We are a boutique law firm that focuses almost exclusively on rights in the area of FAMILY, CRIMINAL, AND PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY LAW. Please come by for a free consultation. We don’t charge a DIME for any communications, meetings, phone calls, emails, etc... until we 1) know what we can do for you and 2) you decide to hire us. Until that point, we are just here to provide you with a finger in the right direction.

About our firm:
Linnan and Associates, a law firm helping people with the legal issues that affect daily life. From criminal issues, divorce and child custody to personal bankruptcy, let us handle the tough stuff. The attorneys at Linnan & Associates are experienced, efficient, and effective.

Family, Criminal, and Bankruptcy Law Matters

Since we opened the doors of Linnan & Associates, our lawyers have been providing legal assistance to people with their legal matters related to their family. We’ve handled many different types of family law concerns such as prenuptial agreements, adoptions, the rights of minors, legal separation, dissolution of marriage (divorce), property disposition, spousal support, child custody, visitation, child support and change of name. Marriage and family matters are of special importance to a person for many reasons. If you are involved in a matter involving a marriage or family, let the experts at Linnan & Associates help you.

BANKRUPTCY: We offer very aggressive service and pride ourselves on being able to get nearly 100% of our bankruptcy cases approved by the Federal Bankruptcy court. We have not yet lost a case or failed to get our client’s case through discharge. We offer payment arrangements that most firms don’t offer and we aim to be the lowest priced firm in the cities. Because bankruptcy is a primary practice area for our firm, we are more knowledgeable about the bankruptcy laws than most lawyers who just started doing them when the area of law became in high demand as the economy fell apart. Please contact us to arrange a time to discuss your case. It is a FREE consultation and we will not charge you if we cannot accomplish your bankruptcy.

It’s always a good idea to discuss with an attorney as to IF or WHY you should file. We are one of the best firms in the cities (we actually TEACH this stuff to other lawyers at legal education seminars) and we guarantee the best FLAT FEE rate in the city. Our turnaround is VERY fast (if you need it to be) and we have NEVER had the bankruptcy court decline one of our clients' filings.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced St. Paul, Minnesota Attorney, call Linnan and Associates today at 651-300-9800, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

As for Fees

Don’t wait to give attention to your case when “you can afford to fight” the case… find an attorney who WILL work with you to handle your case NOW and figure out the best way to address your budgetary needs LATER!

Linnan & Associates Law Firm, LLC works with the client to assist the client as much or as little as the client desires. Most often we are asked to provide complete, 100% hands-on representation for our clients while they conduct their lives and leave their legal headaches in our hands-that’s what we do best and we are VERY good at what we do.

However, other clients want our office to simply “show them the way” as they prepare their own case. Other clients ask us for assistance in drafting documents while others have already filed their own paperwork and only want us to appear with them during their court appearances. We have clients who merely want a second opinion as they have lost faith in their existing attorney and are looking elsewhere for assistance or assurances that their case is going in the right direction. At the end of the day we allow the client to identify their needs and give us the marching orders they desire.

Every case is evaluated free of charge. At this evaluation we will answer ALL of your legal questions (as best as we can given the information you provide), describe (in detail) our ideas for how to be successful, and identify what we anticipate the investment of your case to be.

The cost of the case depends on:

• Type of case
• Anticipated client needs
• Amount of time reasonably anticipated to win
• Anticipated length of representation

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced St. Paul, Minnesota Attorney, call Linnan and Associates today at 651-300-9800, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
LINNAN & ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM, LLC
1051 Arkwright Street
St. Paul, MN 55130
Phone: 651-300-9800
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
We serve Minneapolis/Saint Paul Metro Area extending as far north as Mora, as far West as Buffalo, MN, and as far South as Rice County.

MANAGING ATTORNEY SEAN M. LINNAN, Esq

AREA OF LEGAL FOCUS:
Bankruptcy, Family Law, Criminal Law

ATTORNEY ROLE:
My role is to make sure that every clients’ case is kept on a very quick and precise schedule and that the clients’ goals are met on the clients’ budget. I am available to answer ANY client’s questions regardless of what professional they may be working with within our office.

