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Marcia Miller, a partner at SiebenCarey, works closely with the trial attorneys to prepare and respond to legal memoranda and briefs and argue motions at all levels of litigation through the appellate process. Our clients benefit from Marcia's thorough analysis, vast legal research and writing experience, and perspective on complex issues. Prior to joining the firm in 2009, Marcia was the assistant director of the nationally-ranked Health Law Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She also taught Legal Research and Writing at Hamline University School of Law, practiced appellate law at Rider Bennett LLP, and clerked for Judges Minge, Shumaker, and Wright at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She is admitted to the Minnesota State Bar, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. As an adjunct professor for over ten years, Marcia has enjoyed teaching international foreign exchange and LL.M students, as well as students in Hamline University's Master in the Study of Law program. She has also presented at continuing legal education courses regarding motion practice, appellate issues, and teaching legal research and writing to international law students.

Marc S. Berris is a partner in the Twin Cities law firm of Segal, Roston & Berris where he practices exclusively in the area of criminal defense in both trial and appellate courts throughout Minnesota.. Marc is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a cum laude graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law, and is admitted to practice in all Minnesota state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.. While still a law student, Marc served as an intern in the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses. This experiences give Marc the ability to analyze cases from the prosecutor’s perspective, making him one of the most effective criminal defense attorneys in Minnesota.. Additionally, Marc is one of only a very small number of attorneys who maintains an active peace officer license.  This status allows Marc to attend the very same training programs as the officers who have arrested his clients, allowing him to cross-examine these witnesses in a way that only an “insider” can.  Marc has been certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by the Minnesota State Patrol, and as a DataMaster DMT-G operator by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.  The DataMaster is the exclusive evidentiary breath test instrument used in the State of Minnesota, and Marc is the only defense attorney in the state to hold this certification.. Marc’s clients have included professional and collegiate athletes, pilots, doctors, lawyers, educators, child care providers, truck drivers, police officers and persons in nearly every other field of employment. Marc has successfully negotiated resolutions to thousands of criminal cases, and regularly wins both dismissals and acquittals for his clients. He has also successfully argued appellate cases before both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Marc is also one of just a small handful of lawyers with substantial experience representing firearms owners, both in connection with the defensive use of a firearm, and in challenging denials of pistol carry permits or transferee permits. He is an NRA-certified firearms instructor and board member of the Minnesota Association of Defensive Firearm Instructors (MADFI), a nonprofit organization created to train, certify and support firearms instructors who wish to conduct training for citizens seeking a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol under the Minnesota Citizens’ Personal Protection Act of 2005.. Marc is a member of both the Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations and the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He is also a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice, a 50-member, invite-only organization composed of the very best criminal defense lawyers from all throughout Minnesota.. Marc’s talent has been recognized by his peers. He has been repeatedly named a “SuperLawyer” and a “Top 40 Criminal SuperLawyer” by Minnesota Law and Politics, Mpls/St. Paul and Twin Cities Business magazines, a designation awarded to only five percent of all Minnesota lawyers.. In addition to his law practice, Marc is a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the William Mitchell College of Law, and for more than a dozen years served approximately 12 times a year as a Conciliation Court Referee in the Hennepin County Conciliation Court.  When he isn’t working – which isn’t too often – Marc enjoys hiking, mountain biking, cheering on the Minnesota Wild, riding his motorcycle, especially with the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, doing anything his wife and sons want to do, and serving his community as a volunteer firefighter.  (Yes, really.). If you have been charged with a crime, call Marc Berris at for a no-charge consultation about your case.

Marc Johannsen is admitted to practice in Minnesota state and federal courts, Wisconsin state court.. Marc Johannsen concentrates his practice in the area of family law and leads the firm’s family practice group. He routinely handles divorce/dissolution of marriage and separation proceedings, business valuation issues, custody disputes, parenting time, establishment and enforcement of child support and spousal maintenance, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, domestic abuse hearings, antenuptial agreements, paternity actions, adoption, grandparent rights, post-trial motions and tax aspects of divorce. Marc practices family law in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.. Before joining Lommen Abdo, Mr. Johannsen served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Doris Ohlsen Huspeni of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Honorable Dolores C. Orey of the Hennepin County District Court. Having worked in both the trial and appellate courts, he brings practical knowledge to the litigation process.. He was named as a Top 100 Lawyer by The National Advocates and is rated AV Preeminent® for the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.. Marc Johannsen was the Mayor of Vadnais Heights from 2011 to 2016 and Acting Mayor from 1998 to 2011. Vadnais Heights was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine. Marc is also an active leader in the Boy Scouts. He and his wife have twin teenagers.

