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Hannah M. El-Bashir
Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation, Hannah went on to complete her Juris Doctorate at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN. During law school, Hannah had extensive courtroom experience as a student certified attorney with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office. Hannah also had the opportunity to study arbitration and comparative law at BPP University in London, England.

Following law school, Hannah worked as an Associate Attorney at Ed Shaw Law, a general practice firm in Brainerd, Minnesota. Hannah also worked as a...

As a member of the Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell and Associates team, I work with highly skilled attorneys, including a certified real property specialist and a certified labor and employment specialists, to provide comprehensive care to the needs of my clients. I am a seasoned trial lawyer with over a decade of courtroom experience. I welcome complex family law matters including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child protection and child support. As a former prosecutor I offer my criminal defense clients aggressive, and highly competent, protection of their constitutional and statutory rights.

My practice primarily consists of being the City Prosecutor for two cities in Wright County, Minnesota. I handle criminal cases (petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanor driving offenses) for these two cities from initiation of charging through the appeals process.

I started my practice in Brainerd in 1975. In my early years I had a general practice with a focus on real estate and municipal law. As I gained a lot of courtroom experience I narrowed my focus to personal injury and workers compensation on the plaintiffs side. I became a certified trial specialist by the Minn. State Bar Assn. in 1995 and was selected as a leading Minn. Attorney by the American Research Corp. in 1997. In 2017 I was designated as one of the top 100 attorneys in Minnesota.

Mr. Sackett decided to become an attorney due to his desire to help others in a meaningful way. Since being admitted to practice law in Minnesota in 2014, Mr. Sackett has been successful in protecting his clients’ interests through foresight, preparation and zealous advocacy. Mr. Sackett has experience in a wide range of civil litigation practice areas including family law, breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence claims, products liability, construction defect, insurance defense and insurance subrogation. Outside of his law practice, Mr. Sackett enjoys bicycling, golfing, watching movies and reading. He also enjoys taking long walks with...

Free Advice: Do not do the “Monkey Tests” on the side of the road, do not answer any questions without an attorney and never give the cops permission to search your car or anything else for that matter.

I have tried 300+ felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor cases to jury verdict. At one point I won 12 DWI jury trials in a row in just one jurisdiction alone. I am listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and am a Life Member to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a founding member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal...

Mark Arneson's background as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense cases and makes him one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. He has had great success in gaining acquittals and dismissals for numerous clients throughout his career. Mr. Arneson practices exclusively in Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI Law. As would be expected, Mr. Arneson's work has earned numerous honors, including being named as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Rising Star by Minneapolis Super Lawyers. Attorney Arneson firmly believes that every person is entitled to the best...

Catherine practices exclusively criminal defense in the Twin Cities Metro area in state and federal court. She has tried over 40 jury trials and conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings. She worked as a state public defender in multiple counties and has represented thousands of people in matters from Misdemeanor traffic tickets to felony drugs, criminal sexual conduct, domestic assault, fraud, weapons, murder and federal conspiracy cases. Catherine is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist and trained trial attorney from the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has also advocated for criminal justice reform in front of the Minnesota...

Courtney Sebo is an estate planning, probate and litigation attorney practicing in Rochester, MN and Excelsior, MN. Courtney is the sole owner and attorney at Excelsior Law Firm. Courtney offers personalized, accessible, and hands-on representation to clients. Courtney drafts wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, deeds, contracts, antenuptial agreements (prenups), and represents clients in litigation. A former Minnesota Court of Appeals law clerk, Courtney is a 2010 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and a 2002 graduate of the University of Saint Thomas. Courtney's career has spanned both small and large law...

Lisa Watson Cyr has devoted her practice to the area of Divorce and Family Law since being admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1998. Her experience and depth of knowledge ensure that her clients receive the highest quality of representation in dealing with all aspects of family law matters including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, marital and non-marital property, alimony, and paternity. She is an effective negotiator and skilled litigator, always keeping the best interests of her clients as her sole focus. Although Lisa believes her clients are best served by a negotiated settlement and strives to settle matters...

A well-known Minnesota employment lawyer and civil rights attorney, Joshua Newville is the principal and owner of his Minneapolis-based, law firm – Newville PLC, where he litigates employment and civil rights cases, mediates civil disputes, and provides employment law advice to employees and employers alike. Mr. Newville has successfully litigated high-profile disputes and obtained favorable recoveries for his clients. His achievements include winning marriage equality in South Dakota and securing precedent-setting legal protection for undocumented Minnesotans. He also serves as outside general counsel, officer, and board member at a multi-state manufacturing business. A Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Mr. Newville mediates cases, conducts...

Douglas Kans has been repeatedly selected as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is a highly respected Minneapolis Minnesota DWI DUI Attorney with over 25 years of exclusive criminal defense experience. He has successfully represented numerous individuals charged with all levels of DWI/DUI and criminal offenses at both the State and Federal level throughout Minneapolis and the entire state of Minnesota. This includes Drug Offenses, Assault, Theft crimes and Drunk Driving related offenses such as DWI/DUI. He is a member of both the prestigious organizations of The National College of DUI Defense...

I provide aggressive DWI/DUI defense for my clients so they can get back on the road ASAP. My clients get detailed guidance and experienced representation for their DWI criminal charges, license revocations, and more.

