After several consultations with other lawyers around the Twin Cities I chose Mr. Patterson. I will…read moretell you, it was one of the best decisions that I could've made. He offered me a fair price and allowed me to make payments. More important he got the results that we want. He was always more prepared than the opposing attorney. He was aggressive in court and commanded the respect of the judge. I definitely recommend him!

I was the opposing party in a Dakota County family-court matter in which Clarence Patterson III…read morerepresented the other side. He never represented me. This review concerns my direct experience with his courtroom advocacy and written positions. I understand that attorneys must advocate firmly for their clients. But in family court, words can alter a person's life before disputed facts are fully examined. At an August 28, 2025 hearing, the transcript records Mr. Patterson saying that I "love to talk about guns," that my "relationship with guns is concerning," warning that people could be "caught in the crossfire," and later portraying me as someone who "needs a gun to solve his problems." I stated on the record that I hated guns, had never owned one, and would never have one. I found it profoundly disturbing to be portrayed through repeated gun-related language when I was expressly denying any interest in owning a firearm. The same transcript records Mr. Patterson referring to "his bipolar disorder" while denying my concern that mental-health labeling was being used against me. I experienced the combined gun and mental-health framing as stigmatizing and dehumanizing--an effort to turn disputed allegations into a frightening portrait of an armed and mentally unstable person. A separate and extremely serious discrepancy involved Dakota County Crisis. A sworn filing in the case stated that a crisis-team member had contacted counsel and that the entire office had been alerted about me. A Dakota County Crisis supervisor later wrote that she had searched the system and consulted with colleague supervisors, found no record or recollection of such an alert, found no documentation of a duty-to-warn event, and stated that the team does not communicate directly with attorneys. In my view, a discrepancy involving a claimed government warning was too consequential to be left unresolved. It deserved a prompt, transparent, and documented explanation. Mr. Patterson also asked the court not to consider approximately fifty exhibits because he said he had not received them. I am not claiming in this review that the service objection itself constituted misconduct. I am describing the consequence as I experienced it: severe allegations were presented while a substantial body of my responsive evidence was not considered at that hearing. The matter ultimately resolved by stipulation before the scheduled evidentiary hearing. The most severe characterizations were therefore not adjudicated through that scheduled hearing. The litigation nevertheless caused profound personal, financial, and reputational harm. I found Mr. Patterson's approach unnecessarily escalatory, stigmatizing, and damaging. I would not recommend him. Strong advocacy does not require turning another human being into a caricature of mental illness and violence. Family-law attorneys exercise enormous power, and that power should be matched by factual precision, restraint, professional judgment, and accountability.

Something popped up on my Facebook, that made me very grateful that Jeff Scott and his partner…read moreAmanda Hespen came into our lives, or deaths. Planning ahead for your final arrangements is a final act of love for your family and friends. Unfortunately, a guy was in a situation where that didn't happen, and he's passing the hat just so he can cremate his father. Instead of mourning, he's fundraising. I love working with this firm. You wouldn't believe the process after a death when everything is arranged. Things tend to get held up. Imagine the nightmare when it isn't. After you're gone it's not your problem anymore, but it will be someone's. They are very accessible, no runarounds.This is where I discovered the Crystal Canyon Water that I love so much. So the might be good for my health as well. This process can be done on Legal Zoom according to the ads. If you can afford an estate attorney, this makes more sense, and is more hands on. They make all the necessary calls, and there are plenty of them.

I had an estate planning need to attend to from afar, as I moved out of state years ago. Jeff…read moreresponded immediately to my online inquiry. We had a phone conversation and he personally took care of all of the paperwork within a few days. Jeff made the whole process extremely simple and easy to complete and he went above and beyond what I was expecting from any lawyer I was going to hire over the phone. I highly recommend Jeff and I will certainly be calling him again if I have any other estate planning needs in Minnesota.

Pam Rochlin was very pleasant to work with and I appreciated her availability to speak whenever I…read moreneeded her advice. Her office staff are extremely efficient and they kept me apprised of each step taken regarding my case. I highly recommend.

After our accident, I called/emailed various attorneys in the area. Some didn't even call or email…read moreme back. One attorney who did meet with me for a consultation flat out told me because I didn't roll up in a wheelchair, my case wasn't worth anything to him. I was crushed and ready to give up. I tried googling again but this time specifically for a female. I knew I needed another woman, a mom like me to represent me and my family. I stumbled upon Pam Rochlin and I feel so blessed that I did. She immediately returned my email and set up an appointment with me. Not only was her kindness, understanding, and true empathy apparent but so was her confidence in my case. She blew me away with her amazing customer service but the ability to educate me along the way. She worked day and night on my case and I always knew if I reached out that I'd get an immediate response back. I'm so happy I put my case in her hands. She got me the result I was looking for and deserved!

This is the absolute best firm! The attorneys and staff and friendly, professional, and get the job…read moredone! If you are facing a hard time in your life, this is the firm you want at your side! If you are looking for someone who will fight for you with compassion, this is who you want and need to call. You will not regret it!

Phenomenal individual both personally and professionally. Have used for small business counsel…read more David is highly knowledgeable in health care as well as business law. Would and have recommended him to family and friends.

I had a phone consultation with David last week regarding a legal matter. Not only did David…read morepersonally return my inquiry the same day, he took time out of his day to consult with me about the legal issue later in the afternoon. His follow up was fantastic including e-mailing me back letting me know when he was available as well as returning my phone calls. When you make a phone call to a lawyer, you want to get right to business and make sure it's followed up with quickly which is exactly what I got. David gave me some good advice regarding the matter I was dealing with which is why I contacted him. He was very professional and I got some of the answers I needed. If you are in a situation that you are unsure about where you stand legally, I highly suggest contacting his law firm to clear some of the air.

I cannot put into words how much of a great attorney Hillary parsons is. She has been my go to for…read moreall legal issues in my past. God willing there won't be any in my future. If there are she will again be my first phone call. She's charismatic, extremely observant, and articulates her arguments very well. 10/10 you cannot go wrong with her on your side

Christopher and Emme were amazing in dealing with my car accident! They were always available to…read morehelp and answer questions. I know they fought hard for me! Highly, highly recommend!

5 stars aren't enough for my experience with this firm. I was totally stressed and clueless. One…read morecall to Walker and Walker left me feeling relief. They informed me of my options after actually listening to me and helped me make an informed decision. I was then paired with Cristopher Sanchez who took charge and effectively handled my case with speed and accuracy. He is beyond amazing!!!! I would refer Walker and Walker to anyone contemplating bankruptcy!

I am thankful for the help and advise-council of Andrew Walker and Curtis Walker law firm during a…read morevery difficult time. Professional and knowledgeable. Now I can sleep good at night! I wish I would have filed sooner.

Cathleen Sykes was smart, knowledgeable, articulate, efficient and over all excellent in…read morerepresenting my best interests during my recent high conflict divorce. I felt safe and protected by her. In all honesty she did the biggest share of the work on the divorce while the respondent was less then cooperative. I would very highly recommend her services to anyone who needs great legal representation! She has decades of expertise with family law and can execute to find the truth and seek out remedies in the best interest of her client. Cathleens tenacity gave me hope to live, thrive, and be happy again. I appreciate all she has done!. If you want a brilliant fighter to be on your side, its Cathleen! I consider her a role model of excellence, and her true commitment to her clients shows, in her caring actions. Ie. putting a stop to the opposing parties tactics that could've easily blown my budget out of the water. She knew who the best mediator and military expert to help with my divorce! She kept the process moving as far as was feasible possible on her end. When we had to go to court she calmly and politely intercepted and stopped my ex from approaching me and communicating with me. She was diligent in keeping my new phone number and address secure from my ex. And did everything she could so I wouldn't have to see or talk to my ex for my safety. She is great at returning emails and phone calls! And she doesn't make needless calls or emails to rack up your charges. She is very mindful of your budget!

To follow-up from my previous post, the judge granted us nearly everything that we asked for in our…read moremotion plus more. Cathleen has far exceeded our expectations. We have continued to use her over the years with contempt proceedings because we deal with a very high conflict co-parent. Cathleen is our forever lawyer and we couldn't be happier with her.

I am a client of Bennerotte and Associates, they have been with me every step of the way you once I…read morecame home from the hospital after my accident (not my fault, my car was cut off by an inattentive driver). Tom and his team told me what to expect, what the process would be like, and how to protect my health and my rights as the injured party. I have had access to his team via email and phone and I could even stop in to speak personally if I wanted to. Their guidance on dealing with the various health professionals I've had to work with in order to get back to a place where I can start to feel like myself again has been invaluable. Would I recommend them if you're injured in accident like I was? In one of the most vulnerable and bewildering times in your life, you'll need an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side. Every time I speak with Tom and his team, they answer even my most trivial questions about the process without making me feel uncomfortable or uneducated. They have been honest and factual every step of the way. I couldn't ask for better representation, I have been very pleased with their professionalism.

Being elderly Tom and Lynn went over and above to accommodate me through the whole process after an…read moreinjury from an automobile accident. The thought of having to go to trial gave me great anxiety. Tom was able to settle without going to trial and still get the same results. Thank you. I highly recommend Tom and his team. Clara Inman

Rebecca was referred to me via a colleague who had previously hired her for a real estate matter…read more Not only was she approachable, but more importantly she was knowledgeable, assertive, and honest. Her communication was excellent and frequent during a complex, divorce-related real estate matter, despite having a client - me- entirely unfamiliar with real estate ownership and family law. Facing a real estate legal action involves daunting personal and financial risk. If you are in need of legal counsel relating to real estate, I highly recommend Rebecca Heltzer. She will be an invaluable resource to guide and advocate for you while navigating the complexities and risks related to real estate law.

From the owner: Heltzer Law Office, LLC provides legal services in the areas of civil litigation, real estate…read moretransactions, boundary line disputes, business creation, administrative law, collections and collection defense.