Medford Lawyers

I was raised in Minnesota. My academic journey took me to St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in business, graduating cum laude. I furthered my education at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where I held the position of senior editor for the Law Journal and worked as a certified student attorney in the Elder Law Clinic. My legal practice is centered around family law, real estate, and estate planning.

I have been a member of the Jacobson and Johnson law firm since 2000 and practices in the area of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patent prosecution. I provide strategic client counseling in the start-up, development, and management of client’s intellectual property portfolios including the protection and enforcement of those rights; and handling of intellectual property disputes.

Geri C. Sjoquist brings her experience and insights as a certified guardian ad litem, Rule 114 qualified mediator, hearing officer, parenting time expeditor, parenting consultant and custody evaluator to her work as an attorney in the field of civil, family and elder or estate law. As a zealous advocate she assists individuals in resolving issues related to dissolution, co-parenting, property distribution and post-decree parenting concerns. She also assists clients with drafting wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships.
Geri is licensed to practice before the Minnesota District (trial) Court. She is also licensed to practice before the...

I graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in May 2010 and became licensed as an attorney in October 2010. I have been working at Drewes Law, PLLC since July 2009, beginning as a law clerk before transitioning to an associate. I work primarily in litigation with a real estate focus. The majority of cases I work on relate to foreclosure defense, although I also work with clients regarding a variety of business and contract disputes. I have been involved with the firm's consumer bankruptcy practice, although I do not practice bankruptcy myself at...

Jack E. Pierce is a Minnesota-based lawyer with the firm Bernick Lifson. His areas of focus include business and real estate litigation. In addition to trial experience, he has argued cases before federal courts of appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Trials he has participated in have covered issues related to employment and shareholder disputes, construction defects, and real estate disagreements. In his work, Jack places an emphasis on advising clients on how to avoid litigation, as a means to avoid going to trial in court. In his free time, Jack enjoys volunteering at a local high school as a...

Member of Minnesota Bar Association since Oct. 1, 1988 Specialty in Consumer Bankruptcy Estate Planning Immigration Divorce

Cody Scharpf joined Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben in 2020 and brings with her experience and compassion when helping people through often the most difficult time in their lives. She worked as a law clerk while she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2015 from William Mitchell College of Law. Cody received her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University with a B.S. in Paralegal with an emphasis in Criminal & Civil litigation and Commercial Law. Even though the majority of Cody’s career has been on the defense side for insurance companies, she always knew that she wanted to return to representing plaintiffs at...

Adam's work focuses on representation of labor organizations in Federal and State court, in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, and in arbitrations of labor disputes. He also provides strategic advice to labor organizations in various non-litigation matters. In addition, Adam handles employment discrimination and wage issues. Before coming to the firm, Adam interned at the Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board.

Drew McNeil is a Minnesota-based lawyer with the firm Bernick Lifson PA. Drew specializes in issues including commercial litigation, employee and labor law, real estate litigation, business transactions, landlord/tenant law, and real estate litigation. Drew received his J.D. from University of Minnesota School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2012 and his B.S. from University of St. Thomas, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2009. During his time in law school, Drew served as managing editor of the Minnesota Law Review. Before joining Bernick Lifson, Drew clerked for the Federal Trade Commission’s Midwest Regional office in...

Todd handles matters in Wills, Trusts, and Estates; Family Law; and Civil Litigation. He also provides pro bono representation to youth in foster care in association with the Children's Law Center of Minnesota. Before moving to Minnesota, Todd practiced law in Denver, Colorado in the areas of Municipal Law and Litigation. He also gained experience in Civil Rights Law while interning with the United States Department of Justice and the University of Iowa Clinical Law Programs. Todd is a graduate of Tulane University and the University of Iowa College of Law. He was born and raised in Independence, Iowa.

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Graciela Bloch is an associate attorney, focusing on real estate litigation, estate planning, probate disputes, and civil litigation. Graciela has significant experience in addressing landlord-tenant disputes, including rent escrow matters, evictions, illegal activity provisions, and local and state ordinance violations. Graciela also has experience drafting wills, documents signing over power of attorney, and health care directives. Graciela is able to guide clients through the delicate process of placing loved ones or vulnerable minors or adults under either guardianship or conservatorship, or otherwise removing them from those constraints if circumstances warrant. Graciela also advocates on behalf of clients in high-conflict probate disputes...

Kayla Wengronowitz’s passion for defending the criminally accused is unmatched. Even before she was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar, Kayla became a certified student attorney so she could work with the Minnesota Innocence Project. She also worked as a law clerk for the Washington County Attorney’s Office, where she assisted with serious felony cases as well as gross misdemeanors. Kayla brought her passion and courtroom experience to Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A., where she continues to defend the rights of men and women who face devastating criminal charges.

Jill Brisbois is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist with the Minnesota State Bar Association. Only 3% of all attorneys in the state have earned that achievement. In addition to this, Jill has over 10 years of experience in criminal law, which has given her formidable skills both inside and outside the courtroom. Jill’s excellence in criminal law has been recognized by the Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine, which selected her to the Rising Stars list for 2013-2017. Whether you’ve been accused of a state or federal crime, Jill Brisbois can provide the high quality of criminal defense you need.

Jeffrey Dean is one of the most reputable defense attorneys in Minnesota. In his 17 years of practice he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers and of judges because of his determination to seek justice and his high case win rate. Other attorneys seek Jeff Dean's help in evaluating their client's cases. Jeff has saved many people from being convicted in cases ranging from DWI/DUI and drug charges to assault and even murder. Jeff Dean has handled hundreds of cases but he has always made it a point to treat each one as his number one priority....

Our guiding principle is we work for you. Hiring an attorney means you need help dealing with an issue. Our job is to efficiently and effectively take you through each step of the legal process and resolve your situation. Over the past 25 years, I have built a broad base of business and legal experience to draw on in counseling my clients. Most of your legal concerns have impact beyond the field of law. Quality legal service includes identifying and considering both the legal and practical issues involved at each step in the process to assist you in...

Dan brings to Christensen Law Office PLLC a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working in legal and non-legal roles in the financial services industry. Dan has worked with firms in the insurance, financial planning, accounting and consulting, mortgage, and non-profit financial counseling fields. Dan is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Dan’s experiences range from working with companies on complex business transactions to working with individuals who are at risk of losing their home. Dan enjoys being able to draw from this background when advising...