Mara Brust has vast courtroom experience as a Hall Law P.A. trial lawyer. Mara is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. She has worked in the areas of personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice.. Prior to attending law school, Mara graduated summa cum laude from North Dakota State University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Broadcasting, and Mass Communication Technologies.. While attending the University of Virginia School of Law, Mara served on the editorial board and article review board of the Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law. While in law school, she was recognized for doing pro bono work at Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota.. Mara continues to be awarded and recognized for her work. She was included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 List for Minnesota, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys’ list of Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Minnesota.. Mara serves on the Board of Governors of the Minnesota Association of Justice. She is also a member of the North Dakota Association of Justice, the Stearns-Benton County Bar Association, and the John E. Simonett Chapter of the American Inns of Court.. At Hall Law P.A., Mara has secured millions of dollars in compensation for accident victims in Minnesota and North Dakota. She is experienced in handling various personal injury matters, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and dog bites.

Madeline is an attorney at Greenstein Sellers who represents clients in various legal matters, including real estate law, creditors’ remedies, general business law, and civil litigation. Madeline is focused on crafting results-driven solutions that ensure the best possible outcomes for her clients. She is passionate about applying the law to everyday client problems and translating legalese into practical insights for clients.. Madeline’s favorite issues are complex legal questions that require her to craft creative out of the box solutions. Prior to joining Greenstein Sellers, Madeline worked as an associate at a boutique law firm focused on transactional law, real estate law, and probate and estate administration. She has experience in advocating for clients in complex landlord/tenant disputes, forming non-profit corporations, assisting in business transactions as well as drafting and analyzing real estate leases and corporate documents.

Lisa T. Spencer represents clients in all areas of family law, working with her clients to reach resolution and settlement, and litigating only when settlement cannot be attained.  She brings a compassionate approach to the difficult transitions many of her clients face.. Lisa has substantial experience in cases involving complex financial issues including business valuation, executive compensation, intellectual property, and non-marital property.  She helps families create effective parenting plans, specifically suited to each family, with an eye towards minimizing the effects of divorce on children.  Lisa also assists clients in creating premarital and postnuptial agreements that address long-term financial settlement.. She is a member of Henson & Efron’s Management Committee.

Lis Carlson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, and William Mitchell College of Law in 2006. Lis worked as a law clerk at the Anoka County Public Defender’s office during law school where she appeared in court every day representing clients during all stages of criminal cases. During this time she gained invaluable courtroom experience and represented hundreds of clients before she even graduated from law school. Lis is most comfortable in the courtroom and uses her advocacy skills to her clients’ advantage, whether it is during a sentencing argument or a motion to dismiss.. While spending seven years as a trial attorney with the Law Office of the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender, Lis represented thousands of people charged with misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony level offenses. Lis has experience litigating complex contested and evidentiary hearings and maintains a well-rounded trial practice. She has tried a number of serious felony cases including assault charges, criminal sexual conduct, homicide, and white collar crime matters. Her thorough understanding of DWI law and procedure allowed her to secure outstanding results for her clients in these matters, including dismissals, reduced charges, and downward dispositions from the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines.. Lis prides herself on finding the right path to the right result in each case. Her ability to make her clients feel comfortable and calm during a difficult time in their lives is unmatched.

LINDSAY M. MANCINI is a partner and a litigation attorney at Woods & Thompson, P.A.  She is an impassioned advocate for her clients, many of whom have sustained serious personal injuries.  Lindsay's clients experience her as caring, compassionate, and thoroughly knowledgeable about insurance law and the full range of avenues for redress of their injuries. Her knowledge of insurance law, work ethic, tenacity, and strategic aggression in a courtroom or negotiation setting and has allowed her to successfully close hundreds of litigation cases through settlement, jury trial, arbitration, or appeal.. From 2013 through January 2016, Lindsay was an Adjunct Doctrinal Professor at William Mitchell College of Law, where she developed the curriculum and taught their course on Insurance Law – an area that is essential to her own practice.. In 2015 and 2016, Lindsay was named as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers.  Lindsay serves as the President of the Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court.  An honor that Lindsay is especially proud of is being named a finalist in the Better Business Torch Award for Ethics in both 2014-2015 and 2015-2016.  Lindsay is also a No-fault insurance arbitrator.

