Chris practices in the areas of real estate litigation, business litigation and family law.  He is qualified by the Minnesota Supreme Court as a mediator, arbitrator and neutral in civil cases.

Chris currently serves as the Mayor of Forest Lake.  He formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, is a former president of the 19th District of the Minnesota State Bar Association, a former president of the Forest Lake Rotary Club, a former chair of the Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and has volunteered as a coach of the Forest Lake High School Mock Trial Team.  Chris is a current member of the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Outside of his law practice, Chris enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and even an occasional pay per view Ultimate Fighting bout. He enjoys trips to his in-laws’ and his parents’ cabins, and he loves to spend time with his wife, two daughters and son.

Erin has dedicated most of her 12-year career to family law as an attorney and advocate, including surrounding roles as a mediator, parenting time expeditor and parenting consultant.

For fun, Erin hangs out with her wonderful husband and kids, loves to cook and page through cookbooks when she’s not creating her next culinary masterpiece, and gets her Zen on with yoga, biking, and road trips to the family cabin. She’s also addicted to the Food Network show “Chopped,” and loves classic sit-coms, proof-positive with the quote: “Mary Tyler Moore is the best!”

David represents numerous municipalities, businesses and individuals in land use, construction and general commercial and litigation matters, in State and Federal District Court in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, running, vintage and performance motorcycles and cars, motorcycle sport touring, upland bird hunting and literature, particularly European history and economics.

Since her start in law, Karolina has dedicated her smarts to the practice of family law and has honed in on domestic violence cases. She’s also experienced in landlord/tenant law, bankruptcy and criminal defense.

Outside of her law practice, Karolina loves spending time with her husband and new baby boy. She also enjoys cooking, kickboxing, yoga, downhill skiing, biking, travel, photography and reading. Karolina speaks fluent Polish, which she’s not afraid to flaunt at the annual Minnesota Polish Festival.

Melissa assists in drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, scheduling hearings, communicating with clients, and assisting with case management and trial preparation.

During her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband and two sons. She enjoys canoeing, camping, going for walks and bike rides, and cheering on her her son at all little league sporting events.

Krystal uses her paralegal background to manage the mediation, parenting consulting and parenting time expediting areas. She also professionally drafts our legal documents, initiates the discovery process, helps with case management and is a key point person in our client communications.

Outside of work Krystal enjoys beach volleyball, is an avid Twins fan, and loves walking her dog, doing yoga, fishing and watching movies.

Karla assists in all aspects of the firm's cases, including drafting legal documents, conducting discovery and research, scheduling hearings, communicating with clients, and assisting with case management and trial preparation. She is also responsible for managing the daily activities of the office.

Outside of work, Karla enjoys reading, traveling, watching reality TV, dining out, going for walks and bike rides, going up north to the cabin, attending concerts, shows and live theatre, and spending time with her husband, son and daughter.

Sarah focuses her practice in the areas of family law, estate planning and administration, wills and trusts, criminal defense and prosecution, juvenile delinquency, and probate.

Sarah likes to sew, garden, read, run, and practice yoga in her free time. She also enjoys attending concerts and theater productions, visiting museums, taking her dog for walks, and tending to her flock of urban chickens. 

For the past twenty years, Steve has limited his practice primarily to the area of family law.

Outside of his law practice, Steve enjoys being active in the outdoors – hiking, camping, and kayaking, as well as reading and spending time with his wife, dogs and children. 

Josh dedicates his practice to business litigation, municipal law, employment law and family law. 

Outside of work, you may find Josh literally outside - on a tennis court, a golf course, a ski slope, or a hiking trail. He's also an avid Twins and Vikings fan.

Loretta is likely the first person you'll talk to when you call the firm. She schedules appointments, greets incoming clients, assists our attorneys and paralegals with their day to day work, and keeps the place running smoothly.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and her dog and two cats. She loves cooking, walking, traveling, reading, gardening, animals, and watching her Koi fish swim in the pond. When it's nice out, watch out - you may catch her zipping through town with the top down in her Corvette.

One of her sons and her husband's son serve our country with the Army and Navy Special Forces. She's a proud grandmother to two.