$ 270-300 per hour
Peter Carl Brehm
also known as Peter C. Brehm, Peter Brehm
About Peter
Biography
In addition to his role as general counsel for several closely-held businesses, Peter advises clients on issues relating to estate planning, business succession planning and other tax related areas. He has represented companies and selling shareholders in taxable and tax-free transactions and ESOP transactions.
Peter served as as an associate at Henretta, Cross, Ness & Dolan, and then as General Counsel for Midwest Casualty Insurance Company until July 1998, when he formed the law firm Peter C. Brehm and Associates in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2004, He was named a Rising Star in Small and Closely Held Businesses by Law and Politics magazine. Peter is a member of the Minnesota State and United States District Court Bars and the Arizona State Bar.
Peter Brehm earned his Juris Doctor cum laude and his Master of Laws and Taxation from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at North Dakota State University and is a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor Society. While at NDSU, Peter was a member of the NDSU cross country and track & filed teams, and earned All-America and all North Central Conference honors at 1,500 meters.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
65%
28 years
Tax
15%
28 years
Commercial Real Estate
10%
28 years
Estate Planning
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 18 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 28 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Business Law Center, PLC
12800 Whitewater Dr., Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
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Peter Carl Brehm's Reviews
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Posted by Adam | December 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Small Business Incorporation
My partner and I recently founded a small law firm in Minnesota. Mr. Brehm assisted us by advising us in the appropriate entity selection to meet our goals as partners in the firm, and drafted and filed our articles of incorporation. Mr. Brehm is accessible, good-humored, and very sharp. I would r...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2009
Peter helped me file articles of incorporation.
I've known Peter for about three years and have nothing but the utmost respect for him. His customer service was awesome, his legal research in my prospective field helped me define my market approach and supports me in practicing ethical business. He did a great job, put me at ease and Peter is just...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2009
Peter Brehm
I could not recommend any better attorney than Peter Brehm. Peter Brehm has always considered his client and the law to be the foremost interest when working on a case. It is often said that "you get what you pay for", with Peter you get more.
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"Peter Brehm is a trusted advisor and colleague, who I have worked with since 1996. In matters relating to business and personal taxation, business organizations and transactions, Peter can be counted on to provide valuable insight and input."
James Robin
Mergers and acquisitions lawyer
Experience
Honors
2004
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Business Law Center, PLC
2005 - Present
Adjunct Professor, William Mitchell College of Law
1998 - Present
Attorney, Peter C. Brehm & Associates, P.S.C.
1998 - 1998
General Counsel, Midwest Casulaty Insurance Company
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Henretta, Cross, Ness & Dolan
Associations
2008 - Present
State Bar of Arizona
Sample of Legal Cases
John O. Murrin, et. al. v. Matthew Mosher, et. al.
Client prevailed and received attorney's fees.
Education
1999
William Mitchell College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2011
Simple Steps to Starting Your Business
Choosing the Right Business Entity
2011
SCORE Advisors Meeting
Traps for Small Business Owners
2011
Going Into Business
Legal Issues in Startibng a Small Business
2009
Getting Into Business
Starting a Small Business
2008
Minimizing Client Estate Taxes with Estate Plans that Work
Taxes Facing Estates
2008
Advanced LLC Issues
Advcanced Tax Issues for LLCs
Publications
2009
Protecting Personal Assets and Minimizing Estate Taxes at Death
BASICS OF THE TRANSFER (ESTATE OR GIFT) TAX
2009
Protecting Personal Assets and Minimizing Estate Taxes at Death
THE FUNCTION OF A LIVING TRUST
2008
Minimizing Client Estate Taxes with Plans That Work
Be Aware of Taxes Facing an Estate
2008
Advanced LLC Issues
Advanced Tax Issues for LLCs
2005
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
Tip & Traps
Languages
English