Messick Law, PLLC
Estate Planning | Serving Woodbury, 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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Messick Law, PLLC is a professional limited liability company dedicated to delivering the highest quality legal services to our clients; making a positive impact in the communities we serve; and securing and promoting the rule of law, equal access to justice, and defense of the constitutions of Minnesota and the United States of America. We promote the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and mutual respect. Accordingly, all of us are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. Further, we acknowledge the historical and societal inequalities in the legal system and our responsibility to recognize, remedy, and stop these injustices.
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Fathers, Mothers, Husbands, Wives, Grandparents
- Third-Party Custody
- Parenting Time
- Spousal Maintenance
- Parenting Agreements
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Division of Assets
- Division of Businesses
- Division of Farms
- Estate Planning
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Trusts
We serve families and businesses across Minnesota. Our office has the experience and resources to handle a wide range of complex legal concerns, from civil litigation and family law to elder/special needs law and real estate law. With over a decade of legal experience, we’ll help you find the right legal solution for your case. Call 651-505-2655 today to arrange your 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
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- 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, 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
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Ratings
- Minnesota Super Lawyers
- Minnesota Super Lawyers - Rising Star
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: Dean's 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: Dean's List for Academic Excellence
- Major: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements
- Minnesota Bar Association
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
Attorney J. Scott Braden
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1981
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1985
Education
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D. - 1981
- St. John’s University
- Bachelor of Arts and Government - 1978
Professional Memberships and Achievements
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- 5th District Bar Association, Past President
- Rice County Bar Association, Past President
- Scott was named a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Family Law and Politics in family law for 18 consecutive years.
- Scott has been named a Top 40 Family Law Super Lawyer by Minnesota Family Law and Politics.
- He received the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition 2001 Pro Bono Public Award. He received the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services President’s Pro Bono Service Award 2016.
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
- North Star Lawyer for 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022
- Received special commendation for her pro bono work from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Minnesota on two occasions.
Attorney Kate Cox
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2024
Education
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements
- Minnesota Bar Association
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
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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 |