I've had the pleasure of working with Michael Brandt for over 10 years . Let's just say I've had a…read morecolorful past with many missteps . Michael was always the first person I saw when I was at my lowest.No matter what was going on I could always count on him to show up and be there for me. He never judged me or looked down on me .His first words were always ,"How you holding up" and " Let's get you out of here". His knowledge and experience are matched by no one in the Judicial System. Even when I was facing some pretty serious charges I always felt at ease in the courtroom because of his presence and overall demeanor. He represents and treats his clients like they are family , fighting tooth and nail for them . Excepting nothing but the very best outcome for his clients. I've put my troubled past behind me but I know with absolute certainty that without Michael Brandt representing me , I would not be here today to write this review.

Nicole did a great job for us and we had a great resolution. I would recommend them to anyone…read morelooking.

I phoned this law firm, after having called 8 others, with no one bothering to return my calls. The…read morefollowing morning after leaving a message, attorney Todd Gadtke returned my call. While not being able to take my case, as his practice is limited to mainly Lemon law cases, he nonetheless spent 40 minutes speaking with me, regarding my case & options. This... with no compensation whatsoever! Who/what attorney does this? An attorney with empathy, integrity, morals & concern for others, that's who! A good man! Now... this really put a dent in my belief, and that of many others... that most attorneys ride along on the underbelly of a fungus, that inhabits the bottom of slime-dwelling creatures! A welcome breath of fresh air-- a refreshing belief in the remaining good in humanity. If you're looking for someone to represent you with intelligence, loyalty and empathy, look no further than this exceptional law firm! I am honored to wholeheartedly recommend them, as the best of the best!

Sure, we all know the majority of lawyers are parasitic creatures that crawl among us, and…read moreunfortunately, we must interact with said creatures occasionally. Rob Gadtke is no exception. He stumbled his way through my worker's compensation case. This is the best example of the exemplary and compassionate legal representation I received: When I asked about the months' worth of wages I had lost, he said in essence that I was SOL. He would not pursue my lost wages because there was not enough cash in it for him.

I had Matt Tandee do my bankruptcy. It took two years thousands of paper work. He he added without…read moremy concern t that I would pay back all debt and I could not hold any asset total above 160.000 I had a home at the time that I had to cell presscott and Pearson associate was working on an asset recapture with Henn county without my knowledge. Froends kept telling me that it was all very odd I had never been through a legal process before. I was extremely careful reading documents because on the first stack I was sent on the last signature page in miniscule print i got out a magnifying glass to read it. That I agreed to allow them as a complimentary service to monitor my financial spending and medical history. I crossed out wrote no. Most of the paper work I wrote addendum to. It took me a couple years to understand the extent of the damage. Matt Tandee did not provide me with any documentation when it was completed. He told me there were 1000 of documents and I would have to pay a dollar a page. At that time I was going through a horrific divorce my ex worked for Hennepin county gov each day I recieved some type of legal document and court hearing. His actions to this day are devastating that was 2012 thr 2015 when you hire an attorney pay for there service you expect them to fight for you. So unethical devastating to life Run !! Michelle Griffin Follano

I can't say enough of what a wonderful experience we had working with Mr. Pearson and his wonderful…read morestaff. Mr.Pearson has the most calming demeanor that was SO appreciated to alleviate the stress of having to find an attorney in this field. His level of professionalism is second to none! We were treated with so much respect and dignity and we are truly grateful. The massive amount of paperwork was meticulously cataloged and all i's were dotted and t's crossed by his competent office staff.

I contacted Dawn to help me with my divorce. She is very smart and knows the law well. I found…read moreher rates to be very reasonable for a uncontested divorce. Dawn always got back to me right away if I had any questions. Even though my divorce was uncontested, Dawn did make sure everything was in my best interest. Dawn did a great job of dealing with my ex when he was being 'difficult'. She was able to deal with him so I didn't have to. Dawn was on top of things and got everything filed with the courts promptly. She even got the divorce finalized in just a few days! However, that most likely had more to do with COVID-19 (the judge was likely working from home and our case was easy to sign off). I would recommend Dawn to anyone who had legal issues and needed an attorney.

