JODI M. TERZICH
TERZICH & ORT, LLP
11284 86th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Tel: 763-391-7456
Fax: 763-391-7589
jterzich@tolawoffice.com
www.tolawoffice.com
Jodi Terzich focuses her practice on divorce, custody, and child
support actions. She is a member of the Minnesota State and
Hennepin County Bar Associations. Jodi graduated, cum laude,
from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1991. She spent more
than five years working in the mental health field and earned her
J.D., cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law in 1997.
Jodi clerked in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District, leaving to join a
St. Cloud firm where she began practicing family law. Three years
later she joined the Minneapolis firm Rider Bennett, where she
became partner, prior to founding Terzich & Ort, LLP in February
2007. Jodi was named in the Rising Stars list in 2006 and
2007 and to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in 2009-2011. She
was also named in the top 50 women attorneys list in 2010.
EDWARD L. WINER
MOSS & BARNE TT, A
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
4800 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Tel: 612-877-5295
Fax: 612-877-5999
winere@moss-barnett.com
www.moss-barnett.com
APPELLATE
FAMILY LAW
Ed Winer is one of the most honored family lawyers in the U.S.:
selected as one of the Top Ten U.S. Divorce Lawyers and Top
100 U.S. Attorneys by Worth magazine in separate surveys,
elected as a Diplomat to the American College of Family Trial
Lawyers (membership limited to the nation’s 100 best family trial
lawyers); and included in all editions since inception of The Best
Lawyers in America and the Minnesota Super Lawyers publications.
Ed continues to be one of the busiest and most productive
attorneys at Moss & Barnett. He uses a team approach to provide
efficient and cost-effective services. Ed settles over 98 percent
of his cases. Ed has expertise in antenuptial and postnuptial
agreements, spousal maintenance, custody, non-marital property,
businesses, and other complex family law issues.
PATRICK J. KELLY
KELLY & LEMMONS, P. A.
200 Crossroads
7300 Hudson Boulevard North
St. Paul, MN 55128
Tel: 651-224-3781
Fax: 651-223-8019
pkelly@kellyandlemmons.com
www.kellyandlemmons.com
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR
LAND USE/ZONING
GOVERNMENT/CITIES/MUNICIPALITIES
Patrick J. Kelly is nationally recognized for his knowledge,
innovation, and creativity in all facets of government law,
employment and labor law, real estate law, and litigation.
The cities and corporations he represents are known for their
progressiveness in areas of land use, public safety, and major
development projects. He is sought after nationally by cities and
developers in complex eminent domain and land use regulation
cases that demand aggressive action and multidimensional
approaches. His representation in difficult labor issues has placed
him in high demand as an advocate, negotiator, and recognized
speaker. He is also a recognized advocate for individuals dealing
with government. Mr. Kelly was president of the MSBA and the
RCBA, and he was Chair of the Second Judicial Ethics Committee.
JANE VAN VALKENBURG
DOVE FRETLAND &
VAN VALKENBURG
5881 Cedar Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Fax: 952-545-1793
jvanvalkenburg@dfvvlaw.com
www.dfvvlaw.com
COLLABORATIVE LAW
As a family law attorney with over 25 years of experience, I will
work with you so you receive top legal representation matching
the needs of you and your family. I am experienced in working
through collaboration, mediation, negotiation, or litigation. In
the process right for you, my role is to guide you with legal advice
and experience. My goal is to give to you the tools and support
necessary in the legal process and for you to be able to move to
the next stage of your life. I am a member of the Collaborative
Law Institute. I have been named in the Super Lawyers and
Top 40 Family Law attorneys lists for a number of years. I have
lectured and published materials for lawyers on custody, support,
and elder law dissolutions. I have been appointed as a Special
Master in Hennepin County Family Courts.
