Burnsville, MN

Christopher Grove

Christopher Grove has been practicing law since 1992, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury. He has a proven track record as a successful criminal prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and trial lawyer, recovering millions for injured clients and achieving dismissals in criminal cases.

Paula Jossart

Paula Jossart is an experienced personal injury and railroad injury attorney with over 25 years of proven success, including achieving multi-million dollar verdicts. She is a union designated attorney and has represented clients in Minnesota and several other states. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including "Power List" by Minnesota Lawyer, "Top Women Attorney" by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, and "Super Lawyers®" from 2019-2021. She is a member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys and the Minnesota Association of Justice.

Katherine A. Brown Holmen

Katherine grew up in Minnesota and has lived there for most of her life. She graduated from law school and passed the Minnesota Bar Examination by the age of 24. She has worked exclusively as a personal injury lawyer in Minnesota for the last 30 years. She has been successful in recovering millions of dollars for her clients. She was recently honored as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Minnesota by the exclusive National Trial Lawyers organization. Katherine works hard to maximize recovery for her clients. She represents clients who have been injured, or family members of those killed, in car crashes, injured by slip and falls, dog attacks, boating and snowmobile crashes, downed powerlines, sexual abuse victims and other people injured by the wrongful acts of others. She is a strong advocate for people who have suffered injuries because of another person’s negligence and is always keen to fight for justice on their behalf. Katherine also acts as a Conciliation Court Referee in both Ramsey and Dakota Counties. She has been an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association for many years. Katherine was a member of the Ramsey County Ethics Committee for 6 years. Thereafter, she was appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the Board of Professional Responsibility, an organization that is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Minnesota lawyer discipline system. Outside of the office she is an active community worker, volunteering at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, working as a Certified U.S.A. Gymnastic Trampoline and Tumbling Judge, and a volunteer mentor to law students at the University of St. Thomas-School of Law. Katherine’s undergraduate degree is in psychology, and she finds that her background helps her understand the psychological aspects that accident victims face. Katherine is available to meet clients throughout Minnesota. She has offices in Mendota Heights, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Blaine, Bloomington, Burnsville, White Bear Lake, Woodbury and Eagan. She also meets clients at their home or in the hospital upon request.

W. Paul Otten

W. Paul Otten is a trial attorney with over 35 years of experience representing individuals and families in personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, medical malpractice, slip and fall, and dog attacks. He has achieved major awards through settlements and jury trials. He is recognized as a Leading American Attorney, holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating, and has been named an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Rene L'Esperance

Rene L'Esperance focuses on personal injury, estate planning, and general legal assistance. He is known for being efficient, available, diligent, and achieving the best outcomes for clients. Rene grew up in Tomahawk, WI, and lives in the Hortonville area with his family. His practice areas include Injury Law (Accidents, Car Accidents, etc.), Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, etc.).

Steven C. Opheim

Steven C. Opheim is an attorney at law since 1985, practicing in the areas of Homeowners Association Law, Business Law, Creditor’s and Debtor’s Rights, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Mr. Opheim is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Ramsey County Bar Association and Bankruptcy Section and Real Property Law Section of the MSBA. Mr. Opheim graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 1985 after receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1982. Born in Germany Steven moved to the US at an early age and still speaks some German. Outside of work, Mr. Opheim enjoys traveling, having visited several countries in Europe for many years. He is also an avid stamp collector and a member of the University of Minnesota Band Alumni. Steven likes to involve himself in community projects. He is the long time scoutmaster of a local Boy Scout troop and is an Eagle Scout. He believes his highest priority is to serve his client’s interests. Steven has been awarded the highest Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent (5 out of 5) that can be awarded to an attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the most recognized and oldest peer review rating in the United States. An AV rating is defined as a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Debbie Gallenberg

Debbie Gallenberg is a compassionate and vision-oriented family and juvenile law attorney who has been licensed to practice in Minnesota since 2006. Consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer for attaining a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, Debbie is a trustworthy, client-focused advocate who is intimately familiar with her clients and the law. She strives to efficiently resolve clients’ cases through excellent negotiating and thorough preparation, yet when an agreement cannot be reached, she is prepared to litigate cases. Debbie prioritizes educating clients about the legal process they are facing to empower them to make practical and thoughtful decisions which safeguard their short-term and long-term best interests and the best interests of any children involved. Debbie skillfully represents clients at court conferences, evaluations, arbitrations, mediations, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, evidentiary hearings, and appeals in matters throughout Minnesota. Over 20 years ago, Debbie’s passion for working with families and children compelled her to volunteer in the Child Advocacy Clinic and Family Law Clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School through which she appeared in both juvenile and family court representing and advocating for clients as a student attorney. Following law school and prior to entering private practice, Debbie’s unique experience clerking for two district court judges in family court led her to develop a sophisticated knowledge of family law, court operations and the judiciary, which has served as the foundation for Debbie’s practice. In addition to practicing law, Debbie is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, where she teaches legal research and writing to first year students. Prior to attending law school, Debbie taught French and Spanish at Cinnaminson Middle School in New Jersey. Currently, Debbie lives in Plymouth with her husband, two children, cat and bunny. Debbie and her family are active in their community and at church. They especially enjoy traveling, hiking, music, hockey, gardening and spending time at their cabin at Boy Lake in Remer.