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Kirsten J. Libby

attorney

Kirsten’s focus is on developing strong relationships with her clients and providing personal, comprehensive, creative advice and solutions in the areas of business, property and estate planning.

Kirsten previously served in the public sector in several states including the South Dakota Governor’s Office and Office of Finance and Management, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Minnesota Legislature and Department of Finance and Department of Health, as a Vice President of Government Relations for a nonprofit medical research facility, and as a clerk at the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Kirsten’s vast education and experience bring a unique understanding of the law and her clients’ needs to her practice. She represents a wide range of individuals and business owners in contract and commercial transactions, business organization, estate planning, and residential and commercial real property matters with an emphasis on petroleum related issues.

Education
  • Juris Doctor, Hamline University School of Law
  • Master of Public Administration, University of South Dakota
  • Bachchelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Political Science, University South Dakota
  • Certificate of Arbitration Law and Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Hamline University School of Law
Bar Admissions
  • Minnesota
  • Federal District Court of Minnesota
Professional Activities
  • Adjunct Professor of Real Estate Law, Hamline University School of Law
  • Guest Lecturer, Hamline University Graduate School, International Business; HUSL Environmental Law
  • Ramsey County Bar Association:

     - Second District Ethics Committee

     - Co-Chair CLE Oversight Committee

     - Co-Chair Solo Small Section

     - Co-Chair Real Estate Section

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Judge, Hamline University Graduate School and School of Law in Negotiations
  • Board Involvement:

     - Hamline University Alumni Board

     - Minnesota Bar Association Public Law Section

     - North End Business Association, Member, Board Member, President

     - Board President Sustainable Resources Council, President

     - Hope House, Member

Selected Presentations
  • Presenter, Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association Mid-Winter Institute
  • Presenter, Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association Convention
Volunteer Activities
  • Epilepsy Foundation
  • Ramsey County Housing and Conciliation Court Legal Clinic
  • Minnesota Justice Foundation
  • Minnesota State Mock Trial Judge

 

ANTHONY D. JOHNSON

attorney

Tony practices in the areas of business law, employment law, estate planning, probate, construction law, and civil litigation. Tony enjoys getting to know individuals and businesses in his community and providing them with quality, honest legal advice and representation.

In addition to his practice, Tony has been an adjunct instructor at Minnesota School of Business/Globe College where he has taught Business Law and other legal courses. Tony has also volunteered his legal services to indigent clients through Volunteer Lawyers Network.

Education
  • Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College of Law
  • Master of Arts, Geography, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admission
  • Minnesota
Professional Activities
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Washington County Bar Association
  • Business Network International (BNI)

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINZE

attorney

Chris approaches his practice with an appreciation of the speed at which business operates, counseling clients to ensure they meet their goals and strategic objectives, through accurate assessment of potential risks and liabilities, and evaluation of the likelihood and consequences of those risks as it concerns each client in their respective industry.

Chris represents a variety of businesses and individuals, practicing in the areas of real estate, business and corporate law, energy, and intellectual property, working to find solutions tailored specifically for his clients.

Chris previously practiced at a NLJ 250 law firm and served as in-house counsel for a regional title insurance underwriter. He has represented public and private entities doing business in the fields of energy, insurance, banking, and other related industries.

Education
  • Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Hamline University School of Law
  • Master of Arts, University of Minnesota
Bar Admission
  • Minnesota
Professional Activities
  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Teatro Del Pueblo, Member, Board of Directors
  • Association of Corporate Counsel, Former Member
Honors and Publications
  • Managing Editor, Hamline Law Review
  • Author, “Full Count: An Examination of Major League Baseball’s Final Offer Salary Arbitration System,”Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment, Volume 3, Number 2, Summer 2001
  • Author, “Illegal Procedure: Student Delivered Prayer at Public High School Football Games – An Examination of the Encroachment on Religious Freedom in Doe v. Santa Fe Independent School District, 168 F.3d 806 (5th Cir. 1999),” Hamline Law Review, Volume 23, Number 2, Spring 2000

 

gwen m. biglow

office manager

Gwen brings a wealth of administrative and executive support to the office from her years of experience in education, corporate and private business settings. Gwen provides legal secretarial support to our attorneys, serves as the office receptionist, and manages client billing, bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable.

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