Client Testimonial: "I never needed a lawyer before. Adam Johnson was highly recommended to me by a family friend, I'm so happy he did. Adam was always very friendly and was available to answer my questions no matter the time or day of the week. The work he put in to my case went far above and beyond what I ever expected. He achieved the best possible outcome for my case, I didn't have much hope that could happen. He was amazing to watch in court, a true pro. I would recommend Adam Johnson to anyone with a similar problem in...

Randy Knutson brings more than 30 years of extensive experience handling numerous personal injury claims on behalf of his clients and their families. He also handles vaccine injury claims and bicycle cases across the United States, demonstrating his comprehensive knowledge of both medical and legal matters. Randy has also played a significant role in several prominent data privacy cases in Minnesota, which have had a profound and wide-ranging impact. He is a certified civil trial specialist, having handled more than 100 trials for his clients. He is licensed in Minnesota, Iowa, and Texas, and admitted to federal court and the...

I'm Dave Kelly, a Twin Cities area Minnesota bankruptcy attorney. I've been practicing law in the Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul area quite a while - learning this business really does take a long time. If you would like to talk things over, I would be glad to discuss your situation. In about half an hour or so I can do a screening over the phone that would give us a fairly good idea as to whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a good idea for you. I don't charge for those screenings. You might already...

Benjamin Nicolet focuses his practice on Personal Injury and representing clients who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin. Ben has handled the gamut of injury cases, from life-altering 18-wheeler accidents, to vicious dogs terrorizing neighborhoods, and family camping trips ending in tragic boating accidents. Ben says, “Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it’s from a car accident...

Recently selected to the Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine, and voted by his peers as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, Tim Webb defends corporate and individual clients in all federal and state criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Mr. Webb's clients have included a police chief, politicians, corporate executives, physicians, lawyers, clergy, certified public accountants, and other professionals.

Before launching his own firm in 2007, Mr. Webb was a partner at a top ten Minnesota law firm and had also served as an Assistant Attorney General. He has successfully represented clients in numerous cases ranging from health...

Raised in his hometown of Port St. Lucie, attorney Jamy Barreau has experience handling all aspects of issues surrounding preserving generational wealth including matters associated with trusts and estates as well as business planning. A first-generation Haitian American, he has dedicated his life to the practice of law. He graduated with high honors from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in 2009 where he had the privilege of being part of the school’s Criminal Justice Academy, serving as an advocate for the 19th Judicial Circuit’s Teen Court program. After graduation from Centennial, Jamy earned his B.S. in Legal Studies from the University...

Pat McCullough is a nationally recognized trial attorney, concentrating his expertise in the areas of personal injury and family law. He founded the law firm in 1971 after being admitted to the state and federal courts of Minnesota. Pat has attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of A/V (very high to preeminent), which ranks attorneys based on experience, ability, and ethics.

Pat is a member of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Business Monthly, and Minnesota Law and Politics, every year since the honor began. The same magazines have...

I work with businesses and individuals developing and exploiting their trademark and copyright assets, through registrations, licensing and enforcement of rights. I value personalized service and I take the time to really get to know about each client and their unique legal needs. My goal is to make sure to help clients understand the legal issues for themselves. By providing legal services in an informative and personal manner, I hope to empower my clients with the the information they need to make the best decisions possible for their businesses and families. Representative services include: Trademark...

Attorney Jacob Rhein represents people who have been harmed by the negligence, dishonesty, or incompetence of lawyers and other fiduciaries. He also represents individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries, including in slip and fall and auto accident cases. Rhein has a reputation among his peers for novel legal argument and fierce loyalty to his clients. These abilities are best demonstrated in his results as a “second lawyer.” Rhein frequently spots issues in the law that other lawyers have missed, and is able to craft these issues into effective advocacy at trial, in post-judgment proceedings, and on appeal. Rhein's main...

Politics, public policy and solving problems have always been interesting to me. I like debates on important issues in our world. I think that is what led me to study law. The skill of presenting evidence to persuade others to agree with your view is at the core of being a good lawyer. Nearly 30 years of practicing family law has sharpened this skill for me. I don't mind the intense emotions that often accompany divorce and child custody matters. My firm handles many contested cases each year but we always strive to resolve conflicts outside of court....

Mark K. Thompson has been practicing business law and litigation since 1999. His business litigation experience is broad and in addition he has extensive experience in closely held businesses with ownership disputes. Mark founded his law firm, MKT Law, PLC, in 2012 after over a decade with a larger downtown law firm.

MKT Law’s clients include businesses and individuals in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, throughout greater Minnesota, across the nation and even around the globe. MKT Law is focused on representing small and mid-sized businesses in litigation. MKT Law represents a broad array of professionals, contractors, oil and biofuel companies, real...

At the Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason, clients receive individual attention and legal advice customized to their unique needs. Based on more than 30 years of experience, Barbara has developed a highly effective approach to working with her clients. Her honesty and straightforward nature benefits clients facing a diverse range of legal issues.

Barbara was an undergraduate psychology major at Carleton College, and she has a true desire to understand why parties seek to advance certain positions. Due to her extensive experience, Barbara can help you understand what the party on the other side of the table is thinking and...

Paul Dahlberg’s practice has always focused on serving the injured. Recent notable cases include the bus crash near Austin, MN that killed 2 and injured 22; the explosions caused by a CNG gas leaks in Dodge Center and Mankato MN; and a number of serious crashes resulting in life changing brain injuries in Rochester, MN. Dahlberg argued the landmark case of Montemayor v. Sebright in the Minnesota Supreme Court, winning one of the most often cited cases supporting plaintiff’s facing summary judgment. He is proud to have helped hundreds of families see their day in court because of this ground-breaking...