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Robert J Foley
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Hamline University School of Law
Co-founder of Kinsella and Foley Defense, PLLC, Robert J. Foley serves clients throughout the state of Minnesota. He focuses his practice on DWI/DUI Defense and most areas of Criminal Defense. Attorney Foley has represented clients in the metro area and statewide in both Criminal DWI/DUI proceedings as well as Civil proceedings challenging license revocation, plate impoundment and vehicle forfeiture. Mr. Foley obtained a Bachelor of Science in history with a Minor in psychology from Iowa State University in 2004. He later pursued his legal education, graduating from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, in...
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Alan Scott Milavetz
Brooklyn Center, MN Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
If you are looking for a lawyer to help you through the fallout from an accident, call me. I am part of a 3 generation family of lawyers at Milavetz Law PA, and have been practicing for 37 years. We can Help you!
Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. (763) 560-0000
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Eric Olson
Bloomington, MN Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Hamline University School of Law
Eric J. Olson has dedicated his career exclusively to criminal law, with a focus on DWI defense. For the past 20 years he has been defending people charged with all types of crimes. A trial lawyer with considerable courtroom experience in state and federal courts, Mr. Olson has received acquittals in many serious felony trials including first-degree murder, drug crimes, DWI, criminal sexual conduct and assault cases.
Licensed in the State of Minnesota, Attorney Olson is experienced in both prosecution and defense. He previously served as the assistant county attorney for the Olmsted County Attorney's Office where he handled criminal...
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Michael Martin
Champlin, MN Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
Michael G. Martin, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota. He received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and his Bachelors degree from the University of St. Thomas. Mr. Martin advises clients how to mitigate risk and deal with situations involving the areas of criminal, family, and corporate law.
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Charles D Slane
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law
Chuck Slane has a reputation for being one of the best personal injury litigators in Minnesota. He has handled numerous jury trials, and has obtained many six and seven figure verdicts for his clients. He has trial experience in many different types of personal injury claims, including automobile accidents, premises liability, dram shop, wrongful death, and insurance coverage cases.
It is Chuck’s belief that his greatest attribute as a lawyer is his ability to listen to and spend time with his clients. The only way that a lawyer can do a good job of representing a client in the courtroom is...
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Chad Reichwald
Bloomington, MN Attorney with 17 years of experience
(612) 843-2353
3800 American Boulevard West
Suite 1500
Bloomington, MN 55413
Bankruptcy
William Mitchell College of Law
Chad fights skillfully and energetically for his clients. He brings his expertise and passion to bear on every case, defending every client and working every angle.
Chad is a member of the Minnesota bar and the Federal bar, and addition to his legal expertise, he is experienced in finance, banking, and marketing.
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Chris Kradle
Edina, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Marquette University
Minnesota and Wisconsin licensed attorney specializing in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, and Business Formation. I understand that each client is unique and requires a personalized touch to every endeavor. I pride myself on providing exceptional service to get the best possible outcome.
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Vincent Martin
Bloomington, MN Attorney with 25 years of experience
I work exclusively in the area of Immigration Law helping clients with deportation defense, work visas, and family green card sponsorship. In addition to my practice, we have lawyers in the firm who also handle Divorce, Criminal Defense, Wills and Estate Planning.
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Ronald M. Otten
Eden Prairie, MN Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(612) 562-8135
6385 Old Shady Oak Road
Suite 250
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Dedicated to providing clients with quality service, drawing on over three decades of experience in estate planning and related practice areas.
Ronald M. Otten practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, business succession planning, charitable giving, medicaid planning and real estate. Since these practice areas have many sub-categories that cross over into other practice areas, he works closely with other firm attorneys to meet the legal needs of our clients.
Ron has a strong belief in client service. His experience, spanning more than three decades, ranges from the representation of individual clients in simple estate planning matters to the...
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Samuel R Dalluge
Maple Grove, MN Attorney
(763) 245-3715
6481 Sycamore Court North
Suite 2
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Samuel R. Dalluge has been a lawyer for over 34 years and practices law in the areas of estate planning, residential and commercial real estate and small businesses. Sam’s primary areas of expertise include drafting of Trusts, Wills, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney and Transfer On Death Deeds (TODDS). Sam routinely advises clients with estate planning advice and advises personal administrators (executors) in formal and informal probate proceedings including contested and uncontested proceedings. In addition to estate planning and probate law, Sam also provides the routine daily advice that small businesses require as well as represents individuals...
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Catherine Trevino
Anoka, MN Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Valparaiso University School of Law
My office is located in Anoka, Minnesota. I am currently concentrating my law practice in the area of criminal defense. I represent clients charged with all levels of felonies and misdemeanors. I also handle DWI's and all traffic related matters.
