Lake Crystal Business Lawyers

I have always had a strong desire to help others. Both of my parents are philanthropic minded and growing up, they taught me & my 8 siblings to remember that not everyone was as fortunate as our family. My family was very rich in compassion and kindness. As I got older, it became clear to me that whatever occupation I chose, I felt a need to help others in the same way that was modeled by my parents. Watching my father run his own small-town law practice, counseling others, taking the time to understand...

Susan H. Stephan focuses her practice on legal challenges involving workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, personal injury, intellectual property, e-commerce and the Internet, as well as on general corporate legal matters. Susan has worked as a transactional attorney and a litigator on behalf of individual and corporate clients in a variety of industries, including software development, computer technology, health care, human resources consulting, engineering, and the entertainment community. She also has served as adjunct faculty since 2001 and has taught Intellectual Property Law, Music Copyright Law, Antitrust, Law and Economics, Workers' Compensation, Deposition Skills, and Pretrial Skills. Susan has been...

Matthew Schaap is a shareholder at Dougherty Molenda and serves on the firm's board of directors. He focuses on personal and business litigation, offering clients seasoned guidance in and out of the courtroom. Starting his career as a Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Elizabeth Hayden in Minnesota, Matthew supported judicial decision-making with crucial research and writing. He gained valuable experience assisting in jury trials across criminal and civil contexts, observing winning trial techniques firsthand. Joining Dougherty Molenda in 2004 post-clerkship, Matthew dedicated his practice to litigation and trial advocacy. He aims to be a zealous advocate, ensuring thorough research on all pertinent...

Attorney James Teigland is a Moorhead native who graduated from Park Christian High School of Moorhead in 2006 and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where he studied Economics until he graduated in 2010. Mr. Teigland attended William Mitchell College of Law from 2010-2013, and is licensed to practice in Minnesota and North Dakota. While attending law school, Mr. Teigland volunteered as a Law Clerk at the Council on Crime and Justice, clerked for Judge John P. Smith, Externed at Merrill Corporation, and was a Legal Assistant at the Sortland Law Office. After law school Mr. Teigland started...

Attorney Kelly Klun is successful because she listens to her client’s needs and objectives. She practices primarily in the areas of real estate, estate planning, business law, and probate. Her practice covers a broad range of commercial and residential real estate transactions, with particular focus on commercial leasing, land use, and related development agreements. As for estate planning, she works with families and individuals to ensure that their wishes are achieved and that the estate plan, whether it be a will or trust, is properly carried out. In addition, Kelly routinely prepares health care directives, financial powers...

Specialties: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Administration; Contested Trust & Estate Litigation; General Litigation; Business Planning, Real Estate, Tax

Attorney Scott J. Curtis, a shareholder with the firm, practices in the areas of probate estates & trusts, general business law, estate planning, litigation, business formation & administration, business succession planning, estate and trust litigation, real estate, non-profit organizations, professional practices, estate planning, and general litigation.

Proficient in comprehensive estate planning, Mr. Curtis structures succession and estate plans for owners of family businesses engaged in numerous industries. In the field of probate and trust administration, Mr. Curtis has a reputation for success handling...

Nicholas T. Adams is an associate attorney at Pemberton Law’s Alexandria office. He is a member of the firm’s Estate Planning and Real Estate group.

Nick completed his undergraduate studies at Concordia College, Moorhead where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Business. Through Concordia College, Nick had the opportunity to spend a semester living, studying, and working in Washington, D.C. where he worked for the Public Defender’s Service.

Nick then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN. At Mitchell Hamline,...

I have practiced law since 1974. I enjoy working with clients to solve problems. I also work with business clients in bankruptcy and with financing, acquisition and sales. Regardless of whether the client is an individual or a business, I work with individuals to achieve their goals and the goals of their businesses. I love living in northern Minnesota and working in the legal system. I also enjoy travelling, playing guitar and piano, reading and walking. Mel Brooks is my favorite producer/director. My wife and I have three grown sons and volunteer our time in community...

As a former entrepreneur, I have experienced first-hand the significant impact that a robust attorney relationship can have on a business owner. My unique experiences provide me with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and an appreciation for the daily stresses that business owners endure. With my background in business formation, contract drafting and review, and real estate development, I am positioned to be a lasting legal partner who genuinely cares about the success of your business. Secure the future of your business and achieve peace of mind. Reach out to me with your existing or new business venture to...

Dan joined Gammello, Qualley, Pearson & Mallak PLLC in January 2012 after serving for more than two years as the law clerk for the Honorable David J. Ten Eyck, Judge of District Court, Ninth Judicial District. Prior to serving as Judge Ten Eyck’s Law Clerk, Dan was also a Certified Student Attorney at the Tenth Judicial District Office of the Public Defender located in Stillwater, Minnesota for a year where he represented clients on in-custody arraignment and misdemeanor/gross-misdemeanor pretrial calendars. Since joining the firm, Dan has begun a diverse practice and represents clients in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate...