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For more than a decade, we have served high-asset professionals and their spouses to achieve efficient, well-advised, and tactful resolutions in the most complex family law issues. In addition to divorce, Madelyn has experience zealously representing clients in hotly contested child-custody, adoption, and termination of parental rights battles. Her client base is small by design so that she may take a client-centered approach to every  case. Madelyn works with her clients to form goals and objectives, discuss available options, evaluate likely and desired outcomes, and achieve cost-effective and efficient methods for obtaining the most beneficial result. You deserve an attorney who will tirelessly pursue your goals and interests while still being receptive to the complex emotions inherent in family law cases. Get the results that you want. Call Madelyn today.

Every day, I wake up excited to help my community. With a background as diverse as my clients, I bring a unique perspective to my practice that many lawyers can’t match. Having navigated my own divorce and early-life legal challenges, I deeply relate to my clients’ struggles and fight for their rights with unmatched empathy and dedication.Growing up in St. Paul, I always wanted to make a difference. I joined the Navy a week after high school, serving as a nuclear engineer. My military service taught me responsibility and a strong commitment to excellence. I take great pride in serving my country and my community.

Every day I see good people who are struggling financially. So many clients come to me after struggling, physically and emotionally, to control their debt for several months or even for several years. During the past eight years, I have made it my mission to help consumers and businesses that are facing a debt crisis to gain control of their finances and to start on a path to a financially secure future. Whether a client comes to me for help resolving overwhelming debt, getting relief from a bank levy or wage garnishment, or is looking for a financial fresh start, I promise to advise the client of his or her best options to resolve the issue and to achieve the client’s goal in a manner that is professional, compassionate and cost-efficient. I understand that bankruptcy and debt negotiation can be scary, but I can help improve your financial situation, guide you throughout the entire process, and help you achieve a financial fresh start.

Eva Rodelius is an Associate Attorney at Wilson Law Group where she focuses on family and criminal law.  Eva served as an assistant city prosecutor in both Hennepin and Anoka counties before joining Wilson Law Group. Eva also served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson, Judge of Minnesota District Court.  Eva earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School with an emphasis in criminal law. While in law school, Eva worked as a supervising student attorney for the  Civil Practice Clinic and the William E. McGee Civil Rights Moot Court,  participated in the Juvenile Justice and Child Advocacy Clinic, and worked as a student certified attorney at the 10th Judicial District Public Defender's Office.   Eva serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School where she teaches the Prosecution Clinic.. Eva graduated from Bethel University suma cum laude with a double major in Spanish and Philosophy. While in college, Eva studied abroad in Spain and volunteered with an after school homework program.

Erin Conway Johnsen focuses her practice on assisting franchisees and dealers resolve their disputes with franchisors.  Erin has assisted franchisees in all stages of their franchise relationships, including reviewing franchise agreements and franchise disclosure documents for prospective franchisees, drafting franchise agreement addenda, negotiating agreement changes with franchisors, and helping franchisees exit their franchise relationships as smoothly as possible.. Erin has worked with franchisees in a variety of industries, including food, fitness, medical, retail, and publishing, among others.  Erin also represents clients in the craft brewery and distillery industries with a variety of business needs.. Erin is a 2012 cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, where she served as an editor of the Minnesota Law Review, and was the recipient of the Dean's Distinguished Scholarship, the Montreville J. Brown Scholarship, and a Robina Public Policy Fellowship. During law school, she worked as a student director of the Special Education Law Clinic, and for the Board of Veterans' Appeals in Washington, D.C. She did her undergraduate work at Duke University, where she was honored on the Dean's List.. In 2013, Erin received the prestigious Rising Scholar Writing Competition Award from the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising. Her article, "No Fair! Finding an Equitable Balance in Enforcement of Disclaimer Provisions in Franchise Agreements and Franchise Disclosure Documents," was selected as the best entry among lawyers less than four years out of law school, and was published in the Winter 2014 issue of the Franchise Law Journal.

