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Luke Smith
New Hope, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Throughout his legal career, Luke Smith has practiced primarily in the area of workers’ compensation. Luke has in the past represented employees, employers, and insurance carriers in all stages of litigation. He now is focused on representing employees in workers’ compensation matters.
Luke Smith worked at a law firm that practiced employee-side workers’ compensation throughout law school. He graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2016, summa cum laude (highest honors). Luke received several awards for academic performance in law school, participated in law review, and participated in moot court. He represented injured workers in workers’ compensation litigation following law...
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Kate E Polman
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
1622 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Kate is an associate attorney at Keegan Law Office. Kate discovered her passion for criminal defense through personal experiences and finds fulfillment in assisting clients navigate the criminal process. Prior to joining Keegan Law Office, Kate worked as an associate attorney at a Twin Cities law firm. There, she worked with clients facing a variety of state and federal criminal charges, including criminal sexual conduct, assault, murder, and drug offenses. Kate has prepared and helped conduct jury trials, which have resulted in an acquittal of Domestic Assault by Strangulation and a hung jury in a First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct...
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Ross Nelson Tentinger
Apple Valley, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of North Dakota School of Law
Ross N. Tentinger is a Twin Cities native who attended the University of North Dakota earning both his Bachelor of Science from the School of Business and Economics, and Juris Doctor from the School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, Ross participated in moot court, clerked for multiple Judges in the Northeast Central Judicial District, and clerked for a private attorney Alice R. Senechal, which equipped him with a variety of experiences and knowledge of the practice of law. Ross is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota and is a...
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Carli Cortina Brodzinski
Burnsville, MN Lawyer with 1 year of experience
(952) 529-5911
Ext. 107
2801 Cliff Road East
Suite 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
University of Minnesota Law School
I was born and raised in Illinois and spent my undergraduate years at the University of Alabama. (Roll Tide!) I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science. Afterward, I moved back north to attend the University of Minnesota Law School, where I earned my degree in 2023. I am currently admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
During my time in law school, I served as the co-President of the University’s chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. I was also involved with the Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA), OutLaw, and participated in clinics with the Binger...
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Corwin Kruse
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Corwin R. Kruse, Esq.
EDUCATION
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, magna cum laude
Editor: William Mitchell Law Review
M.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Major: Sociology
B.S., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Sociology
B.B.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Business Administration
BAR ADMISSIONS
Minnesota, 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2005
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Katz & Manka, Ltd., Family Law Attorney, 2010-2019
William Mitchell College of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2005-2016
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Associate, 2005-2009
Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk to...
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Martha Amdahl
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 4 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
University of North Dakota School of Law
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Ms. Karen Terese Kugler
Plymouth, MN Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
Ms. Kugler practices exclusively in the area of family law. Karen works toward equitable settlements, but is skilled in trial advocacy. Karen discusses the risks and expense of litigation with her clients. She is a knowledgeable, empathetic, and assertive legal advocate and handles all family law issues: spousal maintenance, child support, property division, and custody at the trial and appellate levels. Karen is past Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Family Law Section and is a past Co-Chair of the RCBA Family Law Section. She is a frequent writer and speaker regarding family law, co-authoring the Child Support...
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Chantell Colby Bergquist
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
(952) 564-6243
8401 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55426
Family
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Chantell Bergquist is an associate attorney at Burns and Hansen and focuses on family law and civil litigation.
At a young age, Chantell knew that she wanted to become an attorney because she saw the need for empathic attorneys, not the robotic kind of attorneys people generally picture. Before graduating from Bemidji State University, Chantell was already attending Mitchell Hamline School of Law so she could take the fast track into practicing family law. Chantell is also a published author in Mitchell Hamline's Law Review. She is thoughtful and meticulous, leaving no stone unturned as she maneuvers through the case toward...
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Michelle Gibbons
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Employment
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Michelle Gibbons practices exclusively on behalf of employees who have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other unlawful treatment in the workplace. While in law school, Michelle honed her legal skills as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. She also worked as a Judicial Law Clerk in Ramsey County district court and completed over 150 hours of volunteer work through the Minnesota Justice Foundation’s Law School Public Service Program.
