About Me

I am a family guy from southern Minnesota. I grew up in Wells, which is a small town about 20 miles west of Albert Lea. I have a wonderful wife and five (that’s right, 5) amazing kids. We moved to Albert Lea in 2015, and we are glad we did it. Albert Lea has become the place my wife and I are excited to raise our kids, because it has so much to offer families like ours. We stay pretty active when the weather is warm enough. We will try just about any outdoor activity, but we still have our favorites like basketball, frisbee golf, pickleball, and soccer. When we do get stuck indoors, we are usually playing board games.

Now, let me address the question, "Why should you choose me to be your attorney?" Here are three quick reasons I am a wise choice. First, I strive to be a good listener, because people matter. Their stories matter, and their issues matter. I know I appreciate a person who values my words enough to not just remember them but also inquire about them—what did I really mean when I said this or what was I referring to when I said that. I believe most people appreciate a good listener, which is why I am driven to listen to my clients, to their stories, and to their issues. Second, I am honest. This can mean a lot of things, but one of the things it means professionally is that I tell my clients what they need to hear as opposed to what they may want to hear. I believe honesty pays great dividends in the long-term, even if not everyone appreciates it in the short-term. Third, I am a strategic thinker. I enjoy solving problems. I mean I really enjoy solving problems. Now, ask yourself, "Wouldn’t it be nice to find an attorney who listens, tells you what you need to hear, and enjoys solving problems?" Well, you have found him.

I will finish with this: Albert Lea has many good attorneys. I know most of them, and I consider many of them friends. So, if you have an attorney and do not have complaints, then stick with your attorney. But, if you do not have an attorney or you have some complaints, then I might be able to help.