Minnesota Lawyers Samantha Graf to Sarah McEllistrem

Firm: Johnson/Turner Legal

56 E. Broadway Avenue , Forest Lake , Minnesota 55025

Practice Areas: Family

A passionate advocate for my clients, I believe in building strong cases but remaining flexible in seeking creative resolutions. I give my clients the legal advice they need, but without resorting to jargon, keeping them more at ease in a difficult process.

4316 Fremont Ave S , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55409

Practice Areas: Health Care

Firm: James C MacGillis

310 South 4th Avenue , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55415

Practice Areas: Appeals

Sarah MacGillis found her niche in being a trial lawyer. She brings unparalleled enthusiasm, hard work and tireless creativity to her practice. Sarah has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine every single year from 2011-2023, an honor bestowed upon less than 5% of all lawyers within the state of Minnesota.  And she has earned it by working exceptionally hard on her clients' matters and consistently delivering excellent results in a variety of forums.  Prior to that, she was named a "Rising Star" multiple years by that same publication.. Sarah defends licensed professionals in investigations initiated at their licensing boards.  At the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, the Minnesota Board of Nursing, and the Minnesota Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board, she has obtained numerous dismissals of complaints.  She has done the same at numerous other licensing boards.. She has earned not-guilty verdicts and dismissal orders in courtrooms all over the state of Minnesota.  And she has successfully briefed and argued cases before the Minnesota Supreme Court, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.. In 2015, she obtained a DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES against an educator charged in a 17-count felony complaint. In 2017, she obtained a dismissal of all charges in a neglect of a vulnerable adult act case. In 2016,  she obtained a REVERSAL of a federal defendant's 262 month sentence on appeal before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and then subsequently successfully argued for a 10-YEAR REDUCTION in his sentence at a re-sentencing hearing.   In 2017, she obtained a reversal of a sentence in a multiple count felony case and a substantial reduction during the subsequent resentencing before the district court.. She will work hard and explore every possible defense in your case.  She will listen carefully to you and work with you and your family through the entire process.  She will treat you with the respect and kindness that you deserve.

Firm: Lillie, Glodosky, Long & Anderson PLLC

25 Lake Street N , Forest Lake , Minnesota 55025

Practice Areas: Family

I graduated from the University of Minnesota - Duluth with a BA in Environmental Studies in 2003 and received my Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law in 2007. I am also licensed to practice before the United States District Court, District of Minnesota. After receiving my law license, I worked as an associate attorney for Sieloff and Associates, P.A. and Cordell and Cordell. I worked for Kelsey Law Office as a senior litigating attorney from August 2013 to January 2024 when I opened my own firm with three other attorneys.. I grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. My family and I have lived in the Isanti County area since 2006. Outside of work I enjoy reading, riding horses, playing volleyball and spending time with my family.

