Meet Our Team
Our Monticello lawyers use a team-based approach to help businesses, individuals, and families with their legal needs.
Who We Are
Our team is composed of skilled attorneys and dedicated support staff who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and personalized legal solutions. We have more than 100 years of combined experience, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and diverse skill sets to address a wide range of legal issues. Our lawyers use a team approach to help businesses, individuals, and families with their legal needs.
By leveraging our collective experience and strengths, we ensure that each client receives the highest level of representation and care. Whether you are facing complex business challenges, personal legal matters, or family-related issues, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process with professionalism and dedication.
Jacob T. Erickson
Partner
Patrick O'Donnell
Of Counsel
Carly West Holler
Associate
Christopher Johnson
Associate
Mollie Teaster
Associate
Martin Melang
Attorney
Michael L. Weiner
Associated Attorney
Pam Clark, MnCP
Certified Paralegal
Jenny Warden
Senior Paralegal
Ashley Sjoman
Legal Assistant
Sara Mohler
Receptionist
Recent Blogs
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...