Law Firm Overview

My firm is a general civil practice in St. Paul, Minnesota. I have served the greater St. Paul area since 1978, concentrating in the areas of family law, real estate, consumer bankruptcy, general litigation and probate.

I represent clients in every level of the Minnesota State court system.

The cornerstone of my success is the quality relationship, which I maintain with clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. I focus on intelligent legal representation and pledge to listen to and communicate with clients.

I use the latest technology and cost-effective methods to provide services in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Mediation
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Domestic Violence & Neglect
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Business & Commercial Law
• Formation & Business Planning
• Business Organizations
• Contracts
• Estate Planning
• Trusts
• Wills
• Living Wills
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Powers of Attorney and Appointment
• Real Estate Law
• Residential Real Estate
• Commercial Real Estate
• Litigation & Appeals

Honors and Awards

• Named "Minnesota Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, 2007
• Named "Minnesota Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, 2006

Pro Bono Activities

• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Volunteer Program, 1979 - Present

Ancillary Businesses

• Family Law Mediation

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Contracts, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Transactions, Business Organizations, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Formation & Business Planning, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Litigation & Appeals, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate