Lawyer John M. Ophaug, graduated from Carleton College, B.A., 1972 University of Minnesota, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Schmitz, Ophaug, Dowd & Blumhoefer, LLP at 220 Division Street P.O. Box 237 Northfield, MN 55057.

While being a member of Rice County, Fifth District (Secretary-Treasurer, 1988-1989; Vice President, 1989-1990; President, 1990-1991; Chairman, Ethics Committee, 1983-1989) and Minnesota State (Member: State Board of Continuing Legal Education, 1988-1994; Board of Governors 1991-1997; Real Property Council, 1995-2003; Secretary, 1999-2000; Vice President, 2000-2001; President, 2001-2002) Bar Associations., John M. Ophaug is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John M. Ophaug as your lawyer, you should consider whether John M. Ophaug offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John M. Ophaug has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John M. Ophaug's office is located at Northfield, MN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John M. Ophaug has been admitted in 1975, Minnesota; 1976, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1985, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Probate; Real Estate; Estate Planning; Business Law.

John M. Ophaug's college and law school education includes Carleton College, B.A., 1972, University of Minnesota, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes Named Superlawyer by Law and Politics Magazine, 2002-2014. Adjunct Professor, St. Olaf College, 1979-2014. Author, "Real Estate Conveyancing Involving Probate, Trusts, Court Orders and Powers of Attorney," in The Art of Real Estate Conveyancing MSBA-CLE 1996.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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