Michael Edward Kemp

Michael Edward Kemp

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

3820 Cleveland Ave N, Suite 500, Saint Paul, MN

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Michael practices in Saint Paul, and has helped clients litigate a range of issues from enforcing their rights business owners to recovering damages owed to them, recovering seized property, and enforcing their rights as landlords.

17 years

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

Michael practices in Saint Paul, and has defended both felony and non-felony clients charged with crimes ranging from murder and other serious felonies down to DWI and moving violations.

17 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Michael practices in Saint Paul, and has worked with both individuals and businesses in insurance claims, and also works in workers compensation.

20%
Civil Rights 10%

Michael practices in Saint Paul, and has worked with people who have been the subject of targeting or harassment, police misconduct, and racial discrimination.

17 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2009

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Met Law Office

3820 Cleveland Ave N, Suite 500, Saint Paul, MN, 55112

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Michael Edward Kemp's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Extremely Knowledgeable

Michael has helped me with a number of legal needs over the years. He is always extremely responsive, has a strong knowledge of the law, and shows a genuine concern for his clients. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone.

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Michael Edward Kemp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Wells

Unknown lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a dependable and knowledgeable attorney. His dedicated to his clients shows."

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Andrew Bardwell

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mike for nearly a decade and he has always been smart, capable, and effective as an attorney. Recently I had the opportunity to work with him on a civil litigation matter. Mike obtained a fantastic result for the client under difficult circumstances. He is a stand up guy, and a great lawyer."

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Amy McGowan

Litigation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Kemp is an attorney of unmatched talent and dedication. I've watched Michael pour himself into client matters that lesser attorneys would have pushed to the back burner; I have seen him win cases that I'd believed were not winnable. I endorse Michael Kemp without reservation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Veronica Walther

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an excellent and dedicated attorney. I do not hesitate to refer friends and clients to him, as I know that he works hard to get the best outcome for his clients."

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Landon Ascheman

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Kemp is an excellent attorney. He works hard for his clients and gets results."

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Landon Ascheman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Living the Mission Award, University of St. Thomas School of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, Hansen Dordell Bradt Odlaug & Bradt

2009 - Present

Attorney, MET Law Group

2014 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Hamline University

2009 - 2014

Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas School of Law

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

2017 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

2017 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Education

2009

University of St. Thomas School of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

Loras College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

“Supremely Unique: Significant Supreme Court Opinions in 2016”

U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Evenwel v. Abbot

Publications

2016

Minnesota Lawyer Solo Practice Column (monthly)

2015

Minnesota Lawyer Solo Practice Column (monthly)

2014

Minnesota Lawyer Solo Practice Column (monthly)

2013

Minnesota Lawyer Solo Practice Column (monthly)

Languages

English

Activity

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