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I help families protect what's most important to them. I represent individuals in all areas of family law when family dynamics change. This includes divorce, custody, child support, paternity, adoptions, grandparent and other third-party custody actions, domestic abuse and post-decree matters. I utilize my finance and tax background to give my clients an edge when it comes to complex finance issues within family law. I also assist families in preparing for the future with their estate plans.
Johnson / Turner Legal is a dynamic group of ten attorneys dedicated to innovation in the law and excellent client service. J/T represents individuals, small businesses, and municipalities in the areas of family law, business and other civil litigation, criminal prosecution and defense, estate planning and probate, bankruptcy, guardianship and conservatorship, and landlord/tenant, and real estate with real estate closing services. J/T has offices in Forest Lake, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, and Blaine.
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Acquired: 2009
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Acquired: 2007
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56 East Broadway Ave., Forest Lake, MN, 55025
1550 109th Ave. NE, #300, Blaine, MN, 55449
7377 Currell Blvd, Suite #101, Woodbury, MN, 55125
12425 55th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042
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Posted by Melissa | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
How he has 5 star reviews is mind boggling. He’s incompetent. He can’t even get petitioners correct on documents. He blamed us for revisions during the hardest transition in our lives. I would never recommend him to anyone. He documented his incompetence and then blamed us for working through the pro...
Posted by Jon | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I went to Eric after having a horrible experience with my first Attorney. He was able to manage my case with extremely limited time and got me the results I was hoping for. Just and all around excellent Attorney! Prompt, communicative, friendly and effective!
Posted by Jerry | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Eric has been my attorney since 2008 when I initially went through my divorce. The most impressive thing I noticed about Eric from the beginning, was his passion, his desire to win, and his belief in doing the right thing. With any client/attorney relationship, communication is key. Eric was always a...
Posted by Margaret | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I retained Eric Parker's services for a custody and child support dispute over my son. I could not be more pleased with the service I received. Eric was so knowledgeable and such a great resource throughout the stressful process. He also had a great team behind him if he needed input on my case. I wa...
Posted by Tim | October 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Through a long divorce I was always told by family and friends what a difficult challenge it would be to get back what was most important to me and my kids. That was our time together. When Eric first mentioned to me that he thought it was possible for me to get custody of my kids I was pretty shoc...
"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Eric. He is passionate about his work and dedicated to his clients. He is focused on results but helps keep the conflict down along the way."
"Eric is an excellent attorney, and he has proven to be a strong advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Eric for family law and estate planning issues."
"Eric is a dedicated practitioner who works hard to advance his clients’ interests. I highly recommend him for estate planning and family law matters."
"Eric is a calm and reassuring presence to his clients experiencing family change. His knowledge of family law and practical solutions serve his clients well. I would highly recommend him for any family law matters."
"Eric is a great attorney. He is personal and extremely bright. He treats his clients with care and is very professional. I have referred a number of my clients to him that have Family Law needs."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Eric on many cases and witness his ability to come up with creative solutions to his client's issues. His ability to craft unique agreements between parties to fit their needs is a definite benefit to his clients."
"Eric is not only an exceptional attorney, but just a fantastic person. His professionalism, advocacy, and compassion for his clients is genuine and true. He is extremely hard-working, knowledgeable, and practical. And his approach to all divorce and family related cases truly helps his clients through the most difficult of times. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"Eric possesses tremendous skill and a strong desire to provide the best possible service for his clients. He puts his clients at ease throughout the process and works hard to get positive results for them."
"I had the opportunity to first meet Eric Parker as an opposing counsel and now am honored to work with him as a co-worker. I have rarely encountered an attorney as genuinely dedicated to his clients AS PEOPLE as Eric demonstrates with his clients each day."
"Eric has an incredible depth of knowledge in all areas of family law. He regularly handles complicated financial cases and delicate custody disputes. He offers a rare combination of compassion and legal knowledge, and the satisfaction of his clients is a testament to his success."
"Eric goes the extra yard for clients and then appreciate it. Eric is very knowledgeable about divorce. In fact, Minnesota CLE has twice asked Eric to teach other attorneys about the nuances of divorce in Minnesota."
"Representing opposing sides in a contested family law matter, Eric impressed me with his knowledge, communication, and legal advocacy placing an emphasis on solutions over conflict where possible, while vigilantly maintaining his client's interests. A rare presence in our profession, Eric enjoys my full endorsement."
"Eric is an extremely competent and thoughtful attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Parker for the last couple of years, and he has always shown himself to be honest and straight forward with his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Parker, especially if you are dealing with complex financial issues during your divorce or custody matter."
"I have had cases with Mr. Parker and found him to be very competent and professional. He was an advocate for his clients but very respectful and good to work with."
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2003
Honors, University of Iowa
2014 - Present
Attorney, Johnson/Turner Legal
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Linnan & Associates
2009 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
2007
JD
2003
BBA
2019
2019
Death, Dads, and Dragons: Parentage in Westeros
2017
Grandparenting is the new parenting: the effect of grandparents on children's lives and legal solutions for grandparent involvement.
2016
You’re Grounded: How to Advise Clients Regarding the Challenges of Moving with Children
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