Carly West Holler

Carly West Holler is a Monticello, Minnesota family law lawyer and associate who represents clients in divorce and related domestic matters. Her practice includes child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, adoption, grandparents’ rights, and prenuptial agreements. She handles orders for protection, harassment restraining orders, and alternative dispute resolution. Her work addresses financial obligations, tax consequences, business valuation, property division, and the long-term interests of children.

Holler earned her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law, where she received the Law School Public Service Program Award. She received her B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Minnesota, Morris, with a minor in Women’s Studies. Her academic background supports her understanding of family relationships, legal advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution. This training helps her address sensitive family matters involving financial, parenting, and personal concerns.

Holler previously served as a contract associate with several metropolitan-area practices handling family, criminal, education, and employment matters. During law school, she volunteered with Minnesota Justice Foundation family law clinics and clerked at a mid-sized Minneapolis practice. Her family law experience includes separation agreements, property settlements, asset valuation and distribution, custody disputes, support matters, and adoption. She is a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and Social Early Neutral Evaluator.

Carly West Holler is admitted before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. She belongs to the Minnesota State Bar Association and its Family Law Section. Her memberships include Minnesota Women Lawyers, Minnesota Family Law Professionals, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Her background combines family law representation, mediation training, litigation experience, and a practical approach to resolving complex domestic disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson, PLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Minnesota Women Lawyers
• Member, Minnesota Family Law Professionals

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Hamline University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)