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07 Nov, 2021 by Michael bryant
Great lawyers , the very best at representing train employees injured
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22 Sep, 2021 by Daniel brown
I really, really appreciated having Rebecca Guyette in my corner over the last year and a half as my divorce dragged on and on due to my former spouse's combative recalcitrance. I think I would have gone insane if not for her calm confidence, support, and professional expertise. I appreciate her immensely and recommend her without reservation.
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31 Aug, 2021 by Leslie kimes
Rebecca is an experienced family law attorney and is well-regarded as a practitioner, mediator, parenting consultant, and parenting and custody evaluator by the local bar. She is a long-time member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota and founding member of our local practice group, Collaborative Divorce Professionals. I highly recommend her services.
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07 Nov, 2021 by Michael bryant
Great lawyers , the very best at representing train employees injured
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22 Sep, 2021 by Daniel brown
I really, really appreciated having Rebecca Guyette in my corner over the last year and a half as my divorce dragged on and on due to my former spouse's combative recalcitrance. I think I would have gone insane if not for her calm confidence, support, and professional expertise. I appreciate her immensely and recommend her without reservation.
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31 Aug, 2021 by Leslie kimes
Rebecca is an experienced family law attorney and is well-regarded as a practitioner, mediator, parenting consultant, and parenting and custody evaluator by the local bar. She is a long-time member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota and founding member of our local practice group, Collaborative Divorce Professionals. I highly recommend her services.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Kathryn johnson
Efficient...professional...friendly and great work to support their clients
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03 Dec, 2020 by Connie herzog
We have our family trust here. Recently, I needed some Trust docs drawn up for a real estate client of mine. They were completed in one day! Thank you Bardy Law office!
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24 Oct, 2018 by Kevin
Amanda was exceptional. Similar to wanting a doctor with great bedside manner, she was an outstanding lawyer. She is intelligent, calm, kind and methodical. Unlike many lawyers, she isn’t interested in racking up your billable hours; she works efficiently and only in your best interest. She always responded quickly to calls and emails. Her demeanor was professional yet stern. She is well respected by mediators and judges. My divorce was extremely stressful and Amanda did a great job keeping me calm during times where I was super emotional and stressed. She continued to be the voice of reason and kept me on the course which led to my desired outcome. I would highly recommend Amanda, especially to any man going through a custody battle.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Mitchell
James Ventura is amazing at his job!
James has great communication and follows up regularly, answered all my questions with a clear up front message.
After the final court date awaiting the decision. Jim and I got to know each other on a personal level, family, friends and life in general. It’s like the saying, “Work hard Play hard”.
Hands down James Ventura is a great person, let him do his job!!!
Thank you again!!! Jim Ventura
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07 Jul, 2022 by Ken
If you are looking for serious criminal defense, look no further than Jim Ventura.
I met Jim after I was arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearms and illegal distribution of explosives.
Since I had prior federal convictions for both of those things, I was looking at the prospect of dying in federal prison.
By far, the gun charges were the most serious as they would have mandated a prison sentence of 10 years or more.
Somehow, Mr. Ventura got the gun charges dropped. This is simply unheard of. And I was not caught with my grandfather's .22 rifle and 50 rounds of ammo.
I was found in possession of numerous guns, (again) including an assault rifle (again) and almost 10,000 rounds of ammunition (again).
Given these facts, and my criminal history, Harry Houdini could not have made those gun charges disappear but somehow Mr. Ventura did the impossible.
Not only did he clear me of significant mandatory prison time for the guns, he got the prosecutor to recommend a greatly reduced sentence on the explosives charges!
In the end, I was sent to a cupcake low security federal prison for 18 months, instead of Gladiator School in a US Penitentiary, where almost everyone goes when convicted of explosives violations.
In short, Mr. Ventura SAVED MY LIFE and I will be forever grateful to him.
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07 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr.Ventura was easy to work with, and knowledgeable.
He was reassuring at each stage of the process
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19 Aug, 2024 by Kathryn johnson
Efficient...professional...friendly and great work to support their clients
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03 Dec, 2020 by Connie herzog
We have our family trust here. Recently, I needed some Trust docs drawn up for a real estate client of mine. They were completed in one day! Thank you Bardy Law office!
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18 Mar, 2020 by Brent
Kerry Anne had a clear and definite plan during a brief consult two months ago. You can hear on the phone that has a logical train of thought and uses clear English and projects her voice well.