Erik F. Hansen is employed as the managing partner of Burns & Hansen, P.A..  An appellate attorney and litigator known for his concise and direct style of advocacy, Mr. Hansen practices in state and federal courts at all levels.. Mr. Hansen brings a broad range of experience to his appellate practice, handling a variety of cases including commercial matters, civil appeals, and civil litigation issues.. In addition to his appellate work, Mr. Hansen maintains an active civil litigation practice focusing on business litigation and real estate matters. With his experience at all levels of the legal system, he knows the value of thoroughly preparing a case, whether it is the initial stage of an investigation, going to mediation, starting trial, or on appeal.. Mr. Hansen is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and University of Minnesota Morris where he majored in political science and European studies. An active member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, he has served on the Membership Committee (Chair, 2005-2007) the Publications Committee, and the Governing Council of the Appellate Law Section (Chair, 2014-2015). He was also a Legal Writing Instructor at the University of Minnesota Law School. Mr. Hansen participates as a mentor in the University of St. Thomas Law School Mentor Program (2006 - present).. In 2006 through 2011, Mr. Hansen has been named to the Minnesota Rising Star list by Super Lawyers, and also was named a 2006 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. In 2008, he was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure.. Outside of the practice of law, Mr. Hansen is active with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.  He is also active in youth sports, coaching both soccer and track.

Eric Palmer is a Minnesota personal injury lawyer. He represents people that have been seriously injured in Minnesota car accidents, truck accidents, accidents caused by drunken drivers.. Contact Eric Palmer today to set up an appointment to discuss your potential claims.

Eric has earned jury acquittals in a wide variety of criminal cases including first-degree murder, criminal sexual conduct, felony drug charges, driving charges with fatalities, and many others.. Eric represents individuals throughout Minnesota accused of crimes in both State and Federal court. Eric is also licensed and practices in Wisconsin. Eric is on a very short list of attorneys who have earned jury acquittals or dismissals in homicide cases in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Eric represents individuals in all types of criminal cases including violent crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, white collar/fraud offenses, and driving offenses including DUI/DWI. He also represents individuals on appeals in both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court, as well as the 8th Circuit (Federal) Court of Appeals. Eric also represents attorneys and other professionals accused of unethical or unprofessional conduct before licensing boards.. Eric is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Criminal Trial Specialist. Eric is a former adjunct professor at Hamline University School of Law where he taught criminal procedure and trial skills. He has given analysis on Minnesota legal matters for the Los Angeles Times, the national cable television station MSNBC and local TV outlets WCCO-TV and KSTP-TV. He has been invited to speak before the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on drug interdictions, and has been a speaker at legal seminars throughout Minnesota on a range of topics including crime scene investigations, jury selection, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and other topics.. Known for his tough, pragmatic approach to defending the accused, Eric is respected by colleagues and adversaries alike, having been recognized every year since 2000 as a “SuperLawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine published by Thomson Reuters as selected by other attorneys. Eric was one of the youngest attorneys to earn this recognition.. Eric is 1988 graduate of Wayzata High School, a 1992 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA with distinction-Political Science/Journalism) and earned his J.D. in 1995 from Hamline University School of Law (cum laude).

E. Michelle Drake is a skilled trial lawyer dedicated to advancing her clients' interests.. As a graduate of both Harvard Law School and Oxford University who learned to practice law by trying high stakes criminal cases, Michelle possesses a rare combination of elite academic pedigree and real world trial skills.. Michelle started her career working as a public defender in Atlanta, Georgia. During that time, Michelle was lead counsel in hundreds of felony criminal cases. She tried many cases, including five murder cases, to verdict. After working as a public defender for several years, Michelle founded her own law firm and expanded her practice to include civil cases. In 2007, Michelle moved back to her home state of Minnesota and decided to join Nichols Kaster.. Michelle has represented thousands of employees and consumers, in both individual and class cases. Her efforts have resulted in her clients recovering millions of dollars.. Michelle has never lost her desire to spend her career fighting for the rights of individuals. Whether her clients are misclassified employees or consumers who have been treated unfairly by their bank, Michelle is happiest fighting on the side of the underdog. She is a fierce and fearless litigator and always puts her clients' interests first.. Michelle's dry wit and straightforward speaking style have made her a valued member of the local and national community of consumer and employee rights litigators. She has spoken at numerous continuing legal education seminars. Michelle’s opinions have been published in the National Law Journal, and her cases were named as "Lawsuits of the Year" by Minnesota Law & Politics in both 2008 and 2009. Michelle has been named to the Rising Stars list by Minnesota Super Lawyers. Michelle leads the firm’s Consumer Class Action Team, which helps originate individual and class action cases directed at achieving justice for consumers. In particular, Michelle is currently lead counsel on several cases involving Fair Credit Reporting Act violations.

Dustin W. Massie represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated and have experienced discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or other illegal treatment in the workplace. Dustin’s commitment to workers’ rights is rooted in the combination of his law studies and his passion for understanding labor movements and how individuals can work together for change. A summa cum laude graduate in Spanish and international affairs, Dustin has studied in Spain, where he served as a cultural ambassador with the Spanish Ministry of Education. His interests in language and political science also took him to Germany for two years where he engaged in cultural and business studies at the University of Passau and to Argentina as a participant in the Global Leadership Program. Before law school, he participated in a fellowship program on American civics and leadership in Washington, D.C.. During law school at the University of Minnesota, Dustin received a concentration in labor and employment law and clerked for a Minneapolis employment law firm. He also served on the ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law as a staff editor, where his article on a recent and influential class action case, Dukes v. Wal-Mart, was published. Before joining the firm Dustin represented employees and consumers in class action litigation where he held business accountable for fraudulent, deceptive and illegal practices.

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Dedicated and experienced disability attorney handling workers' compensation and ERISA long-term disability claims.

David Tanabe is an attorney in the business litigation group with Messerli Kramer, where he focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy law, business restructuring, and insolvency. His clients include financial institutions, lenders, receivers, asset purchasers, trade creditors, and businesses. He also works closely with transactional attorneys on an array of matters, including sales of assets, financing, real-estate purchases and sales, commercial leasing, and workouts.. As a ten-year veteran of the NHL, David understands the importance of teamwork and the power of operating efficiently and cohesively. Whether learning the game from Hall-of-Famers as a 19-year-old first-round draft pick or learning the law from stalwart judges as a post-hockey law clerk, David has been raised to value the tremendous success that arises from collaboration and communication. He strives to bring this same spirit to the representation of his clients, and he works to understand both their goals and their concerns, using that information to navigate the best possible route ahead.

David R. Lundgren is a dedicated criminal defense attorney committed to protecting his clients’ rights and achieving justice. He understands that facing criminal charges is life-altering and provides strategic, thorough, and results-driven representation. His approach focuses on careful analysis, creative problem-solving, and meticulous preparation, ensuring tailored legal strategies for each client.. A Minnesota native, Mr. Lundgren earned his criminal justice degree cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in 2008. He later graduated magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2012 while clerking at a prominent Minneapolis criminal defense firm. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota State Court and the U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota.. Mr. Lundgren has successfully defended clients facing misdemeanors to serious felony charges, securing dismissals in cases involving drug offenses, criminal vehicular operation, and fraud. His achievements have earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2024), Best Lawyers® honoree, and a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer. As co-founder of Lundgren & Johnson, P.S.C., a firm recognized by Best Law Firms®, he continues to provide exceptional legal representation in criminal defense.

David Koehser represents and advises individuals and businesses in copyright, trademark, licensing, contract and business law matters.  His areas of practice include copyright and trademark registrations and license agreements, asset purchase agreements, consulting and business services agreements, business agreements and confidentiality agreements.  He focuses on understanding the details of a transaction and creating solutions to help clients achieve their goals.

