Lawyer Overview

Michael S. Gerlach, a U.S. Army veteran (1974-1976) received his Bachelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude from Moorhead State University. He received his law degree (Juris Doctor) with Distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law and has been an attorney in private practice in Duluth since that time. His practice includes estate planning and administration, probate, business and corporate law, debtor / creditor law, representation of non-profit organizations and employment law in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Administration
• Probate
• Business and Corporate Law
• Debtor / Creditor Law

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Bankruptcy Law, Creditors' Rights, Business & Commercial Law, Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota, 1987

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Ecumen (Minnesota's Largest Non-Profit Provider of Housing for the Elderly) (Trustee)
• Duluth Salvation Army Advisory Board (Chair)
• Lakeshore Bayshore Homes Advisory Board (Chair)
• St. Michael's Church Parish Council (Chair)
• Lakeshore Capital Campaign (Chair)
• Lakeshore Home Ethics Committee (Member)
• Members Assembly of ELCA Synod (Member)

Pro Bono Activities

• Volunteer Guardian ad Litem
• Volunteer Attorney Program

Past Employment Positions

• U.S. Army, 1974 - 1976

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: With Distinction
• Moorhead State University
  Bachelor of Science
  Honors: magna cum laude

Address

227 West First Street
Suite 610 Missabe Building
Duluth, MN 55802-5053

Phones

(218) 722-2144

Faxes

(218) 722-2147

Emails

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Websites

http://www.gerlachlaw.com