Maria Brekke

Maria Brekke is an attorney at Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C. in Shakopee, Minnesota. She represents businesses and individuals in business litigation, contract disputes, appeals, estate planning, probate, and trust and estate litigation. Brekke handles matters in federal, state, and administrative courts, helping clients address disputes involving contracts, shareholders, partnerships, fiduciary duties, and other business-related claims.

Brekke earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2018, graduating magna cum laude. She also received her B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 2014, graduating summa cum laude and with distinction. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in legal research, written advocacy, and careful analysis, supporting her work in litigation, appellate matters, and estate-related disputes.

Brekke has broad experience representing clients in complex disputes and appeals. Her practice includes ERISA litigation, disability and life insurance matters, contract claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, and business tort cases. She has represented clients before the Minnesota Supreme Court, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the Eighth Circuit. Her background also includes a clerkship with Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Justice Margaret Chutich on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Maria Brekke is recognized for her responsive, collegial, and practical approach to litigation. She has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star in Business Litigation and an MSBA North Star Lawyer. She also serves on the Community Board for St. Francis Regional Medical Center and participates in the University of Minnesota Law School G.O.L.D. Alumni Council, and provides pro bono representation through The Advocates for Human Rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota Women Lawyers

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

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

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