Who We Are
We are lawyers of all backgrounds, representing clients of all backgrounds, who devote a substantial portion of our work to cases in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Our 2020-21 Executive Board
Amanda Lindberg, President
Danielle DiFiore, Vice-President
André Novack, Treasurer
Jennifer Plante, Secretary
Brian Hagen, President ex Officio
Michelle Dobson, Member at Large
Geoff Hjerleid, Member at Large
Tran Nguyen, Member at Large
Michael Walters, Member at Large
We are lawyers of all backgrounds, representing clients of all backgrounds, who devote a substantial portion of our work to cases in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Our 2020-21 Executive Board
Amanda Lindberg, President
Danielle DiFiore, Vice-President
André Novack, Treasurer
Jennifer Plante, Secretary
Brian Hagen, President ex Officio
Michelle Dobson, Member at Large
Geoff Hjerleid, Member at Large
Tran Nguyen, Member at Large
Michael Walters, Member at Large
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Our History
Olmsted County features the beginning of the Great Plains in the west part of the county and the tributaries to the Mississippi River in the east. For this reason, we have been a natural crossroads of trade and travel for hundreds of years. Beginning the with the Dakota people, and continuing to today, Olmsted has been a place where people meet. Olmsted first got its own courthouse in 1855, when the territorial legislature declared us a separate county. (Before that, we were part of Wabasha, Winona, and Fillmore Counties.) Since then, we have hosted lawyers who consider collegiality to be an important part of an advanced society. Collegiality and respect for one another remain our basic principles to this day. |
Frank B. Kellogg was the Rochester City Attorney and Olmsted County Attorney before becoming U.S. Secretary of State.
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Hon. Harry Blackmun was legal counsel to the Mayo Clinic before being appointed to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
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What We Do
Our Association provides a forum for lawyers to expand their professional networks, socialize with colleagues, and learn new developments in the the law. We meet monthly to socialize and to be educated by guest speakers. One of the highlights of our calendar is the March meeting, which serves as the annual fundraiser for Legal Assistance of Olmsted County. Please visit our News and Announcements page for information about upcoming activities or click on the Contact tab to ask specific questions about our activities. |
Where to Find Us
The Association’s member directory is accessible to the public. Simply click on the Attorneys tab to view information about our individual members.
How to Become a Member
We always welcome new members. We offer a 50% discount to new members who would like to try our organization. Please visit the "Contact" page for more information.