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Cottrell Law Firm’s goal is to take the worry out of your legal worries. We do so by providing efficient but quality legal services for each and every client. Cottrell Law Firm is a trusted partner for its many clients and corporate organizations. The firm has a top notch reputation with both the judiciary and its cohorts within the legal community.. Please contact Cottrell Law Firm today and let us take care of you. We are conveniently located in Mendota Heights off of Highway 55 near both 35E and 494. Feel free to contact us at or. Cottrell Law Firm, P.A. (CLF) opened in February 2002. Since its opening, CLF has become a leader in the collection of debts in Minnesota, and has just recently expanded into both Colorado and North Dakota.  Mr. Cottrell is admitted to practice in the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) community Tribal Court.   Cottrell Law Firm also has a strong general practice, which includes estate planning, family law and numerous other practice areas. Bill’s common sense approach to law has served his clients well, and he has had great success winning law suits, negotiating settlements and providing sound legal advice to his clients. CLF has grown since its inception and in June of 2013 we moved into a larger office allowing room for continued growth. In 2014, Andrew A. Green, Esq. joined Cottrell Law Firm as an associate attorney.

Chris Wachtler has been litigating civil and criminal cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1996. Chris served as a prosecutor in Pine and Washington counties at the outset of his career, trying misdemeanor and felony cases for five years before entering private practice with a firm in St. Paul in 2001.. In May, 2013, he opened the Wachtler Law Office at 831 Como Ave. in St. Paul, which is also the home of the St. Paul Police Federation.. Chris handles a broad range of cases, including labor and employment cases, personal injury cases, professional licensing actions, and appeals.  A major focus of Chris’ practice involves representing public sector employees and unions involved in disputes with local units of government as well as the state of Minnesota.  He also appears regularly before the Minnesota Board of Nursing, representing registered nurses threatened with discipline.. Besides litigating civil and criminal cases in district courts in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, Chris has represented clients in numerous labor arbitration hearings, veterans preference hearings, civil service hearings before the Minneapolis and St. Paul Civil Service Commissions, and other types of administrative proceedings.. His representative clients include the Woodbury Police Officers Association, St. Paul Police Federation, the Police Officers’ Federation of Minneapolis, Law Enforcement Labor Services, IAFF local 21 (St. Paul Firefighters), the Minnesota Nurses Association and the Minnesota Conservation Officers Association.

Chris Banas lives in St. Paul with his wife and two children. He is an avid outdoorsman enjoying all that Minnesota and Wisconsin offer in both summer and winter.

Charles Shafer assists clients in matters involving general civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment and contract disputes. He is skilled in deconstructing complex legal and technical issues for lay audiences. He is also a volunteer attorney for the Tubman Safety Project.. Charles Shafer was inspired to become an attorney (which he insists had nothing to do with the unemployability of an English major) to use the law to help his clients navigate complex issues.

Business-minded attorney with over ten years of experience as a commercial litigator and compliance/transactional lawyer. Because of a unique, small firm practice as a litigator and transactional lawyer, I provide clients creative strategies and solutions in litigation and the eye of a litigator in transactions. Commercial Litigation Experience• Complete commercial litigation experience from initial case investigation, strategy, discovery and motion practice to first chairing court and jury trials and appellate oral argument • 11 court and jury trials, multiple appellate arguments and hundreds of motions and settlements Compliance/Transactional Experience• Corporate counsel to businesses and financial institutions for regulatory compliance questions and issues, day-to-day contract issues and risk analysis and proactive monitoring of regulatory trends • Prepare and review commercial agreements, draft corporate governance documents, resolutions and bylaw and draft and complete business sales and mergersPRACTICE AREAS • Commercial Litigation• Regulatory Compliance• Commercial Transactions• Mergers and Acquisitions• Corporate Governance• Contract Drafting/Review• Creditor Remedies/Bankruptcy• Mortgage Banking• Real Estate Transactions

Brian M. Marsden is an experienced trial lawyer. For over 23 years he has successfully represented clients accused of crimes ranging from drunk driving, drug trafficking, Internet crimes, sex crimes, forgery, embezzlement and murder. If a client is charged, Brian works tirelessly and aggressively on their defense.. It is our policy to handle our clients’ matters with as much discretion as possible to minimize the impact that an arrest or prosecution may have on their personal lives.. If you have a matter you would like to discuss, please call for a free initial consultation. All consultations are completely confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege.