My experience as a former prosecutor gives me a unique perspective and enables me to effectively represent my clients. Experience does matter, so contact me today to assist you with your case.
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Sarah Kimball
Anoka, MN Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law and University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
My 15 years experience as a prosecutor sets me apart from other defense attorneys - knowing the State's position "inside-and-out" allows me to negotiate the best deal possible for your case. When you hire me, I will listen to your side of the case and learn what your goals are for the outcome. I will do my best to not only satisfy your individual goals, but to go above and beyond so that you will refer me to your friends and family, should they need legal representation. I give you informed legal advice but also the personal...
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Matthew Robert Doherty
Plymouth, MN Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Collections and Construction
Valparaiso University School of Law
Matt is originally from North Dakota, but had connections to the Twin Cities that drew him to the area. While in law school, Matt served on the Executive Board for the Valparaiso University Law Review and clerked for United States Magistrate Judge Christopher Nuechterlein. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Matt served a one year clerkship for the Honorable Carol Ronning Kapsner at the North Dakota Supreme Court. Matt is a commercial litigator and appellate lawyer with significant client concentrations in construction, real estate, and manufacturing. Matt often takes an “outside general counsel” approach with his clients. He provides...
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Daniel Reiff
Minnetonka, MN Lawyer
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Hamline University School of Law
I can spend all kinds of time talking about my background and credentials, like how I graduated summa cum laude from law school, did a prestigious clerkship, and have 15 years of legal experience. But you know what? That's probably not what you want to hear about. You want to know how I can help you.
Here's how I can help you. I help you become a better parent, a better spouse, or a better business owner. I approach my work, not primarily through the lens of a lawyer, but through the lens of one who has personally had to use...
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Jean Paul Agustin
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Divorce and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
Jean Paul is a senior attorney at Burns & Hansen. His practice focuses on helping clients through disputed family law matters.
Harnessing almost eight years of experience in family law, Jean Paul provides candid advice and empathy to his clients in cases that require creative negotiations, aggressive advocacy, or further investigation. Jean Paul advocates for his client's interests and goals in a cost-effective manner.
Prior to joining Burns & Hansen, Jean Paul served as a judicial clerk for Referee Madden at the Hennepin County Family Justice Center, where he learned to analyze complex social and financial issues in family law...
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Steven J Terry
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law
Steven Terry is the founding partner of TSR Injury Law and has worked in the personal injury field his entire legal career. He started in a downtown law firm as a law clerk and associate, then opened his own firm, and eventually partnered with Chuck Slane and then Rich Ruohonen.
Steven was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to Minnesota for undergraduate studies and accomplished a degree, with Honors, from the University of Minnesota. He attended William Mitchell College of Law and graduated Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, he served on its prestigious Law Review. He currently...
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Tina Sabby-Reyes
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Arizona and William Mitchell College of Law
TINA SABBY graduated from William Mitchell College of Law cum laude. She attended the University of Arizona Law School.
Ms. Sabby participated in the Trial Advocacy Course at the University of Arizona Law School. She worked for the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and was a law clerk for a Superior Court Judge. Tina Sabby worked for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
In 2001, she joined Sabby & Reyes Law Offices as a managing attorney and advocate. Her knowledge and professional demeanor make her an asset to the legal team.
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Jaren Lee Johnson
Bloomington, MN Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Laura Zdychnec
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Hamline University School of Law
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Katelyn Bounds
Coon Rapids, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Katelyn Bounds has dedicated her practice to workers' compensation litigation as well as short term and long term disability disputes. She has experience representing injured employees in mediation, administrative conferences, hearings before a Compensation Judge and the Minnesota Supreme Court. She also focuses a portion of her practice on representing employees in ERISA and non-ERISA private disability appeals. Katelyn enjoys connecting with her clients and advocating for the benefits they deserve. She finds a collaborative approach and open communication keys to effective representation.
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Richard M. Schreiber
Inver Grove Heights, MN Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(651) 554-0121
5826 Blackshire Path Suite 108
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of North Dakota School of Law
Richard Schreiber has been practicing bankruptcy law for over 20 years. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Call or email for a free consultation.
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Amber Johnson
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Minnesota Law School
AMBER EXCLUSIVELY PRACTICES CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Amber is an aggressive advocate for her clients and passionate about what she does. She has defended hundreds of clients at all levels of offenses, from serious felonies to misdemeanors. She believes that good legal representation requires not only vigorous advocacy and up-to date knowledge of the law, but also providing her clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions every step of the case. Amber understands that this is your life and your future, and that is why she is dedicated to making sure her clients understand what is happening and...
