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Zachary A. Kretchmer is the founding member of Kretchmer Family Law, PLLC. Mr. Kretchmer’s practice is 100% devoted to family law, representing clients on cases involving divorce, complex business valuations, non-marital property, spousal maintenance, paternity, custody, and adoption matters.. Mr. Kretchmer advocates a pragmatic, sensible and cost-effective approach to family law, and utilizes the courts only as a last resort. To that end, Mr. Kretchmer regularly participates in mediation in order to mitigate legal costs while still obtaining a result consistent with his clients' wishes. In the event litigation is necessary, Mr. Kretchmer is a meticulous practitioner who will use his command of the law and the particular facts of the case to protect his client's interests. Mr. Kretchmer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Minnesota Chapter, a  Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, and offers family mediation services. Mr. Kretchmer is also regularly invited to speak on a wide range of family law issues.

With over 30 years of federal criminal defense experience, I work tirelessly to hone a winning strategy, from the first days of a criminal investigation through closing argument. Not merely a trial attorney, I am your advocate--standing between you and the government to protect your rights, seizing tactical advantage to expose the weaknesses in the government's case, using my expertise to achieve the best possible outcome. My practice is devoted to criminal defense in federal court, both at trial and on appeal. Federal cases are more complex, more difficult, and the stakes are higher than state court cases, so an aggressive advocate is essential. I am that advocate. I have the experience, expertise, and commitment to my clients to ensure that your rights are fully defended, and my results reflect it.

September 13, 2014 was a beautiful day. It was my wedding day (The picture to the left was our actual wedding cake. My late wife designed it.). My wife and I were both a little older than typical, she was 32 and I was 36. Two days after the wedding, we jumped on a plane for our honeymoon, but my wife got sick on the plane. She never got better. After two months of tests, we found out my carefree (as she said, “Footloose and fancy free”) wife had terminal cancer.. I used to think estate planning was all about protecting and preserving assets, and that’s certainly a major part of it. But going through the loss of a loved one drastically changed my perspective. I have always done a good job of protecting the assets of an individual’s estate with the proper legal procedures. What I didn’t realize was how the lawyer can protect the survivors’ emotional needs.. All too often, lawyers do not think through some of the practical problems. Almost two years after my late wife’s death, I was in probate court for a client and had the chance to see several cases while waiting for mine to be called. The case right before mine could have served as a masterclass on what a lawyer should not do. From a legal standpoint, the lawyer had done nothing wrong. However, the lawyer’s plan was not practical. Because it wasn’t practical it very nearly cost the deceased’s children, who were in elementary school, their house. Fortunately, their aunt had been able to save the house just a few days before the kids lost it. If the lawyer who did that estate plan had considered the practical implications of the plan, that stressful situation could have been avoided.. At Reiff Law Office, we understand estate planning is not just about money and assets; it’s about people. We also understand the plan that works best for one person, or one family, may not be the optimal plan for others.. The best time to plan for the future is now. I learned that the hard way. I’d love to meet you and journey with you through this process.

SeilerSchindel, PLLC offers a wide variety of legals services to both businesses and individuals, including business formation, operation, and compliance, estate planning, civil litigation, employment law, and family law.

Richard P Ohlenberg served as Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the MSBA from 2016-17, and was actively involved with the Criminal Law Section for several years prior to becoming Chair. He also served on the Section's Executive Committee as the 2010-11 Criminal Law Section Treasurer. Mr. Ohlenberg is the principal of the Ohlenberg Law Office located in Prior Lake, MN. Mr. Ohlenberg also has a 2nd office located in St. Louis Park, MN. See addresses listed above.. Mr. Ohlenberg has over 21 years of criminal defense experience and is licensed in both Minnesota federal and state courts. Mr. Ohlenberg has spoken at numerous Minnesota CLE seminars and was a featured speaker at the seminar entitled: "Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law" held on January 28, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Ohlenberg was a participant in the Minnesota Supreme Court's Criminal Justice Forum reviewing and recommending cost reduction proposals to the Court System chaired by Chief Justice Eric Magnuson (2008-09). Mr. Ohlenberg has been a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (MSCJ) since 2008, which is a group of criminal defense attorneys who meet monthly to discuss current topics in the area of criminal law.. Mr. Ohlenberg graduated in 1997 from the William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, and also holds an MBA degree in finance from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a B.A. in economics from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.. Mr. Ohlenberg has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at Inver Hills Community College which is part of the MNSCU system for the fall of 2011 teaching "Investigative and Interviewing Techniques" and "Constitutional Law"