Brent Kleffman has been practicing workers’ compensation law and trying workers’ compensation cases since 2006.  Brent provides a professional approach to the practice of law, providing the highest level of legal expertise and advice for his clients in workers compensation litigation and claims.  He knows what are appropriate cases to negotiate and settle, and is thoroughly prepared to try those cases that need to be tried.  He is a frequent presenter on various workers’ compensation topics.

Ben is a full service attorney that puts his focus on getting the right result for his clients.  His direct communication style and comitment to being prepared for each legal situation has resulted in exceptional outcomes for his clients.  Ben is extremely tech savvy and utilizes technology to keep him in direct contact with his clients and their cases.. When Ben is not in the office he is probably working on his Rx-7, which he built from the ground up during his free time while attending law school.  Ben is also a competative card player.

Becky A. Moshier, has been in practice for over 30 years.  Initially, in 1991 Becky opened her practice as a general law practice handling bankruptcy matters, divorce/family law, criminal/traffic, and wills/estate matters.  This wide variety of experience in different areas of the law has been especially helpful in approaching her bankruptcy practice.  Approximately, in 1996, Becky started to devote the majority of her practice to representing debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.  Bankruptcy is Becky's sole practice area and she enjoys and excels at the practice of bankruptcy law.  Becky grew up in Big Lake, MN, a small town 45 miles west of Minneapolis.  Small town values of honesty and integrity are the backbone of her practice and she enjoys a solid reputation among her peers for her strong work ethic and integrity.  Clients will always know where they stand with Becky as she is a straight shooter and tells it like it is without being judgmental or self-serving.  Becky became a lawyer with the goal to help people and has worked with a wide variety of people from all walks of life, from working class to upper class and from a variety of differing ethnicities and nationalities.

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Attorney John Akwuba has built a strong reputation for listening to his clients and providing competent and effective solutions crafted to fit their specific needs. Attorney Akwuba provides sound legal analysis, advice and solutions in what is often a very difficult and emotionally charged time. Mr. Akwuba is known for his unwavering integrity, honesty and passion for his clients and their family members.. Attorney Akwuba is very approachable, and clients appreciate his easy-going demeanor with them while remaining a tough and no-nonsense advocate. Mr. Akwuba represents men and women in cases involving Personal Injury, Immigration, Family Law and Criminal Defense. Mr. Akwuba also provides pro bono legal work to low income and indigent individuals who are not able to afford often expensive private legal representation.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Akwuba earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Winston Salem State University and worked at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital for several years.. In 1996, Mr. Akwuba graduated from William Mitchell College of Law where he began developing his courtroom skills in the moot court competition. Mr. Akwuba participated in the regional level of the Frederick Douglas Moot Court Competition. Also at William Mitchell College of Law, Mr. Akwuba was a member of the Student Governing Board, and was very active in the law school community.. While in Law School, Mr. Akwuba clerked with the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office so he could hit the ground running upon graduation.  After graduating from law school, Mr. Akwuba clerked for the Honorable Harry Seymour Crump, before teaming up with a private law practice. As such, he is uniquely qualified to understand the intricacies often involved in the diverse areas of law that he practices.

Attorney Guy Mattson's practice is focused solely on protecting the rights of those injured in accidents or helping those who have lost loved ones due to the carelessness of others. For the past 5 years he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star (2015-2019) in Minnesota. With extensive litigation experience and numerous trial verdicts, he has helped his clients recover millions of dollars. Guy has represented injured clients nationwide. His experience includes all types of auto accidents, including those involving semi-trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians. He also handles wrongful death claims, dram shop, dog bite, premise liability claims, and other catastrophic injury claims. Guy also serves as an arbitrator for no-fault disputes through the American Arbitration Association.

Attorney and Mediator. Representing clients in all areas of family law including collaborative family law, providing mediation and conflict resolution for all family matters and other disputes, and creating estate plans from simple to complex.