DEBRA E. YERIGAN
MCGRANN SHEA CARNIVAL
STRAUGHN & LAMB,
CHARTERED
800 Nicollet Mall
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Tel: 612-752-1904
Fax: 612-339-2386
dey@mcgrannshea.com
www.mcgrannshea.com
FAMILY LAW
Debra Yerigan is a shareholder at McGrann Shea Carnival
Straughn & Lamb, Chartered. Debra has practiced exclusively in
the area of family law since 1989. She believes that focusing on
one area of the law gives her the opportunity to provide the best
services to her clients. Debra has been admitted to the American
Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a member of the Family
Law Sections of the American, Minnesota State, and Hennepin
County Bar Associations. She is an adjudicative qualified neutral
under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Debra
graduated from Hamline University School of Law.
TIMOTHY J. KUNTZ
LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER,
P.A.
633 South Concord Street
Suite 400
St. Paul, MN 55075
Tel: 651-451-1831
Fax: 651-450-7384
tkuntz@levander.com
www.levander.com
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
REAL ESTATE
GOVERNMENT/CITIES/MUNICIPALITIES
Timothy Kuntz’s recognition in the Super Lawyers list continues
the tradition of excellence that is the benchmark of LeVander,
Gillen & Miller. Throughout the firm’s illustrious 84-year history,
it has earned a distinguished reputation of superior client service
and community leadership and has become a cornerstone in
Minnesota law and politics. Tim is also recognized in Law &
Leading Attorneys for his expertise in governmental and municipal
law. Tim’s law practice also includes commercial transactions,
business organizations, real estate, probate and estate planning,
and civil litigation. The MSBA has conferred its President’s Award
on Tim, and the League of Minnesota Cities has presented a
Special Recognition Award to Tim. He has given over 100 seminar
lectures throughout the State of Minnesota.
JAMES J. VEDDER
MOSS & BARNET T, A
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
4800 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Tel: 612-877-5294
Fax: 612-877-5999
vedderj@moss-barnett.com
www.moss-barnett.com
APPELLATE
James J. Vedder practices in the area of family la w, assisting clients
in a variety of matters including: complex litigation and settlement
of marital and non-marital assets, complex non-marital tracing,
business valuation disputes, settlement negotiations, appeals,
premarital and postmarital agreements, custody settlement and
litigation. Mr. Vedder brings a practical approach to difficult family
law issues. He works with clients to resolve all of their family law
issues in settlement and litigation.
THOMAS P. CARLSON
CARLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD.
1052 Centerville Circle
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Tel: 651-287-8640
Fax: 651-287-8659
tcarlson@carlsonassoc.com
www.carlsonassoc.com
COMMUNI T Y ASSOCIATION LAW
REAL ESTATE
GENERAL LI TIGATION
Thomas Carlson is the founding shareholder of Carlson &
Associates located in Vadnais Heights. Tom has an extensive
litigation background, representing municipalities, community
associations, insurance carriers, small businesses, and individuals.
Tom also has substantial appellate experience and has argued
numerous appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Tom practices extensively in the
area of community association law, representing hundreds of
condominium and townhouse associations. He also practices in
the areas of municipal law, land use, subrogation, employment
law, and estate planning. Tom is admitted to practice before all
Minnesota state and federal courts, the Eighth Circuit Court of
Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
KORINE L. LAND
LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER,
P.A.
633 South Concord Street
Suite 400
St. Paul, MN 55075
Tel: 651-451-1831
Fax: 651-450-7384
kland@levander.com
www.levander.com
REAL ESTATE
LAND USE/ZONING
GOVERNMENT/CITIES/MUNICIPALITIES
There is a long-standing tradition at LeVander, Gillen & Miller,
P.A. for providing superior legal services to cities. Kori further
exemplifies this dedication and commitment to local government
with her recognition in Super Lawyers. She is the City Attorney for
West St. Paul, South St. Paul and Randolph, and serves as general
counsel to the South Metro Fire Department. In addition, she
assists other cities and joint power agencies in difficult or complex
situations. Kori is the Chair of the firm’s Municipal Practice Group
and a Past President of the Minnesota City Attorneys Association.
She thoroughly enjoys providing invaluable insight and expertise
to city officials on complicated local government issues.