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Vanessa Rybicka
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce
William Mitchell College of Law and University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
I am a family law attorney that helps clients in Minnesota navigate the next step forward in their divorce, custody, paternity, support, harassment (HRO) or domestic violence (OFP) case. I help clients figure out their goals and what would work best for their family within the context of the family law system. I then guide clients in implementing those goals so they can move forward in their lives. I understand how difficult (financially, emotionally, and sometimes even physically) this process can be. I take care of the papers and letters and phone calls that come along with the process so...
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Luke Hasskamp
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Administrative, Antitrust, Appeals and Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Michael Kemmitt
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Minnesota Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School
Mike is an experienced workers comp, injury, insurance, and disability attorney who believes his clients deserve a tireless advocate to secure the benefits they deserve. He has recovered millions of dollars in unpaid and denied benefits for his clients.
Mike is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, where he specialized in injury law, insurance law, employment law, and employee benefits law. Since graduating, Mike has pursued his client’s disability benefits in hundreds of federal ERISA lawsuits against insurers like Cigna, MetLife, Lincoln, Aetna, Guardian, Standard, Reliance, and Hartford.
In addition to fighting for long and short term disability benefits,...
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Hillary Parsons
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Minnesota Law School
Minnesota criminal defense lawyer Hillary Parsons practices as an associate attorney at the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm. Attorney Parsons has been with the firm for nearly half a decade. Prior to joining the firm, she was an associate at another firm. Her responsibilities at Caplan & Tamburino include conducting the firm’s research and writing. Ms. Parsons is a graduate of George Washington University and the University of Minnesota Law School. For a free case evaluation, contact her firm today.
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Jamie Nafziger
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
(612) 343-7922
Fifth Street Towers, 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500,
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Free ConsultationNorthwestern University School of Law and School of Law
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John Arthur Klassen
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 31 years of experience
Civil Rights and Employment
Seattle University School of Law and University of British Columbia Faculty of Law
John is the founder of the Minneapolis employment and civil rights litigation firm of John A. Klassen, P.A. He received law degrees from the University of British Columbia (1992) and Seattle University (1993).
Since 1994, John has practiced exclusively in the areas of employment and civil rights law. He has represented employees and victims of civil rights violations throughout the United States, in the areas of harassment and discrimination law, False Claims Act/Qui Tam claims, whistleblower law, wage and hour disputes, class action claims, employment contract disputes, and sexual abuse. Employees consult with him on a regular...
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Paul Sortland
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 46 years of experience
Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
Paul Sortland is one of the area's prominent legal malpractice attorneys. He focuses on professional negligence, legal, accounting, and medical malpractice, business lawsuits and cases involving significant personal injury.
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Benjamin Lavoie
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Ben has been an associate with Lindell & Lavoie, LLP, since 2004, and he law clerked at the office in the two summers prior to that. Since that time, he has become an integral piece in the firm’s ongoing success. He has a varied practice, primarily focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, but he loves appellant work and has a special interest in Section 1983 Civil Rights cases. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients over that period and has been significantly involved in notable and important cases. In 2012, Ben partnered with...
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James Lavoie
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Minnesota Law School
Jim Lavoie exclusively practices personal injury law. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been voted to the Super Lawyers list by his peers. Jim's experience is diverse, including helicopter pilot in Vietnam, crop duster, University of Minnesota honors graduate from both undergraduate and law school, Mille Lacs County Attorney 1979-1985, private practice in St. Cloud and Minneapolis, and high school mock trial coach. Qualifications: Admitted in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Federal courts; certified civil trial specialist; qualified neutral arbitrator and mediator. Member: Minnesota State Bar Association, American and Minnesota Trial Lawyers Associations, and the Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers.
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Zorislav R. Leyderman
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense
Zorislav Leyderman moved the U.S. from Ukraine (former Soviet Union) when he was 11 and grew up in St. Paul. He obtained his B.A. degree at the University of Minnesota, where he studied politics and the American criminal justice system. After college, Zorislav continued his education at the William Mitchell College of Law, where he obtained his J.D. and graduated with honors.