This involved family court OFP. I think she would work very fast and determined with respect to her work and practice in family law.
Although, she was hesitant when I mentioned include extra assistance in the form of a private investigator (Behavioral Intelligence Agent) she did concede that she would be open to consulting at her hourly rate as an intermediary advisor outside of court.
*Please shop wisely and use lawyers who are willing to work with a full team of experts.
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01 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
I talked with another lawyer who wasn't interested in helping me because I wasn't looking for a financial payout. Mr Robin and Fossey met with me, spent a lot of time getting to know me and what I was looking for, despite the lack of a big financial gain. Ultimately they gave me enough advice I didn't need to use lawyers to settle my case, but would have used these guys in a heartbeat.
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03 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Robin has been my family's attorney for 30 years. He and his firm have helped me with probate work for my parents, real estate needs for my family, and invaluable advice in my dental office. I have found his smaller firm provides me with the kind of personal touch I like. Without hesitation, I would recommend using Mr. Robin and his associates for legal advice.
Stephen R. Bjorklund DDS FAGD
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30 May, 2009 by Anonymous
Jim was my parents lawyer for many years. He was a great help to them as they moved from being on their own, to needing help, and finally he was there to help us through both of theirs passings. He was always able to answer our questions in a maner that we could understand. This was sometimes a challenge with my 80 year old mother, but Jim was patient and reassuring to her. He always gave us clear and concise answers, but did not talk down to her or us. His information was good and helped us make the decisions we needed to make. He guided us along the way, he did not tell us what he wanted us to do.
His services always seemed fairly priced.
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26 Nov, 2014 by Thomas
I practiced law with Bruce a number of years ago and have maintained contact with Bruce because of, among other reasons, his knowledge, experience and legal counsel regarding the practice of law, especially the practice of real estate law. Bruce is one of the most effective, efficient and practical attorneys that I know, and, after 40 years of practicing law, I know plenty of attorneys.
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26 Nov, 2014 by Brian
Lake Community Bank (LCB) is a local financial institution that has served the Mineapolis and St. Paul market dating back to 1905. We specialize in all types of lending with a particular emphasis in commercial real estate and construction/land development lending. I currently serve as the bank's President & CEO but have served in other capacities with LCB over my 18 years, including lending officer and the chief credit officer. The bank's professional relationsip with Bruce extends well beyond the 18 years that I have known him. Bruce has represented us on countless transactions across a broad spectrum of industries. He has also represented us on several workout relationships. He is a seasoned and highly skilled attorney that I would recommend without hesitation. He has the unique ability to take complicated transactions / issues and make them very understandable. Not only does he have a great legal mind but he has excellent business sense which is why our bank values him so highly. Our bank looks forward to continuing our professional relationship for years to come.
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25 Nov, 2014 by Teresa
Mr. Boeder has been my trusted advisor since 1990. He is a highly principaled counselor who gives carefully considered advice. His work has always been logical, rational, ethical and cost effective. Bruce has an open, engaging manner that makes him easy to trust. That trust will not be misplaced should you choose to engage him.
His area of expertise is real estate law. I have had him handle several real estate transactions. I have also had Mr. Boeder give me advice on personal and business matters and have had him refer me to other legal specialists, all of whom have the same moral compass as Mr. Boeder.
I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Bruce Boeder.
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27 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Kyle represented me in my high-conflict child custody case. From the first time I met with him I instantly felt like he understood my unique situation and genuinely cared about the wellbeing and stability of my children. I was very pleased with his prompt response to my needs and was very diligent and hardworking throughout.
Due to the high conflict, contentiousness of my case, we ended up going to trial. Kyle was incredibly prepared, very smart, and cost efficient. He truly cares about his clients and fights for what is important to them. I would highly recommend Kyle to anyone looking for an aggressive attorney in the courtroom but also compassionate and dedicated to pursuing the best outcome possible.
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14 Jun, 2016 by Kim
When I was served with divorce papers, I needed to find a lawyer who could not only protect me legally, but also help me make decisions that would preserve my young daughter's happiness as much as possible. A trusted coworker referred me to Kyle, and I was relieved to find that he had much knowledge and professional experience in handling cases similar to mine.
Kyle demonstrated a sincere interest in helping me with my case. He explained the pros and cons of various ideas I had, and answered my questions completely in terms that I could understand. He embraced and encouraged a mediation process, led me to an incredible mediator. He was there every step of the way during a process that would have been daunting without him. I felt protected, relieved and prepared because of the work and effort Kyle put towards the drafting and documentation before the mediation and after the mediation took place.
