Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts - Attorney Barbara Kristianssen at Felhaber Larson helped me with my…read moremother's trust, will, and power of attorney / healthcare documents when we moved her to MN from CA. I heard about her through an NPR report on Wills & Estates, and a caller to the program, unsolicited, talked about how Ms. Kristianssen has saved his family a lot of money by understanding tax law implications when moving a trust / estate from Montana. She did not disappoint! She is kind, explains legal terms in a layperson-friendly way, and doesn't charge you for things you don't need (she could have charged us for updating the trust documents but told us those were fine as is.) Highly recommend. If you need to do your will or estate planning, don't wait - just DO it, already, and save your loved ones the hassle, confusion, trauma and cost of not having your estate pulled together. Our total bill was about $570. FYI, another attorney wanted to charge me $3,500 for the same work.

From the owner: Felhaber Larson is a full-service law firm with a more than 70-year history of serving clients. We…read moreserve clients throughout the Midwest from our offices in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Our attorneys practice in all areas of commercial law, providing exceptional service to our clients across all areas of the law.

Kimberly Hanlon Law is a top notch Minneapolis based law firm specializing in estate planning and…read moretrusts. Kimberly and her staff were exceedingly friendly,knowledgeable and professional!!! They helped my family and I learn about the different types of estate planning and how they are legally administered here in Minnesota. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of these types of legal services.

From the owner: Twin cities based law firm practicing in the areas of business law, estate planning, probate…read moreadministration, and real estate.

Obtaining an attorney during a legal issue is never easy. Michael made it easy and was confidently…read morereassuring. He met with me to review the facts of my issues and provided me with options. He was open about costs, as well as possible risks and benefits to my decisions. He spent time prior to hearings reviewing my testimony and offered legal guidance. I had multiple hearings and felt prepared because of Michael's guidance and support. He was there by my side to answer questions and advocated on my behalf. He kept in touch with me via phone, email and fax to address legal documents, which required attention. In the end, I felt the legal advice I received was sound and allowed me to make educated decisions. I trust Michael's legal advice and have recommended him to friend's and acquaintances, looking for legal assistance. I will use Michael's services again should I need an attorney.

I worked with Michael on my licensure defense case against the Board. I called the office to…read moreschedule a consult and Michael agreed to meet with me later that same day. His general availability, flexibility, and genuine willingness make accomodations, in my opinion, demonstrates his wonderful work ethic and person-centered approach with his clients. He was there to provide guidance and support during the most frightening and distressing ordeal of my life. At the consult, Michael was up front about the costs. He did not create any sense of false hope nor speculate unpredictable possible outcomes, which I found refreshing. Communication was excellent as he is available through varying modes (call, text, e-mail.) Michael consistently provided prompt responses, detailed information, and transparent instructions throughout the progress of my case. Michael was patient with my many questions and concerns. He never made me feel rushed when we'd go over the expected time, or feel like any kind of inconvenience. Michael provided excellent assistance with revising and collaborating on the final written response. During the prepping/coaching sessions, he made sure I had ample time to learn & practice those skills to an appropriate comfort level. Michael accompanied me to the review panel. I was quite moved by his opening statement. He possessed sincerity and conviction in his words that displayed genuine support and belief in my case. My case was complex and the cards were seemingly stacked against me, yet in the end the Board fully dismissed every allegation in the case. Michael is genuinely motivated, passionate, and devoted to assisting nurses & others receive justice and fair treatment through his utilization of experience and intellect along with the consistent application of ethical practice. I would highly recommend Michael Weber, without hesitation.

My wife and I hired Mr. Fruchtman to help us with a real estate transaction and to draft our wills…read more He was thorough and reasonably priced. We highly recommend him!

Easy going real estate attorney Good reply time with…read moresensible solutions. Specialize in certain fields with many years of experience.

From the owner: Knowledgeable, experienced and attentive…read more Glassman Law Firm has been providing Twin Cities businesses, publicly traded corporations, and individuals astute legal services for over 30 years. Attorney Richard Glassman graduated from the William Mitchell College of Law and is a member of the Hennepin County Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association. He is also a MSBA Board Certified Real Property Specialist. Glassman Law specializes in real estate transactions, such as commercial property sales, home sales, condo law, landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, and foreclosures. He also handles corporate law, including restructuring, mergers, contract disputes, and partnership and shareholder disputes and creditors rights, along with unpaid loans, debts for good sold and delivered, equipment leases, and bankruptcy. Attorney Glassman believes in going the extra mile for his clients. He will spend time with them to ensure he understands every detail in order to professionally and accurately represent his clients in court. Call today to schedule a consultation.