While in law school, Zorislav Leyderman worked for the Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP) Clinic and the William Mitchell Law Clinic, representing low-income people and Minnesota prisoners in both criminal and civil cases. Zorislav also worked for...
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Ms. Vildan A Teske
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(612) 767-0521
222 South Ninth Street
Suite 1600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Free ConsultationConsumer and Military
University of Minnesota Law School
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Kristy Mara
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 27 years of experience
(612) 767-7300
333 South Seventh Street
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Divorce and Family
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Kristy helps her family law clients achieve exceptional results by focusing on their needs and objectives. She thinks outside the box to tailor solutions with client goals. Kristy is a powerful negotiator and seasoned litigator. You can count on Kristy and her team to come through in a pinch and handle your issues in a professional and thorough manner. As Kristy says, “we got this.”
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Mary P. Mooney
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Many times in life each of us come to a crossroads or encounter an issue in which we need to get legal advice on how best to proceed forward. At such times it is important to obtain guidance from someone who can act like a beacon in a possible sea of doubt or confusion.
Mooney Law Office is committed to providing you with top notch legal representation. Mooney Law Office has represented hundreds of clients over the years in the ten county metropolitan area as well as out-state Minnesota. Every client is approached with a focus on integrity, advocacy and understanding....
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Luke Joseph Blahnik
Brooklyn Center, MN Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Insurance Claims
Hamline University School of Law
Luke J Blahnik is the founder of Law Firm of Luke J Blahnik. Mr. Blahnik was born in the city of Rochester, Minnesota and graduated from Caledonia High School, in Caledonia, Minnesota. In 1998 he received his Bachelor of Science in History from Winona State University, in Winona, Minnesota. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law in 2001 and was admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota in 2002. From 2001 through 2004 Mr. Blahnik was a Judicial Law Clerk for the Koochiching County Courthouse, where he...
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Scott J Jones
CANNON FALLS, MN Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(507) 298-3121
KENNEDY & RUHSAM LAW OFFICES, P.A.
121 4TH ST N #2
CANNON FALLS, MN 55009
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Scott splits his time between our Cannon Falls and Eagan offices handling Civil Litigation, Probate Litigation, Estate Planning, and Business Transaction matters.
Scott previously worked full-time while attending law school at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. He knows the value of hard work and will apply those same principles to your current and upcoming legal matters. Prior to practicing law, Scott spent over 10 years as a legal researcher at Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota. Scott brings a unique and knowledgeable perspective to all legal matters he handles, using his own personal and work experience. This array of experience helps clients...
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Marie Martin
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 26 years of experience
(651) 243-3367
2828 University Ave., SE
Suite 202
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Hamline University School of Law
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Thomas A Wilson
Saint Paul, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
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Paul Godfread
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Trademarks
Paul Godfread is a Minnesota attorney with a practice focusing on trademark, copyright, technology and business law.
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Dawn Marie Mondus
Andover, MN Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Hamline University School of Law
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Edward Hitchcock
Saint Paul, MN Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
William Mitchell College of Law
Mr. Hitchcock’s practice is focused on estate planning, contract law and business. He is an acclaimed lecturer on complex estate planning topics and an occasional contributor to the bimonthly newsletter of the Minnesota Podiatric Medical Association. Mr. Hitchcock has two children and resides in Dellwood, Minnesota, with his wife.
Mr. Hitchcock’s estate planning practice is centered on providing complex estate planning services to individuals and families. This includes wills, revocable trusts, marital and support trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives. He has represented thousands of clients in the areas of general estate planning and estate tax planning.
Mr. Hitchcock has...
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Robert Roe
St. Paul, MN Attorney
St. Paul Personal Injury Lawyer
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James Taurinskas
South St. Paul, MN Attorney with 53 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
William Mitchell College of Law
Jim has practiced law since 1972 in Minnesota and 1986 in Wisconsin. In addition to his law practice, he is a licensed real estate broker (since 1976). He has served as President (twice) of the South St. Paul Rotary Club and Board of Directors of the St. Paul Heritage and Festival Association.
