Robert Lawton

Rob is an experienced estate planning attorney, and provides free consulations on all files to evaluate a client's situation and explore what he can offer. He is a leader in the Minneapolis-St. Paul estate planning community, eduating other attorneys in the areas of estate planning, probate and trusts. He provides simple wills at low cost for clients with modest estates, and more sophisticated planning involving estate tax savings techniques and business sucession for wealthier clients.

Hamline University School of Law

J.D. | Law

2001 - 2004

Honors: Law Review, Cum Laude

Activities: Minnesota Justice Foundation Volunteer

University of Saint Thomas

B.A. | Economics

1997 - 2001

Honors: Dean's List; Cum Laude

Activities: National Scholastic Honor Society; Economics Honor Society

Tutor

Hamline University School of Law

2012 - Current

Part-time tutor and mentor to law students

Solo/Small Firm Committee Member

Ramsey County Bar Association

2011 - Current

Rob serves on the Ramsey County Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Committee, helping to plan activities that serve the needs of solo and small firm attorneys.

Volunteer

Wills for Heroes - MN

2007 - Current

Providing Free Estate Plans for Firefighters, Police Officers and other first responders throughout Minnesota.

Basics of Trusts

Ramsey County Bar Association

April, 2012

The Initial Client Interview & Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

April, 2012

The Initial Client Interview and Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

April, 2011

Basics of Estate Planning and Probate Law

Ramsey County Bar Association

March, 2011

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Families Deskbook

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

December, 2010

CALI Award in Native American Law

CALI

2004

Wisconsin State Bar

Member

2007 - Current

Minnesota State Bar

Member

2004 - Current

Minnesota

Since 2004

Wisconsin

Since 2007

• Free Consultation
  No fees for initial call or email contact, and free in person consultation on all files
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Flat Fees