Mr. Mankey graduated from Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in 1976. He attended St. John's University where he attained a major in government and history with a minor in philosophy in 1980 but deferred graduation for a year to attend the University of Salzburg, in Austria. He earned a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the American University. During his studies at American University he attended the Instituto de Instruccion de Espanol in Cuernavaca, Mexico in 1983. In 1985 Mr. Mankey completed his Master's program which included a published thesis on the Nicaraguan Revolution. Mr. Mankey has worked as a Congressional Staff person and as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill. He attended William Mitchell College of Law during which time he worked in the family law clinic and in the criminal division of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office drug prosecution team. He graduated from law school with honors in 1992. Mr. Mankey practices exclusively in the area of criminal defense. Mr. Mankey has been admitted to the Minnesota State Bar since 1992 and the Federal Bar since 1993. He was accepted onto the Criminal Justice Panel in 1997 and has been appointed by the federal court to dozens of federal criminal cases since that time. In addition to his private practice he served as a contract public defender in Hennepin County in 2004-05 and in Anoka County in 2012. He was chosen to serve as a conciliation court judge in 1997 and presided part-time for several years.

Matthew D. Melewski is an accomplished litigator who has successfully argued cases and appeals in state and federal courts throughout the country. Matthew also counsels clients on regulatory and environmental matters.  He has handled more proceedings involving the regulation of ballast water than any attorney in the country, and in successful Clean Water Act litigations alone, has pioneered novel legal theories and procedural strategies, and argued first-of-their-kind cases. Finally, much of his time focuses on important human rights and civil liberties, entirely on a pro bono basis.. Current clients include national and international industry groups, a professional sports team, individuals and companies. Past clients include some of country’s largest solar development, mining, recycling, construction, wastewater, and electrical generation companies.. Matthew was previously an attorney at two of the largest and most respected law firms in the country, Hunton & Williams LLP and Leonard, Street and Deinard (now Stinson Leonard Street LLP).  Matthew has won numerous awards for writing, speaking and pro bono representations.  While in law school, he was a judicial extern to the Honorable Franklin L. Noel, Magistrate Judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Kirk M. Anderson is the founder of Anderson Law Firm, PLLC, and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense 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 Men’s Hockey team.. In his spare time, Mr. Anderson enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, (having visited more than 20 countries), watching the Minnesota Vikings, coaching youth sports and participating in community baseball and football leagues.

Joseph McCartin is an attorney practicing Workers' Compensation, Long Term Disability and Personal Injury.. Mr. McCartin attended Middlebury College where he earned his bachelor's degree in Economics. He attended the University of Minnesota and earned his Juris Doctor.. Joseph is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, Minnesota State Bar Association, and Hennepin County Bar Association.

Jerry is now Of Counsel with SchindelSegal, PLLC. Coming from a very broad and general legal background, his practice now centers on sexual harrassment, employment and commericial litigation.  He is designated as a Super Lawyer every year since 2003, as published by Minnesota Law and Politics. Jerry has the highest legal and ethical rating, AV, and the Client Distinction award by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.. Among a small select group he is dual board certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and a Labor and Employment Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association.  He has had extensive trial experience since being admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1967.  He was selected as a Leading Minnesota Attorney in Alternative Dispute Resolution for employment law, commercial litigation, and personal injury.. As a Special Assistant Attorney General, he litigated state tax cases in 1968 and 1969.  Since then he has tried cases in a variety of areas, including sexual harassment, contracts, securities, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, patent and trademark, criminal, dealer termination and wrongful termination.. Jerry has tried many complex employment and commercial cases and has argued numerous cases before the Minnesota Supreme Court.   This includes the precedent setting sexual harassment case of Kenneh v. Homeward Bound which makes it easier for a victim to obtain a jury trial.. Some of the cases he handled have been written about in local and national legal periodicals.  An author of numerous legal articles, he also lectured widely at legal education seminars to lawyers.  Sexual harassment, trade secret litigation, legal malpractice,  non-compete agreements, and whistleblowing are some of the subjects of these articles and lectures.. For more details visit his webiste.

Jennifer L. Pradt has been a practicing criminal defense attorney for over 18 years. She has represented thousands of clients with misdemeanors and felonies in her 15 plus years as a trial attorney for the 10th District of Minnesota. With more than 30 trials to verdict and hundreds of contested evidentiary hearings, this experience can work for you.. She is a graduate of Macalester College and William Mitchell College of Law. Jennifer clerked in Ramsey District Court, Anoka County and the Law Firm of Faegre and Benson.. Jennifer Pradt has handled thousands of DWIs and offers affordable, experienced representation. She has gotten clients dismissals, reduced charges, and departures from the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines.

