1. John William DeWalt
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University Law School, Class of 2002, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1999, B.A.
Admitted: Hamline University Law School, Class of 2002, J.D.
Practice Area: Family, Estate Planning
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2. Stacia Cummins Walling Driver
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2003, J.D.
College: Creighton University, Class of 1997, B.A., Psychology
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2003, J.D.
Practice Area: Contracts / Agreements, Debt / Lending Agreements, Family Law, Adoption Law, Child Custody, Dissolution, Juvenile Law, Litigation
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3. Jessica Jean Whiteman Maher
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 1999, J.D., cum laude
College: Mankato State University, Class of 1996, B.A., History
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 1999, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Debt / Lending Agreements, Contracts / Agreements, Adoption Law, Appeals, Child Custody, Juvenile Law, Marital Dissolution, Paternity
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4. David Charles Gapen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Class of 2000, B.A., Philosophy
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Divorce & Separation, Family, Hcba Juvenile, Adoption Law, Appellate Practice, Family Law
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5. Melissa Julee Chawla
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2002, J.D., cum laude
College: St. Olaf College, Class of 1995, B.A., Psychology and Biology
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2002, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: General Practice, Family Law, Dissolution, Custody, Paternity, Adoption, Child Protection, Juvenile Delinquency
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6. Nancy Zalusky Berg
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1980, J.D.
College: Antioch College, Class of 1976, B.A., Law and Justice
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1980, J.D.
Practice Area: Child Custody, Licensing, Marital Dissolution, Domestic Abuse and Harassment, Paternity, Licensing Boards, Appellate Practice, Matrimonial Law, Juvenile Law
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7. Jody Ollyver DeSmidt
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1982, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1979, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1982, J.D.
Practice Area: Adoption Law, Contracts / Agreements, Appellate Practice, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Child in Need of Protection or Services, Child Custody, Domestic Abuse and Harassment, Marriage Dissolution, Paternity
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8. Nathalie Santele Rabuse
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1994, J.D.
College: Concordia College, Class of 1989, B.A., Communication and Organizational Behavior
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1994, J.D.
Practice Area: Divorce, Paternity, Marital Dissolution, Juvenile Law, Child Custody, Paternity, Adoption Law, Appeals
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9. Marian Elizabeth Saksena
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Class of 1998, J.D., with high distinction
College: Grinnell College, Class of 1993, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Class of 1998, J.D., with high distinction
Practice Area: Mediation, Family, Hcba Eminent Domain, Hcba Professionalism and Ethics, Solo and Small Firm, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Adoption Law
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10. Tara Lee Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2009, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 2006, B.A., English
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2009, J.D.
Practice Area: Family, Hcba Professionalism and Ethics, Solo and Small Firm, Family Law, Estate Planning
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11. Laura D. Sahr Schmit
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1988, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1983, B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1988, J.D.
Practice Area: Family
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12. Wright S. Walling
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1972, J.D.
College: American University, Class of 1969, B.A., History
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1972, J.D.
Practice Area: Adoption, Child Abuse, Divorce / Separation, Appellate Practice, Child in Need of Protection or Services, Child Custody, Domestic Abuse and Harassment, Juvenile Delinquency, Mediation, Paternity
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