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Meet Our Team

Our Monticello lawyers use a team-based approach to help businesses, individuals, and families with their legal needs.

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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

Jacob T. Erickson

Partner

Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick O'Donnell

Retired

Carly West Holler

Carly West Holler

Associate Attorney

Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson

Associate Attorney

Mollie Teaster

Mollie Teaster

Associate Attorney

Michael L. Weiner

Michael L. Weiner

Associated Attorney

Pam Clark, MnCP

Pam Clark, MnCP

MN Certified Paralegal

Sara Mohler

Sara Mohler

Legal Assistant

Recent Blogs

The Benefits of Family Law Mediation
The Benefits of Family Law Mediation

When families face legal disputes—be it divorce, child custody, or support issues—the prospect of court can feel daunting. Traditional litigation often involves adversarial hearings, public records, steep legal fees, and unpredictable timelines. Enter family law...

Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Path
Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Path

Divorce is seldom easy. Emotions run high, finances get tangled, and the well-being of children often hangs in the balance. Faced with these challenges, couples have to decide: should we hash this out in a courtroom or find a less adversarial route through mediation?...

Understanding At-Will Employment and Its Exceptions
Understanding At-Will Employment and Its Exceptions

At-will employment is the prevailing default in American workplaces: an arrangement under which an employer may terminate an employee at any time, for any reason—or for no reason at all—provided the reason is not unlawful. Similarly, employees may resign at will. This...

Join SPOE Lawyers: A Successful Law Firm and a Fun Place to Work!
Join SPOE Lawyers: A Successful Law Firm and a Fun Place to Work!

Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson is a successful general practice firm in Monticello, Minnesota. We are a growing firm with a solid history of serving the Monticello and surrounding west metro communities. As we grow, we aspire to remain a community-based,...

When and How to Appeal a Civil Court Decision
When and How to Appeal a Civil Court Decision

A civil court ruling can feel like the final word in a legal dispute – until you learn that the door to appeal remains open. Pursuing an appeal is a vital legal tool for correcting errors, safeguarding your rights, and ensuring justice prevails. But appeals don’t...

Partnership Disputes in Business: Common Causes and How to Handle Them
Partnership Disputes in Business: Common Causes and How to Handle Them

In the world of business, partnerships can be a powerful vehicle for growth, combining the skills, resources, and visions of two or more individuals to achieve common goals. However, the very dynamics that make partnerships appealing—shared decision‑making, pooled...