I have helped parties resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation since 1980. I also serve as an administrative law judge.

I started my legal career as a personal injury attorney at a prominent Twin Cities personal injury law firm, and was a partner at the firm. I am a Twin Cities attorney with a low volume case approach, which allows me to give all of my clients as much attention as their case needs. I am the lawyer who actually gets on the phone to talk to my clients. At other bigger firms, the phone calls are usually intercepted by receptionists who wanted to set up an appointment for the clients instead. During every initial consultation, I explain what to expect, how to get the best results, and how the entire process works. You will feel comfortable about what should happen, when, and why, as soon as we talk.. I have helped clients obtain the justice and compensation they deserve for their losses and suffering through advocacy. I have experience in a wide range of cases including Car & Truck Accidents, Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents, Motorcycle accidents, DUI & Hit-Run Accidents, Dog Bites & Animal Attacks, and Slip & Fall Accidents. I can also help you with insurance matters such as no-fault, underinsured, and uninsured motorist coverage. I also focus on business transactions and litigation, and immigration law.. While in law school, I served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Jacqueline Regis in Hennepin County Court. I also interned for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, working with clients going through immigration issues, including naturalization and crime victim relief program. As an immigrant myself, I know how complicated, confusing and stressful any immigration case can be. I can help with Family Based Permanent Residence, Temporary Employment Visas, Employment Based Permanent Residence, and Citizenship & Naturalization.. I received my law degree from University of Minnesota Law School with business law concentration. I can help to determine the best choice of entity for a new business or restructure an existing business or partnership, including LLCs, S-corporations, and other options. I can draft and review partnership agreements and other agreements that are critical for the protection of personal assets and for the protection of the business when disputes arise.. I am admitted to practice law in Minnesota, U.S. District Court (Minnesota), U.S. Court of Appeals (8th Circuit), and U.S. Supreme Court. Outside the practice of law, I love playing the piano. I enjoy exercising or otherwise enjoying the great outdoors with my family.. You absolutely should not delay contacting me ASAP, if you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of any accident or the potential negligence of another person or entity. I can help you more if you call me sooner rather than later. Consultations are free and easy with personal injury and accident cases (especially with me, since I will talk to you on the phone or text). You will never pay me anything unless I recover compensation for your pain and suffering.

I have practiced in appellate law for 21 years.  I have handled cases before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals, as well as in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

I have been practising law in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for over twenty years.  I am the current president of Midland Hills Country Club and an avid golfer.  I also am a youth sports coach of hockey and baseball in the New Brighton area for Irondale Youth Athletic Associations.

I have been a trial lawyer for the past 20 years.  During that time I have represented hundreds of people charged with all types of crimes in both State and Federal District Court.  Additionally, I have represented many people injured as a result of careless and negligent conduct by either other people or by corporations who have made defective products.  Whether it is a criminal case or a personal injury case, if my adversary is unreasonable when negotiating an outcome, I will not hestitate to go to trial.  The highlights in my legal career have included representing two clients injured in the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks in New York.  Additionally I enjoy working as attorney for the Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem where we represent the bests interests of children in Child Protection Proceedings.

I have always had a strong desire to help others. Both of my parents are philanthropic minded and growing up, they taught me & my 8 siblings to remember that not everyone was as fortunate as our family. My family was very rich in compassion and kindness. As I got older, it became clear to me that whatever occupation I chose, I felt a need to help others in the same way that was modeled by my parents. Watching my father run his own small-town law practice, counseling others, taking the time to understand their needs and getting to know them as people, not just as clients, helped solidify my own desire to pursue the law as a career. After graduating from law school in Pennsylvania, I enjoyed practicing law for many years. When we moved to the Twin Cities, I decided to take a hiatus to begin raising a family with my husband. It was during this busy time with our young family, that my compassion for others and my desire to help became more ingrained in me. I spent much of my time volunteering in various capacities, wanting to serve and support others. When I decided to come back to practicing law, I did so with a fresh, rejuvenated perspective. My approach with every client is to get to know and understand their current situation in life, as most people don’t typically come to a lawyer when things are going well in their life. My first contact with a potential client is usually when they are seeking advice and assistance AFTER something has already happened. So, it is imperative that I understand not only what brought that client to me and how I can assist in the current situation, but also how I can advise and help them make a plan for the future. Working together, we will find a solution. I want to be a key part of helping my client’s business grow and flourish. I want to support their non-profit to become even more than they had envisioned. I want my clients to feel comfortable knowing I have only their best interest in mind. My goal is to build a partnership with my clients for years to come as a valued, trusted resource.