Presently, Jim advises several privately-held companies on matters of initial incorporation and corporate governance. In addition, he counsels clients regarding real estate matters, condemnation proceedings, estate planning alternatives including trusts and wills, and related issues such as elder law, health care directives, powers of attorney,...
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Daniel Warner
Inver Grove Heights, MN Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(651) 455-0444
Blackberry Office Park
5774 Blackshire Path
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Employment
William Mitchell College of Law
Graduated with Honors from
William Mitchell College of Law 1983
Founder of Warner Law Office, P.A. 1987
Practice devoted exclusively to employment law.
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Eric Satre
St. Paul , MN Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(651) 212-4919
101 East 5th Street, Suite 2600
US BANK CENTER
St. Paul , MN 55101
Free ConsultationEmployment
Mr. Satre has over 29 years of legal experience practicing almost exclusively in the area of employment litigation. He has litigated numerous, high profile sexual harassment cases involving large parties including: The Stroh Brewing Company; Hooters of America; Pfizer; and many other national and international companies. Mr. Satre is a former Board Member of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Employment Lawyer’s Association. Mr. Satre’s highly esteemed reputation as an authority in the employment area has resulted in him receiving numerous awards. Mr. Satre’s peers have recognized him as a “Super Lawyer” many times...
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Mr. Michael Davey
Saint Paul, MN Attorney with 17 years of experience
(612) 234-1551
2233 University Avenue West
Suite 150
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
Mitchell Hamline School of Law and William Mitchell College of Law
Mike Davey is licensed to practice law in Minnesota. Mike is excited to bring his passion for supporting and helping people to the practice of law.
Mike graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. He was a founding member of the William Mitchell Journal of Law & Practice. He participated in developing the Journal's Business Plan and served as a member of its editorial staff. Mike helped organize The Journal's first symposium: "No Strings Attached, Regulating Judicial Campaign Speech: Judicial Elections in the Aftermath of Republican Party of Minnesota v. White."
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Janelle Chambers
St. Paul, MN Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
Janelle was born and raised in Southern California. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law with honors. During her time in law school, Janelle served as senior editor of the St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy, worked as a student attorney in the Nonprofit Organizations and Elder Law clinics, and volunteered extensively with the Minnesota State Bar Foundation and Wills for Heroes. She currently lives in Eden Prairie with her husband and their five children. In her free time Janelle enjoys creative writing, supporting Minnesota hockey, and spending time outdoors...
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Mark Genereux
St paul, MN Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
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Steven Kevin Budke
West St. Paul, MN Attorney with 10 years of experience
295 Marie Avenue East
Suite 240
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
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Peter Lindstrom
Saint Paul, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Domestic Violence
I'm the owner of Subzero Criminal Defense. I focus my practice on the defense of most serious offenses: murder, sexual assault, domestic assault, and child pornography. The more serious your case, the more important it is to defend your innocence.
I'm also the creator of FalselyAccused.com. It's a website devoted to reverse engineering wrongful convictions from the past to help people falsely accused today. If you are falsely accused, there is no better attorney to craft a strategy to combat your false accusations.
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Nathan J. Krogh
Roseville, MN Attorney with 26 years of experience
(651) 631-0500
1700 Hwy 36 W
Rosedale Towers, Suite 223
Roseville, MN 55113
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Hamline University School of Law
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Teresa Fariss McClain
St. Paul, MN Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(651) 255-6810
Hallberg & McClain, PA
380 St. Peter St., Suite 715
St. Paul, MN 55102
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
William Mitchell College of Law
Teresa grew up in northern Wisconsin on the south shore of Lake Superior, and returns whenever possible to visit family and friends. After graduation from Ondossagon High School, she attended nursing school and practiced as a registered nurse first as a labor and delivery nurse certified in high risk obstetrics, then as an adult critical care nurse in surgical intensive care. Her interest in advocacy for her patients led to a career in law. Teresa devotes her law practice to representing individuals who have been harmed by serious medical errors and medical negligence. She brings a unique blend of...