Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Edina Area

Shaun Redford is an attorney and shareholder at Olson, Redford & Wahlberg P.A. with a primary focus on real estate and business litigation. His clients include national and local banks, title insurance companies, professional sports athletes, small businesses, and private landowners. Shaun is a frequent speaker on real estate law topics including boundary line disputes, access issues, and easements.  He was named a Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers, a designation given to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Minnesota.. A California native, Shaun has fallen for the Twin Cities and lives in Eden Prairie with his wife and four young children.

Matt is a shareholder with Thomsen Nybeck, an 18-attorney, full-service law firm located in Bloomington, Minnesota.  He is the head of the firm's community association representation group and co-chair of the firm's construction litigation group.  Matt has represented his clients through workouts, negotiations and the resolution of disputes, as well as the various phases of litigation, including motions, mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. He has tried numerous cases to successful conclusions, before both judges and juries and in both the federal and state courts of Minnesota, including bankruptcy proceedings, and he has successfully arbitrated matters before arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and Construction Arbitration Services. Matt's appellate experience includes arguing before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as experience before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.. Matt has been recognized by Minnesota Law and Politics, which has included him on its list of Rising Stars on multiple occasions, a distinction afforded to only 2.5% of Minnesota attorneys in any given year. Matt's credentials also include authoring articles for Minnesota Community Living and CIC Midwest News, presenting at seminars on topics that affect community associations and their managers and contributing to TN Legal Update, the Firm's blog, at . Matt also has been quoted extensively in articles published on Yahoo! Finance; ; and .

Matt enjoys counseling Minnesotans on the importance of proper estate planning. A significant portion of Matt’s practice focuses on helping families after the passing of a loved one (Estate Administration/Probate), which often involves the commencement of a probate proceeding and/or a trust administration. Matt strives to provide the firm’s clients with compassionate and efficient representation. Matt seeks to become a trusted advisor for each of his clients. Matt believes in using a team approach to estate planning, often working directly with a client’s financial advisors, accountants and personal advisors to create a plan to achieve his client’s goals.. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University, School of Management in Binghamton, New York and earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in New York, New York, where he also served as associate editor of the Fordham International Law Journal.. Matt resides in the suburbs of the western metro with his wife and three children. When he is not assisting clients, Matt can be found shuffling his children from activity to activity, watching his children’ soccer, basketball, lacrosse and baseball games, and enjoying time with family and friends. Matt is also a huge baseball fan who loves catching major league games in stadiums in throughout the U.S.

Mallory Moen is an associate attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson, focusing her practice on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Administration, and Real Estate matters. She is client-focused and enjoys assisting clients in the preparation of their estate plans and guiding clients through the administration of the estates of their loved ones.

Julie Wilcox has been practicing estate planning and family law for nearly a decade. She deals in death and divorce because these areas deeply affect families and allow Julie to have meaningful conversations, and develop real relationships, with each of her clients.

Joel assists individuals and families throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities with estate planning, cabin planning, trust administration and probate, planning for loved ones with special needs, family business succession planning, and planning for children.. Joel enjoys teaching Minnesotans about the importance of having a good estate plan in place. Joel frequently presents free public educational seminars to explain the benefits of estate planning and to help clients decide what type of estate plan (i.e., Will, Living Trust, Cabin Trust, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives) makes sense for their personal situations.. Joel is passionate about helping families prevent conflict through prudent estate planning. He is a frequent speaker on family conflict resolution and has committed himself exclusively to estate planning as a practice.. Joel is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law, a former board member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Elder Law Council, and a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association.. Joel grew up in Excelsior and currently resides in the West Metro with his wife and two beautiful children. They spend their leisure time on Lake Minnetonka and in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Jaren L. Johnson is a lawyer and founding partner at Johnson King, PLLC.  His practice area includes real estate acquisition and sale, land use, development and construction, landlord/tenant matters, entity formation and civil litigation.  Jaren is board certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist, a designation currently held by less than 400 Minnesota attorneys.  He received his B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College and his J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List and served as an Editor on the Great Plains Natural Resources Law Journal.  Jaren has been named as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine and has been named to “Who’s Who” in American Law.  Jaren contributes time to community activities such as speaking engagements, pro-bono work, and the Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program.  He is also a member of the Riverton Community Housing Board of Directors, a nonprofit entity which oversees the operation of hundreds of affordable rental units near the University of Minnesota, currently serving as the President of the Board.. Honors & Associations:. “Who’s Who” in American Law, Marquis, 2008. “Who’s Who” in American Law, Marquis, 2007. “Who’s Who” in America, Marquis, 2006. Metropolitan’s Who’s Who, 2006. Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2005/2006. Riverton Community Housing Board of Directors, 2005-present. MSBA Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist, 2004-present. MSBA New Lawyers Section, Secretary, Habitat for Humanity Section Chair, 2002-03. MSBA, member Real Estate and Construction Law sections, 1998-present; Construction Defect Committee, 2007-08. Hennepin or Ramsey County Bar Association, 1998-present. National Law Schools’ Dean’s List, 1998. Dean’s List, USD Law School, Spring 1998. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 1995-present, Social Events Chair 1996-97. “Who’s Who” Registry of Rising Young Americans, 1993. Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (life), 1988-present. Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity, 1987-present, president 1990-91. Gustavus Adolphus College Tennis Team, 1987-1991

I am a real estate attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson. I help people when they need a real estate specialist to guide them through the complex issues that are involved when they purchase, sell, lease, finance or improve real estate.  My clients include real estate developers, residential and commercial builders, business owners, community banks and associations.. Real estate owners and developers benefit from my experience on the other side of the table in land use regulation matters. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, I represented several Minnesota cities and worked closely with city planners and engineers regarding zoning, subdivision and development. I also served as chairman of several municipal boards and commissions, including a planning commission, board of adjustment and appeals, and environmental advisory committee.. I have represented clients in hundreds of real estate transactions, including residential and commercial purchases and sales, leases, easements and financing. I achieved board certification as a Real Property Law Specialist from the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2006, and I was recognized on the Minnesota Rising Stars list by Magazine and Twin Cities Business every year from 2008 through 2013.My work in the area of common interest communities includes advising developers regarding creation of condominiums, mixed-use developments and master-planned communities; drafting and amending governing documents; and general representation of homeowners associations. I am a past president of the Minnesota Chapter of Community Associations Institute, and I serve on legislative committees that influence community association law at the state capitol.