Lieutenant Colonel Lee R. Wolfgram is an Army Aviator and has served in the United States Army for 34 years. He has served in all components of the Army, on Active Duty, the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the United States Army Reserve. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while on his combat tour during the Invasion of Iraq. He is highly decorated and recognized for his critical thinking skills. Lee has been protecting people his whole life and he will protect you too. He is a proven leader and fighter, now fighting for his clients!. The Wolfgram Law Firm thanks all those who have served their country faithfully. The Wolfgram Law Firm offers upgrades and discounts to military veterans and those currently in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia, and registered as a patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. If the ratings on this website are used in identifying an attorney to hire, these rating should be only one of several factors considered. Identifying an attorney that is best suited to your needs and constraints is an important decision.

Licensed Attorney since 2000 with substantial experience in the area of family law. High premium on ethical practices, rigorous representation and responsive advocacy.

Leland Frankman served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota before entering private practice. He and his associate, Harry A. Frankman (admitted in the State of Florida) practice solely in the area of eminent domain or condemnation law and have been very successful in representing owners of both small properties to the largest cases where government agencies and power line companies have taken the landowner's property by eminent domain or by the commonly used name "condemnation".

Labor & Employment Law Specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar AssociationLeonard Segal is all about getting ahead of business problems and getting squarely behind his clients at SchindelSegal, PLLC. Whether your business employs six people or six hundred, and whether you are a for-profit company or a non-profit entity, Lenny has it all covered. With 29 years of experience, Lenny will help with all of your employment and labor law needs (including those you don’t know you need—aka, “prevention”).. Whether you need help navigating a tricky employment situation, need training for your employees, have alleged employee misconduct that needs to be investigated, or simply want a handbook or contract drafted, Lenny brings an unwavering determination to help you improve your employee relations and prevent problems. Employment laws and regulations are numerous and confusing. Lenny brings clarity to the law and to the morass of regulations.. While Lenny enjoys helping clients do things correctly from the beginning, sometimes disputes do arise. Whether it be a state or federal lawsuit, an unemployment insurance appeal, or a discrimination claim brought before the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, or a local community’s human rights commission, Lenny has extensive experience representing clients before various governmental agencies.

Kyle Mansfield, managing partner of the firm's Minneapolis office, has a strong business background and nearly 30 years of legal experience as one the the nation's top litigators. Kyle focuses his practice in the areas of toxic torts and mass litigation, product liability, environmental law, insurance coverage and litigation, construction law, and general liability and civil litigation. Kyle oversees the firm's extensive asbestos defense work for dozens of clients across the country. He has successfully resolved numerous asbestos cases and has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts in both Minnesota and North Dakota. In addition to asbestos-related cases, he has tried cases involving construction defect, personal injury, and toxic poisoning. Kyle brings outstanding negotiating skills to his clients’ defense, directing the firm’s attorneys in seeking cost-effective resolution of client matters. He and the firm’s attorneys often bring parties together to resolve claims before they evolve into expensive, time-consuming legal battles. He provides clients with exceptional legal strategies and defense, with the experience and knowledge to try cases to a successful conclusion. A Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Kyle also heads FM Settlement Lawyers (www.fmsettlementlawyers.com), providing mediation services for business and commercial, personal injury, product liability, construction defect, and toxic and mass tort disputes. His experience in extremely complex areas of the law provides Kyle with a deep understanding of the many issues faced by those embroiled in disputes, and it has shaped his mediation approach accordingly – in short, assisting parties in their negotiations by identifying areas of agreement and developing strategies to overcome obstacles to settlement. Kyle excels at helping parties clarify their real objectives, and in facilitating the consideration of alternatives that might be overlooked by opposing attorneys engaged in battle. Under Kyle's leadership, Foley & Mansfield has succeeded in becoming one of the nation's leading litigation law firms, serving clients ranging in size from multi-million dollar corporations to small businesses and their owners

Kyle is an attorney that has spent his entire life and career in the Twin Cities. Being in the criminal justice system or going through a divorce/custody case can be scary. Kyle believes he can help alleviate these fears by fighting strongly for your rights. His passion for a legal career was sparked from watching Law and Order as a kid.. He has experience in criminal defense, previously working for the Ramsey County Public Defender's Office. He also has prior private Family Law and Child Protection experience, working tirelessly to defend the rights of parents.. Kyle spends most of his free time in Maple Grove with his wife managing the ups and downs the never-ending energy their three young children have. He also enjoys watching movies and tv shows, cooking, and being consistently let down by the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves and Gophers.

