History
Gillian Blomquist and Kyle Wermerskirchen met while working for a small law firm in the western suburbs. Gillian Blomquist handled the estate planning and probate matters for the firm, while Kyle Wermerskirchen handled criminal law matters. The firm had a busy family law practice that they shared equally. In 2008, Gillian Blomquist started her own law practice and in 2012, Kyle Wermerskirchen joined her to form Wermerskirchen & Blomquist, LLC. While they both have experience in other areas of law, they have found that a diverse family law practice is enough to keep them interested, challenged, and motivated to do better for their clients. They are both committed to providing quality, individualized attention to all clients, keeping abreast of changes in the law, and finding the right solution in every case.
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Attorneys
Partner
Gillian J. Blomquist
gillian@wbfamilylaw.com
(763) 447-6802
Attorney Gillian J. Blomquist is a partner with Wermerskirchen & Blomquist. Her commitment to family law started in 1998, working as a paralegal for a prominent St. Paul family law attorney and for the Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center.
Gillian has been a practicing attorney since 2004 and has extensive experience in all stages of family law cases from negotiations, settlement conferences, mediations, SENEs, FENEs, custody evaluations, motion hearings, and evidentiary hearings. Gillian believes that an attorney’s role is to provide realistic expectations based on the law, to consider creative ways to solve complex problems, and to reduce client stress by acting as a steady guide through difficult times.
Gillian graduated from the Honors College at Arizona State University and then obtained a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She returned to Arizona State University for her law degree, where she was a member of the Arizona State Law Journal and a William H. Pedrick scholar.
Gillian’s legal career started as an Assistant Attorney General with the State of Arizona working on child protection matters. Upon returning to Minnesota, she spent time working for the 10th Judicial District as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for children in juvenile and family court. Prior to focusing her practice on family law, Gillian handled matters as diverse as estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, and guardianship. Gillian continues to assist families, particularly single parents, with their estate planning needs.
Gillian completed extensive training in mediation, SENE, and FENE evaluations. She is a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for vulnerable adults for the 4th Judicial District. She volunteers for Children’s Law Center as an attorney for children in child protection cases. She volunteers for Tubman helping clients advocate for themselves in family court matters. Gillian is a member of the Minnesota Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Collaborative Law Institute, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, American Bar Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Cooperative Practice Network. She has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer since 2020.
Gillian spends her time away from the practice of law raising busy teenagers, spoiling three dogs, and running.
Education
Arizona State University College of Law
J.D., 2004 Honors: William H. Pedrick Scholar
Law Journal: Arizona State Law Journal
University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, M.P.P., 2000
Honors: Cum Laude
Arizona State University
B.A. Sociology, 1997 Honors: Cum Laude, University Honors College Graduate, Dean's List
Activities & Affiliations
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
•Minnesota State Bar Association
•Hennepin County Bar Association
• Collaborative Law Institute
• Minnesota Women Lawyers
•Cooperative Practice Network
•American Bar Association
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Super Lawyer, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice
Bar Admissions
•State of Arizona, 2004 (not active)
•State of Minnesota, 2005
•U.S. District Court, Dist. of Minnesota, 2007
Pro Bono Activities
•Self-represented Legal Clinic - Tubman
•Rule 117 GAL, Hennepin County Dist. Ct.
•Children’s Law Center Volunteer Attorney
Partner
Kyle T. Wermerskirchen
kyle@wbfamilylaw.com
(763) 447-6801
Attorney Kyle T. Wermerskirchen brings to family law a broad based background and wide perspective that helps him understand people from all walks of life. He has argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court, litigated jury trials in federal and state court, and appeared in over 25 counties across Minnesota.
“In family law, I can help individuals in distress and can have a helpful, direct and immediate impact,” says Kyle. “I have a broad perspective when meeting new people. One of the things I love about family law is that I get to help real people deal with very real, very significant issues in their lives.”
Kyle believes the first priority in any family law matter is to get to know the client and to understand the client’s unique situation and needs. He says, “I believe communication is the key to successful outcomes in cases. I begin my free consultations with a simple question: What do you want to achieve in this case?” I need to know what my client’s expectations, and give them a realistic assessment of outcomes. I also want each client to know what the timeline of the case will be, and the most efficient options for resolving the case.
Once mechanisms are in place that allow the client to continue functioning, he gets to work preparing his case.
“I gather the information necessary to advance the case to trial, with the hope that the case may settle,” says Kyle. “I practice cooperatively to the extent possible- I don’t want to create an unnecessary conflict. But I approach each case as if it were going to trial. My experience has been that this approach actually promotes settlement.”
Kyle Wermerskirchen represents clients in divorce and legal separations, custody and paternity cases, orders for protection, parenting plan modifications, child support modifications, QDROs, contempt proceedings, and enforcement actions on post decree property issues.
Kyle and his wife enjoy the considerable job of managing their two children, who are active with school, activities, and general tomfoolery. When he gets the chance, he likes to explore new restaurants or get outdoors — but mostly ends chasing his youngsters or tending to his energetic yellow lab.
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
Honors: Cum Laude, Dean's List
Law Journal: Minnesota Journal of Global Trade
College of St. Scholastica, Duluth MN, B.A. Communication with Minors in Russian and Philosophy
Honors: Graduated with Highest Honors, Honors College Graduate, Dean's List
Activities & Affiliations
•Past President- Cooperative Practice Institute of Minnesota
•Monthly Presenter- Second Saturday of Minnesota Divorce Workshop
•Member, Minnesota State Bar Association and Hennepin County Bar Association
•Past Director At Large - Hennepin County Bar Association
•Volunteer Lawyers Network
•Hennepin County Unbundled Legal Services Program
•Super Lawyer 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
•Fire Commissioner, St. Louis Park Civil Fire Commission
•Director, Pierce the Darkness (Childhood Blindness Charity)
•Coach, St. Louis Park Little League
Bar Admissions
• State of Minnesota, 2004
•U.S. District Court, Dist. of Minnesota, 2006