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 Attorney
Christopher Johnson
Associate Attorney
Mollie Teaster
Associate Attorney
Martin Melang
Associate Attorney
Michael L. Weiner
Associated Attorney
Pam Clark, MnCP
Certified Paralegal
Jenny Warden
Senior Paralegal
Ashley Sjoman
Legal Assistant
Sara Mohler
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Stanina
Administrative Assistant
Rachel Zubiate
Paralegal
Sheri Brenny
Receptionist
Recent Blogs
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...
Five Things to Keep in Mind as You Put Together a Will
The process of developing a Will may be a sharp reminder of your mortality, but it can also be a welcomed assurance that your assets will be taken care of for your loved ones. Before we learn about five things to keep in mind as you put together a Will, let’s go over...
The Five Most Commonly Broken and Overlooked Laws
The average American citizen tries to follow the rules and is as law-abiding as they come. If you ask that average citizen if they’ve ever broken any laws, they will probably laugh you off and say “of course not.” Are they lying? Actually, many of them are. The...
Actions to Follow or Avoid After a Car Accident
If you have been unfortunate enough to have experienced an auto accident, then you may be familiar with the protocol that you have to take. There are certain do’s and do not’s that may help ease your stress and help you to efficiently recover from an auto accident....