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence- Drake Law School
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy- University of Wisconsin- Green Bay
• Admitted to practice in MINNESOTA
• Admitted to the Federal Bar
• Bankruptcy Court

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FIELDS:

• Bankruptcy Law and Code Changes
• Debt Collection
• Family Law (Financial calculation of assets and debt distribution)
• Will and Trust Drafting- End of Life Planning
• Estate Planning
• Workers Compensation
• Family Law- Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Child Support Establishment and Modification, Appeals
• Employment and Family-based Immigration
• Employment Compensation
• Employment law
• Elder law

CLIENT EXPERIENCE:
When you come to Linnan & Associates Law Firm, LLC you will immediately meet with an actual attorney to discuss your legal issues. These meetings are, of course, complimentary. My role will be to create a plan of attack as to how best handle your legal issue and then meet with members of our team to assign portions (or all) of your case to the professional who can best assist you with various parts of your case. I work closely with the other professionals to track your case progress, develop an on-going plan to address the changing needs of your situation, and ultimately make sure that you are COMPLETELY SATISFIED with your representation and your results.

Our firm is very successful because we do the following things very well:

• Identify the client’s needs
• Develop a strategy that will ensure the client achieves success
• Stay within the CLIENTS budgetary needs without compromising the outcome of the client’s case.
• Stay in quick contact with the client, court, and opposing party-return phone calls as soon as is practicable and provide substantive answers.
• Guide client to reasonable goals and identify areas where the client may choose to spend more time and resources. Be honest with the client about what is realistic and what is important and then allow the client to choose.

FAMILY STATUS:
I am married with 2 children: Ezra, my son, is 4. Ophelia, my daughter, is 2. My wife Kristine and I await a third arrival in March of 2010. I also spend lots of time with my two brothers and a sister.

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Eagle Scout
• Student Body President at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
• Licensed Private Pilot
• Published Author
• Feat. Artist of the Month- St. Paul Pioneer Press (Acrylic/Canvas)
• Who’s Who Among American Legal Professionals
• Recipient of Chancellors Medallion for Leadership
• Volunteer-Resource Center for Fathers and Families
• Community Activist

HOBBIES:
Camping, golf, cooking, flying, art/painting, travel.

ERIC PARKER, Esq.

EDUCATION:

• The University of Iowa, J.D.
• The University of Iowa, BBA in Finance with Honors

AREA OF LEGAL FOCUS:
Family Law, Estate Planning

FAMILY STATUS:
Married to Betsy Sanders

CERTIFICATIONS:
Minnesota and Iowa

ROLE IN THE FIRM:
Eric’s background in finance and tax leads him to take a business-minded approach to legal issues. Eric handles all areas of family law, but tends to handle the more financially-oriented cases in the office.

If you can’t find Eric in the office, you’ll find him taking calls on the dock at the cabin in northern Wisconsin. Eric also serves on the boards of two non-profit organizations.

VICTORIA ELSMORE, Esq.

AREA OF LEGAL FOCUS:
Family Law, Mediation

ATTORNEY ROLE:
My role is to make sure that every client’s case is given the attention it deserves. Family law is more than just drafting and arguments; it involves difficult topics and precious loved ones. I take the time to find out my client’s needs and do my best to meet them.

EDUCATION:

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence- William Mitchell College of Law
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies- University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
• Admitted to practice in Minnesota

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FIELDS:

• Bankruptcy Law and Code Changes
• Family Law (Financial calculation of assets and debt distribution)
• Will and Trust Drafting- End of Life Planning
• Estate Planning
• Family Law- Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Child Support Establishment and Modification, Appeals
• Elder law

FAMILY STATUS:
I am a newly-wed! My husband and I live in a previously foreclosed home in Inver Grove Heights.