David Bridges is an associate in Meagher & Geer, P.L.L.P.'s Catastrophic Loss Practice Group, focusing on complex civil litigation, including fires, explosions, structural failures, fire protection system failures, product failures, and other catastrophic losses and construction-related incidents across the United States. His assignments include forensic investigations of first-property and other catastrophic losses, including fires/explosions involving industrial, commercial, and residential facilities. David investigates these incidents and provides defense and recovery representation. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Minnesota, and North Dakota.. During law school, David was a Technical Specialist, Fire Scientist with the Catastrophic Loss Practice Group. He operated on the southeastern coastal states on behalf of various Meagher & Geer clients. His undergraduate studies focused on science, with emphasis on fire protection engineering. David has worked on numerous loss assignments across the United States, in accordance with his status as an International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI®).. David had extensive experience as a fire/arson agent /K-9 handler throughout the southeastern United States with North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). David has conducted examinations of over 1,000 fires as an investigator, instructed for more than 36 live training fires, and served as an investigator in eight (8) bombing/explosion incidents.. In 2017, David was elected to the International Association of Arson Investigators' (IAAI) Board of Directors for the 2017-2020 term. In his new leadership position, David and other subject matter experts from around the world will work to ensure the IAAI’s role as Global Leaders in Fire Investigation®. He is an IAAI-CFI® and International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Instructor (IAAI-CI®).. David also serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and National Fire Academy (NFA). The courses focus on origin and cause investigation, interview and interrogation, and expert witness-courtroom testimony techniques.. Outside the office, David enjoys spending time with his family and listening to bluegrass music.

Criminal Defense Attorney Brockton D. Hunter proudly defends the rights of individuals in both state and federal courts. He has a strong background of providing powerful legal guidance to his clients, in and out of the courtroom. Clients who come to Brockton D. Hunter, P.A. can trust that their case will be handled with the highest level of professionalism. Since the firm's establishment, Attorney Hunter has been offering award-winning representation throughout Minnesota for clients facing a wide range of criminal matters.. Brockton D. Hunter P.A. is a Minneapolis-based criminal defense firm comprised of lawyers who fight to protect the rights of the accused. An experienced team, we have an intricate understanding of both state and federal laws. Our Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys have handled misdemeanor and felony cases of all sizes. We recognize that regardless of the charge someone is facing and whether it falls under state or federal jurisdiction, the matter is serious and personal. That is why we provide defense focused on our clients’ needs and work hard to protect their best interests.. At Brockton D. Hunter P.A., we are known for caring, passionate, and powerful legal defense that gets results. Our Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer cultivates relationships with clients, providing clear, dedicated counsel to help them through this challenging time. We are also seasoned trial attorneys who have secured many charge reductions, case dismissals, and not guilty verdicts, successfully protecting our clients’ rights, liberties, and futures. Brockton D. Hunter P.A. is ready to help you.

Cortney E. Whitehouse is a 2001 graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and has been practicing divorce and family law exclusively since that time.  She is a licenced attorney, a Qualified Family Mediator under Rule 114, a certified Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluator and a member of the Collaborative Law Institute.  Ms. Whitehouse has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2015.  She was previously selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2011 through 2014.  She has also served as Co-Chair of Minnesota Women Lawyers Solo / Small Firm Affinity Group.  With offices in Bloomington, Minnesota, Ms. Whitehouse practices primarily in Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Carver and Ramsey counties but also handles many cases in Anoka, Washington, Wright and Sherburne counties.

Civil litigator committed to developing alliances with clients in order to provide legal representation and strategic counsel consistent with their business and budget goals.

Christine Hinrichs focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and appeals. Christine successfully represents and counsels healthcare facilities and healthcare providers on matters ranging from the defense of claims under the Minnesota Health Records Act to navigating complex healthcare appeals. Christine is active in the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Health Law and Appellate Practice sections and speaks on healthcare professional liability topics. Notably, Christine was named to the 2015 Rising Stars list, published by SuperLawyers.. Prior to joining Bassford Remele, Christine handled appeals as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.  She also clerked at the Minnesota Court of Appeals for the Honorable Michelle A. Larkin and the Honorable Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks.. Christine graduated summa cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, where she served as Executive Editor of the Journal of the National Security Forum, and the Assistant Editor ofLaw Review. Christine received her undergraduate degree in political science and management studies from St. Olaf College.

Charlie is a member of Nichols Kaster’s Civil Rights and Impact Litigation team. Charlie focuses on class actions on behalf of employees, consumers, and other protected groups. Charlie’s cases challenge discrimination of all types, fraud, and other unfair practices.. Charlie has been litigating cases full time for more than a decade, across a broad range of substantive practice areas. He brings that experience to bear in his current role representing employees and consumers.. Charlie has been recognized as a “Minnesota Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine, and an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer. He is active in professional organizations, having served as a member of the Board of Directors of both the Minnesota State Bar Association and Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.

Charles Frohman is a skilled advocate who is committed to protecting employee’s rights in the workplace. As a member of NKA's National Wage and Hour Litigation Team, Charles works on wage and hour violations under federal and state laws for class and collective actions. Charles also handles individual employment issues including sexual harassment, discrimination, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and state and federal whistleblower violations. Charles's recent accomplishments include:. Charles developed his taste for advocacy early in law school. He applied his considerable writing experience as a legal writing instructor in his second year, and in his third, Charles was a finalist in the Giles S. Rich National Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition. As a finalist, he enjoyed the rare honor of arguing before a three-judge panel from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. Prior to law school, Charles worked in San Francisco as an editor on a variety of high-tech magazines and as a manager of online media properties for AOL Time Warner.

Charles Clas gained considerable experience in criminal law before he even graduated from law school. He participated in the Misdemeanor Prosecution Clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Law, and served as an instructor and member of the Civil Rights National Moot Court team. Charles also worked as a law clerk at Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A. before joining the firm as a full time attorney in 2014. Charles has successfully tried many criminal cases for the firm, such as marijuana possession, DWI, felony expungement, and 3rd degree assault. If you need experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense you can count on, call Charles Clas today!

Carson J. Heefner is an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Carson has handled thoudands of cases over the course of his career, ranging from minor traffic violations to murder. In addition, Carson has handled over 60 appeals to both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Carson has been instrumental in arguing and defining bail laws in the State of Minnesota. Many defense lawyers use the cases he had argued in formulating bail arguments throughout the State of Minnesota. In addition, he argued a very important case before the Minnesota Supreme Court, wherein the Court agreed that public safety alone cannot justify bail in any case, whether dwi or murder.. Carson also successfully argued In both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court that a  DNR officer must obtain a warrant before entering into a private ice fishing house.. Moreover, Carson successfully argued before the Supreme Court that the "automatic companion" rule as it pertains to searches under the Fourth Amendment is unconstitutional.. Carson is a tough, smart and creative defense lawyer who will fight not only for your rights, but a favorable outcome of your case. Whether it be through plea negotiations or trial, Carson has the experience you need. He knows the vast majority of judges and prosecutors in the Twin Cities, and even beyond, which makes quite a difference when dealing with defending those accused of criminal conduct. Whether your case ends with a plea or a trial, Carson will be there every step of the way. He will use his vast skills to get you the best possible result.

Bruce Rivers is recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a criminal trial specialist.  He has achieved acquittals in nearly every type of criminal case ranging from DWI to Murder I.  His prolific practice has earned him the respect of judges and prosecutors throughout the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Many lawyers seek his assistance in complicated matters that require extensive trial experience.  He practices in both State and Federal Courts.  His trial experience has made him adept at cross-examining law enforcement, forensic experts and any witness he faces.. In addition to his criminal practice Bruce Rivers is also experienced in handling matters that invovle buisiness litigation and  personal injury.  In both arenas he has achieved awards for his clients exceeding $500,.. His dedication to his clients and his commitment to excellence in the courtroom, make this trial lawyer a standout among his peers.. www.riverslawyers.com