Dustin is the lead lawyer and civil litigator with the Fossey Law Firm and has extensive experience handling lemon law claims, as well as other civil and commercial matters. He spent years as an attorney defending many of the largest companies in the world, including a number of the largest automotive manufacturers, and now he uses his skills in part to help consumers like you.. His goal is always to reach the best result for his client in the most efficient manner possible. He is dedicated to your success and will not stop until the job is done. Dustin was born and raised in the Minneapolis area. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not working, Dustin enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and if possible, escaping to a local golf course.

Christopher J. Vilione joined The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones as an associate attorney in November 2010 before being made a partner in July 2018. He provides clients with more than 10 years of experience in personal injury law. Specifically, over the past decade, Chris has successfully represented clients in hundreds of no-fault arbitration hearings, mediations, jury trials, and other civil litigation matters.. Chris is an active member of the Minnesota Association for Justice and has been named to the National Top 40 Under 40 personal injury attorneys by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Academy of Attorneys.. Chris is admitted to practice law in state of Minnesota as well as in the United States District Court. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his J.D. from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago, Illinois in 2010.

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 to find the most efficient way to do business in today's challenging and highly regulated environment. He has been General Counsel, Commercial General Manager of a Canadian Utility, and Corporate Secretary for several North American corporations over his tenure. Bray has created energy trading compliance programs and automated commercial contracting for multi-billion-dollar sales organizations and has led several deal teams for over $8 Billion in mergers & acquisitions (purchases and sales). Bray is an influential lawyer who leverages technology and automation to drive efficiency in every interaction.. Bray is licensed to practice law in both Minnesota and Texas. He has been featured in “Who's Who in Energy” by the Dallas, Houston, and Pittsburgh Business Journals and was recognized several times as Best Corporate Counsel by the Houston Business Journal.

Avery Appelman is a criminal defense attorney and founder of Appelman Law Firm.. While his practice is primarily recognized for its work with DWI and related offenses, he has over 20 years of experience working with clients facing drug, assault, theft, criminal sexual conduct, traffic, and prostitution charges.. Avery's greatest strength is his ability to counsel in a way that assists clients in all aspects of their lives. His team works in partnership with clients to streamline the judicial process, thereby enabling individuals to assist in their own defense. He also recognizes the impact of criminal proceedings on those surrounding the accused, which is why he strives to mitigate the effects on clients' friends and family members.

Attorney Dean Margolis started his legal career in 1983 as a legal assistant with the prestigious Robins Kaplan law firm while in law school at William Mitchell College of Law, where he graduated and was on Law Review. His work for the Robins firm focused exclusively on plaintiff’s workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He has worked in the work comp and personal injury field ever since. He has 25 years of experience handling work comp and personal injury cases. Most recently, he practiced with the Thill Law Firm from 1999 through 2006. In July 2006, he started his own private law practice dedicated to representing injured people in work injuries and car accidents.. Since 1983, Mr. Margolis has exclusively represented injured people. He has declined to represent insurance companies and employers. Mr. Margolis’s law practice is 100% devoted to injured workers’ and personal injury victims. Margolis Law has over 30 years of experience handling workers compensation and personal injury cases.. The Margolis Law Advantage:

As an attorney, I bring a fresh approach to traditional legal dilemmas. I practice in the areas of small business law, estate planning,  probate, and guardianship. I focus on the client experience, in addition to the results. I believe that being trusted with people's most important issues is a profound privilege.. My favorite part of doing what I do is working with the amazing people who are my clients. I love being able to make a difference for people, and to help them with what matters most to them - their families and their businesses.. I am very different than most attorneys in how I approach my practice (and life, generally). That difference is what my clients love most about me, and what has me love what I do. When was the last time you heard a lawyer say they loved what they do?

As a Minneapolis divorce attorney with over 25 years of experience in family law, I will work with you so you receive top legal representation matching the needs of you and your family.  I am a professionally recognized Minneapolis divorce lawyer experienced in collaboration, mediation, negotiation and litigation.  In the process, my role is to guide and support you with both legal advice and expertise but also to provide compassion and understanding.  My goal is to give you the tools and support necessary in the legal process and for you to be able to move to the next stage of your life.

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