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Nicholas J. Fasching
Robbinsdale, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
I am a lawyer living in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, and practicing in Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities area. I enjoy sharing ideas with people, getting active outside, and spending time with my friends and family. I hold degrees in Philosophy and Law from the University of Minnesota.
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Kate Stellmach Freiert
Eagan, MN Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Hamline University School of Law
A practitioner in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, and elder law including long term care planning. I work with individuals and families to plan for the unknown, prepare any necessary documents, and to inform my clients of all of the options available to them in the event long term care is needed.
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Mr. Gregory N Bittle
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Insurance Defense
William Mitchell College of Law
Mr. Bittle is a cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, where he spent two years on the William Mitchell Law Review and took honors in Contracts, Insurance Law, and Labor Law. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota. With a dozen years inside the insurance industry, he will bring the insight and confidence necessary to any personal injury or insurance claim. The bulk of Mr. Bittle's career was spent in the insurance claims area handling personal injury liability claims in multiple U.S. jurisdictions. He has resolved thousands of claims, and negotiated dozens of mediations...
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Megan C. Kelly
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 13 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
Megan’s practice is centered in probate law, including estate and incapacity planning, guardianships, conservatorships, special needs trusts and probate and trust administration. She is equally comfortable in and out of the courtroom, and has substantial experience representing both professional fiduciaries and nonprofessionals in the administrations of conservatorships, trusts, and probates. Megan thrives on working through the puzzle of applying a client’s individual situation to her detailed knowledge of the law in this area.
She has created estate plans for individuals and families from all walks of life. Megan enjoys the challenge of providing a tailored, efficient plan to ensure peace of...
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Matthew J. Mankey
Golden Valley, MN Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Attorney Matthew J. Mankey consistently produces positive outcomes through diligent preparation, open communication and a thorough knowledge of the law. Our team understands the nuances and key points that can turn cases around. We will use expert investigators and independent laboratories to conduct our own tests, collect our own evidence and take a number of other important steps to bolster your defense.
We push the government to prove every aspect of its case. We demand complete disclosure, and we receive the utmost respect from prosecutors and investigators because of the strong reputation we have earned over the years. When we do...
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Michael Sheridan
Bloomington, MN Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
William Mitchell College of Law
Mike is an attorney with Atlas Law Firm. Mike is an experienced bankruptcy attorney having honed his skill at one of the largest bankruptcy law firms in Minnesota. Mike is able to provide his clients with much more one-on-one attention than attorneys at large firms with hundreds of clients. Mike assists his clients in deciding if bankruptcy is the best remedy for their debt problems, and if so, what chapter of bankruptcy best suits their needs and goals. Prior to helping people file bankruptcy, Mike worked for two Chapter 7 Trustees. He has broad experience assisting individuals and...
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Kirk Matthew Anderson
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 14 years of experience
Appeals, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Hamline University School of Law
Kirk M. Anderson is the founder of Anderson Law Firm, PLLC, and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and appeals. Mr. Anderson has successfully defended criminal charges ranging from petty misdemeanors to felony level offenses in Minnesota, Wisconsin and United States District Court. He has litigated hundreds of civil disputes, and participated in more than 50 appeals.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Anderson was a television reporter at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, MN, and Sports Director of KVSC-FM in St. Cloud, MN, where he was also the play-by-play announcer for the St. Cloud State University...
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Bray Dohrwardt
St Louis Park, MN Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(952) 260-1426
5775 Wayzata Blvd
Suite 700-9014
St Louis Park, MN 55416
Free ConsultationBusiness
William Mitchell College of Law
Bray Dohrwardt is an accomplished attorney with decades of experience representing businesses from start-ups to International Fortune 100 companies. He started his career in one of the Midwest's oldest and largest law firms and spent several years as a business litigator. Eventually, Bray focused his practice on business law and energy law. Bray spent fifteen years leading a large in-house legal, regulatory, and compliance team for one of North America's largest energy companies. Bray has built an impressive career, enabling business growth and commercial success for many startups, private and public organizations, and nonprofits.
Bray's passion is partnering with business leaders...
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Stephen Quanrud
Saint Paul, MN Attorney
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Minnesota Law School
Stephen is passionate about preventing his clients from being taken advantage of by large insurance companies. Workers' compensation is not a handout or welfare - it is the result of a compromise whereby employers avoid paying multi-million-dollar judgments due to negligence. Stephen takes his clients' entitlement to these benefits very seriously. He takes the time to understand each client's situation, present their options, and move forward with the client's best interests and wishes in mind.
In addition to Workers' Compensation and Long Term Disability, Stephen has a strong background in employment law, employee benefits, health law, and insurance. Because his clients...
