Appointed:
2010, Hennepin County Probate/Mental Health Division
Education:
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1984
B.S., Moorhead State University, 1975
Bar Admissions:
Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota, 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1985
Legal Experience:
Ramsey County Probate Court Manager and Judicial Referee, 2000-2010
Ramsey County Probate Court Manager, 1995-2000
Attorney in private practice (1984-1995) with significant experience involving estate planning, probate, trust, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings.
Experience in both civil litigation and criminal defense.
Community Activities:
Former school board member
Served on the boards of several non-profit corporations
Volunteer activities with several community, school, and other non-profit organizations
Frequent speaker for community and professional groups on legal topics including guardianship and conservatorship, estate planning, probate, and trusts