I've been a client of MKE for over six years across multiple legal matters. They're some of the…read moremost strategic and capable attorneys I've come across, with a level of expertise in constitutional law that's hard to find. They've done what 99% of law firms never do: gone to the U.S. Supreme Court twice (and won both times). That alone speaks volumes. The atmosphere is very down-to-earth, and the whole firm is easy to work with. Greg Erickson (the "E" in MKE), especially, is a straight shooter with a blunt (but great) sense of humor. I've seen him depose defendants for hours on multiple occasions, and it's honestly like watching boxing and ballet in one breath--he's sharp, controlled, and incredibly quick on his feet. John (main paralegal) is like an encyclopedia of constitutional and municipal law--extremely detail-oriented, and Mary (Office Manager) keeps everything running smoothly. It's a boutique firm that runs on word-of-mouth reputation, not advertising. They represent everyone from large banks, corporations, and small business owners to cities, law enforcement, and prisoners. They also take on cases against cities and public officials, which says a lot about their depth and versatility. I want to comment on a recent negative review here from someone using the name "Turbine G." What this person describes does not line up with what I know about the situation. This individual ("Jay") was yelling profanities in the 8th Circuit courthouse that day--I know because I had a hearing there as well. In that context, if Greg advised him to stop acting like "a child," that is more than fair. Lawyers have to maintain professionalism in court--not just for their firm, but for their other clients (I certainly wouldn't want that kind of behavior affecting the judge's view of my case or the court's perception of MKE--would you?). More broadly, I know and respect the attorneys this reviewer criticizes. Greg is quick-witted, highly skilled, and deeply dedicated to his kids. Erick Kaardal is brilliant, kind, and clearly prioritizes his family. These are genuinely good people. As for the younger attorney, Elizabeth--who is also unfairly dragged in that review--I want to be clear: she did an outstanding job. In fact, in a separate case, a district court judge (who had previously presided over one of my own hearings) even wrote a letter to MKE commending her work. She's a young attorney with a very bright future. No law firm wins every case. Outcomes depend heavily on which judge you get and the specific circumstances. That doesn't take away from the quality of the legal work. And to be fair--I do agree with one thing the reviewer said: sometimes MKE drafts come close to deadlines. That's the reality of a busy, in-demand firm handling complex litigation. But what matters is how they show up when it counts. I've had John stay on the phone with me late into the night to make sure everything was accurate before a strict deadline. That level of commitment is rare. For further perspective, I'm a lifelong liberal, and the firm is known for having (mostly) conservative attorneys. It's never mattered. I've always gotten along super well with everyone there. There's a mix of political perspectives among both their staff and clients, and there's clearly mutual respect. It's worth noting that many of the negative reviews on Google don't come from actual clients, but instead appear to be from online trolls reacting to a few controversial cases--something that represents only a tiny fraction of the firm's overall work. Most satisfied clients don't leave reviews--they get what they need and move on. I only felt the need to write something after stumbling upon this person's review because it didn't match what I know or my experience. From my (real) experience as a client: if you want serious, high-level legal representation, this is exactly the kind of firm you want in your corner.

