Patrick McCullough

Patrick McCullough

also known as D. Patrick McCullough

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 54 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +7 more

905 Parkway Drive, Saint Paul, MN

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Alimony 10%

In some cases the law allows for one spouse to continue to be supported by the other even after the marriage has been dissolved. This is known as alimony, maintenance or spousal support. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/alimony/

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Animal and Dog Bites 10%

Dog owners have a responsibility to protect others from attacks from a vicious dog. Owners who fail to train their animals correctly or allow it to roam outside of an enclosed area put others at risk. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/dog-attacks/

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Car Accident 10%

If you were in a motorcycle, truck or car accident and need advice, call us for a consultation. We work hard to ensure you receive compensation for medical bills, prescriptions, mileage and wage loss. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/auto-accidents/

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Child Custody 10%

Call us at McCullough & Associates if you are facing a divorce where child custody is a concern. We will help you through this difficult and stressful situation, ensuring you receive the best representation. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/custody/

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Divorce and Separation 10%

Ending a marriage can be a difficult process. We work closely with our clients to explain the process and legal realities of the matter and work to restructure their family in ways that work best for them. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/divorce/

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Family 10%

At McCullough & Associates, P.A., our attorneys represent clients in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, third party child custody, child custody and support matters. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/family-law/

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Personal Injury 10%

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. A personal injury settlement can be a great source of financial relief for the difficulties experienced after an injury. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/personal-injury/

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Slip and Fall Accident 10%

If a property owner knew or should have known about an unsafe condition on their premises and did not fix it in a reasonable time, an individual who was injured due to that condition may have a claim. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/slip-and-falls/

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Wrongful Death 10%

When a person’s death is caused by a wrongful act of another, that person’s family may pursue a wrongful death claim, which may include compensation for loss of companionship, financial support, etc. See more at McCulloughLawyers.com/wrongful-death/

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 54 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1971

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

McCullough & Associates, P.A.

905 Parkway Drive, Saint Paul, MN, 55117

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Patrick McCullough's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Candace | December 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Corporate farm divorce

Words cannot express my thankfulness and gratitude for working with Patrick McCullough. With his expertise in the area of corporate farm divorce and his understanding of people, he made a very impossible situation become possible. It is a pleasure to work with him and l highly recommend him to anyone....

Posted by Craig | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Pat McCollough took my case with a positive winning attitude. He demonstrated how his years of experience worked to my advantage. He understands how the system works and is familiar with the people who make up that system. Pat got a large settlement for me and did not charge outrageous prices. I woul...d recommend Pat to anyone who needs a very good family law attorney. Thank you Pat!!

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What a terrible experience!

Working with Pat was a terrible, expensive experience that ended up being a waste of a lot of time. I had a terrible experience! Pat Mccullough charges $495 an hour, and another $135 an hour to his paralegal. This is extremely high, but I thought it would be worth it since I was fighting for my ch...ildren. The issue is in return for these very high rates, I got little to nothing. Don’t get me wrong, Pat is a nice guy. The problem is Pat is just not a strong, hungry attorney, that I believe he once was. I feel Pat has been doing this too long and he is now just going through the motions. Do not call Pat McCullough if you need aggressive divorce representation from an attorney that uses modern, legal tactics. After being charged well over $20,000 by Pat McCullough to represent me through my divorce, I was getting nowhere, but a ton of legal debt. Pat was too passive and allowed my ex and her attorney to constantly push us around. It became sad and frustrating to watch as time went on. Even though I provided Pat and his team with countless emails, texts, phone recordings and voice recording between my ex and I, which proved all of my ex's wrongdoing's, Pat was old school and didn't even know what to do with the information. This firm was so technologically behind that they could never figure out how to open attachments on their old computers. I would have to drive to their office each time with a zip drive, and help them open the materials. Instead of good news, Pat told me to expect to have to pay over $1,400 a month to my ex for child support and spousal maintenance. As I said before, I had plenty of evidence against my ex. So, I stopped using Pat, and for the last 5 months of my divorce, which ended last July, I represented myself. I worked directly with my ex and her attorney, providing years of evidence I had been putting together. I spent $0 on legal fees the last 5 months of my divorce!!! In the end I have to pay my ex $0 a month for child support and $0 a month for spousal maintenance. I also had my ex sign a Karon Waiver, which prevents either of us from ever changing these terms. All of this was a result of the evidence I had. The evidence I provided to Pat and his team months prior, but they did nothing with it. Save your money. Go with a cheaper, younger, hungry attorney that will fight for you and your children’s rights.

Patrick McCullough

Replied last April 27, 2018

Hello, we are very sorry to hear about your complaints with our firm. However, during the time that our firm represented you in your case, you never expressed any dissatisfaction or expressed any grievances with your bill or with our firm. We sent billing statements to you on a monthly basis, which broke down exactly what work was being done on your file and how your attorney’s fees were being utilized. At no point during our representation did you ever complain about the work being done on your case or about the monthly bills that were sent to you. When our firm stopped receiving payments from you for your attorney’s fees, we contacted you about setting up a resolution to have your bill paid. We reached out to you for over a year to try and get your bills resolved and during that time you never voiced any concerns about your bills, however you did make promises that you would make payments on your bill. After many months of never receiving any such payments, we were forced to file a claim in conciliation court to collect your unpaid attorney’s fees. At that point, if you truly had grievances or complaints about your bills, we hoped you would have showed up in conciliation court to address those complaints, but you did not. It was not until our firm received a judgment against you in conciliation court for unpaid attorney’s fees and we began to garnish your wages that you complained about attorney’s fees. If you would like to discuss this matter further and work out a resolution for your unpaid attorney’s fees, please give us a call at (651)772-3446. Thank you, McCullough & Associates, P.A.

Posted by Alex | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best decision hiring Pat

A friend referred me to Pat’s office after I was in a car accident. Absolutely the best choice I made hiring Pat! From the moment my wife and I walked into the office we felt at ease that we wouldn’t have to deal with the stress of trying to settle with an insurance company. Pat and his team answered... all of our questions and told us from day one what to expect. Very very happy with the outcome.

Posted by Brian | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Diligent

Pat helped me and worked through my situation,after working with him and spending time with him I consider Pat my friend.With that being said I would and have refered many people in need to him.Thank you Pat

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Patrick McCullough's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jill Frieders

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taylor Jordan

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Corey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger Kramer

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is an excellent trial attorney, and exemplifies courtesy and professionalism. I am proud to endorse him."

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Susan Lach

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Pat over 20 years. He is an excellent Family Law attorney, and represents his clients extremely well. His ethics are above reproach and he is a true gentleman."

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Brett Olander

Unknown lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've mediated several cases for Mr. McCullough and I've had many cases against him over the years. He is always well prepared and a zealous advocate for his clients. In my opinion, he is one of the best attorneys in Minnesota."

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Jill Frieders

Unknown lawyer

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Taylor Jordan

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John Corey

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Tuft

Family lawyer

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Kevin McGrath

Family lawyer

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Susan Rhode

Family lawyer

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Mark Briol

Family lawyer

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Susan Lach

Family lawyer

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James Erickson

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Paul McEllistrem

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Roger Kramer

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Mark Pilney

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2016

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2015

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2014

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2013

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2012

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2011

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2010

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2009

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2008

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2007

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2006

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2005

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2004

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2003

Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

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Listed, Best Lawyers in America

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Recognized for Personal Injury Law, Leading Minnesota Attorneys Consumer Law Guidebook

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Recognized for Family Law, Leading Minnesota Attorneys Consumer Law Guidebook

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Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association

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Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Top 40 Family Law Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

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Top 100 Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1971 - Present

Senior Partner Attorney, McCullough & Associates, P.A.

Associations

1989 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Chair of Family Law Section 1989; Ethics Committee 1988-1997

1984 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Minnesota chatper)

Past President, Member

American Arbitration Association

Arbitrator

Minnesota Association of Mediators

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Member

American College of Family Trial Lawyers

Diplomat

Ramsey County Placement

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Lennartson

The Minnesota Supreme Court decided in our favor, and held that my client was not barred from recovering no-fault benefits for medical expenses that she already recovered in a prior liability action.

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Education

1971

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Bemidji State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Curtis Decision Explained: Big Deal? Little Deal? No Deal? The Curtis Decision and the Impact on Spousal Maintenance

Publications

2004

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Child Support

1989

Minn. Family Law Journal, Vol. 4, No. 9, July/August, 1989 Marital and Nonmarital Assets: The Law in Minnesota

Languages

English

Activity

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