Lawyers & Attorneys, Rochester MN
Robert B. Spelhaug
Robert Spelhaug graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1980. He is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents persons injured in accidents and has also developed a particular interest in claims involving negligence arising from medical care and treatment. Bob was raised in Chatfield and has practiced law in Rochester since 1980. He has been acknowledged as a “Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law & Politics.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P. (Partner/Attorney 2001-present)
- Muir, Heuel, Carlson & Spelhaug, P.A. (Partner/Attorney 1980-2000)
EDUCATION
- JD 1980 (cum laude), University of Minnesota
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BA 1976, University of Minnesota
ADMITTED
- 1980 Minnesota
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1981 U.S. District Court (Minnesota)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
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MSBA, Certified Civil Trial Specialist
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Bear Creek Services (Past Board Member)
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Youth Soccer and Basketball Coach
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Eucharistic Minister and Block Party Volunteer)
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Chosen Valley Student Loan Association (Past General Counsel)
Daniel J. Heuel
Daniel Heuel engages in civil trial practice in federal and state courts throughout Minnesota principally representing injured persons and their families in a wide variety of claims involving personal injury, products liability, professional liability, contract disputes, construction claims and business torts. He has also developed a significant subspecialty in the areas of employment law, wrongful discharge, civil rights violations, and defamation representing victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. To his credit, one of his clients was awarded the highest jury verdict for damages in an employment discrimination case ever returned in Olmsted County. Mr. Heuel was acknowledged as a “Super Lawyer” from 1995 through 2006 by Minnesota Law & Politics.
EDUCATION
- JD 1978, University of Minnesota
- BA 1974, summa cum laude, St. Mary’s University
ADMITTED
- 1978 Minnesota
- 1978 U.S. District Court, Minnesota
- 1980 U.S. Court of Appeals (8th Circuit)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- 2001-present, O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P.
- 1978-2000, Muir, Heuel Carlson & Spelhaug, P.A.
- 1974-1975, United States Department of Labor
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Mr. Heuel represents persons wrongfully injured, including quadriplegics, amputees, the physically and emotionally disabled, and estates of spouses, parents, and children for death by wrongful act.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Third District Bar Association (past President 1993‑1994)
MSBA, Certified Civil Trial Specialist
American Arbitration Association, Commercial Arbitrator
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
Adjunct Professor, St. Mary’s University, Masters in Management Program
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Daniel Heuel’s interests include raising horses on his farm in rural Olmsted County, sailing, motorcycling, darkroom photography and playing amateur baseball in a local league.
Raymond L. Hansen
Raymond Hansen’s practice involves all aspects of litigation and estate planning.
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Mr. Hansen represents clients in arbitration hearings and mediation throughout his practice. He believes that Alternative Dispute Resolution should be used in appropriate cases and should be considered in every case. “Effective client representation combines compassionate understanding of a client’s circumstances and the mastery of technical legal concepts.”
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P.
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Schmidt & Barbrow, P.A.
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DuPage County, Illinois States Attorney’s Office
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Illinois Development Finance Authority
EDUCATION
- BA 1983, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
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JD 1991, The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
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Executive Editor, The Software Law Journal
ADMITTED
- Minnesota
- Iowa
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Illinois
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Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Olmsted County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
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American Bar Association, Emeritus
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DuPage County, Illinois Bar Association, Emeritus
QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Hansen is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois State Courts and the Federal District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Rochester Community and Technical College adjunct instructor of Business Law
- Christ United Methodist Church Board of Trustees and General Counsel
- American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Business Law Instructor Emeritus
- DuPage County, Illinois, Bar Association Environment Law Committee Chair Emeritus
- Frequent Moderator for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education seminar video replays
Terence L. Maus
Terence Maus’ practice is in general litigation. He represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases of all types and represents individuals and businesses in a variety of commercial litigation matters. He also represents individuals charged with crimes. Mr. Maus is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Section.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P. (Partner/Attorney 1970-present)
EDUCATION
- JD 1966 cum laude, University of Minnesota
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BS 1963 with distinction, University of Minnesota
ADMITTED
- 1966 Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Minnesota State Bar Association
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Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
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Olmsted Bar Association (past President)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Greater Rochester Area University Center (GRAUC) (Board Member; Chairman of Organizational Committee)
- Rochester Rotary Club (Member; past Board Member)
- Rochester Area Family Y (Member; past Board Member)
- Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center (past Board Member)
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Member; past Vestry Board Member)
Jill I. Frieders
Jill Frieders’ practice involves all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, adoption and paternity. She understands the complex financial and emotional issues of divorce, and is experienced in divorce-related tax matters and property valuation issues. As a family law specialist, Ms. Frieders represents individuals in a wide variety of spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support matters as well as custody and visitation cases. In addition, she has an extensive family law appellate practice, and is a frequent lecturer for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Partner/Attorney 1990-present, O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P.; Associate Attorney 1988‑90, Popham Haik Schnobrich & Kaufman, Ltd.; Associate Attorney 1986‑88, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.; Family Court Referee 1985-86, Fourth Judicial District; Judicial Law Clerk 1984‑86, Fourth Judicial District.
EDUCATION
JD 1984, University of Minnesota
BS 1981, Ball State University
ADMITTED
1984 Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Family Law Trial Advocate (1999 to present); Appellate Rules Committee Member; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; MSBA (Family Law Section); Olmsted County Bar Assn. [Treasurer 1994‑96; Family Law Section (Chair 1993‑96)]; HCBA [Governing Council 1988‑90; Secretary 1986‑87; Family Law Section (Executive Member; Chair 1988‑89; Vice Co-Chair 1987‑88)]; MTLA [Membership Committee 1987‑88; Family Law Committee (Chair 1988‑89)]; Hennepin County Guardian Ad Litem Panel 1988‑90; Hennepin County Settlement Conference (Referee 1988‑90).
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Commission on Judicial Selection – Third Judicial Attorney Member; Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (Board of Directors 1997‑2001); Olmsted County Custody & Dissolution (Class Lecturer).
James R. Carlson
James Carlson’s practice involves all aspects of litigation including personal injury cases, wrongful death claims, worker’s compensation matters, commercial litigation, insurance coverage questions and municipal law. He has tried cases throughout Southern Minnesota representing both plaintiffs and defendants. In addition, he has extensive appellate practice at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
Mr. Carlson also has significant expertise in alternative dispute resolution. He regularly serves as an arbitrator and as a mediator throughout Southern Minnesota, and represents clients in arbitration hearings and mediations. He believes that alternative dispute resolution should be used in appropriate cases and it should be considered in every case.
EDUCATION
- BA 1973, Northwestern University
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JD 1976, University of Minnesota, cum laude, Minnesota Law Review
ADMITTED
- Minnesota
- Federal District Court for Minnesota
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
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Federal District Court for the Northern District of California
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United States Supreme Court
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Olmsted County Bar Association
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Third Judicial District Ethics Committee, 1995-2001
QUALIFICATIONS
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Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
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AV rated. The highest competency and ethical rating for attorneys.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Rochester Public Utility Board, 1985-2002 (President of RPU Board for 7 years)
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Calvary Episcopal Church
- Chair, Building Committee
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Senior Warden
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Junior Warden
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Boy Scouts of America
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Chair, City of Rochester Task Force on Wireless Communications, 2000-2001
- Treasurer for various municipal and school board election campaigns