Unfortunately, I feel I am obligated to write this review to hopefully prevent others from going…read morethrough what we have with MKE. We have spent near half a million dollars with this firm to have only 1 meaningless court victory in 5+ years. My personal belief is MKE is more worried about what the judges, court and opposing lawyers think of them than what their client's outcomes are. Frankly, I have typically not left hearings with MKE at my side in which I felt I had a chance to win. Only once have I been comfortable with how MKE lawyers argued in court (out of dozens of hearings). I kept my mouth shut about my perceived incompetence of MKE lawyers over time in hopes that the facts would win out in our favor as we had nowhere else to go and were locked in with MKE. When I presented mild criticism to Greg Erickson (E from MKE) along with my opinion form observing that he and his lawyer both did a terrible job in federal court that day, he literally stated, "You are a child Jay. Elizabeth did an outstanding job" (You got that right, Erickson's response was to denigrate me instead of listen to what I said). Yet Elizabeth got hammered and lost so bad for my wife that MKE has refused to respond to any communications from me or my wife at this point. This includes our longtime attorney, and somebody I thought was a friend, Erick Kaardal (don't let Erick fool you with his stories and charm, he certainly appears to me to not be the good catholic he professes to be). No lawyer at MKE bothered to contact us to determine next steps after the loss, merely decided to shut us out (which certainly appears to be an ethical violation on their part). Further, we had a set fee of $255k for the entire litigation, and when MKE lost because of their own incompetence (not understanding they had to include arguments of why the claim was in federal court), MKE puts their hand put for more money even though they are the ones who screwed up. In fact, we even set up a basically unlosable lawsuit against the city, that MKE somehow seemed to piss down the toilet (because they refused to put forth the obvious facts that would most likely have swayed the judges). Finally, I have won more cases for myself pro se than MKE ever did for us, not even close. In my opinion, If you are looking for a high priced lawyer that does not put forth the arguments you want them to in court, waits until the last minute to get the paperwork done, gets scolded by the judge right in front of you for being excessively wordy, gets half the arguments right and half wrong in court, fails to defend your character when personally attacked over zoning issues, and, calls you names when you put forth some mild criticism of their efforts ... then MKE is your team!! I would suggest otherwise and to stay away.

By far the worst lawyers they have you sign Paper work and pay for the agreed amount they say they…read morewill do and and if it takes more time than the money you paid for they will stop responding (Eric Parker) was my attorney for years and he gave up because of his company because they agreed to to care of something but it was to much hourly wage for him so not hire this this company zero stars after I tried and kept paying

terrible experience with this firm. They first signed me up for the wrong package, motion package…read moreinstead of mediation. withheld a substantial amount in the transfer of package, charged additional fees that should have been included. paralegal was very unprofessional, sent me incorrect information and included a stranger in our email thread at one point. Failed to return emails etc. The mediation outcome was vastly different then I was advised it would be, with no explanation why. Had zero confidence with B Palmer in court to accepted mediation terrible outcome. didn't fight for me at all. This attorney didn't care. didn't even show up for initial consult. rather than reschedule, someone else filled in who didn't even know any details. I could go on and on. Avoid this firm. I'm now trying to get back the refund I'm owed, with NO luck so far.

Spot on. Responsive and on time. Timely response. Professional and knows his stuff. Glad we…read moreconnected. Great value comes with peace of mind. Couldn't expect better service.

From the owner: Signature Law specializes in estate planning (trusts, wills, health care directives, and cabin…read moreplanning) as well as general civil litigation and law for individuals, families, and small businesses.

An amazing attorney who is solution and results oriented!…read more He understands how to prioritize and ethically and morally outstanding!

Adam has been my attorney for quite some time. He is thorough and knowledgeable about the divorce…read moreprocess.

I can only speak of Patrick Boyle in superlatives…read more No attorney in the Minneapolis, MN area has greater depth, experience, and practical wisdom in the areas of Bankruptcy, Foreclosure and Loan Modification. Insofar as such a thing can even be contemplated, based on my first-hand experience as a client I consider him THE industry standard to which all others are compared in the world of postponement of sheriff sale, foreclosure mitigation and home retention. Technically an expert, he is also uncommonly practical and responsive. These are traits that no doubt finds great receptivity from a diverse group of clients who consult him in their time of legal need. Patrick possesses the ability to take extremely complicated, intricate, intimidating and confusing legal aspects and break them down into simple, straight forward language without ever making the client feel foolish or as if they are being spoken down to. The level-headed, direct and no nonsense approach that he takes, his timely communication and attention to detail make Patrick Boyle the attorney whom I turned to in my time of need and now recommend whenever given the chance to others facing legal needs. There is simply no better Minnesota attorney to advise across all of these matters, or who has the range of experience, thought, reason and polish.

I am sooo impressed with Patrick. He is one hell of an attorney and doesn't take crap. I love how…read morepassionate he is about being that advocate, the voice for the client. I really wish more attorneys were like this. I swear I am dealing with other issues and Patrick is an award winning attorney. He is always professional and he is the true definition of what an attorney should be. Anyone out there who needs an attorney, someone that defends them and has your back the whole time without bad mouthing you at all. Your man to call is Patrick. He understands the law and will help you with any situation!!