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
Receptionist
Amanda Stanina
Administrative Assistant
Lora Bruchmann
Front Desk Staff
Recent Blogs
PRESS RELEASE
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED COUNSEL PRESS RELEASE Jacob Thomas Erickson, of Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell, & Erickson, P.L.C., has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished...
Temporary Paralegal Assistance WANTED
Temporary Paralegal Assistance WANTED Organized Self Starter… Detail Orientated… Committed to Excellence… One of our rock-star paralegals is taking a LOA and we need help! The Paralegal we are looking for… Is...
Front Desk Coordinator/ Receptionist WANTED
Front Desk Coordinator/ Receptionist WANTED Self Starter… Detail Orientated… Committed to Excellence… The Front Desk Coordinator we are looking for… You are a people person with excellent verbal skills who can...
Minnesota Court of Appeals Success for Real Estate Client
The Minnesota Court of Appeals published a favorable opinion for an SPOE real estate client on Monday May 12. For the full opinion, click on the docket number below: A13-0707 John Kalenburg, et al., Appellants, vs. Thomas H. Klein, et al., Respondents....
Kaye Eisele Named Monticello Rotary Club’s Employee of the Quarter
Kaye Eisele started with Smith Paulson O’Donnell over 10 years ago, after a 25 year career as an Insurance Claims Management professional. We are blessed to have her as our Front Desk Person, where she serves as the first voice, smile and understanding presence our...
Jacob T. Erickson Has Been Named a Partner
JACOB T. ERICKSON has been named a Partner with the Firm of Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson, PLC. Jake has been practicing family and criminal law since 2004, and was named “Rising Star” by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s Super Lawyers and Rising Stars...