MINNEAPOLIS, July 2, 2026 — Jana Aune Deach and Jim Vedder, members of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Practice, have been recognized in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings of leading Minneapolis–Saint Paul Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyers. Jim was named among the Top 5 Preeminent Lawyers, while Jana was recognized as one of the area’s Leading Lawyers. The 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings highlight family, matrimonial, and divorce lawyers practicing in the Greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and professional abilities in these areas.
Jana is a nationally recognized family law practitioner trusted by individuals and families facing complex, high-stakes transitions. With over two decades of experience, she is known for her strategic sophistication, discretion, and steady counsel, guiding clients through emotionally charged matters with clarity, confidence, and care — always mindful of long-term financial and family outcomes. Jana’s practice focuses on complex and high-asset divorces, including matters involving significant wealth, business interests, executive compensation, nonmarital claims, and intricate asset and income structures. She advises clients on custody and parenting arrangements, child support and spousal maintenance, and complex property valuation and division, bringing a refined, solutions-oriented approach to negotiation, settlement, and litigation.
Jim has significant trial and settlement experience in complex marital dissolution matters, including the division of marital and nonmarital assets, the division of closely held businesses, spousal maintenance, child support, and custody issues. He brings a compassionate approach to difficult family law cases in both alternative dispute resolution forums and litigation. Clients seek Jim's counsel on antenuptial and postnuptial agreements, business valuation litigation, complex litigation and settlement of marital and nonmarital assets, complex nonmarital tracing, spousal maintenance and child support, custody settlement and litigation, settlement negotiations, and appeals.
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Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 35 offices across two continents.