During our very first meeting, Attorney Gislason asked me to write down three possible outcomes I…read morewanted for my child custody case. My answers were simple: 1. I want to return to Liberia with my child. 2. I want to return to Liberia with my child. 3. I want to return to Liberia with my child. There was no Plan B. There was no compromise. As simple as those answers look, this was no ordinary custody case. It was a complex INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAW case. As an international student in the United States, a single mother, and someone fighting one of the most painful and unexpected battles of my life, my only prayer was to graduate and return home with my daughter. Attorney Gislason fought for us with everything she had. She was brilliant, strategic, meticulous, and fierce. My sister and I jokingly called her "Judge Judy." She could scold me one minute and have me laughing the next. She challenged me, kept me grounded, and constantly reminded me to focus on my child and nothing else. This came with interruptions to prevent circumvention because she wanted results. Looking back, I needed exactly that. On one particularly difficult day, when I could barely stop crying, she told me to call my pastor to pray for me because she couldn't bear to hear me lose hope. That moment reminded me that she wasn't just fighting my case, she was also protecting my spirit. She became my attorney, and, in many ways, my anchor. One moment I will never forget was when she was on a work trip in Scotland. Despite being thousands of miles away, she remained fully engaged and made herself available to ensure my daughter's safety on the fateful day. That level of commitment doesn't come from someone simply doing a job. It comes from someone who genuinely cares. Because of her dedication and persistence, the court upheld my child's best interests, and every day I get to spend with her is a gift that Attorney Gislason helped make possible. Surprisingly, our relationship did not end when the case was over. Atty. Gislason celebrated one of the happiest moments of my life by attending my graduate school graduation, bringing thoughtful gifts, and taking my child and me to dinner before we departed the US in celebration of everything we had overcome together. That act of kindness spoke volumes about the kind of person she is. Behind her fierce courtroom presence is a woman with an incredibly generous heart. There are attorneys who know the law, and then there are attorneys who change lives. Attorney Gislason changed mine! If you are looking for someone who is exceptionally skilled, relentless, and invested in her clients, I recommend Attorney Gislason without hesitation. My daughter and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for our family. Attorney Gislason, if you're reading this, thank you. Thank you for believing in us, for fighting for us, and for helping write one of the most beautiful chapters of our story. We will never forget you. Thanks also to Stephanie for her dedication.

I contacted Barbara on March 17, 2026, because she advertises a specialization in animal law, and I…read morehad a paid consultation with her on March 19. Unfortunately, my experience was very negative. I expected to begin by providing a summary of my case, but I was repeatedly interrupted and the consultation quickly became more of a cross-examination than an opportunity to explain what had happened. I left feeling unheard and uncomfortable. The meeting was also affected by internet connectivity issues on Barbara's side. Her video and audio would frequently freeze or lag, creating delays in the conversation. During these interruptions, Barbara became visibly agitated and repeatedly raised her voice at me, which made an already difficult consultation feel tense and uncomfortable. During the consultation, I was also informed that Barbara was out of state attending a university course and that any court appearances would need to be handled by a proxy. After the consultation, I attempted to follow up but eventually stopped receiving responses. I ultimately retained different counsel and achieved a positive outcome in my case. This was my personal experience, and I hope it helps others make an informed decision.

