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D. Patrick McCullough

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Senior Partner at McCullough & Associates, P.A.

53 years of experience
Divorce, Family Law
Minnesota

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Biography

Pat McCullough is a nationally recognized trial attorney, concentrating his expertise in the areas of personal injury and family law. He founded the law firm in 1971 after being admitted to the state and federal courts of Minnesota. Pat has attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of A/V (very high to preeminent), which ranks attorneys based on experience, ability, and ethics.

Pat is a member of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Business Monthly, and Minnesota Law and Politics, every year since the honor began. The same magazines have listed him as one of the top 100 lawyers in Minnesota and as one of the top 40 family law lawyers in Minnesota. Since the inception of the Minnesota Supreme Court’s Continuing Legal Education Program, Pat has helped formulate the program and teach district court judges, referees, and magistrates. He is a frequent lecturer to other attorneys and is a contributing author to numerous legal publications. Pat is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist for Minnesota and on a National Level. Fewer than 3% of Minnesota lawyers attain this credential, and on the national level, the percentage of lawyers with this honor is even smaller.

Education

William Mitchell College of Law: J.D. (1971); 1971

Bemidji State University: B.S. (1967) | Psychology & Sociology; 1967

Professional Experience

Diplomat: American College of Family Trial Lawyers; Current

Member: American Bar Association; Current

Member: Minnesota State Bar Association; Current

Member: Washington County Bar Association; Current

Member: Minnesota Association of Mediators; Current

Member & Faculty: Judicial College Family Law Curriculum; Current

Member: Minnesota Association for Justice and American Association for Justice; Current

Board of Directors: Ramsey County Placement; Current

Arbitrator: American Abitration Assocation; Current

Ethics Committee: Ramsey County Bar Association; 1988 - 1997

President: American Academy of Matrimonial Laywers; 1990 - 1991

Chair of Family Law Section: Ramsey County Bar Association; 1989 - 1989

Publications

Articles & Publications

Child Support: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; January 27, 2004

Marital and Nonmarital Assets: The Law in Minnesota: Minn. Family Law Journal, Vol. 4, No. 9, July/August, 1989; 1989

Certifications

Rule 114 Qualified Mediator: MN Alternative Dispute Resolution

Awards

Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist: National Board of Trial Advocacy

Super Lawyer: Super Lawyers

Professional Associations

Minnesota State Bar # 069978: Member; Current

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Minnesota
Since 1971

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Practice Areas

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Legal Answers

Q. I have a daughter who is 19 yrs old and hast not graduated. the mother requested the court for another yr of support: April 4, 2019; A: It depends upon what your Judgment and Decree states relative to this issue.

Q. How can I get my support lowered as my income has decreased singnificantly.?: December 31, 2018; A: A substantial change in financial circumstances can be a basis to change a child support obligation. I would need to know much more to give you a complete answer. You would need to bring a motion in order to lower support(unless your X agreed). You should talk with an atty to help you.