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Mr. Gores is a 25 year seasoned civil litigation attorney with the experience and intergity to help you with your personal injury, wrongful death, employment, business, licensure, probate needs.. He is an appointed Member of the Minnesota Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.. He also is an appointed Member of the Minnesota Supreme Court's No-Fault Standing Committee, which supervises and adminsiters Minnesota's No-Fault Automobile Insurance Arbitration System.. Mr. Gores is a qualified Alternative Dispute Resolution neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of General Practice providing arbitration and mediation services. He is an Arbitrator on the Minnesota Supreme Court Panel of No-Fault Arbitrators and a volunteer Mediator for the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

Matthew Tramm is an Arden Hills native with a passion for serving his fellow Minnesotans. In his younger years, he was a captain of the Mounds View High School Hockey team before going on to play college hockey for Bethel University. Matthew ultimately graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan where he earned a degree in political economics and graduated Cum Laude.. Matthew attended the Hamline University School of Law on a Presidential Scholarship and earned his way onto the Dean's list, the Law Review and the National Moot Court team - again graduating Cum Laude.. POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT WORKMatthew has experience working in Washington, D.C. for an established political consulting and strategy firm where his services have been utilized by several successful congressional campaigns. Locally, Matthew also served in an executive role on the successful re-election campaign of Supreme Court Justice Barry Anderson. Justice Anderson later motioned for Matthew’s admittance to the Minnesota Bar - which was a true honor for Matthew. He also served in the Ramsey County Attorney's Office protecting some of the most vulnerable members of the county. Matthew made over 400 court appearances in this role.. PRIVATE PRACTICE AND FINANCIAL SECTORMatthew has practiced law in a mid-sized Twin Cities firm where he represented various types of clients, including various municipalities, individuals, business owners and even . He has served as an Officer of the 7th largest banking corporation in the United States, working in its Trust Services division. It was there that he discovered his passion for serving clients in a deeply meaningful capacity in all matters related to the administration of trusts, agencies and other estate planning instruments.. ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAMM LAW FIRM, PLLCAfter witnessing how horribly traditional estate planning was failing some of his clients in his role as a corporate trustee, Matthew came to understand that the biggest positive impact that he could have on people's lives was in his own private estate planning law practice. In 2017, He launched Tramm Law Firm, PLLC in order to provide clients with superior legal services in all matters where sincere effective legal representation is critical.. Matthew resides in Vadnais Heights with wife Ashley and their daughter Madeline.

I’m passionate about making good use of my unique background to help people. Not only tell them, “Do not worry about tomorrow,” but also be able to offer them a comprehensive way to help plan ahead. I am glad to be joining the team and I’m excited to begin my new journey here at Safe Harbor Estate Law.

I love this area of law because so much of it is helping clients avoid more complicated issues in the future. Each estate plan is as unique as the clients and their goals. I also find the complexity and importance of working through Asset Protection plans and MA applications to be interesting and engaging.. My father passed away when I was eleven and left behind me and four siblings in what could be described as an estate planning disaster. It caused years of unnecessary pain and heartache along with over a decade of litigation. Because of this, I am motivated to help families avoid similar situations by creating high quality estate plans.

I am an attorney in the Twin Cities with diverse experience in the law. As a general practitioner, I can assist you with numerous issues or refer you to other qualified lawyers if I am unfamiliar with a particular area of the law.. I graduated from Hamline University summa cum laude in 2008 and from the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction in 2011. Whilte studying at Iowa, I served as an editor for the Journal of Corporation Law, a student judge for Appellate Advocacy, and a County Attorney Payment Plan Volunteer for the Johnson County Attorney's Office in Iowa City.. Moreover, I have experience working with a federal judge, at a law firm in Minneapolis, and at multiple non-profits in St. Paul. The decision to diversify my profile has enabled me to understand numerous facets of the law and develop proficient skill sets that will ultimately help resolve your legal problem.. I encourage you to call me at or email me at with questions or to set up a meeting to discuss a problem you are having. I will never charge you for these initial communications and consultations, so you have nothing to lose by getting in touch with me. I take pride in providing top-notch, effective legal services for clients, and I am dedicated to zealously representing people in their times of need.