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Lyndsey Jorgensen
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law
Lyndsey works for people injured in all types of personal injury claims including car and motorcycle crashes, dog bites, wrongful death, premises liability, and products liability. Lyndsey’s goal is that her clients can make recovery their number one priority while she and her team deal with the insurance companies. Lyndsey works to ensure that her clients understand their rights and the legal process so that they are equipped to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. As a compassionate listener, a critical thinker, and a fierce advocate, Lyndsey works hard to understand what her clients have endured and...
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Stephen Fields
Minnetonka, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Steve Fields founded Fields Law Firm in 2001 and quickly established a reputation with his Personal Injury clients for being a lawyer who truly cares. After more than 20 years, those clients continue to refer their friends and family whenever they have been injured or become disabled.
Fields Law currently handles cases for Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Long Term Disability, Social Security Disability and Consumer Rights and has grown to be one of the largest injury and disability law firms in the nation.
Together with his experienced team of legal professionals, Steve ensures clients win their case, maximize their recovery...
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Erik Willer
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
Erik became a partner at TSR Injury law since 2015. Over the last several years, he has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for his clients and a great asset to the firm. His clients regularly compliment his work and results by referring him their friends, family and co-workers who are in need of legal help following an injury. Erik’s experience includes auto accidents, slip and fall claims, railroad/train accidents, dog bites, premises liability claims, wrongful death actions, and traumatic brain injury claims.
He has been an active member of the Minnesota Association for Justice since 2003 and has served...
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Jill M. Sauber
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(612) 524-7351
7760 France Avenue South
Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Arbitration & Mediation, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
I love what I do! My entire professional career has focused on death, dying, and preplanning. It is not as macabre as you may think! I find peace in helping my clients and their family prepare for the "inevitable"? (death and taxes), and make life's transitions easier.
I help clients navigate estate planning, as they focus on asset growth, to long-term care planning, where the focus shifts to asset preservation and care. After a death occurs, I help resolve contested Will or Trust issues (litigation), counsel on Medical Assistance claims, and guide families through the probate process.
I love facing the challenges...
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Rich Ruohonen
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Hamline University
Rich is consistently named as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. Rich focuses his practice on cases involving car accidents, traumatic brain injury (TBI), food poisoning, premises liability, daycare liability, and product liability. He has represented hundreds of victims of various personal injury accidents. Rich has tried numerous cases to a jury with excellent results.
Minnesota Super Lawyers - 2003 – 2018
Rich was first selected as one of the 2011 Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year. This award is given to just a few attorneys across the State of Minnesota each year and is a great honor.
Rich then...
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Patrick K Kranz
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
(612) 877-8463
7760 France Avenue South Suite 820
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law
Patrick K. Kranz has been a partner with TSR Injury Law since 2018. His practice involves helping those who are injured as a result of a motor vehicle crash, dog bite, slip and fall, premises liability or wrongful death. He has handled a variety of cases, from strictly dealing with the insurance company or when a case is placed into litigation. He understands the difficulties the injured face and tries to make light of a difficult situation. However, he will work hard for his clients to hold wrongdoers responsible and accountable.
Patrick was born and raised in Hastings, Minnesota. He graduated...
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Courtney J. Schneider
Edina, MN Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
As a family law attorney, my primary focus is to support clients through the legal process so they may transition into the next chapter of their lives. Prior to representing clients, I worked as judicial law clerk in Hennepin County Family Court. Working side-by-side with judges, I gained an immense understanding of family court procedure, and how judges decide cases. I translate that experience to my practice every day, assisting clients in making the best decisions for their families. I have experience representing clients in all aspects of family law cases, including divorce proceeding, child custody and support matters,...
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Nate Bjerke
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
Nate is known as one of the most fearless and skilled trial lawyers in the region. Nate’s peers have voted him a Top 100 Super Lawyer (top .5% of all attorneys) every year since 2014; The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”); and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. About half of Nate’s work comes from other lawyers who ask him to either help try their client’s cases or to simply take the cases over for trial.
Nate has lectured and taught trial practice skills to lawyers all across the United States....
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Jennifer L. Thompson
Bloomington, MN Attorney with 8 years of experience
(952) 252-8619
8500 Normandale Lake Blvd.
Suite 350
Bloomington, MN 55437
Free ConsultationAppeals, Family and Juvenile
William Mitchell College of Law
Jennifer L. Thompson is a Minnesota child protection attorney whose passion is to provide Family-Centered Advocacy for Every Season of Your Lifetime.SM Some seasons of life are full of joy – like adopting the children of your spouse or those who’ve been in foster care. Others are more stormy – especially when social services gets involved with your own children.
Whether your children have been removed from your home, you or your facility are under investigation by social services, or you are seeking to intervene in the child protection case of someone you care about, JLT’s effective, empathetic experience will help...