I have been practicing law for over 35 years in the areas of estate planning, probate, real estate and guardianship/conservatorship matters.  I draw from my years of legal experience to help guide my clients.

I have given numerous presentations to my fellow members of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association, as well as to employees of various companies, community groups and organizations.

I am a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association. I am a mentor to law students enrolled at the University of St. Thomas Law School and a volunteer attorney for Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS), a charitable organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals . I also serve as a committee member on the Ramsey County Bar Association’s Memorial Committee, a committee that helps in the planning of an annual special session of the Ramsey County District Court to honor attorneys who have recently passed for their years of service to the Bar and the community.

As an experienced Minnesota estate planning attorney, I understand the importance planning is to your family. I also understand how complex and confusing estate planning can be. I take the time necessary with my clients to understand their situation and provide the best solutions. When necessary, I meet with my clients in their homes, in hospitals and nursing homes. I personalize my approach and solution for each client based on their situation and need.

I am a life-long resident of St. Paul. My wife, Ellen, and I have been blessed with five children and six seven grandchildren.

Memberships and Associations:

Minnesota State Bar Association:

  • Current Member - Minnesota State Bar Association

  • Former Board Member - Governing Council of Minnesota State Bar Association

  • Former Chair - Elder Law Section of Minnesota State Bar Association

Ramsey County Bar Association:

  • Current Member - Ramsey County Bar Association

  • Committee Member - Memorials Committee

  • Former Co-Chair - Families First Committee of Ramsey County Bar Association

  • Former Co-Chair - Real Estate Section of Ramsey County Bar Association

  • Former Committee Member - Second District Ethics Committee

  • Former Board Member - Governing Council of Ramsey County Bar Association

Midway YMCA:

  • Former Board Member

North End/South Como Living at Home Block Nurse Program:

  • Former Board Chair

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS):

  • Volunteer Attorney

University of St. Thomas Law School:

  • Mentor to law students