The end of the year is finally here, and so is the holiday season! This year, it feels especially gratifying to deck the halls, warm up some cocoa, and feel the holiday cheer. The SPOE team has a lot to be thankful for, but we truly cannot express our appreciation for...
Join SPOE Lawyers: A Successful Law Firm and a Fun Place to Work!
Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson is a successful general practice firm in Monticello, Minnesota. We are a growing firm with a solid history of serving the Monticello and surrounding west metro communities. As we grow, we aspire to remain a community-based,...
Family Law Options from SPOE Lawyers
If you know someone who has gone through a divorce, then you know someone who has experience with family law. Generally, family law covers divorce, custody, and child support. Each case is unique and it is important that both parties choose a law practice with the...
Choosing and Navigating Attorney/Client Relationships
At some point in your life, you may need to hire the services of an attorney. Especially if you’ve never met with one before, your first meeting with an attorney may intimidate you. Below is a brief guide on the attorney-client relationship and what you can expect....
An Update to Family Law That Could Impact Your Divorce
In 2019, Spousal Maintenance is changing. SPOE is always up-to-date with the latest changes in the law that will impact our clients. This change is not an alarming one, but it may impact spousal maintenance if you are divorced and receiving spousal maintenance, are...
SPOE Lawyer Spotlight: Michael Patera
The lawyers at Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson use a team approach to help businesses, individuals, and families with their legal needs. Our team is made up of six attorneys with over 138 years of combined legal experience. In this blog, we’d like to take the...
What You Need to Know About the New Tax Bill
President Trump signed a massive tax reform bill in December. The bill is the biggest change to tax law in 30 years, and it gets complicated. Now that we’re in the middle of the 2018 tax season, here are some things you should know about the new bill. The Bill Went...
How to Successfully Navigate a Divorce
January is known as “divorce month.” That’s because divorce filings typically begin to spike this time of year. Divorce is something no one wants to think about, but once you have decided it’s the right choice for you, Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson can help...
SPOE Employee Spotlight: Jacob Erickson
Name: Jacob Thomas Erickson Position at SPOE: Partner Years at SPOE: Five What is your main reason for wanting to work at SPOE? I wanted to work in a growing small town near my home. Monticello was a perfect choice, because it’s on the freeway, on the river, and on...
SPOE Employee Spotlight: Carly West Holler
Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson is a team of dedicated, experienced, and enthusiastic attorneys that serve Central Minnesota. Take a moment to get to know Carly, one of our legal professionals at SPOE. Name: Carly West Holler Position at SPOE: Family law...
Legal Advice For Buying a Home In a Hot Real Estate Market
Right now, houses are selling very quickly in the real estate market. If you are trying to buy a home it can be a cutthroat environment, encouraging you to act fast when you find one you like. It’s easy to accidentally overlook some legalities when you’re moving...
Fireworks Safety Tips from SPOE
BBQ’s, bike parades, and red, white & blue—Independence Day is around the corner. When you’re out enjoying local fireworks or setting off your own, please exercise simple safety tips this Fourth of July. Emergency rooms in Minnesota see upwards of 80...