200 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, #400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Cathryn D. Reher
Cathryn Reher joined Barna, Guzy & Steffen in 2021 as a Shareholder with more than 20 years of experience. She utilizes detailed estate and long-term care planning analysis to advocate for clients in elder law and special needs planning. Cathryn is also certified in federal veterans benefits and since 1993, has helped clients with Veterans Homes planning.
For more than a decade, Cathryn has served as faculty with Kaplan Professional Schools, teaching courses to nonlegal professionals. In addition, she has presented through the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Minnesota Chapter for almost 30 years.
Outside the courtroom, Cathryn enjoys traveling and biking. She and her family are also wildly enthusiastic – and competitive – about professional soccer. She is a passionate chef and gardener, whose favorite flowers are the brilliant orange Trollius (globeflower) and striking and spiny sea holly. A reading enthusiast, Cathryn highly recommends Joan Didion’s book “The Year of Magical Thinking” because of its valuable insights on coping with loss.
Practice Areas
- Medical Assistance and Veterans Homes planning
- Trusts
- Wills
- Life Care Planning
- Real Estate
- Advance Home Health Care Planning & Nursing Home issues
- Long-Term Care Alternatives
- Surrogate Management of Financial/Personal Matters
- Minnesota, 1991
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 1991
- J.D., Hamline University School of Law, 1991; Silver Gavel Honor Society
- B.A., University of Minnesota, 1987, Magna Cum Laude
- Federal Veterans Benefits, 1993
- Editor, Elder Law Handbook, Minnesota CLE (MSBA) (2006 - 2021)
- “Medical Assistance Programs, Services and Eligibility” co-Author, Elder Law Handbook (MSBA) (2006 - 2017)
- MSBA Continuing Legal Education Materials, 1993 - 2020 (past 10 years available online through Minnesota CLE [MSBA])
- Hamline Law Review, Senior Associate (1990-1991), Associate (1989-1990); Author: “Note, Discharge of Debt under Chapter 13: The Eighth Circuit’s Failure to Balance a Debtor’s Right to a Fresh Start Against a Victim’s Right to Compensation” 13 Hamline Law Review 66, 1990
- Elder Law Governing Council (Legislative Committee; Past Medical Assistance Chair; Past Secretary)
- Elder Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (National and Minnesota Chapters)
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- 2019 Elder Law Section Hall of Fame, Minnesota State Bar Association, in recognition of years of service to the growth and development of Elder Law in Minnesota
- 2005 Mary Alice Gooderl Award, Minnesota State Bar Association, a prestigious award for her contributions to Elder Law in Minnesota
- Minnesota Super Lawyer (2001 -2024)
- Minnesota Rising Star (1999,2001)
- Top 100: 2008 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2007 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2006 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2005 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Top 40 Estate Planning and Probate Super Lawyers
- Top 5 Elder Law Super Lawyers
- Top 50 Female Attorneys by Minnesota Law and Politics
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I have the utmost respect for Elizabeth Schading, Esq (Liz). Liz did a wonderful job working with me and is extremely competent, very knowledgeable in her field and she is very nice. Liz is one of the best attorneys I have ever met and is at the top of my most 'admired person' list. I have enjoyed our discussions, where her advice will ultimately make me a better person.
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Divorce is not easy and a custody battle is the worst, I have had the opportunity to work with Lindsay Fischbach and she has been such an amazing help! I can't wait for this all to be over ,but she has helped me tremendously with the ongoing Battle, she is always willing to help even if she is out of the office, checks her emails on the weekend and responds in a timely…
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I recommend BGS to anyone who is looking to get fast and the best results for their legal matters. They are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They went above and beyond my expectations for my case. Unlike other law firms, I didn't feel rushed and uncomfortable. They took their time to answer all my questions and address all my concerns. Amazing customer service! They are…
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I am very pleased with the professionalism of Barna, Guzy and Steffen. They helped me settle an employment issue and were very prompt and competitive. I strongly recommend them if you are looking for professional, honesty and friendly service. And their staff is awesome!
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Lawyer there was very helpfully even without hiring her. Thank you
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Friendly, reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy.
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