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Aside from praciticing law, I enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. You may fined me canoeing in the Boundary Waters or skiing and hiking in Montana.
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Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Waypoint Law PLLC
333 Washington Ave N, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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Posted by Alex | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
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I am a real estate professional and I have used Christensen Law Office 2-3 times for some out-of-the-ordinary litigation and potential litigation issues. I really like that they are intensely focused on my interest, so I know I'm not going to rack up needless legal fees. I highly recommend this law...
Daniel Mathews Eaton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan is a true professional who offers practical guidance to his clients and stands as though he is in their shoes when he's providing guidance and advice. The best thing you can say about another professional is that you would hire that person yourself if you needed an attorney and I certainly would hire Dan!"
"As a solo attorney, I rely on a network of top notch colleagues to serve as co-counsel when individual issues exceed my practice knowledge. Dan is my absolute go-to on all things real estate and has proven, time and again, to have an excellent depth of knowledge combined with a confident and easy going demeanor that consistently leave my clients extremely satisfied and grateful."
"I endorse Dan Eaton. With his work in real estate, he is smart, thoughtful, and works hard to get real results for his clients. He is also an outstanding bankruptcy attorney, and the clients I have referred to him have been very happy with their outcomes."
"I have worked with Dan on a number of matters. Dan has a unique attention to detail and way of making his clients feel at ease during stressful situations. I look forward to working with Dan again!"
"Dan is a very knowledgeable attorney, especially when dealing with complex mortgage issues. I feel he would be an excellent attorney for any client considering bankruptcy."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Board Certified Real Property Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Waypoint Law PLLC
2009 - 2022
Attorney, Christensen Law Office PLLC
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, RSM McGladrey, Inc.
2003 - 2005
Financial Counselor, Auriton Solutions
2001 - 2003
Agency Representative, State Farm Insurance
2001 - 2001
Instructor, National Outdoor Leadership School
Associations
2012 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law SectionMSBA Bankruptcy Bulletin Editorial Board Member
2009 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Wirtz v. JPMorgan Chase and Specialized Loan Servicing
Client awarded $50,962.55 in damages and attorney fees at summary judgment.
Banks v. Kondaur Capital Corporation (In re Banks), 457 B.R. 9 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2011)
Reversed and remanded, settled.
Koller v. Lakes Area Home Buyers, Case. No. 62-CV-10-6101 and In re Hoffman, 475 B.R. 692 (Bankr. D. Minn. 2012)
Prevailed at trial.
Nelson v. Faithful Financial, LLC, Civ. No. 10-3405 (D. Minn. Feb. 10, 2011)
After suriving summary judgment on claims including fraud, settled.
Aarnio v. Village Bank, Case No. 13-CV-11-773 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Oct. 22, 2012)
Summary judgment holding that mortgage was void.
Education
N/A
University of Montana
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
2012 Mortgage Foreclosure Conference
Helping the Distressed Homeowner in Foreclosure,
Publications
2015
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bulletin
Selected Case Summaries
2014
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bulletin
Selected Case Summaries
2013
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bulletin
Selected Case Summaries
2012
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bulletin
Selected Case Summaries
Languages
English
Activity
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