Meet The Team
About
Melisa Field is a founding partner of Rogness & Field, P.A and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). In 2024 she was named a “Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law & Politics and Minneapolis-St.Paul Magazine, a distinction given to only 5% of attorneys over the age of 40. Each year from 2012-2023 Melisa was named a “Rising Star” attorney, a distinction given to only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40. Since 2023 Melisa has been named a “Best Attorney in America” in both Family Law and Mediation.
Melisa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2008. She especially enjoys family law cases that involve complex financial issues, such as non-marital claims, business interests, prenuptial agreements, and hidden assets. Melisa has substantial litigation and courtroom experience. However, she strives to avoid litigation by reaching practical and individualized solutions for her clients and their families outside of the courtroom whenever possible.
Melisa is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114. She enjoys providing mediation services as part of her practice and working with families to creatively resolve their disputes.
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Education
St Paul, Minnesota
Juris Doctorate - 2008
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - 2005
Major - History
Honors and Awards
Through 2022
2024 Top Lawyer - Minnesota Monthly
2024 Minnesota Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers Magazine
2012 -2023 Minnesota Rising Star – Super Lawyers Magazine
2023 Top Lawyers in Minnesota - Minnesota Monthly Magazine
2023-2025 Best Lawyer in America - Honoree for Family Law and Family Law Mediation
2018 Recipient of the Honorable Robert Varco Pro Bono Award – Selected by 10th Judicial District
Named in the “Minnesota’s Outstanding Young Women Lawyers” edition of Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Named in the “The Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota” edition of Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys – Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under the Age of 40
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Minnesota
Professional Associations
Washington County Bar Association
19th District Bar Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
Qualified Rule 114 Neutral