AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Family / Domestic
• Criminal Defense and Juvenile Law
• Small Business / Corporate
• Employment
• Civil Litigation and Appeals

Family / Domestic

Family law cases can be complicated and expensive, particularly when involving children and marital property. We also understand the emotional issues related to these cases. Our goal in all family law cases is to settle as many issues as possible in advance and to always be mindful of the best interests of the children. We believe these two priorities will keep the costs of litigation down, and more importantly, will minimize the effect separation and divorce inevitably has on the children. If we are unable to arrive at an acceptable settlement of your case and it must go to trial, we will aggressively represent your interest.

We practice all areas of family law including:

Here is a sample and brief description of family law matters we can help you with.

• Divorce: Typical issues we will help you work out include spousal maintenance (amount, duration, modifiability), child support (including insurance coverage, credit for transportation expenses, tax deductions and child care expenses), custody and visitation or parenting plan, property settlement (taking pensions and other deferred assets into account, plus responsibility for debts), and other matters.
  
• Post-Judgment Issues: We will assist you with modifications of divorce judgments (spousal maintenance, child support, visitation, and so forth). We will also help you in enforcing judgments if the other side does not comply with Court orders. In some cases, the state can help you collect at little or no cost.
  
• Restraining Orders and Orders For Protection: We offer full service regarding problems with family violence. We will assist you in dealing with the Police and will recommend appropriate counseling agencies. We will also assist you with defending charges of domestic abuse, including representing you in Restraining Order proceedings as well as criminal defense.
  
• Paternity: Typical issues we can help you work out include establishing parentage, custody and visitation or parenting plan, child support (including insurance coverage, credit for transportation expenses, tax deductions and child care expenses).

The following sites contain useful information related to Family / Domestic legal issues:

A Center for Women: www.chrysaliswomen.org

Center for Fathers: www.resourcesforfathers.org

Minnesota Indian Child Welfare Tribal/State Agreement: edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5022-ENG

Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Resources: www.womenslaw.org, tubmanfamilyalliance.org

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Criminal Defense and Juvenile Law

You have a constitutional right to remain silent

Exercise that right and contact Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. We have over 14 years combined experience in criminal defense and juvenile delinquency proceedings. We will assist you in dealing with the prosecutor regarding misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies and delinquency petitions. We will fully explain the charges against you, proceedings and your options, including alternatives to trial.

For information on Minnesota Criminal Statutes visit:

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Small Business / Corporate

Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. provides comprehensive legal services to new and existing small businesses. We understand small business; we are a small business. We have over 14 years combined experience as in-house corporate counsel for a small business as well as experience representing a variety of other businesses.

Among the services offered to small businesses are the following:

• Selection, formation and organizational setup of a business entity: We will help you determine if you should be a sole proprietorship, corporation, general partnership, limited partnership or limited liability company (LLC). We will work with your accountant, or recommend one to ensure that your tax and bookkeeping needs are met.
  
• Drafting: Preparation of internal documents such as bylaws, articles of incorporation, minutes, stock certificates and shareholder or operating agreements with your business associates to help minimize future problems.
  
• Contracts: We will review all your business contracts, leases, notes, mortgages, etc. We will also draft contracts for you at your request and negotiate with other attorneys.
  
• Business Operations: We will assist you in drafting buy-sell agreements to ensure that the business stays in the hands of those qualified to run it. We will also assist you in problems with governmental agencies. Typical other matters include business purchases and sales, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements, nondisclosure and non-compete agreements and other issues pertaining to the business as an employer.
  
• Litigation: For our business clients, our aim is to avoid litigation whenever possible. Court is expensive, time-consuming, and often unproductive. We will make every effort to settle disputes to the satisfaction of our clients. When settlement cannot be reached, however, we will zealously litigate business disputes.

If you want to learn more about starting your own business prior to hiring an attorney, refer to: www.sos.state.mn.us

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Employment

Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. handles a variety of employment claims including Title VII / Minnesota Human Rights Act claims including sexual harassment, retaliation, and all types of discrimination claims. We also handle wrongful termination claims, unemployment benefits and employment contracts.

We have successfully litigated numerous discrimination claims. We are dedicated to representing and obtaining justice for all individuals and protecting the rights of all people. In all our activities, our firm welcomes diversity and will foster and nurture an open atmosphere of caring and concern for the individual, regardless of their race, creed, national origin, religion, physical and mental abilities, gender or sexual orientation. Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. will treat you as a human being, not just a case or file number.

For additional information on Employment Law, visit:

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Web Site: www.eeoc.gov
• Minnesota Department of Human Rights: www.humanrights.state.mn.us
• Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry: www.doli.state.mn.us

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Civil Litigation and Appeals

Lynn Klicker Uthe, Ltd. handles a wide variety of civil litigation, including contract disputes, small claims matters, title disputes, small business issues, and many others. Please call for specific details if you have a question. Note that, at present, Conciliation Court (small claims) can handle nearly all matters involving claims of $7,500.00 or less. Conciliation Court is much quicker and less expensive than District Court, and we utilize it whenever possible. If you are unhappy with a District Court or Conciliation Court decision, you may have grounds to bring an appeal. Our firm represents and advises clients in the appeals process.

For further information on Minnesota Statutes visit www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/statutes.htm

For legislation affecting the American Indian Community visit www.geocities.com/capitolhill/4725

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