Attorney A.L. Brown is based in St. Paul and has been admitted to practice law in some of the most impressive courtrooms including the Supreme Court of the United States. Graduating from Hamline University School of Law in 2013, Attorney Brown has in-depth professional experience both inside and outside the courtroom. With experience as a law clerk, federal judge, and associate at one of the nation’s top trial firms, his knowledge serves as an invaluable resources in your situation. He is passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and believes in fighting for the underdogs no matter the case. Attorney Brown is a strong believer in equality and believes that every person should be held accountable for their actions, including those in the government. He is ready to stand by your side in the face of criminal charges, employment law cases, and civil rights issues.

As an attorney, my goal is to inform, advise and empower my clients with both legal and strategic advice to help them make smart decisions. Due to the nature of my work, I understand my clients are likely experiencing a medical and/or financial crisis. I use my expertise in the areas of medical and long-term care insurance to help them navigate the best possible resolution.

As an attorney and small business owner, I strive to provide practical solutions to my clients problems. Specifically, I enjoy advising clients on employment law matters such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.. I am active in the community and volunteer for multiple organizations.. Hiway Federal Credit Union - Directore, Board of DirectorsCity of Saint Pau District 9 Council - First Vice PresidentCharter School Property, Inc. - President, Board of DirectorsMeals on Wheels Saint Paul - Weekly Volunteer Delivery DriverMinnesota Nursery & Landscape Association: -Organizational Assessment Team -Public Relations Committee -Stormwater Management Task Team -Permeable Paver Systems Subcommittee -Landscape Education Committee. I am always looking for new challenges and enjoy working with clients in all industries!

As a graduate of the UMN law school and Humphrey School of Public Policy, I leverage the law, data, and media to accomplish client goals. At the the League of Minnesota Cities, I aggressively defended local governments in state court and developed municipal policies on their behalf. I then helped establish the FDA Center for Tobacco Products in Washington, D.C., where I continued to partner with state and local officials in bringing legal actions against retailers and Big Tobacco. Currently, I serve public and private clients at Flaherty & Hood, P.A. There, I've helped reform local government aid in 2013 and created and drafted the 2014 Broadband Infrastructure Grant Fund bill. I routinely write opinion columns and editorials that appear statewide and I marshal complex data to persuade policymakers and the public.. If you are interested in accomplishing legislative action at the Minnesota State Capitol, please contact me to see how Flaherty & Hood can assist you.

Andrea has been an associate with Geraghty, O’Loughlin & Kenney since 2008.  Andrea defends healthcare providers and entities in medical malpractice matters in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  She is also experienced in defending healthcare providers before their respective professional licensing boards.  She further defends healthcare providers and entities in Civil Rights actions in federal court.. Additionally, Andrea advises healthcare entities and providers on health, employment, business, premises liability and HIPAA-related legal issues.  Andrea has a special interest in HIPAA; particularly, the HIPAA Security Rule and its implication for legal business associates.. Andrea is a registered nurse, and she worked as a behavioral health nurse prior to becoming an attorney.

Amy vigorously advocates for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. She devotes 100% of her practice to family law, and she understands the toll that these cases take on her clients. Amy is an associate at Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh, PLLP. She specializes in a wide range of divorces and high conflict parenting disputes, including cases involving mental health issues, domestic violence, and substance abuse. She primarily practices in divorces, separations, custody cases, post-decree child support and/or maintenance modifications, parenting time disputes, high asset divorces, paternity actions, and order for protection cases.. Pro Bono Service: Amy serves as co-chair of the Education and Professional Development Committee for the Minnesota Chapter of the AFCC and a member of the Legislative Committee of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. She volunteers in many pursuits such the Safety Project for Tubman.