Firm: Soucie Eyberg Law LLC

PO Box 160 , Andover , Minnesota 55304

Practice Areas: Social Security

Sarah approaches the practice of law with an emphasis on client service. She learned from her father at a very young age that lawyering is about serving your clients first and foremost. What that looks like in practice is a business model that focuses on frequent client communication, availability of the attorney to the client and a teamwork approach between attorney and client in the case development and direction. Sarah is compassionate and empathetic. Her goal in every client interaction is to ensure the client feels heard and validated, and that their questions are addressed.. Sarah’s practice focuses exclusively on Social Security Disability law. She specializes in this area is because it allows her to help chronically ill and injured people get the benefits to which they are entitled. The Social Security disability application and appeals process is overly complex and the deck is stacked against the applicant. Many claimants are led to believe they can complete the process without an attorney, and then give up somewhere along the way because the appeals process and deadlines are overwhelming. Outcomes for claimants are much better overall when people have the assistance of a professional.. Sarah graduated with a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and English from the University of St. Thomas (Go Tommies!). Attending Minnesota schools for education allowed Sarah to begin tapping into her legal network while still obtaining her education. She gives back to both schools as an adjunct professor at the now-named Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and through the University of St. Thomas’ mentor program—both at the undergraduate and law school institutions.. Sarah’s dedication to professional excellence, development and service knows practically no bounds (just ask her husband). She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Anoka County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Minnesota Women Lawyers, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.. Not satisfied with simply being a member, Sarah serves in leadership roles in nearly every organization of which she is a member. She currently serves on the councils of the MSBA’s New Lawyers Section, Social Security Disability Section, Practice Management and Marketing Section, and also serves as an Assembly At-Large Representative to the MSBA Executive Council. In addition, she has served as District Justice for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Her region is District X, covering the law schools and alumni chapters in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. In this position she mentors all the chapters and also organizes and presents leadership conferences twice per year. Despite these obligations, Sarah maintains a dedication to client matters first and foremost.. She has also been fortunate to have been recognized for her efforts and service. She was most recently named the Minnesota State Bar Associations Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year for 2018-2019. She was recognized for outstanding service by Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity with the Dan D. Halpin Award. In 2016, she was named Outstanding Section Member by the New Lawyers Section. Sarah won several awards from Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity for her work as an officer of her various chapters.. A runner, knitter, deer hunter, mother, wife and attorney living just outside the Twin Cities with her husband (Jason), four children (Esme, Mina, Roland, and Walter), dog (Fletcher), cat (Oreo) and four chickens (Belina, Sandslash, R2D2, and Starlight).. A Minnesota native, Sarah enjoys weekends spent at the cabin up north, year-round. In the summer time for fishing and boating and backyard camping for the kids. In the fall, the cabin becomes “deer camp” for the family. The winters are spent ice fishing and snowshoeing and enjoying the cold and quiet. Spring time is just mud.. When she is not working, she can be found at home with her family, trying new recipes or passing on her love of reading to her kids. She is also passing all of her nerdy fandoms on to her kids, including Doctor Who, all of the Marvel universe, her love of all things Halloween and more. You may also find her outside on a run. Sarah has completed many 5k and 10k races and also participates in “run streaks,” running consecutively day after day for at least a mile each day. She also has many crafting hobbies, including knitting, cross stitch and sewing.. If she is not at home, she is likely bringing children to sports or activities, or participating in one of her various volunteer roles. Sarah serves as her daughter Mina’s Girl Scout troop leader and enjoys mentoring Mina and the other girls in the troop in leadership and life skills. The children also participate in Boy Scouts, gymnastics, softball, baseball, volleyball and soccer.

Firm: Ahlgren Law Office, PLLC

220 W Washington Ave Ste 105 , Fergus Falls , Minnesota 56537

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, PA

81 S 9th Street #500 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Breiner Law Firm, LLC

Serves Twin Cities Metro , Eden Prairie , Minnesota 55347

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I founded Breiner Law Firm to simplify the legal experience for parents. I provide estate planning and small business legal support making sure that everyone and everything important in your life is protected. Let me worry about the details for you and you can worry about the more important things in life. Breiner Law Firm has offices in Atlanta, GA and Minneapolis, MN. I created the congierge concept for law practice to simplifies the client experience. This new structure focuses specifically on home visits and the ability to assist clients without the need for an in-office visit. This allows the client to ask unlimited questions and get status updates on their matter remotely without the need for appointments or taking leave from office or home to see an attorney. Don't get me wrong - we will likely meet a number of times, but I will come to you!

Firm: Runchey, Louwagie & Wellman

533 West Main Street , Marshall , Minnesota 56258

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Perforce Software, Inc.

400 1st Ave N Ste 400 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55401

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Atticus Family Law

6303 Osgood Avenue North , Stillwater , Minnesota 55082

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Miller Daly Law

200 5th St. NW, Suite F , Elk River , Minnesota 55330

Practice Areas: Child Custody

I practice exclusively family law, including child custody disputes, divorce, child support, parenting time, adoption and more.. I focus on an interest-based approach to dispute resolution and firmly believe that by building strong relationships with my clients, I am able to provide effective and personalized representation.  I understand that each family is different and strive to develop a strategy to meet client's individual needs.  While I am often times able to help clients reach agreements, I am also able to vigorously advocate for my clients when a dispute becomes contentious.

Firm: Feist Law & Advocacy PLLC

825 Nicollet Mall Ste 625 , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Sandahl & Associates

7400 Lyndale Ave S , Richfield , Minnesota 55423

Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts, & Probates, Real Estate, Business