Kurt began his career prosecuting gang-related gun and drug offenses in Detroit, Michigan. Criminal law has been the focus of his career since entering private practice in 1992. He has served a City Attorney for a variety of cities in the Twin Cities. Kurt honed his skills by working “both sides of the fence” as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. As a defense attorney, he has had many high profile cases and primarily works in Federal court. A feature of his professional history is his distinguished service to the U.S. District Court, which has reappointed him annually to the Criminal Justice Act Panel since 1998 to serve the Court in complex criminal litigation. Kurt has appeared in criminal matters before the Minnesota Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and regularly appears before the United States Court of Appeals.

Kojo Addo’s law practice is limited to personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He. handles motor vehicle, motorcycle, and truck collisions as well as general liability cases.. Kojo obtained his undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter. and his Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. He is a member of the. Minnesota State Bar Association and the Minnesota Association for Justice.. Kojo’s commitment to service, justice, and advocacy, coupled with his compassionate. and empathic nature ideally position him to serve injured people and their loved ones.

Kirk Olimb graduated summa cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2016, he was a Mitchell Fellow, won a Burton Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in his No-Fault Insurance class. He was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, a founding board member of the William Mitchell Inventor Assistance Program, and President of the Fighting Eelpouts Club Hockey Team. Kirk graduated magna cum laude from Hamline University in 2013 with his Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Psychology. He was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Epsilon Chi (Paralegal Honor Society), and Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society) during his time at Hamline. He also played four years as a Piper on the Men's Varsity Hockey Team, winning a MIAC Championship in 2010-2011 and was named to the MIAC Academic All-Conference Team in 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013 (freshmen are not eligible).Kirk joined McEllistrem Fargione on a part-time basis in the Winter of 2015 as a law clerk. He has since become an Associate Attorney starting in October 2016.

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.

Kim is a partner at Lindquist & Vennum and practice group leader in the Firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. An experienced litigator, Kim regularly represents institutions and individuals in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including guardian/conservator/trust litigation, financial fraud, securities, contract, fiduciary duty, corporate governance, licensing and retailer issues, and other business disputes.. She is licensed to practice law in both Minnesota and California.. Active in pro bono work, Kim presently serves as a conciliation court referee for the First Judicial District Court, and is honored to have received the Leonard Lindquist Pro Bono Award for her expungement work for pro bono clients.. Kim is also active in the community: WIth two children playing rugby (a son and a daugher), she is an avid rugby fan, and serves as an officer of Hopkins Royals Rugby Football Club.. Specialties: financial litigation, trust/probate litigation, commercial and contract disputes, securities, retailer & licensing

Kenneth LaBore is an attorney with many decades experience handling serious injury and wrongful death cases for injuries occuring in Minnesota.  We focus on elder abuse and neglect cases and the injuries which result due to poor care and supervision in group homes, assisted living facilities, memory care, nursing homes / skilled nursing, hospitals and other providers of care for vulnerable adults.. For a free consultation to discuss your case contact Kenneth LaBore.

Kenneth D. Suzan is of counsel in Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office and is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Department.. Mr. Suzan has experience in the areas of trademark law, copyright law, Internet law, social media law, domain names, and service mark matters. He has counseled his clients on a variety of issues ranging from the inception of a trademark to ultimate registration, licensing and enforcement. Mr. Suzan counsels and assists wearable technology companies to protect brand names through trademark, copyright and domain name filings. He also performs trademark clearance searches for mobile application names and logos. Mr. Suzan has also worked with an expansive network of associates worldwide on trademark clearance, licensing and litigation matters.. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Mr. Suzan served as a partner at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, New York, where he managed a worldwide docket of trademark and service mark applications and registrations, prosecuted and defended trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, handled multiple federal trademark litigation matters, and advised and counseled clients on all facets of trademark issues. In addition, Mr. Suzan has also served as a senior associate for Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., and as an associate for Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP.. Mr. Suzan earned his J.D., cum laude, from Albany Law School of Union University in 1996, where he served as managing editor of lead articles for the Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology. Mr. Suzan also earned his LL.M. in Trade Regulation (Intellectual Property) from New York University School of Law in 1998 and his B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Rochester in 1993.. Mr. Suzan is a co-host of IP Fridays, a podcast dedicated to intellectual property matters. The show is distributed , the iTunes Store, and .. Active in the community, Mr. Suzan served as past president of the Buffalo Arts Studio in Buffalo, New York, and is a member of the board of advisors for the Intellectual Property Counselor.. Mr. Suzan is admitted to practice in Minnesota and New York.

