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Robert Lawton

Estate Planning Attorney - Free Consultations
  • Business Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Minnesota, Wisconsin
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Biography

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.

Education
Hamline University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Law Review, Cum Laude
Activities: Minnesota Justice Foundation Volunteer
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University of Saint Thomas
B.A. | Economics
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Honors: Dean's List; Cum Laude
Activities: National Scholastic Honor Society; Economics Honor Society
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Professional Experience
Tutor
Hamline University School of Law
- Current
Part-time tutor and mentor to law students
Solo/Small Firm Committee Member
Ramsey County Bar Association
- 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
- Current
Providing Free Estate Plans for Firefighters, Police Officers and other first responders throughout Minnesota.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Basics of Trusts
Ramsey County Bar Association
The Initial Client Interview & Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
The Initial Client Interview and Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
Basics of Estate Planning and Probate Law
Ramsey County Bar Association
Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Families Deskbook
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
The Initial Client Interview and Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind
Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
Awards
CALI Award in Native American Law
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Professional Associations
Wisconsin State Bar
Member
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Minnesota State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
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Wisconsin
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Fees
  • 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
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
1100 W. 7th Street, Suite 105
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Telephone: (651) 294-4925