Kyle conducted himself in a professional, courteous, and intelligent manner in and out of the courtroom. During the court proceeding he articulated points and articles with excellent command, and demonstrated a thorough understanding of procedure and protocol.
The outcome was excellent for both parties, and in turn, ensured the best possible outcome for my daughter's happiness and future.
I have come to trust Kyle explicitly, and I highly recommend him to anyone needing sound legal advice and representation.
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25 Apr, 2014 by Ben
I really don't think I could have picked a better lawyer to help me with my child custody case. Kyle was just amazing. His knowledge of child custody cases and procedures is unmatched in my opinion. He was able to put all of my concerns to rest and again, his expertise in child custody cases made me feel so confident in how we addressed my case which also made for no surprises throughout the process. He was always very response and available almost anytime when things came up and was very easy to get a hold of, promptly returning calls and emails. If it wasn't for Kyle I wouldn't be enjoying and getting the time I have with my 10 year old son. I cannot thank Kyle enough for all he has done for my family!! I very highly recommend Kyle!!
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28 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
My Husband and I went to Kirby to get our Living Will created and he was great at explaining the process to us and answering any questions for us. He really made us feel comfortable. Great attorney to work with and would recommend him to anyone who needs a Will.
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22 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Kirby was great to work with! Estate planning seemed like an overwhelming project at first but he took the time to explain everything and answer all of the questions we had during the process. We would highly recommend him!
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14 Oct, 2015 by Steve
I used Kirby for my will and estate planning and was very pleased by the expedient service and attentiveness received through the process. I highly recommend him if you are in need of this service.
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14 Aug, 2015 by Lyle
We hired John to complete our estate planning.
He did a great job listing out our options on what we could do so we could make an informed decision on which approach to do. It was also clear on what the costs would be to complete the work.
After we decided he had an excellent summary to help us identify our assets and other pertinent information to complete the documents.
This was completed quickly and accurately. After a review we identified a change we would like to do. He quickly updated the documents and sent a final draft.
We then set up an appointment to sign and notarize and received all documentation as well as next steps we needed to do.
I sent an e-mail while changing some personal documents and the response was quick and clear.
Extremely pleased with John's work and process to complete things quickly and clearly.
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07 Aug, 2015 by Ken
John has done a great job of helping my wife & I organize our trust as well as helping me to organize a guardianship for my brother. You have helped me in a multitude of ways, have made yourself available for questions and support Ed us along our journey. We have recommended you to three couples who are friends of ours for their estate planning.
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06 Aug, 2015 by Roy
Came to our home and after gaining our. Input, recommended a plan we needed at a reasonable rate
Completed and returned to our home for a thorough review.
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13 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
The majority partner in my business attempted to shut me out of the business. After my first vacation in four years, I came back to a locked office door and a response that our relationship "needed to change." I told my business partner that changing the locks on the door meant that we had no relationship. Steve made sure to understand the intricacies of my case, and felt confident that we had a strong case as a trial date was set. The other side suggested mediation, which we did, and we settled before trial. I've heard that it's a good settlement if both sides are unhappy, but I think I was more happy than the other side -- so I think I came out a little ahead.
Overall, I'm very happy with how Steve handled my case and would use him again in a heartbeat.
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08 May, 2013 by Joe
My company has worked with Stephen for nearly a decade. His expertise in business law is exceptional. We have utilized Stephen for both business litigation and contractual agreements. In both areas he has proven to be an invaluable resource.
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07 May, 2013 by Mark ebbenga
It is simple, when dealing with lawyers over the past 20 years, it is hard to find one that can explain what and why we handle customers a certain way. As a business man you may get hard headed like I am, and want to do things that would not do well for yourself in business if take certain actions. Steve is able to negotiate and or guide me to do what will be in the best interest of my company, without causing a lot of litigation. Long and short, in all the time I have been in business Steve has been the most responsive and helpful attorney I have ever had. Easy to talk with, good to explain, and great guidance with our legal/business strategy.
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28 Sep, 2021 by Tyler
Sharma has a great way of communicating with clients in a way that other attorneys can't. She can break down complex situations into away, anyone can understand them.
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05 Dec, 2014 by Dan
I have had great experiences working with Brianna Sadler. She is very good at what she does and knows her stuff. She has never let me down. I have sent several friends to her and every one of them has had a great experience. She really takes the stress out of the legal side of things.
