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While I have been primarily in the general practice of law for much of that time, I worked for the Social Security Administration at the Hearing Level as an attorney and I have been handling Social Security cases through the years. My practice has also included working with clients with physical and mental impairments as trial lawyer in personal injury cases. My Bachelor’s Degree is in Social Work is from the University of Minnesota and my Juris Doctorate Degree is from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. I chose to specialize in Social Security Disability Law because it combines all of my education, skills, and experience that I have acquired through the years.

Nathan M. Hansen obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota in 2003  and his B.A. Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1998.   He has practiced law in North St. Paul since 2003.  Prior to engaging in private practice of law, Mr. Hansen worked for the Minnesota Department of Corrections for over four years in various capacities.

John Jerabek is a shareholder at Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell, PLLC. He has successfully litigated numerous family law cases involving complex business valuations, non-marital property, spousal maintenance and custody matters. He has established himself as an advocate for his clients in intricate grandparent custody and third-party custody proceedings, as well as juvenile court contested adoption matters. John Jerabek represents clients in family court appeals and juvenile court appeals and has frequently appeared before the Minnesota Appellate Courts.. Mr. Jerabek is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers — Minnesota Chapter. John Jerabek is a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral (mediator) and an Early Neutral Evaluator. John serves as a court-appointed Parenting Consultant in cases where parents are unable to reach on-going agreement. He has represented guardians ad item for abused and neglected children since 1998.. John Jerabek has been selected to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list, as well as the Top 25 Super Lawyers Appellate Law list and the Top 40 Super Lawyers Family Law list. He is an Adjunct Professor of Family Law at William Mitchell College of Law, and has been a frequent lecturer on family law, juvenile law and children’s advocacy issues both locally and nationally.

I am a strong advocate for my clients, and I receive great fulfillment in helping people resolve issues and move on from one of life’s hardest transitions. I worked in family court for two years with two different judges prior to practicing, so I have the unique perspective of knowing the ins and outs of the court and how the judicial officer makes decisions.

Christopher L. Vatsaas is a shareholder at Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell, PLLC. Chris practices exclusively in the area of family law including divorce, child custody, paternity, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance, child support, domestic abuse (including Orders for Protection), and Harassment Restraining Orders. His diverse family law experience ranges from child custody cases involving child endangerment to dissolution matters involving high net worth individuals and sophisticated non-marital tracing. He also serves in a neutral capacity as a family law mediator, parenting consultant (PC), parenting time expeditor (PTE), Social Early Neutral Evaluator (SENE), and Financial Early Neutral Evaluator (FENE).. Since 2019, Chris has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Minnesota receive this distinction. Chris was also named to the 2023 list of Top Lawyer in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly. In 2018 and 2019, Chris received the North Star Lawyer Award from the Minnesota State Bar Association for his pro bono service.. Chris is an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he teaches Advanced Family Law as well as coursework within the school’s Mentor Externship Program. He has also presented on topics such as Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders, Ex Parte Emergency Custody Orders, estate planning, and the use of technology within a family law practice. He is also the editor of the ADR Chapter of the Minnesota Divorce Practice Deskbook by Minnesota CLE and has co-authored legal articles regarding the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of family law as well as the impending evolution of child custody issues stemming from cannabis legalization.. Chris is engaged in both the local legal community and the greater Twin Cities community. Chris also has extensive board service experience, including presently serving as President-Elect of the Alumni Advisory Board at the University of St. Thomas School of Law as well as Past President of the Family Law League, a local non-profit organization focused on professional development and networking among family law professionals.. Chris and his family call St. Louis Park home, where he is involved in his local church and community. In his spare time, you’ll find Chris catching a basketball game, hosting a barbeque (ask about his chicken wings), foraging for fun espresso beans at a local coffee shop, or popping open a new bottle of wine with friends. An aspiring wine geek, Chris has obtained his Level 2 Certificate with Merit from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and dreams of a part-time retirement job of pouring at a local wine bar someday.

As a practicing attorney and business owner in the highly regulated and rapidly changing in-home healthcare industry I aggressively advocate for continuous improvement and delivery of industry-leading services.Believing that paramount to advancing the goals of clients is understanding systems they depend upon, I have developed a level of expertise in areas key to business successes: evaluating, testing, and determination of the reliability, cost-effectiveness, and usability of hardware and software; leveraging social media, search, and PPC advertising to capture marketing opportunities; utilizing internal and external financial and program audits to evaluate program profitability and legal compliance; and integrating employment law to create safe and productive worksites.I have earned a reputation for being a hardworking, reliable business partner and community leader putting forth the effort to improve the lives of those I serve.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Saint Paul and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Saint Paul and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Saint Paul and surrounding areas.

Experienced C attorney serving clients in Saint Paul and surrounding areas.