My husband has been an attorney since 1975. He has been an Assist. DA in Brooklyn, an SEC…read moreinvestigator for the NYC office, a senior litigator for one of the largest Wall Street firms and then general counsel at a regional securities firm years ago. So we are very careful where we seek legal advice and go professional contact/ referrals all the way . I am very very lucky to have this. We were introduced to Bill Michelson JUST as my husband was recovering from 5 major huge surgeries . My husband had been so ill that we had almost zero income the entire 13 months of his non stop major operations. Mn even gave us food stamps fuel assistance that year! Huge blessing to have received! ( thank God he is fine now). He also lost his mom and brother in the middle of all this and was on strictly monitored major pain killers for 9 of those months. So my husband was "not totally mentally cognizant " in monitoring detailed projects during this time ( 5 rounds of anesthesia " stay in your system a good 12 months" said his back fusion/ diskectomy surgeon. SO... We were a very vulnerable scared couple when we walked in. ( almost all our bills were up to date-- he told us to stop paying everyone that first meeting ) First, Bill was a total stranger to us. My husband has never met him before, and we paid him fairly honestly like all clients He put us IMMEDIATELY at ease and gave us MASSIVE relief when he said that first meeting ," don't worry.... Your terrible physical and economic situation totally understandable after all these surgeries places you in a good situation... I can definitely talk to all your creditors, explain your dire situation today... And there is a good chance we can not only get them to work with us favorably , but I am confident I can get them to cooperate with us And have them lower your debt as well ." I have these as notes from my meeting . You have NO idea the massive waves of relief that rushed through us after hearing those words . So we automatically trusted him 100 % on the spot primarily from the referral and from his wonderous words . Why wouldn't we ??!! I immediately started the 2 years of repairing painting the house then finally packing and moving in December 2015. I left all the legal " mumbo-jumbo" to my husband. 18 months later when our house would not sell and it became upside down/ short sale , Bill found us an excellent realtor of short sales and was our closing attorney as well! We met with him a few times but worked primarily via phone (note: every minute on the phone the attorney's $ meter is ticking) I believe we paid him $10,000+ approx ( I found all bill's letters in my husbands desk... Unopened. Bill would call him tell him what we owed, Jon would pay.) Late August September 2015 we met with Bill. He said," I did not work on your debt overall... I did not want to do anything negative to your credit that would adversely affect the sale of your house (accepted an offer late October 2015)." I just listened nodded had no idea in general what was going on-- I had been feverishly packing . ... But we met with him a GOOD year before putting the house on the market......why didn't you call our creditors asap? We were up to date on many, not all. He DID work on just one debt (Winter 2016) with one creditor (they had filed a formal law suit against us) and negotiated them down 1/4-1/3. We met this spring 2016 and I mentioned to him that we were thinking of meeting with Lutheran Family Svces for in-depth financial guidance. He IMMEDIATELY was agitated excited raised his voice ( 1st time ever ) and said, " don't do that! You don't need them you have me." To make a long story short: we DID go to Lutheran Family Svces on Park ave in Minneapolis and got OUTSTANDING advice!!! We also learned from them that Bill had DONE ZERO... that ALL our DEBT was now 100 % charged out!! Zero negotiations zero reduction of debt. Zero promises . We were in TOTAL shock...... This has put us in very grave circumstances. And Lutheran Family Svces could do nothing to help nor save us... Toooo late...... I did indeed call him about a week later, late at night. and left a message stating that Lutheran Family Services offers outstanding assistance-- exactly the kind of guidance I had been fiercely looking for five years.... that they were NO threat to his work for our amt of debt was too high. I did end by saying honestly that he should have guided us to them years ago, for they could have greatly helped us....AND I let him know I was VERY very angry. He IMMEDIATELY dropped us. Lutheran Family Services is the BEST place to start. Go call make an appointment WAY before you get behind in your bills. They are a non-profit organization that has helped Minnesota individuals and families for years and years... for free. We shall survive, but avoid offers of " loan consolidation"!!!

I recently used one of their attorneys for assistance with a financial issue. The entire process…read morewas seamless and I felt they had my best interest in mind. Everything happened exactly the way they said it would and I was shocked at how little effort it required from me. My colleague also had a similar issue and I had zero hesitation with referring him to M&M. They were professional and I was a happy customer.

Judith lied regarding my plea bargain and even submitted it to the courts without the DA agreeing…read moreor me being advised of my rights. When confronted she said she assumed the DA agreed. Not only did I receive ineffective counsel but I was lied to by own lawyer. I am reporting her to Minnesota Professional Board of Responsibility. She shouldn't be allowed to practice law in the State of MN if she is lying to her own clients. I also had to retain new counsel and she only offered to refund a little bit of the money we paid. I had to start all over with my new lawyer. Judy never did anything to build a defense for me. She never went over my discovery in detail with me. When I asked her to go over my criminal history points and my sentencing range she said that it doesn't matter. Then she only sent me over 3 out of 4 pages of the document I requested. She did as much as push paper for me. I'm extremely disappointed in the way she treated me and treated my case as a lawyer who is paid for. Do not recommend and highly encourage to stay away! I have all the documentation of even further grievances of ineffective counsel and we will be getting our money back.

I can honestly say that Judy is well connected and very competent , she has guided my daughter thru…read moremultiple felony charges in both Hennepin and Ramsey county's, is always available and on time for all court appearances. If I had not hired her I am certain my daughter would be looking at a minimum 3 years in prison, Judy has managed to give her another chance at becoming a functioning active member of society. Choosing the right attorney is not always easy, what I am saying is you won't regret hiring her.

Greg McEwen is a phenomenal lawyer, and has helped thousands of clients recover millions of…read moredollars. He is a tireless advocate for his clients, and cares deeply about the work he does. Without hesitation I give him a 5 star review.

One of my worst experiences! Yes they were great until I…read moresigned on the line. Once it was close to settling my case I could never speak to Greg or anyone in the office. Oh his manager was beyond mean, rude and unprofessional. At the end I was making calls to all third parties on my behalf and had to seek a local attorney to help me. I wouldn't refer my worst enemy to this firm. Oh and yes they received more financial gain from my case then me. I have a great amount of respect for attorneys but McEwen changed that forever. So please rethink giving them your business. Matter of fact run the other way. Trust me there's honorable firms out there who will treat you better and work with/for you......not against you.