Hellmuth & Johnson, is a growing Top 20 Minnesota law firm. I am a Partner in the firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate and real estate law.. I deliver solutions for my clients to plan for their lifetimes and their wishes upon death. I accomplish this by getting to know my clients and then recommending the right plan for them through a variety of estate planning strategies and documents, including wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, and more.. In addition to estate planning, I guide my clients in residential and commercial real estate matters. This includes representation ranging from purchase agreements and contract for deeds to title insurance issues, quiet title actions and proceeding subsequents.. I am active in my community and have volunteered as a Judge for the Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program, offer legal services through my church, participate in the Wills for Heroes program and have been recognized as a North Star Lawyer.. I am licensed to practive law in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

For Sophia, being an effective legal advocate is about educating, empowering and then confidently guiding her clients to family law and estate planning solutions in line with they and their family’s best interests. In both of her practices, Sophia brings a unique perspective and skillset attributable to her ongoing involvement in complex commercial negotiation and contracting, which has proved advantageous to her private family law and estate planning clients. In her family law practice, Sophia’s approach is straight forward and solution-focused, as she has found that often the best outcomes come from those negotiated between parties who are the experts of their own lives, and often not the Court. However, Sophia is mindful that a trial is necessary in some cases, and prepares for this possibility throughout her clients’ case. In her estate planning practice, Sophia enjoys helping her clients write and carry out their own legacy. She sees estate planning as an opportunity to dictate strategic outcomes after a life well-lived, and enjoys the long-term nature of the estate planning practice as it allows her to establish long-lasting and trusting relationships with her clients. No matter the task, Sophia will provide honest input and guidance, and will work tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients and their families.. When not at work, Sophia enjoys hiking, eating delicious meals at local restaurants throughout the Twin Cities, and exploring the abundant State Parks and International destinations with her adventurous family and friends.. Education:. Admitted to practice law in Minnesota & Oregon (inactive). J.D., University of Minnesota Law School. B.A. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Communication Studies and Family Violence Studies. Magna Cum Laude. Professional Experience:. Current Commercial Negotiation Expert at Top Fortune 500 Company headquartered in the Twin Cities. Previous Family Law and Estate Planning Attorney at Highly Regarded Family Law and Estate Planning Law Firm located in Edina, MN. Previous Family Law Attorney at Top Family Law and Estate Planning Law Firm located in Portland, Oregon. Law Clerk at Hennepin County District Court. Law Clerk at Twin Cities Construction and Insurance Law Firm, and Estate Planning and Family Law Firm. Affiliations:. Minnesota State Bar Association

Blake’s clients don’t conduct business in a vacuum, nor does he take that approach to practicing law. “My job is to see the bigger picture – because there’s always a bigger picture,” he says. “My construction clients don’t need me to duplicate their expertise; they count on my guidance where their business intersects with banking, lending, real estate, collections, and a myriad of other issues they face.". “Seeing the larger landscape enables me to analyze my clients’ needs faster and more fully, and to address them more effectively and cost-efficiently.”. Blake works with a diversity of businesses, primarily in the construction, real estate, banking and finance sectors, where he focuses on:. Clients also retain Blake in a general counsel capacity, relying on his guidance in formulating creative strategies to maximize opportunity and minimize risk. As such, his services encompass a wide range of transactional matters including:. For his entire career, Blake has counseled and assisted creditors in recovering accounts receivable, having represented both businesses and collection agencies. He assists clients in every phase of creditor remedies, from reviewing and improving contracts and credit applications to obtaining and collecting judgments against debtors.. Outside of his successful law practice, Blake also serves in other areas of the community and has been honored numerous times over the years.

As a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson and a member of both the real estate and community association practice groups, Joel Hilgendorf helps a wide variety of clients make their mark. They include commercial and residential property owners, developers, banks, condominium and townhome associations, and businesses and individuals.. While he focuses his practice primarily in real estate law – commercial and residential; both as a litigator and transactional attorney – Joel also provides counsel and representation in community association law, foreclosure law and creditor’s remedies, and commercial and residential real estate transactions. Along with the skills he has honed in these areas, he marshals broad experience in:. One of Joel's particular areas of concentration is representing condominium and townhome associations. He is active in the Minnesota Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, for which he has served on the Board of Directors. Joel has extensive experience representing community associations in all of their legal needs, including:

As a member of the real estate and development practice group, Phaedra brings her creative and strategic acumen to cases involving individuals and a broad range of entities including condominium, townhouse, cooperative and other community associations in the following practice areas:. Phaedra assists community associations on a broad range of matters, including:. Beyond her work on behalf of community associations, Phaedra represents property owners and others in the real estate sector on a wide array of issues, including:. Whether working with individuals or commercial entities in real estate, community association law or collections, creditor’s rights and remedies, Phaedra tailors her legal services to the unique needs of each client.. “I individualize my approach to each case so that my clients have a clear understanding of their options and how best to proceed within the constraints of a particular situation,” says Phaedra. “By getting to know my clients and understanding the unique nature of their situation, we stand a very good chance of achieving the best possible outcome.”