Messick Law, PLLC
Trusts | Serving St. Paul, MN
651-505-2655Full-service family law solutions in Woodbury, Minnesota. Serving clients in Woodbury, Twin Cities Metro, and Greater Minnesota.
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Our founder, Steven Messick, has over 15 years of experience providing clients with practical and comprehensive solutions for complex legal matters. Our firm has the experience and resources to simplify case management, allowing our clients to make informed decisions.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Trust and Estate Litigation - 50%
- Real Estate Litigation - 15%
- Guardianships and Conservatorships - 15%
- Trusts and Estates - 10%
- Mediation / ADR - 10%
Call 651-505-2655 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney B. Steven Messick
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2009
- North Dakota, 2009
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2019
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2019
- United States Supreme Court, 2022
Education:
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Law Journal, Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy, Associate, 2007, 2008
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minnesota
- B.A. - 2003
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Governing Council, former Member, 2017 to 2024
- The Supreme Court of Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education, Member, 2021 to Present
- Trustee, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 2023 to Present
- American Bar Association (ABA), House of Delegates, Member, 2015 to 2017
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Judiciary Committee Member, 2017 to Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Fifth District Ethics Committee, Investigator, 2017 to Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Greater Minnesota Section, Council Member, 2016 to Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates, 2015 to 2017
- Fifth District Bar Association, President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2013 to 2016
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) - Fifth District, President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2013 to 2016
- City of Cottage Grove, MN, Planning Commissioner, 2007 to 2012
- City of Cottage Grove, MN, Chairman, 2009 to 2011
- City of Cottage Grove, MN, Vice-Chairman, 2011 to 2012
Attorney Bethany Rubis
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2016
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2017
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: Deans List for Academic Excellence
- Honors: CALI Award of Excellence for Products Liability and Criminal Procedure
- College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota
- B.A.
- Honors: Deans List for Academic Excellence
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota Bar Association
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
Attorney Jessica Hafemeyer
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- 2004
- Augsburg College
- 2001
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- All About Action chapter of Business Network International (BNI), past Vice President
- MSBA Family Law Section
Attorney Patricia Stotzheim
Education:
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Hamline University School of Liberal Arts
- M.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Council Member
- MSBA Co-chair Continuing Legal Education committee
- MSBA Legislative Committee member, 2023 to Present
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Co-chair, 2020 to 2023
- Minnesota Women Lawyers, 2010 to Present
Attorney Kari Thoreson
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
Education:
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D.
- University of Minnesota Duluth
- B.A.S. Psychology and B.A. Hispanic Studies
Attorney Matt Janzen
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2020
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2022
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- B.S.
- Major: Marketing
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
B. Steven Messick
This attorney practices in Minnesota and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Probate | Since 2023 |
Jessica Hafemeyer
This attorney practices in Minnesota and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | Since 2024 |
| Family Law | Since 2024 |
Messick Law, PLLC Awards
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