Kendal O’Keefe is a partner with Chestnut Cambronne. She focuses her practice exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, interstate and international divorce and child custody matters, paternity, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance, child support, domestic abuse (including Orders for Protection) and Harassment Restraining Orders. Kendal is also a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and offers mediation services in addition to her litigation practice.. Kendal has been named a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers for several years. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where she teaches Advanced Family Law. She has been invited to speak on a number of topics, including International Service of Process, Interstate and International Child Custody, and Establishing Child Support, among others. Kendal also serves as co-editor of Minnesota CLE’s Divorce Practice Deskbook, a resource for family law practitioners across the state. In addition, Kendal serves as a board member for the Family Law League, a local non-profit organization focused on professional development and promoting collegiality among family law professionals. Kendal’s interest in and passion for helping families developed during law school when she began volunteering for Tubman, a family violence prevention organization. Kendal has continued her involvement with Tubman and regularly volunteers her time to Tubman’s legal clinics for self-represented litigants.. Outside of her law practice, Kendal enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, stand-up comedy, and is a voracious reader.

Kelly is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and William Mitchell College of Law (Juris Doctor). Before earning her law degree, Kelly had a successful career as a Registered Nurse. She worked in several Level I Trauma Centers and specialized in Emergency and Critical Care nursing, maintaining numerous certifications, including TNS, BTLS, TNCC, ECRN, ACLS, and PALS.. In law school Kelly managed a family, a full course load, a 200 mile commute, and still dedicated herself to helping others. As a volunteer with the Streetlaw Program at Edison High School, she helped urban youth understand and trust the judicial system. She also participated in “Exploring Justice,” a restorative justice program that works with young men sentenced to life in prison at MCF-Stillwater. As the Vice President for Law Students for Legal Disaster Relief, Kelly traveled to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and worked with Safe Streets Strong Communities to help restore the Crescent City’s legal system.. Kelly’s extensive experience in the ER has given her a huge advantage in the courtroom. While working with the Freeborn County Attorney’s Office, Kelly was instrumental to the investigation and successful prosecution of the nursing home abuse case in Albert Lea, as well as a wide range of other high-level criminal cases, including first degree murder, criminal sexual conduct, assault, and drug/alcohol-related traffic offense matters.. Since 2009, Kelly has been using her trauma knowledge and legal training to help people accused of a wide variety of crimes. As both an Assistant Public Defender (3rd District) and as a private attorney, Kelly has handled a wide variety of cases, including murder, criminal sexual conduct, assaults, theft, DUI/DWI, and many others. Because of her unique skillset, she has also consulted with dozens of attorneys throughout Minnesota; when it comes to complicated civil and criminal injury cases, Kelly is the lawyer that other lawyers turn-to for advice. Kelly looks forward to speaking with you about your case, and will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Kelley (Colleen) Scrocca is a northern Minnesota native who has dedicated her entire 20+ year career to the practice of estate planning.. Kelley is an expert in estate planning, trusts, estate administration, and tax-related issues. She has extensive experience with estate and tax planning for individuals to address issues related to income, gift, generation-skipping, and estate tax matters. These services range from drafting simple wills, powers of attorney and living will documents to incorporation of more complex trusts, addressing special-needs situations, the formation of LLCs or other entities, as well as additional estate planning options. Each estate plan is specifically tailored to the individual client’s personal situation and their personal wants and requirements.. Kelley earned her undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University, her law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and her LLM in estate planning from the University of Miami Law School's nationally renowned Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning.. Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Kelley worked at a boutique trusts and estates law firm in Philadelphia where she practiced exclusively in trust, estate and probate matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. She also worked with a large law firm in Delaware where she worked with high net-worth individuals on estate planning and with corporate fiduciaries, assisting them to take advantage of state-specific trust laws. She then worked for Swier Law in South Dakota extended her expertise into the South Dakota trust area as well as the areas of ranching and farming. Kelley also frequently forms and provides ongoing consultation for non-profit groups. She is currently licensed to practice law in seven states.. Kelley and her husband Joe have three children, Cedar, Sutton, and Shea, two well-traveled cats and an authentic German Shepherd. Joe's military commitment has allowed Kelley and her family to move nine times in thirteen years, travel to 28 states, and 72 countries. She enjoys travel, reading, hiking, singing, and geocaching.  They have settled back in Minnesota now that her husband has retired from military service.. Kelley holds legal licenses in six states: Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Delaware and South Dakota.