Hi, I am Margaret Barrett.. I founded Safe Harbor Estate Law to help families protect what is most important to them.  I am motivated by life experiences that help me relate to my clients. My ex-husband died suddenly, leaving our young children and a messy estate that took 7 years to resolve.  My siblings and I worked together to support my parents in my Dad's dementia. My new husband and I crafted a plan to protect each other and all of our children in our blended family when we pass away. Many of my clients experience or want to prepare for the experiences I have already learned from.. My expertise is in helping baby boomers and their parents to acheive their goals while minimizing expenses and hassles.  I create estate plans that protect my clients in case of incapacity during life, and direct their assets while protecting their loved ones after they pass away.. I also ease the burdens of families worried about paying for long term care, by developing personalized plans that take advantage of all the benefits available to them. Finally, after a loved one dies, I handle probate, or estate or trust administration for my clients at a difficult time in their lives.. I enjoy working with my clients' family members whenever it is feasible. My practice is to team up with other professionals on my clients' behalf.  My goal is to develop long lasting relationships with my clients that are mutually satisfying.. I am often asked what an Elder Lawyer does. In my case, my elder law practice includes planning and applying for long term care Medical Assistance and VA benefits so my clients can get the care they need and protect assets.  I also have expertise regarding the challenges of incapacity, the risks of expoitation of vulnerable adults, and how a lawyer can bring solutions as part of a team. I spent 5 years as a litigation attorney in a big law firm, so I am comfortable and successful in advocating for my clients in court.. I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Ramsey County Bar Association SoloSmall Section. I formerly served as Communications Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Elder Law Section.  I am also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Christian Legal Society of Minnesota.. I speak frequently on a variety of estate planning and elder law topics.  Sample topics include how to avoid common legal mistakes in making an estate plan or in dealing with chronic illness or dementia, and how to prevent your life savings from going to the nursing home. I present to senior groups, support groups, YMCA's, senior care providers and financial groups.  I present complicated topics in clear, understandable manner that can be practically applied.. I grew up in St. Paul and have lived in the area all my life. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren, fitting in excercise, travel and getting outside whenever I can.

First Asian American appointee to head a major criminal prosecution department in Minnesota. Managed over 30 attorneys, staff and other employees in executing all criminal matters for the city of St. Paul under Mayor Randy Kelly. Subsequently appointed Senior Policy Advisor for Mayor’s office.. Former Ramsey County District Court Interpreter. Coordinated and helped develop and maintain the interpreter program in Ramsey County.. Kelly and Fawcett, P.A., Associate Attorney. January 2000 – 2002. Prosecutor for City of Maplewood responsible for misdemeanor prosecutions and civil matters for Mayor and City Council. Also handled personal injury matters for a diverse base of clients and specializing in representation of Hmong community.. U.S. Department of Labor, Minneapolis, MN. January 1999 – January 2000. Investigated and enforced U.S. labor laws.. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. January 1998 – January 1999. Investigated and enforced Minnesota labor laws.. Thao & Li Law Firm, Associate Attorney, St. Paul, MN. September 1997 – January 1998. Specialized in worker’s compensation and personal injury law for a diverse client base.. Affiliations. Hmong Council of 18. Currently developing a mediation program in Minnesota with the Hmong Council 18 and Hamline University. Lao Family – Board of Advisors. 2006 – 2011. Lo-Pha Society. National chairman as of 2011. St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation. Former board member. Hamline University Law School. Hmong Cultural Mediation Trainer. American Red Cross (Twin Cities Area Chapter). Board of Directors. Professional Associations and Memberships. Minnesota State Bar Association, Member