Amee Pham knew at a young age that she wanted to be an attorney who could help others. Amee believes that everyone deserves an attorney who is willing to take the time to listen to their concerns, advocate for their interests, and help reach a resolution that allows them to move forward.. Raised in Savannah, Georgia, Amee moved to Minnesota to attend Hamline University School of Law on a full academic scholarship. During her time at Hamline, she obtained a Certificate in Advocacy and Problem-Solving from the Dispute Resolution Institute and competed in the ABA Negotiation Competition. Hamline’s DRI program is currently ranked 3rd in the nation in dispute resolution by U.S. News & World Report and has been in the top 5 national rankings for 14 consecutive years.. As a Hamline Law student, she was active in the Student Bar Association, serving as President of the SBA and a member of the Ways & Means Committee. Amee was also participated in a variety of student organizations, including Phi Alpha Delta (serving as Social Committee Chair), Hamline Women’s Legal Caucus, Alternate Dispute Resolution Student Chapter, and Asian Pacific Law Students Association.. Prior to attending law school, Amee graduated summa cum laude from Armstrong State University with a degree in Political Science. She received the Minority Academic Achievement Scholars (MACAS) Academic Excellence award. Additionally, she is a member of Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social sciences.. Amee also worked for a law firm in Savannah, Georgia which focused on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. While at Hamline Law, she volunteered at Georgia Legal Services Program, a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing free civil legal services to low-income residents in the state of Georgia. As a Hamline Law student, Amee also completed two externships which both transitioned into clerkship opportunities, including Fields Law Firm and as a judicial clerk at the Office of Administrative Hearings. As a practictioner, Amee utilizes her litigation experience as a petitioner's attorney and critical legal analysis skills as a judicial staff attorney to competently evaluate and defend employers and insurers in workers' compensation matters.

Always paying attention to client's needs and looking out for their best business and legal interests.

Allison Maxim has extensive experience in the Twin Cities metro area family courts, as well as in federal court.  She is a wife, mother, and hard working divorce and family law attorney who understands the complexities of dissolving a relationship in the midst of a legal proceeding.  She works hard to cooperatively settle all of her cases taking into account the unique situaion of each client. However, when there are issus that cannot be settled, Allison has the grit, knowledge, and experience to zealously advocate for her clients in court.. Practice Areas:

Alex Bajwa is an attorney for small businesses and their families. His law firm, Alex Bajwa LLC, is centered around the need for businesses and families to protect their assets and rights in the face of life’s unexpected events. Alex's passion is giving back to his community by serving as the President of the Dayton's Bluff Area Business Association, serving on the Twin Cities Academy School Board, and volunteering as a counselor for St. Paul SCORE.

After over 30 years working in the legal industry, Mark still finds joy in tackling the unique challenges every day presents in the field. He places a high premium on getting to know his clients and learning about their family, culture, job, business and hobbies. Mark’s common sense approach lends itself to productive and favorable negotiations. He remains focused on achieving his clients’ goals in a timely fashion, listening to their specific needs and adapting his strategy accordingly.

After earning my Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, I founded Kennedy Criminal Defense, PLLC, in 2012. Before attending law school, I studied at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I earned a B.A. in English.. Prior to becoming an attorney, I dedicated my life to working to improve the lives of diverse groups of people by working for non-profit organizations.. I assisted survivors of domestic violence as an advocate in the community and the courtroom.  I was Program Director at a residential chemical dependency treatment center for women who struggled courageously with the disease of addiction. While working to support women in their struggle with addiction, I also threw my heart and soul into supporting victims of sex trafficking, as well as women with co-occuring disorders such as PTSD and Major Depression.. I have extensive experience in fundraising for myriad non-profit organizations such as The Minnesota AIDS Project; The Minneapolis Crisis Nursery; The Special Olympics; Minnesota Public Radio; and the National Organization for Women.. I have extensive experience working in the courtroom. I am driven to serve members of the lower middle class and low income communities through the legal process, as members of these communities are not only disproportionately brought into contact with the legal system. But are typically underrepresented once there as well.. The mission of Kennedy Criminal Defense is to provide high quality legal representation to people for whom typical legal fees are prohibitive, yet who have just enough income or assets to effectively disqualify them from eligibility for the services of the public defender.. I believe without reservation, that every person (whether that person makes a one time mistake or a pattern of ongoing interactions with the criminal justice system) has a right to a fair trial during which the State must prove guilt beyond all reasonable doubt.. A person's past mistakes should neither define his future, nor the size of his wallet the quality of his legal counsel.. To that end, it is my promise that Kennedy Criminal Defense, PLLC, will provide every client with thorough, ethical, aggressive and compassionate legal representation. All you need to do to get started is to call for a half hour consultation, which will be provided at absolutely no cost to you.. It would be my pleasure to meet with you and help you get you back to what really matters - living your life with purpose.