275 S Third St #203 , Stillwater , Minnesota 55082

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Growing up in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Sam is a lifelong resident of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley area.  Sam earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2001. While enrolled at William Mitchell, Sam was active in Moot Court and a member of Law Review.Upon graduating from William Mitchell, Sam first worked as a judicial clerk for both The Honorable Kenneth J. Maas in the Washington County District Court and The Honorable Stephen M. Halsey in the Wright County District Court.  This experience gave him invaluable insight that he uses on a daily basis in his practice to this day. Upon leaving his posts as a judicial law clerk, Sam worked for two years as an associate at the Stillwater law firm of Anastasi and Associates where he honed his skills in complex litigation, debt collection, mechanics liens, and real estate law. After two years of work at Anastasi and Associates, in the summer of 2004, Sam started his own practice. Since opening his own practice, Sam has greatly expanded his expertise into criminal defense, DWI & DUI defense, as well as family law and other related areas. Sam is a member of the Minnesota Bar Association and the Washington County Bar Association.  He serves on the Washington County District Court - Criminal Committee which establishes Stillwater courthouse policies and makes decisions about criminal court issues. Also, Sam is a volunteer attorney with Washington County Legal Assistance. Sam is an avid sports fan and follows Gopher Basketball and Minnesota Twins closely.  He enjoys biking, swimming, golfing and curling in his spare time.

Firm: Savage Westrick, PLLP

2836 Lyndale ave south , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55408

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

About:. Samuel Savage is an attorney who works with real people to get real results - whether its getting compensation for an injury you sustained because as a result of someone else's negligence or getting criminal charges dismissed - he will fight for you.

Firm: Samuel Murdoff Legal

P.O. Box 1228 , Monticello , Minnesota 55362

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Sam graduated from Hamline University, School of Law with a Juris Doctor in Law along with earning certificates both in International Business Negotiation and Advocacy and Problem Solving.  During law school, Sam was a student certified attorney and earned the prestigious position of Student Director of the Employment Discrimination Mediation Clinic.. Sam earned his B.A. in German with an emphasis in Literature along with a double minor in Ballroom Dance and Business Management from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  During his college years Sam developed a wide variety of interests including rock climbing, SCUBA diving, dog sledding and ballroom dancing where he was a member of the Ballroom Dance Company.  In addition to his full schedule of school and hobbies, Sam was a Showcase winner on the long-running show, “The Price is Right.”. Sam is a Minnesota native raised near Kent, MN on his family’s small grain and alfalfa farm. He has always been active in all types of activities from playing drums in the band to singing in the choir. After high school, Sam lived in Germany for two years doing missionary work and helping others.

Firm: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

225 South 6th Street , Minneapolis , Minnesota 55402

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Sam practices primarily in the areas of civil rights and employment litigation in federal and state court. His employment practice focuses on helping clients who have been discriminated against or harassed in the workplace, wrongfully terminated, or denied wages they earned. His civil rights practice focuses on seeking redress for clients who have been victims of civil rights abuses by the police or institutions such as prisons and mental health facilities, as well as those who have been discriminated against in public places like restaurants or retail locations. Sam also has experience with whistleblower and consumer protection law.. Sam has won victories for his clients in several types of cases. He has prevailed on behalf of clients in trials with both juries and judges. Most recently, a jury awarded his client more than $400,000 for economic and emotional harm she suffered when her employer discriminated against her during and after her pregancy. He has also successfully resolved cases for six and seven figure settlements for his clients, including a recent case in which his client was wrongfully arrested and prosecuted following his participation in a protest against police brutality.. Sam graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2015. He then practiced at the well-known Washington DC employment law firm, Katz Marshall & Banks before moving to Seattle, where he was an associate at the civil rights firm MacDonald Hoague & Bayless. He returned to his hometown of Minneapolis in 2019 to be closer to family and represent clients in the community he has always considered home. After three years of practicing at Madia Newville LLC, Sam returned to MacDonald Hoague & Bayless in December 2022 to help open the firm's Minneapolis office.

Firm: Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC

2640 Eagan Woods Drive #220 , Eagan , Minnesota 55121

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

When I'm not lawyering, you'll find me with my beautiful wife and kids.

Firm: Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh P.L.L.P.

332 Minnesota Street , Saint Paul , Minnesota 55101

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I am engaged in the general practice of all aspects of civil litigation with a primary focus on employment law litigation in federal and state courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, vicarious liability, whistleblower claims, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with business claims, and contractual disputes.I am admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and am a Qualified Neutral in Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution. I am a member of the Warren E. Burger Inn of Court and an active member of the Minnesota State and Ramsey County Bar Associations.  I am a Super Lawyer in Employment and Labor law.  Prior to earning my law degree, I was a Buyer for Target Corporation responsible for the development, cost negotiations, and overall financial performance of my category assortments nationwide.