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19 Jan, 2024 by Lucas johnson
Very good experience with Kyle. Knowledgeable.
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09 Aug, 2023 by Michael kaufman
04 Feb, 2023 by John carney
I was going through a messy break up and didn’t really know where to turn. Kyle stepped in at the last minute and was able to help me negotiate through the entire process. He is kind, sympathetic, knows the law, and won’t sacrifice his morals. Would highly recommend for any family court issues!
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07 Nov, 2021 by Michael bryant
Great lawyers , the very best at representing train employees injured
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22 Sep, 2021 by Daniel brown
I really, really appreciated having Rebecca Guyette in my corner over the last year and a half as my divorce dragged on and on due to my former spouse's combative recalcitrance. I think I would have gone insane if not for her calm confidence, support, and professional expertise. I appreciate her immensely and recommend her without reservation.
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31 Aug, 2021 by Leslie kimes
Rebecca is an experienced family law attorney and is well-regarded as a practitioner, mediator, parenting consultant, and parenting and custody evaluator by the local bar. She is a long-time member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota and founding member of our local practice group, Collaborative Divorce Professionals. I highly recommend her services.
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03 Aug, 2015 by Christine
I am a real estate agent in the Lake Minnetonka area. I have had the opportunity to work with Haugan Law office on both personal transactions and business transactions.
In my personal transactions, Todd Haugan has worked diligently to close several transactions in a timely manner. Todd has also stepped in where legal representation was necessary and was able to bring the issues to a favorable outcome.
I have also worked with Todd on many short sale transactions. Mr. Haugan was diligent about making sure our clients received a full release of deficiency and satisfaction of all mortgages. On a few occasions, the bank was not willing to cooperate in the short sale but once Mr. Haugan stepped in, we were able to close the sale with no further obligation to the client.
I appreciate his tenacity and dedication to helping his clients and would definitely recommend him and his firm.
Christine
Coldwell
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29 Jul, 2015 by Donny
I endorse attorney Haugen. He represented me in a very difficult divorce in 2005 and all ended better than anticipated. He has a great understanding of the law, always comes prepared and is studious in legal fact finding.
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01 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
He was unprofessional, difficult to deal with and sneaky. I wouldn't recommend Todd Haugan to anyone. He is not worth the fees he charges...especially due to his lack of concern for me as his client or my case. Horrible experience with him. I'm not surprised he was previously suspended. I wish I would have checked him out further. He seems professional and knowledgable until you retain him. Then he shows his true colors and its not pretty.
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07 Oct, 2020 by Kristine
My family is fairly big. The sibling living with Mom was the POA. Some months after Mom's death, the siblings began the gargantuan task of cleaning the house since it was not showable/sellable in its initial condition. It became apparent through unearthed paperwork that some things were not kosher with the handling of the finances, so 4 siblings wanted our POA to nominate a different sibling as PR and get a different attorney. This was an option allowed in the will and we set up a family meeting to break the news. However, in some amazing timing, the POA and this attorney went ahead with filing probate without informing anyone beforehand. I found out by getting a notice in the mail which made me quite livid. This attorney said she was honoring Mom's wishes, but since Mom's will allowed options, it would be more accurate to say she was honoring the version that miraculously allowed both her and the POA to keep their jobs. Due to the fact that so much money had already been lost, the siblings found themselves forced to accept this unacceptable situation because changing it would be even more costly. In talking with this attorney, I certainly felt talked down to and not listened to with respect or taken seriously. She got her payday, but this family has sustained permanent damage. Sure, the financial ineptitude was a bitter pill to swallow for those who are actually good stewards of money, but more importantly, this sibling has destroyed all trust in her going forward. The best thing I can say about this experience is it taught me how I DON'T want to treat my family/heirs in estate planning and beyond. Needless to say, I don't recommend this attorney to anyone. I would also advise anyone who has read this far to do what you can to avoid probate. My Mom's estate was modest and with better planning, probate could've been avoided.
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19 Aug, 2015 by Sarah
The people who work for her and her herself were very rude and inpatient with me as a client. Don't make the mistake of hiring her to represent you, she will make the judge upset and mad.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Jennifer
Brad was not helpful in my divorce. He let the opposing counsel push us around. Since my divorce I have had a few lawyers look at my divorce decree and they are surprised he allowed what he did. I should have fired him but he was a flat fee. Big mistake.
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