• International Custody: Expert handling of interstate and international jurisdiction issues and abduction cases.
• Child Custody & Support: creating sustainable parenting plans that focus on the developmental needs of children.
• Collaborative Law: A non-adversarial approach to divorce that keeps families out of the courtroom.
• Appeals: Representing clients in family law appeals to correct legal errors made in lower courts.

Based in the prestigious First National Bank Building in downtown St. Paul, Allison Maxim offers clients the resources of a full-service firm with the personal attention of a boutique practice. She is rated "Superb" on Avvo and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer. If you need to find a lawyer who understands both the legal code and the human heart, Allison Maxim is a powerful advocate for your future.